Last Minute Injury Glance

In case you haven’t been constantly refreshing our Player News Page all week (shame on you), here’s the latest news on all the injuries for Week 5.
*** Designates a true game-time decision.
Check that Player News Page about an hour before each game’s kickoff to find out the final inactives.
And in the final bit of self-promotion, check out Gregg's updated Week 5 rankings and Evan's matchup column for help setting your lineup.
BENGALS at RAVENS
- Cedric Benson (hip) took one day off this week but is fine. He’ll start.
- Derrick Mason (neck) was limited in practice all week but is good to go.
BROWNS at BILLS
- Phil Dawson (groin) is listed as doubtful. Expect Billy Cundiff to kick again.
- Jamal Lewis (hamstring) is expected to play and could even start ahead of Jerome Harrison. Expect a timeshare.
REDSKINS at PANTHERS
- Jonathan Stewart (Achilles) is listed as questionable but practiced fully Friday.
STEELERS at LIONS
- Willie Parker (turf toe) is out. It’s another Rashard Mendenhall start.
*** Matthew Stafford (knee) will be a game-time decision, but we’re expecting Daunte Culpepper to get the start.
- Calvin Johnson (thigh) was limited in practice but it’s just a bruise. He’s a full go.
- Kevin Smith’s shoulder injury is now a non-issue.
COWBOYS at CHIEFS
- Roy E. Williams (ribs) will not play.
- Felix Jones (knee) will not play.
- Marion Barber (quad) practiced every day this week and is good to go.
RAIDERS at GIANTS
*** All signs point toward Eli Manning (heel) starting. He’s still being called a game-time decision, though.
- Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) is good to go.
- Zach Miller (concussion) is questionable but is fully expected to start.
- Darren McFadden (knee) is out.
BUCS at EAGLES
- Derrick Ward (knee) will play, even though he’s the clear No. 2 behind Caddy Williams now.
- Antonio Bryant (knee) isn’t 100 percent but is expected to play.
- Donovan McNabb (ribs) and Brian Westbrook (ankle) will start.
- Kevin Curtis (knee) is questionable and Jeremy Maclin will start.
VIKINGS at RAMS
- Marc Bulger (shoulder) isn’t expected to go. Kyle Boller will get another start.
- Darius Reynaud (personal reasons) is out.
- Donnie Avery (hamstring) was limited in practice and isn’t really a fantasy option.
- Keenan Burton (hamstring) was limited in practice and definitely isn’t a fantasy option.
FALCONS at 49ERS
- Frank Gore (ankle) is out.
TEXANS at CARDINALS
*** Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in practice Friday and will be a game-time decision again.
PATRIOTS at BRONCOS
- In a shocking development, Wes Welker (knee) is listed as questionable. We fully expect him to start this week, though.
- Fred Taylor is out.
- Correll Buckhalter (ankle) is out.
JAGUARS at SEAHAWKS
- Matt Hasselbeck (ribs) is listed as probable and will almost certainly start.
COLTS at TITANS
- Joseph Addai (hand) is listed as questionable. He’s likely to play, but his role could be limited.
- Nate Washington (concussion) will play, but was practicing with a visor to help his vision.
JETS at DOLHINS
*** Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) did not practice on Friday or Saturday. Owners aren’t going to be able to wait on this one.





Comments
Should I start Vernon Davis or Brent Celek, Im not sure because Tanard Jackson (safety) is back and I dont know how he'll play. And the 49ers are probably gunna have to pass to stay in the game with the Falcons. Also should I go Kevin Smith or Ray Rice.
Posted by: yungyung | October 10, 2009 06:50 PM
Steve Smith(NYG) or Chad OchoCinco?
Posted by: Jack | October 10, 2009 06:56 PM
Should I start LeSean McCoy or Jerome Harrison? They are both in a timeshare situation, but I don't have a better option this week.
Posted by: Anonymous | October 10, 2009 07:00 PM
i would start harrison over mccoy just cuz he will likely get the bulk of the carries...there is always a possibility that phi will be ahead of TB and let mccoy with garbage time...STEVE SMITH over 85..celek is the safer play and rice would be a better option this week
Posted by: temron | October 10, 2009 07:17 PM
i would start harrison over mccoy just cuz he will likely get the bulk of the carries...there is always a possibility that phi will be ahead of TB and let mccoy with garbage time...STEVE SMITH over 85..celek is the safer play and rice would be a better option this week
Posted by: temron | October 10, 2009 07:18 PM
Start OCHO over Smith. Smith goes against the #1 corner in the league Nnamdi Asomugha. He has shut down every #1 WR so far this season.
Posted by: JP | October 10, 2009 07:54 PM
nnamdi....wont be on smith....he will be alternating between manningham and nicks....start smith....TRUST ME !!
Posted by: temron | October 10, 2009 08:26 PM