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Quarterbacks in
the News QB Randy Fasani and QB Chris Weinke (Car) will battle for the #2 QB job. What a great lead story, huh? QB Chris Chandler (Chi) suffered the fifth concussion of his career. He practiced on Tuesday and could easily sit this weekend as the team will be cautious with him. If Chandler doesn�t play, Henry Burris will get the start. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Chris Chandler (Chi) was able to practice Thursday and will likely start this weekend. QB Brian Griese (Den) injured his knee in last week�s game and was replaced by Steve Beuerlein. The big news is that even if Griese is healthy enough to play this weekend, Beuerlein will get the start. This is just a good old-fashioned benching. Griese is out. Beuerlein is in. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Brian Griese (Den) will be the teams backup (behind Steve Beuerlein) QB this
weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Brett Favre (GB) says he may retire if Green Bay wins the Super Bowl this year. Why do I think Favre would miss the game just a bit? QB David Carr (Hou) has been sacked more than any QB in NFL history (73 and counting). QB Mark Brunell (Jac) suffered a hamstring injury last week and was very sore on Monday. If he can�t go this weekend, David Garrard will get the start. This is terrible news for other Jacksonville skill position players. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Mark Brunell (Jac) did not practice on Thursday and is a dreaded game-time decision. QB Koy Detmer (Phi) is still not healthy enough to start so A.J. Feeley will again take snaps for the team. QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) is out of his boot but will definitely not start this weekend. There still is a chance he�ll be ready for the playoffs. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Donovan McNabb (Phi) is able to run and throw but is far from assured of playing even in the playoffs. QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) may miss this weekend after injuring his ankle in last Monday�s game. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Tommy Maddox (Pit) is expected to be upgraded to probable on the Friday injury report. QB Trent Dilfer (Sea) no longer needs crutches, but his Achilles injury will keep him sidelined until training camp of next season. QB Marc Bulger (StL) suffered a spinal cord injury last week and will need about two months to recover. The injury is not career-threatening. QB Jamie Martin (StL) replaced Bulger in last weekend�s game but bruised his knee in the game. Martin had fluid drained from his knee and may not be able to play this weekend. If Martin sits, Scott Covington will get the start. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Jamie Martin (StL) was too sore to practice Thursday but still expects to start this weekend. QB Brad Johnson (TB) missed last Monday�s game with a bruised back. There�s a chance he�ll miss this weekend�s game as well. If Johnson sits again, there is no definite word on whether Shaun King or Rob Johnson will get the start. *** Thursday Night Update � QB
Brad Johnson (TB) took a few scout team snaps in Wednesday�s practice but is
unlikely to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Rob Johnson (TB) has assumed the role of #2 QB and will start this weekend if Brad Johnson can�t play. QB Steve McNair (Ten) is still ailing in several places. It�s likely that he will not play a full game this weekend as the team has already clinched their playoff berth. *** Thursday Night Update � QB Steve McNair (Ten) did not practice on Thursday but will likely get some action in during Friday�s session. Running Backs in
the News RB Marcel Shipp (Ari) has signed a four-year deal with the team for $8 million. Obviously, the team has faith in him as a feature runner. RB Bob Christian (Atl) suffered yet another concussion in last week�s game. His career may be over. *** Thursday Night Update � RB T.J. Duckett (Atl) was able to practice Thursday but may not be able to play in this weekend�s game. RB Dee Brown (Car) suffered a shoulder injury in last week�s game.� He may not be able to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Dee Brown (Car) has not hit the practice field yet this week, but the team still expects him to be able to play this weekend. RB Corey Dillon (Cin) left last week�s game with an elbow injury but will likely play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Corey Dillon (Cin) did not practice Thursday but still is expected to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Emmitt Smith (Dal) needs 38 rushing yards to reach the 1000-yard mark for the 12th straight season. This would break the record of 11 straight seasons (which is held by Emmitt Smith). RB Clinton Portis (Den) bruised his kneecap in last week�s game but it does not appear serious. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Ricky Williams (Ind) will likely miss this weekend�s game with his ankle injury. RB Fred Taylor (Jac) injured his ankle in last week�s game but is expected to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Fred Taylor (Jac) practiced Thursday and is expected to start this weekend. RB Priest Holmes (KC) wanted to play this weekend but has been declared out by the team. RB Deuce McAllister (NO) will once again be listed on the injury report (this time as probable) but will definitely play again this weekend. RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) has a bruised foot but is expected to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Shaun Alexander (Sea) did not practice Wednesday in order to let his bruised foot heal a bit, but he will play this weekend. RB Maurice Morris (Sea) is still out with his injured hamstring. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Marshall Faulk (StL) will start this weekend if (according to head coach Mike Martz) he �feels good�. If Faulk doesn�t start, then Lamar Gordon will likely get the nod. RB Stephen Davis (Was) will miss this weekend with his shoulder injury. *** Thursday Night Update � RB Stephen Davis (Was) is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery early next week. As mentioned above, he is definitely out this weekend. Wide Receivers in
the News *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Frank Sanders (Ari) did not practice Thursday. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Shawn Jefferson (Atl) practiced on Tuesday and may play this weekend. WR Steve Smith (Car) bruised his elbow in last week�s game. He should be able to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Dennis Northcut (Cle) was limited in Thursday�s practice. His playing status for this weekend is not yet known. WR Ed McCaffrey (Den) bruised his chest and hand in last week�s game but is expected to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � WR/KR
Eric Metcalf (GB) has been signed by the team. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Corey Bradford (Hou) was limited in Thursday�s practice. WR Qadry Ismail (Ind) left last week�s game with a concussion but should be able to play this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Qadry Ismail (Ind) will not start this weekend regardless of his health. Instead, Reggie Wayne will get the starting nod for the team. WR Jimmy Smith (Jac) bruised his shoulder last weekend but is expected to be able to play this Sunday. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Johnnie Morton (KC) practiced on Thursday and expects to start this weekend. WR Kelly Campbell (Min) may miss another week with his toe injury. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Deion Branch (NE) looks like he may be able to play this weekend after missing time with his groin injury. WR Jerome Pathon (NO) missed last week but will play in the regular season finale. *** Thursday Night Update � WR
Jerome Pathon (NO) did not practice on Tuesday but still plans to play this
weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Todd Pinkston (Phi) did not practice on Thursday and likely will not be ready to play this weekend. Freddie Mitchell is expected to start in his place. WR Curtis Conway (SD) was ineffective last week with his shoulder injury. The injury will probably be no better this weekend. *** Thursday Night Update � WR Curtis Conway (SD) did not practice on Wednesday and will sit this weekend. WR Terrell Owens (SF) did not play last week in an attempt to get healthy for the playoffs. Owens will almost certainly play at least part of this weekend�s game. WR Bobby Engram (Sea) is still hurting from turf toe (he aggravated it by playing last week). He won�t practice this week and could miss this weekend�s game. Tight Ends in the
News *** Thursday Night Update � TE Mikhael Ricks (Det) is out this weekend with his knee injury. TE Byron Chamberlain (Min) is likely out for this weekend�s game with a high ankle sprain. *** Thursday Night Update � TE Cameron Cleeland (NE) will be on the field this weekend after missing two weeks with a groin injury. *** Thursday Night Update � TE
Daniel Graham (NE) is out for the year after being placed on injured reserve
with a rib injury. The team has signed Fred Baxter. *** Thursday Night Update � TE Jeremy Shockey (NYG) has taken up hurling as a 2nd sport and was sick Thursday. He did not practice as the team did not want any other players catching the virus. Place Kickers in
the News *** Thursday Night Update � PK Jay
Feely (Atl) was able to practice on Tuesday despite his thigh bruise. He should
be able to kick this weekend. PK Hayden Epstein (Min) tore his
ACL last weekend and is lost for the year. Remember though that Gary Anderson
is the team�s FG kicker. PK Sebastian Janikowski (Oak)
pleaded no contest to drunken driving. He was placed on three years probation,
fined $1,292, ordered to perform community service, and must attend DUI
schooling. Janikowski will most likely not be suspended by the NFL, but he will
now be subject to testing under the league�s substance-abuse policy. |