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 6.
*** 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.
Also, use Gregg’s updated rankings and Evan’s matchup column for help with lineup decisions.
TEXANS at BENGALS
- Brian Leonard (groin) is unlikely to play. Bernard Scott will back up Cedric Benson, who should see more snaps on passing downs.
LIONS at PACKERS
*** Calvin Johnson (knee) will almost certainly sit out, although he’s officially a game-time decision. Bryant Johnson and Dennis Northcutt will start at receiver for the Lions.
*** Matthew Stafford (knee) is not expected to play, although he’s also officially a game-time decsion. Daunte Culpepper will get another start.
- Maurice Morris (hip) is questionable. Aaron Brown would back up Kevin Smith if Morris can’t go.
- Brandon Jackson (ankle) finally practiced in full every day this week. He’s the clear No. 2 behind Ryan Grant with DeShawn Wynn (knee) out.
RAMS at JAGUARS
- Kyle Boller (concussion) is ready to go as Marc Bulger’s backup.
RAVENS at VIKINGS
*** Percy Harvin (shoulder) practiced on both Thursday and Friday, making it likely that he’ll play. But consider we’re considering him game-time decision.
- Darius Reynaud (hamstring) is doubtful. Jaymar Johnson will likely return punts for the Vikes.
GIANTS at SAINTS
- Eli Manning (foot) is a go and should be fine to play a full game.
- Kevin Boss ( ankle) will play, but isn’t much of a fantasy option.
- Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) barely practiced all week but will play.
- Pierre Thomas (hamstring) was limited in practice but will play.
- Mike Bell (knee) practiced fully all week.
BROWNS at STEELERS
- Willie Parker (turf toe) practiced fully and is expected to play behind Rashard Mendenhal.
- Phil Dawson (calf) is out. Billy Cundiff will kick again.
PANTHERS at BUCS
- Steve Smith ( knee) was limited in practice Thursday but is fine.
*** Dante Rosario (ankle) will be a game-time decision.
- B.J. Askew (back) is out, meaning Earnest Graham will be the starting fullback.
- Antonio Bryant (knee) practiced fully Friday and will start.
- Jerramy Stevens (quad) practiced fully Friday and will play.
CHIEFS at REDSKINS
- Clinton Portis (calf) was limited on Friday but he’ll play.
EAGLES at RAIDERS
*** Kevin Curtis (knee) made the trip to Oakland and will be a game-time decision. Jeremy Maclin will start regardless.
- Darren McFadden is out.
*** Chaz Schilens (foot) will be a game-time decision as he tries to make his season debut.
CARDINALS at SEAHAWKS
- Steve Breaston (knee) was limited on Friday and is listed as questionable, but that’s the way it’s been the last few weeks. We expect him to play.
- Nate Burleson (back) practiced fully Friday and will start.
- Matt Hasselbeck (ribs) says he no longer has any pain.
TITANS at PATRIOTS
- In the upset of the week, Wes Welker is not on the injury report.
*** Ben Watson (concussion) is a game-time decision. Don’t wait for him.
- Randy Moss (shoulder) will almost certainly start.
BILLS at JETS
- Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) will almost certainly sit out, although he’s officially a game-time decision.
*** Brad Smith (quad) is questionable. It’s looking like David Clowney will start opposite Braylon Edwards.
BEARS at FALCONS
- Adrian Peterson ( knee) is still out, Garrett Wolfe is the No. 2 RB.
BRONCOS at CHARGERS
- Correll Buckhalter (ankle) will almost certainly play, but Knowshon Moreno is expected to carry the load.





Comments
Couple IDP's:
Brian Cushing of the Texans with the injured foot? Haven't seen/heard any updates since Thursday practice.
I've seen that Poz and Donte Whitner of the Bills have practiced and are listed as probable. That means the team doc has cleared them both for full contact I assume?
Posted by: Drew Henson | October 17, 2009 05:16 PM
Cushing limited Friday, still questionable, should play.
Probable = playing.
Posted by: IDPer | October 17, 2009 05:38 PM
Cushing limited Friday, still questionable, should play.
Probable = playing.
Posted by: IDPer | October 17, 2009 05:38 PM
Kirk Morrison good to go?
Posted by: mitch | October 17, 2009 06:22 PM
Levitan is a Joke!!
Posted by: 5 Rings | October 17, 2009 08:30 PM
I eat babies
Posted by: bob | October 17, 2009 08:30 PM
Morrison practiced fully Friday, listed as probable.
Posted by: IDPer | October 17, 2009 09:48 PM