Wednesday Injury Report
Nov 20 2008, 12:58 AM
Rumors are swirling that Eagles RB Brian Westbrook is hurt worse than we know about.
Contributed By: Joe Buccellato
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CINCINNATI BENGALS at PITTSBURGH STEELERS on Thursday night
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Status Report
OUT WR Antonio Chatman (neck), DE Eric Henderson (neck), LB Abdul Hodge (elbow), T Levi Jones (back), G Scott Kooistra (knee), S Chinedum Ndukwe (foot), DE Antwan Odom (shoulder), QB Carson Palmer (right elbow), G Andrew Whitworth (ankle)
DOUBTFUL WR Jerome Simpson (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE CB Johnathan Joseph (foot)
PROBABLE WR Andre Caldwell (foot), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (back), TE Reggie Kelly (ankle), RB Kenny Watson (shoulder)
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Status Report
OUT CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), T Marvel Smith (back), CB Deshea Townsend (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE TE Matt Spaeth (wrist)
Ndukwe: Bad break. He was a serviceable option. This injury could last a few weeks. Chris Crocker will take over for the meantime. Let Crocker prove last week (four solos, one sack, one int) was no fluke before you go rushing to pick him up.
Odom: Robert Geathers and Frostee Rucker will see considerable playing time. Both make solid, albeit desperate short term options if you need DL help. The Steelers give up approximately the fourth most points to DLs.
Palmer: Why isn’t he shut down for the season already?
Heath Miller: I told you Matt Spaeth would fill in well last week. He finished with six catches for 55 yards. However, the real Pitt TE will return on Thursday night.
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BUFFALO BILLS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
BUFFALO BILLS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Marcus Buggs (ankle), CB Jabari Greer (knee), DE Aaron Schobel (foot), S Bryan Scott (knee), S Donte Whitner (shoulder)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Josh Reed (ankle)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Mark Bradley (calf), LB Donnie Edwards (hamstring, knee), TE Tony Gonzalez (knee), G Adrian Jones (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Tamba Hali (ankle), S Jarrad Page (groin), CB Patrick Surtain (quadricep), LB Patrick Thomas (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Brandon Flowers (thigh), LB Derrick Johnson (thigh)
Greer: The torched seemed to be officially passed last week with this seemingly minor injury. In kick/punt return leagues, Terrence McGee used to be an absolute force. Leodis McKelvin took return duties away, and with Greer leaving the game, he became the second CB. If Greer can’t play this week, McKelvin is highly recommended in kick/punt return leagues.
Schobel: Rumors circulating he will be shut down for the year.
Bills Safeties: Scott seemed to be all over the field Monday night, but only recorded four solos and two PDs. Both Scott and Whitner are poor fantasy options.
Edwards: How the mighty have fallen. He was not able to put up good stats even with Derrick Johnson out of the lineup.
Gonzalez: Monitor his status later in the week, but expect him to play.
Hali: Does not warrant the benefit of the doubt. Keep him benched.
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CAROLINA PANTHERS at ATLANTA FALCONS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Jeremy Bridges (illness), S Thomas Davis (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday C Ryan Kalil (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Darwin Walker (neck)
ATLANTA FALCONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Sam Baker (hip, back), DT Grady Jackson (knee), DT Kindal Moorehead (foot), WR Laurent Robinson (hamstring), T Todd Weiner (knee), WR Roddy White (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE John Abraham (neck), K Jason Elam (left hip), WR Brian Finneran (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Brent Grimes (knee, ankle), TE Ben Hartsock (back), CB Chris Houston (rib), RB Jerious Norwood (rib)
Davis: Monster game last week. This appears to be just rest, so don’t worry.
White: He has become a star. Expected to play in Week 12.
Abraham: The injury limited him last week, as he only had two solos. Make sure he is deemed active before starting him.
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CHICAGO BEARS at ST. LOUIS RAMS
CHICAGO BEARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Marty Booker (knee), DT Tommie Harris (not injury related), C Olin Kreutz (not injury related), LB Darrell McClover (hamstring), T Fred Miller (shoulder)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Marcus Harrison (ankle), LB Nick Roach (ankle), LB Jamar Williams (neck)
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday RB Steven Jackson (thigh)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Chris Draft (foot), CB Tye Hill (knee), G Richie Incognito (shoulder), DE Eric Moore (spine), T Orlando Pace (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Leonard Little (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Ron Bartell (knee), DT La'Roi Glover (knee)
Booker: He hasn’t had a catch since his fine week seven performance.
Charles Tillman: Peanut is completely off the injury report. Finally.
SJax: At least the team shut him down on Monday. Maybe we’ll see him before your fantasy season ends.
Little: Like Hali, he doesn’t warrant the benefit of the doubt.
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HOUSTON TEXANS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
HOUSTON TEXANS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday QB Matt Schaub (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Travis Johnson (knee), G Chester Pitts (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Andre Davis (finger), LB Morlon Greenwood (fibula), RB Steve Slaton (chest)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Ryan Moats (ankle), DT Amobi Okoye (ankle)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Jerome Harrison (hamstring), S Sean Jones (ankle), LB Willie McGinest (not injury related), DT Shaun Rogers (neck), DT Shaun Smith (calf), RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle), DE Corey Williams (shoulder), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder), RB Jason Wright (neck)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Eric Steinbach (ribs)
Schaub: Sage Rosenfels will get another month of starting action.
Texans LBs: I wrote this last week – “Greenwood: Xavier Adibi will get the start. He is only recommended for dynasty purposes.” Well, after 14 solos, it looks like the dynasty could be starting this season. The 2009 Texans LB unit could become very special with Adibi, DeMeco Ryans, and Zac Diles. Add the fact that DT Amobi Okoye, who was finally allowed to drink legally in a bar as of June, can only get better.
Slaton: Solid rookie shuns doubters that he hit the wall. He will play this weekend.
Harrison: Nice giddy-up on Monday night. However, he should be left on the waiver wire unless something happens to Jamal.
Jones: No significant word on the severity of his injury. Stay tuned.
Winslow: MRI showed no structural damage, so hopefully this is just rest.
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MINNESOTA VIKINGS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Jared Allen (shoulder), TE Garrett Mills (ankle), WR Bobby Wade (thigh)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Vinny Ciurciu (hand), CB Benny Sapp (concussion), S Madieu Williams (shoulder)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Greg Jones (ankle), CB Omare Lowe (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (foot), RB Fred Taylor (neck), WR Troy Williamson (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT John Henderson (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Matt Jones (thigh)
Allen: Still playing in pain, and racking up fines. He should be used against a leaky Jags offensive line.
Madieu: He can’t be trusted with the injuries.
Mathis: He should matchup vs Bernard Berrian.
Jones: He is safe to get back in your starting lineup. The injury, and possible suspension, won’t affect him this weekend.
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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at MIAMI DOLPHINS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Eric Alexander (hamstring), RB LaMont Jordan (calf), LB Adalius Thomas (forearm), CB Jonathan Wilhite (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Richard Seymour (toe)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Mike Richardson (concussion), S Raymond Ventrone (concussion)
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Practice Report
Wednesday No injuries to report
Thomas: He’s out for the year.
Jordan: He had his chance to make an impact a few weeks ago but he couldn’t get on the field. Ignore him.
Ty Warren: Didn’t play vs the Jets, and now he appears to be 100% healthy. He’s a steady, yet unspectacular DL option.
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NEW YORK GIANTS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
NEW YORK GIANTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Chase Blackburn (neck), RB Brandon Jacobs (knee), DB Aaron Ross (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Kevin Dockery (back), LB Jonathan Goff (concussion)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Clark Haggans (foot), CB Roderick Hood (not injury related)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Darnell Dockett (hamstring), T Mike Gandy (ankle), DE Travis LaBoy (ankle) m
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Eric Green (knee)
Jacobs: New York media is predicting he will not play vs the Cardinals. If so, definitely start Derrick Ward and Ahmad Bradshaw.
Ross: One monster game doesn’t make him a fantasy starter.
Wilkinson: Watch him if he returns. His replacements have put up below average stats.
Dockett: He’s a guarantee two tackle per week player, which kinda stinks. I hope you didn’t waste a high draft pick on him.
LaBoy: He has fizzled after a strong start to season. Perhaps injuries and skill level have something to do with it.
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NEW YORK JETS at TENNESSEE TITANS
NEW YORK JETS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB David Harris (groin), S Eric Smith (head)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), K Mike Nugent (right thigh), LB Jason Trusnik (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), DE Shaun Ellis (shoulder), TE Bubba Franks (hip), WR Brad Smith (shoulder), LB Cody Spencer (shoulder)
TENNESSEE TITANS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday CB Eric King (forearm)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Keith Bulluck (chest), CB Nicholas Harper (ankle), CB Reynaldo Hill (hip), DT Jason Jones (foot), RB LenDale White (calf), WR Paul Williams (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Quinton Ganther (hamstring), DE William Hayes (knee), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin)
Harris: He won’t play this week. Eric Barton has put up far better stats than Harris in his absence.
Bulluck: Still fantasy starting material.
FatDale: Three poor games in a row, as the oppositions are keying on the Titans run attack. RB Chris Johnson would get a huge boost if this injury is serious.
Vanden Squash: I’m tired of writing about him.
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OAKLAND RAIDERS at DENVER BRONCOS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Ricky Brown (groin), C Jake Grove (calf), WR Javon Walker (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday QB JaMarcus Russell (knee, ankle), WR Chaz Schilens (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Derrick Burgess (tricep), RB Darren McFadden (toe), QB Andrew Walter (ankle)
DENVER BRONCOS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday S Marlon McCree (ankle), LB Nate Webster (knee), LB D.J. Williams (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Selvin Young (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Champ Bailey (groin)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Peyton Hillis (shoulder), RB P.J. Pope (ribs), DT Dewayne Robertson (knees), TE Tony Scheffler (groin), DT Josh Shaw (toe, finger)
Russell: Played last week, and lit up the fantasy boards with 156 passing yards and no touchdowns.
Burgess: Not recommended until he actually produces.
McFadden: Broncos run defense is weak, so this is a good week to finally use him.
Broncos RBs: Peyton Hillis totaled 70 yards and two TDs. Use him if you need a flex option.
Bailey: Who is the Raiders number one receiver anyway?
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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at BALTIMORE RAVENS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday G Shawn Andrews (back)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Brian Westbrook (knee, ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Sean Considine (rib), LS Jon Dorenbos (shoulder), T Jon Runyan (knee)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday WR Terrance Copper (neck)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Jared Gaither (shoulder), WR Derrick Mason (shoulder), S Ed Reed (neck), CB Samari Rolle (shoulder)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Willie Anderson (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (thigh), S Tom Zbikowski (thumb, thigh)
Westbrook: Time to panic. RB Correll Buckhalter should be owned in all leagues.
Mason, Reed, Rolle: All played last week. Mason should be safe to use in fantasy leagues.
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS at DALLAS COWBOYS
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Arnaz Battle (foot), CB Dashon Goldson (knee), CB Walt Harris (not injury related), WR Josh Morgan (groin), DE Justin Smith (not injury related), LB Patrick Willis (hip)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Tarell Brown (neck), RB Michael Robinson (stinger), S Mark Roman (groin), TE Delanie Walker (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Barry Sims (ankle)
DALLAS COWBOYS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday WR Miles Austin (knee), WR Terrell Owens (illness)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Felix Jones (hamstring), WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder), TE Jason Witten (ribs)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday LB Bobby Carpenter (groin), QB Tony Romo (right finger)
49ers WRs: Isaac Bruce, Bryant Johnson, and Jason Hill would get the playing time if Battle and Morgan can’t play again.
Willis: Should play in Week 12.
Owens: No way he misses this game. Hopefully it’s only the sniffles.
Austin: He will miss a few weeks, which is good news for Patrick Crayton owners.
Felix: Reports indicate he may have had a setback. I’ll keep you posted.
Witten: No worries, he’ll play.
Romo: He got the shaky start out of his system. Now it’s time to dominate.
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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS at DETROIT LIONS
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday QB Brian Griese (right elbow)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Warrick Dunn (back), WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder), S Jermaine Phillips (forearm), TE Alex Smith (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Arron Sears (shoulder)
DETROIT LIONS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DT Chuck Darby (calf), WR Mike Furrey (concussion), WR Calvin Johnson (quadricep), RB Rudi Johnson (knee), G Edwin Mulitalo (hand), QB Dan Orlovsky (right hand), C Dominic Raiola (hand), CB Keith Smith (groin), DE Dewayne White (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Ikaika Alama-Francis (concussion), DE Jared DeVries (hand), RB Jerome Felton (ankle), S Kalvin Pearson (shoulder), DT Cory Redding (groin), S Dwight Smith (foot), RB Kevin Smith (groin)
Bucs RBs: Earnest Graham is done for the year. Dunn is hobbled. Who the heck is Clifton Smith? Cadillac Williams will get is first game action this season. In other words, it’s a mess. With that said, Caddy should be owned in all leagues, and hope he’s okay to start in your fantasy championship game.
Phillips: Still too early to return.
Calvin: Most likely just rest. He’s a must start.
Smith: A very steady flex option in all leagues. He should be fine for Sunday.
White: His status is uncertain this weekend. Keep him benched.
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WASHINGTON REDSKINS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday G Pete Kendall (knee), DT Anthony Montgomery (achilles), RB Clinton Portis (knee), WR Antwaan Randle El (ankle), T Chris Samuels (knee), LB Marcus Washington (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Ladell Betts (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Shawn Springs (calf)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Practice Report
Wednesday Practice not complete
Portis: Tough guy played well vs the Cowboys. He should run all over the ‘Hawks.
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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS on Sunday night
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday S Antoine Bethea (ankle), LB Gary Brackett (quadricep), DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related), WR Roy Hall (knee), CB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring), CB Tim Jennings (not injury related), DE Robert Mathis (toe), DT Darrell Reid (hip), S Bob Sanders (knee)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Luis Castillo (groin), WR Craig Davis (groin), CB Cletis Gordon (knee), DT Jamal Williams (not injury related)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Antonio Cromartie (hip)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Jacques Cesaire (knee), LB Stephen Cooper (elbow), S Steve Gregory (neck)
Brackett: The guy quietly gets the job done, both for the Colts and for your fantasy team. Check his status later in the week.
Mathis: Still no sacks since week six. Blah.
Sanders: I hope you took my advice and paid attention late last week. He’ll be a game time decision.
Cromartie: Should be safe to use in your fantasy lineup.
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GREEN BAY PACKERS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS on Monday night
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday LB Nick Barnett (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday CB Jarrett Bush (ankle), WR Donald Driver (not injury related)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday T Chad Clifton (knees), CB Charles Woodson (toe)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday DE Jeremy Thompson (groin)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Practice Report (The Saints did not practice on Wednesday. The Wednesday practice participation designations are an estimation.)
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday CB Aaron Glenn (ankle), RB Mike Karney (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday RB Reggie Bush (knee), WR Marques Colston (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), DT Antwan Lake (ankle), RB Deuce McAllister (knee), TE Jeremy Shockey (ankle), T Jon Stinchcomb (calf)
Driver: His mind may not be on football with family concerns.
Bush: At least he has an extra day this week to get healthy. We’ll find out more tomorrow.
Colston, Shockey, Deuce: Again, the Saints have the extra day, so I am assuming this is just a day off for the offensive weapons.
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