Wednesday Injury Report
Oct 08 2008, 11:50 PM
The Broncos were beat up in Week 5 and Selvin Young is just one of their players sitting it out in Week 6.
Contributed By: Joe Buccellato
Bye Week: Bills, Titans, Steelers, Chiefs
Bye Week: Bills, Titans, Steelers, Chiefs
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BALTIMORE RAVENS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday S Dawan Landry (neck), CB Samari Rolle (neck, shoulder)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Adam Terry (knee), CB Fabian Washington (shoulder)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Antwan Barnes (knee), T Jared Gaither (knee), LB Tavares Gooden (hip), LB Ray Lewis (knee), RB Willis McGahee (ankle), S Tom Zbikowski (shoulder)
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Dwight Freeney (hamstring), WR Anthony Gonzalez (concussion), WR Roy Hall (knee), CB Kelvin Hayden (knee), CB Marlin Jackson (ankle), DE Robert Mathis (not injury related), CB Bob Sanders (knee), LB Clint Session (calf)
Ravens Secondary: They held up well last week, but then again, it was against the poor Titans air attack. If the D-line can’t apply pressure on Manning, bump the Colt WRs.
Lewis: Expected to start. Considering his age, maybe he should think about putting on leg pads for the first time in his career?
McGahee: 170 yards, 50 carries, 3.4 ypg, three games played, one game missed, five catches for 32 yards, one TD, and constantly hurt. If he can’t gash the Colt run defense, trade him for some smelling salts and a kickoff tee. You’ll get more use out of it.
Freeney: Expected to play. Coach Dungy said he hurt his leg on the first fumble. However, the Ravens have only given up six sacks on the season.
Gonzalez: Caught one pass for three yards before exiting in week five with a woozy brain. Stay tuned later in week, but as of now, it is being reported he’ll play.
Sanders: Will be “out” for a little while longer.
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CAROLINA PANTHERS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Jordan Gross (concussion), WR D.J. Hackett (knee), C Ryan Kalil (ankle), T Jeff Otah (ankle), S Quinton Teal (ankle), DT Darwin Walker (thigh)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Na'il Diggs (foot)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday QB Matt Moore (fibula)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB B.J. Askew (hamstring), WR Joey Galloway (foot), TE John Gilmore (illness), QB Brian Griese (right elbow), LB Barrett Ruud (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Derrick Brooks (hamstring), RB Warrick Dunn (not injury related), C Sean Mahan (abdomen), S Sabby Piscitelli (elbow)
Panthers O-line: Did just fine last week without both tackles. However, the Bucs defense, which held the Broncos to 16 points, will be a tough challenge. And the game is in Tampa. Downgrade RBs Jon Stewart and DeAngelo Williams a tad if the tackles can’t play.
Galloway: Hasn’t played since week two. Don’t risk starting him unless he is declared active before the weekend.
Griese: “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” Jeff Garcia takes over the reigns again.
Ruud: “Cut the music! What I’d like to have right now, is for all you fat, basement dwelling, sweat hogs, to keep the noise down while I take my robe off, and give the ladies a good look at the sexiest man alive. Hit the music.” He suffered a right knee sprain last week, and it would be a huge loss to your fantasy team and to the Bucs if he is shelved.
Brooks: “Questionable” in last two games, but played them both.
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CHICAGO BEARS at ATLANTA FALCONS
CHICAGO BEARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Anthony Adams (ankle), WR Brandon Lloyd (knee), LB Nick Roach (shoulder)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Tommie Harris (knee), CB Charles Tillman (shoulder), CB Nathan Vasher (wrist)
ATLANTA FALCONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE John Abraham (not injury related), DT Grady Jackson (knee), DT Jason Jefferson (ankle), C Todd McClure (calf), WR Laurent Robinson (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Todd Weiner (knee), WR Roddy White (head), G Ben Wilkerson (chest)
Lloyd: Suffering from a sprained PCL in his left knee. He probable won’t be able to suit up this week, which is good news for WRs Devin Hester, Rashied Davis, and Marty Booker owners.
Harris: If he doesn’t play due to injury, I think the NFLPA will be voicing their anger over the one game suspension last week.
Tillman: Pick-Six last week, so he’s fine this week. I’m glad I started him.
Vasher: Not sure is he is supposed to cover WR Rowdy Roddy White. No significant update on his wrist, so stay in touch.
White: Limited due to collision in practice. Doesn’t appear to be significant.
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CINCINNATI BENGALS at NEW YORK JETS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday LB Corey Mays (ankle)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday C Kyle Cook (toe), LB Dhani Jones (foot), T Levi Jones (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Dexter Jackson (thumb), QB Carson Palmer (right elbow), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder), DT Pat Sims (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle)
NEW YORK JETS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday WR David Clowney (shoulder), K Mike Nugent (right thigh)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Damien Woody (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), DT Kris Jenkins (back), CB Justin Miller (foot)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday P Reggie Hodges (left thigh), WR Brad Smith (knee)
Jones: 32 Solos and 19 assists is a lot of production. He played last week with the injury.
Jackson: Waiver wire hero Chinedum Ndukwe has been solid as his replacement. If Jackson is active, it will be very telling as to whom losses the playing time.
Palmer: He’s cutting down on his practice reps this week as a precaution, and he looked fine vs the Cowboys in week five.
Jenkins: The bye week should have done him some good.
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DALLAS COWBOYS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
DALLAS COWBOYS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Kyle Kosier (foot), CB Terence Newman (abdomen), S Roy Williams (forearm)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Tank Johnson (ankle), S Pat Watkins (neck)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Deon Anderson (knee), DE Stephen Bowen (hamstring), C Andre Gurode (ankle), TE Jason Witten (shoulder)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Anquan Boldin (head), TE Ben Patrick (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Bert Berry (groin), CB Eric Green (groin), LB Clark Haggans (groin), CB Roderick Hood (groin), TE Jerame Tuman (hamstring), S Adrian Wilson (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday TE Leonard Pope (ankle)
Newman: It won’t be “Hello Newman” this week, as he’ll miss more time with a sports hernia. Adam Jones will be on the field for all downs.
Williams: Also not ready to return, but his value has plummeted this year anyway.
Boldin: His broken face should keep him out another week. He has a bye in week seven, so we should definitely see him after that unless there is an unforeseen setback.
Wilson: Zero stats last week, a he didn’t get fantasy points for knocking QB Trent Edwards out of the game. I told you he belongs on your bench for the time being.
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DETROIT LIONS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS
DETROIT LIONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Shaun Cody (concussion), CB Travis Fisher (knee), QB Jon Kitna (back), G Edwin Mulitalo (concussion)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday TE Casey Fitzsimmons (elbow), QB Dan Orlovsky (ankle), G Stephen Peterman (hand), WR Roy Williams (hip)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Erin Henderson (concussion)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Bernard Berrian (knee), LB Vinny Ciurciu (concussion), DE Ray Edwards (shoulder), TE Jim Kleinsasser (foot), WR Sidney Rice (knee), CB Benny Sapp (hamstring), C John Sullivan (knee), S Madieu Williams (neck)
Kitna: What a disaster. I was so confident the Lions would beat the Bears last week. Kitna was terrible in Seattle, and Martz was the sole reason he was a serviceable QB. With the offensive mad genius in San Fran, Kitna sucks again, and now he’s hurt. I’d rather have Brodie Croyle start for my fantasy team.
Williams: Expected to play, but who’s gonna get him the ball?
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GREEN BAY PACKERS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday CB Al Harris (spleen)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Atari Bigby (hamstring), DE Jason Hunter (hamstring), WR James Jones (knee), DE Mike Montgomery (ankle), CB Charles Woodson (toe)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Chad Clifton (hamstring), DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (illness), RB Korey Hall (knee), LB A.J. Hawk (groin), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), DT Ryan Pickett (knee), QB Aaron Rodgers (right shoulder), S Aaron Rouse (knee)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Practice Report
Wednesday Practice not complete
Packers Secondary: Becoming a weekly write-up. Bump all ‘Hawks WRs, especially because the game is at Qwest.
Hawk: Played last week, but has had terrible stats in last two games. He needs to be benched on your fantasy team until he heals.
Rodgers: He has been one of the top fantasy QBs to date. He is a must start against a terrible ‘Hawk defense.
Branch: Can the ‘Hawks have their #1 pick back? We’ll see tomorrow how he’s doing.
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JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS at DENVER BRONCOS
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Rob Meier (knee), S Reggie Nelson (knee), WR Mike Walker (knee), CB Brian Witherspoon (thigh)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Drayton Florence (groin), LB Clint Ingram (thigh), C Brad Meester (biceps), G Chris Naeole (knee)
DENVER BRONCOS
Practice Report
Wednesday Practice not complete
Nelson: Jags have given up over 20 points four games in a row, and their centerfielder probably won’t return this week.
Walker: Just when he busts out, he’s hurt again. Ignore him unless he’s healthy.
Royal: Banged up, so pay attention tomorrow. Rumors are circulating he will be taken off punt duties, so keep that in mind in return yardage leagues.
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MIAMI DOLPHINS at HOUSTON TEXANS
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Practice Report
Wednesday No injuries to report
HOUSTON TEXANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Dominique Barber (hamstring), TE Mark Bruener (hamstring), S Nick Ferguson (illness), RB Chris Taylor (quadricep), P Matt Turk (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Xavier Adibi (illness), S Will Demps (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Kevin Bentley (ankle), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)
Miami: They never report.
Ryans: Seven solos last week.
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OAKLAND RAIDERS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Derrick Burgess (tricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (shoulder), RB Darren McFadden (toe), TE Ben Troupe (foot)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Nnamdi Asomugha (elbow), G Cooper Carlisle (ankle), RB Justin Fargas (groin)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Practice Report
Wednesday Practice not complete
Burgess: I cut him already. There are better options.
McFadden: The bye was great timing. He only carried the ball seven times in week four. Look for him to double that.
Fargas: Will resume considerable playing time, pushing RB Michael Bush to the bench.
Awesome-Wah: Whomever he covers, the other receiver will have a nice game. Poop-your-pants Lance Moore.vs Devery Henderson.
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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Shawn Andrews (back), DE Juqua Parker (knee), S J.R. Reed (hamstring, ankle), RB Brian Westbrook (rib, ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Reggie Brown (groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Victor Abiamiri (wrist), WR Kevin Curtis (hernia), S Quintin Demps (knee), DE Darren Howard (abdomen), RB Dan Klecko (hand), QB Donovan McNabb (chest), TE L.J. Smith (back)
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Practice Report
Wednesday Practice not complete
Parker: Great matchup vs league leading team for sacks against. Monitor the situation throughout the week.
Westbrook: The RB Gods haven’t kept him healthy. Perhaps it’s time to contact the RB Demons and sell your soul for a speedy recovery.
Brown: Showed a pulse the last two weeks, so perhaps he can be a significant member of your squad. Then again, this latest injury could revert him back to his annoying self.
Curtis: Practiced in full for the first time. This is probably the week he makes his return. Sit him until he proves his worth.
McNabb: Reporting healthy, but be sure he has lingering ailments. Has a nice matchup this week.
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ST. LOUIS RAMS at WASHINGTON REDSKINS
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Drew Bennett (foot), WR Keenan Burton (knee), CB Tye Hill (knee), WR Dane Looker (concussion), RB Antonio Pittman (lower leg)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Will Witherspoon (shoulder)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Reed Doughty (back), DT Cornelius Griffin (shoulder), T Stephon Heyer (shoulder), G Pete Kendall (knee), CB Shawn Springs (calf), DE Jason Taylor (calf), G Randy Thomas (knee), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)
Looker: Has a spot on his brain, so he might be out for a long time.
Bennett: If he’s out, it will assure lots of snaps for rookie WR Donnie Avery.
Witherspoon: He was slowed by a groin injury early in the season, so this shoulder is new. At least full participation is positive.
‘Skins D: Played great even without top corner Springs and Taylor. When they come back, this unit could be superb. Taylor could possibly return this week.
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS on Sunday night
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Practice Report
Wednesday Practice not complete
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Practice Report
Wednesday Practice not complete
Patriots: Stayed on the West coast, so they had late practice.
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NEW YORK GIANTS at CLEVELAND BROWNS on Monday night
NEW YORK GIANTS
Practice Report
Did not practice on Wednesday
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Sean Jones (knee), DE Shaun Smith (hand), TE Kellen Winslow (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Shaun Rogers (shoulder), T Kevin Shaffer (concussion), RB Jason Wright (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Donte' Stallworth (quadricep), G Ryan Tucker (hip)
Winslow: He has the sniffles. Hopefully it’s a short term thing.
Jones: Not ready to return. Manning is pleased.
Stallworth: Full participation!!! Now he just has to get some stats.
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