Second only to Terrell Owens’ 20 catches in a game, Brandon Marshall torched the Chargers secondary for 18 catches for 166 yards. Seems like Jay Cutler (350 yds, 4 TD’s, 1 INT) gave Brandon Marshall some love his first game back from suspension. He showcased Eddie Royal last week, and did the same for Marshall this week. Looks like the winner in all this may end up being Jay Cutler. The Broncos looked like the Peyton Manning and the Colts from a couple years ago. Their offense looked unstoppable. Cutler was just able to sit back and zone in on Marshall at will. I did draft Selvin Young in one of my leagues, and I was worried going into Week 2 with him because the Broncos coaching staff seem to be content with the runningback by committee approach which kills us fantasy owners. Although Selvin Young ran for 78 yards, 49 came off of 1 run and he only had 8 carries. Luckily I was able to draft Chris Johnson of the Titans, who I did start today.


My All-Stud Team from Sunday include:

QB – Jay Cutler (350 yards, 4 TDs)
RB – Clinton Portis (96 yards, 2 TDs)
RB – Julius Jones (127 yards, 1 TD)
WR – Brandon Marshall – (18 catches, 166 yards)
WR – Anquan Boldin (6 catches, 140 yards, 3 TDs)
WR – Calvin Johnson (6 catches, 129 yards, 2 TDs)
K – Ryan Longwell (5 FGs)

Apologies to Adrian Peterson. Although you did run for 160 yards, Portis and Jones did outscore you from a fantasy perspective…..

Week 2 Stud
Jay Cutler

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12:14: ESPN is reporting that Chad Pennington will start today, which has been expected all weekend.

12:12: Weather update in Cincinnati: Wind chills right now below 20 degrees and winds are gusting to up to 30 MPH.

12:11: Some key inactives for the Jags are: LB Mike Peterson, DE Reggie Hayward, and CB Aaron Glenn.

12:10: Raider RB Dominic Rhodes has been announced as the starter today, with Justin Fargas inactive. QB Josh McCown is active and announced as the starter, but JaMarcus Russell is expected to play his most this year.

12:07: Some key Colts inactives are: WR Marvin Harrison, DT Raheem Brock, T Ryan Diem, S Antoine Bethea, and DE Robert Mathis. All good news for the Houston offense.

12:06: Saint WR Marques Colston is active and expected to start, in case you were wondering.

12:05: Saint RB Reggie Bush and TE Eric Johnson are inactive, so backups Aaron Stecker and Billy Miller start.

12:04: Eagle TEs LJ Smith and Matt Schobel are inactive, so rookie Brent Celek starts.

12:03: Texan RB Ron Dayne is active as expected, and Darius Walker is announced as the starter, as expected.

12:02: Bill WR Roscoe Parrish is active.

12:02: Giant WR Sinorice Moss is inactive.

12:00: Good news for the Packer offense, particularly their rushing offense: The Bears have a ton of key defensive inactives, such as LB Lance Briggs, DE Mark Anderson, CB Nate Vasher, and DT Darwin Walker.

11:59: Chief WR Eddie Kennison is inactive. WR Jeff Webb has been announced as the starter.

11:50: Bengal S Dexter Jackson and S Madieu Williams are inactive, good news for TE Kellen Winslow and the Brown passing game.

11:49: Bengal RB Rudi Johnson is inactive, Kenny Watson starts with DeDe Dorsey also seeing carries.

11:31: ESPN is reporting on the field that the rain that was reported to be lighter later in the Miami-New England game is expected to be heavier rain this afternoon.

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3:11: Colts Marvin Harrison, Antoine Bethea, Robert Mathis, Raheem Brock, and Ryan Diem are inactive

3:10: Raiders LaMont Jordan, Daunte Culpepper, and Andrew Walter are inactive.

3:09: Eagle RB Correll Buckhalter and TE L.J. Smith are inactive. Matt Schobel starts for him.

3:08: Charger TE Antonio Gates and Philip Rivers are active.

12:27: Regarding Charger TE Antonio Gates: A few media outlets (ESPN and Fox) are reporting that it’s not looking good for Gates. He is still a true game time decision, so we have no way of knowing if he’ll play or not until after the pre-game warm-ups.

12:19: Raven TE Todd Heap is inactive, Daniel Wilcox starts. CB Samari Rolle is inactive, so they are down both starting corners, good news for Miami’s passing game. LB Ray Lewis is active.

12:18: Dolphin RB Jesse Chatman is inactive. Sam Gado starts with Lorenzo Booker seeing action in the passing game.

12:16: Falcon WR Roddy White is active. QB Jeff Garcia, WR Ike Hilliard, and RB Michael Pittman are active.

12:15: Brown WR Joe Jurevicius is active.

12:14: Bill DE Chris Kelsay is active.

12:12: Saint TE Eric Johnson, DT Brian Young, and S Josh Bullocks are inactive. Backup Billy Miller will start for Johnson.

12:10: Cardinal WR Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin are active. Boldin’s time on the field could be limited, but he’s dressing and will play.

12:09: The only Packer inactives of note is TE Bubba Franks.

12:08: Chiefs Tony Gonzalez, Kolby Smith, and Donnie Edwards are active.

12:05: Titans LenDale White, Albert Haynesworth, and David Thornton are active.

12:03: The Panthers have made QB Vinny Testaverde and WR Keary Colbert inactive, so rookie QB Matt Moore and WR Drew Carter will start. Moore in is not good news for WR Steve Smith, but he at least has a functional arm, unlike Testaverde, which gives Smith a chance to do something down the field.

12:00: No inactives of note for the Jets. WRs Laveranues Coles and Jerricho Cotchery, TE Chris Baker, and QB Kellen Clemens are active.

11:59: Patriot TE Ben Watson is inactive, which should be good news for WRs Wes Welker and WR Jabar Gaffney. TE Kyle Brady starts for Watson, so he’s not a horrible reach if a cheap TD will make you happy.

11:58: Steeler QB Ben Roethlisberger will start, as expected.

Here updates for some of the more prominent injuries:

Charger TE Antonio Gates (back) took in limited practice time Friday and is listed as questionable. According to the North County Times, Gates looks like he’ll be able to play, but he’s not a lock to start and he plays in a late game so if you can make a late switch it would behoove you to have a replacement standing by. TE Brandon Manumaleuna would start if Gates couldn’t go.

Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin (toe) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable, although he said on Thursday that he expects to play. WR Bryant Johnson would start for him again if he can’t play, and Jerheme Urban would also get increased work. If Boldin does play, he could give up time to these receivers. WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin) was limited again on Friday and will be a game-time decision on Sunday, but he is expected to be able to play. He’s listed as questionable. Johnson or Urban would start for him if he can’t play.

Steeler QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) was able to practice Friday after missing the previous two days and is expected to start on Sunday against Jacksonville. If he can’t play, backup Charlie Batch would start for the first time since Opening Night last season.

Charger QB Philip Rivers (knee) practiced for the second day in a row on Friday and is listed as questionable. Rivers seems optimistic that he’ll be able to play, but he’s realistic about not having to talk head coach Norv Turner into playing time. “I don’t want to do that,” Rivers said, about talking his way into the lineup. “I want to play if I’m right and it’s best for the team. I don’t want to play if it’s selfish of me just wanting to play. We’ll do what’s best for the team.” If you’re counting on him to play tomorrow, you have to have a replacement ready and able to stand by in case Rivers is announced as inactive (he plays in a late game). If he is unable to play, Billy Volek would start for the first time in more than two years.

Falcon WR Roddy White (knee) took in limited practice time Friday and is questionable to play. He’ll likely give it a go, but it’s not a good sign that he’s iffy here late in the week. If he can’t play, rookie Laurent Robinson would start for him.

Patriot TE Ben Watson (ankle) was limited in practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game. He could be a game-time decision. TE Kyle Brady would fill in if Watson couldn’t play.

Giant TE Jeremy Shockey (abdominal) missed practice again Friday and is now considered a game-time decision on Sunday. He’s listed as questionable.

Dolphin RB Jesse Chatman (ankle) is a game-time decision for Sunday and is listed as questionable. RB Sam Gado could get another start if Chatman can’t play. Rookie RB Lorenzo Booker should be involved in the passing game regardless of who starts.

Ram QB Marc Bulger (concussion) practiced fully again Friday and was named the starter for Sunday’s game against Green Bay. Backup QB Gus Frerotte (shoulder) is also ready to play and would start if Bulger has a setback.

Saint TE Eric Johnson (groin) missed practice again Thursday, and backup Billy Miller could start for him.

Here some other notable Injury Updates:

Quarterbacks

Buc QB Jeff Garcia (back) practiced all week and is probable for Sunday’s game.

Titan QB Vince Young (ribs) is ready to go for Sunday’s game, coach Jeff Fisher said Thursday. Young was able to practice all week and isn’t listed on the injury report.

Panther QB Vinny Testaverde (general soreness) missed practice again Friday and is a game-time decision on Sunday, and he’s listed as probable. If he can’t play, Matt Moore would make his first NFL start Sunday against Seattle.

Running Backs

Bill RB Marshawn Lynch (ankle) is not on the injury report and will start again this week. He said he expects to continue sharing the carries with RB Fred Jackson.

Eagle RB Brian Westbrook (knee) was limited in practice again Friday but is probable and expected to start Sunday. Backup RB Correll Buckhalter (concussion) is out, so rookie RB Tony Hunt will back up Westbrook.

Titan RB LenDale White (knee) didn’t miss any practice time this week and is probable for Sunday’s game.

Buccaneer RB Michael Pittman (ankle) was limited in practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game. He should come down to a game time decision.

Chief RB Kolby Smith practiced Friday and is probable for Sunday’s game.

Raven RB Willis McGahee (foot) practiced all week and is probable for Sunday’s game.

Colt backup RB Kenton Keith (hand) is probable for Sunday’s game.

Receivers

Jet WRs Laveranues Coles (ankle) and Jerricho Cotchery (finger) are both expected to play on Sunday against the Patriots. Both players are listed as questionable. Coles is limited by a very sore ankle. TE Chris Baker (back) is also questionable.

Giant WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) did not practice this week but is expected to be able to play on Sunday. He’s listed as questionable.

Chief TE Tony Gonzalez (ankle) is probable for Sunday’s game.

Buc WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder) is probable for Sunday’s game.

Brown WR Joe Jurevicius (knee) was limited in practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game. He might be a game time decision. If he can’t play, backup Tim Carter would fill in.

49er WR Arnaz Battle (ankle) is probable for Saturday’s game.

Cowboy WR Patrick Crayton (foot) is probable for Sunday’s game.

Cowboy WR Terry Glenn (knee) has been going through some drills this week but hasn’t officially returned to practice. He has a chance to play in the last two games of the regular season but won’t play on Sunday against the Eagles.

Raven TE Todd Heap (hamstring) missed practice most of the week and is not expected to play, despite being listed as questionable.

Viking WR Troy Williamson (head) has been cleared to practice but is likely out again this week, as backups Robert Ferguson and Sidney Rice have filled in well for him in a committee approach to the position.

I’ll try to update as I get it, but here some weather updates:

– Wintery Mix & Wind for Tonight’s Giants-Redskins Game –

The National Weather Service reports there will be sleet and freezing rain changing to rain by mid morning in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Total accumulation around an inch. Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch. Brisk with highs in the upper 30s. East winds 15 to 25 mph… becoming south 15 to 20 mph late. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. Snow is expected by tonight’s kickoff for the Giants-Redskins game. Brisk and cold with lows in the mid 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

– Wintery Mix & Wind for Patriots-Jets Game –

The National Weather Service reports there will be sleet, freezing rain, and snow this morning in Foxboro. There will be rain likely with possible freezing rain and sleet for this afternoon’s Patriots-Jets game. Precipitation may be heavy at times this morning. Total accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Windy with highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph… increasing to 20 to 30 mph this afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

– Wind, Rain & Snow in Pittsburgh –
The National Weather Service reports there will be rain showers this morning in Pittsburgh. The rain will change to snow for this afternoon’s Steelers-Jaguars game. Snow accumulation around an inch. Breezy with highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph…becoming west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

– Wind Expected for Panthers-Seahawks Game –

The National Weather Service reports there will be patchy drizzle this morning in Charlotte, and then sunny this afternoon for today’s Panthers-Seahawks game. It will be windy with highs around 50. West winds 10 to 20 mph… increasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.

– Wind & Rain Expected for Dolphins-Ravens Game –

The National Weather Service reports isolated showers continue to develop from time to time across the eastern half of the South Florida peninsula for today’s Dolphins-Ravens game. The showers will move quickly northeastward at 35 mph and produce brief periods of moderate rainfall…as well as wind gusts up to 30 mph. Overall rainfall amounts will be limited due to the fast movement of the showers.

– Snow & Wind in Cleveland –

The National Weather Service reports there will be a mixture of rain and freezing rain changing to snow this morning in Cleveland. There will be considerable snow and blowing snow this afternoon for today’s Browns-Bills game. Snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. Very windy with highs in the lower 30s with temperature falling into the upper 20s this afternoon. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph…increasing to west 25 to 35 mph this afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

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3:15: Surprisingly, Jet WR Jerricho Cotchery is active, but it’s unclear if he will start. WR Laveranues Coles is active as expected.
3:14: Steeler S Troy Polamalu is inactive as expected.
3:13: Chief LB Donnie Edwards is active.
3:07: Bronco WR Javon Walker is a surprise inactive. WR Brandon Stokley is active. RBs Selvin Young and Andre Hall are active.
3:06: 49er WR Arnaz Battle is active.
3:03: Cardinal WR Larry Fitzgerald is active. WR Anquan Boldin is inactive, Bryant Johnson starts for him.

12:46: Late-word from Fox on the field: Giant WR Plaxico Burress left the field early during pre-game warm-ups. They’re not ruling him out, but he looks very limited, according to Fox. Burress is active.

12:42: All we have on the Cardinal WRs is that Larry Fitzgerald will probably try to play, and that Anquan Boldin will have a hard time going. We can’t guarantee anything, since they are game time decisions, but that’s what we have; Fitzgerald has a better than 50-50 chance to play and Boldin has less than that.

12:37: In case you were wondering, Buc WR Joey Galloway is active and in the starting lineup.

12:27: Bengal S Madieu Williams is inactive.

12:25: Lion LB Boss Bailey is inactive.

12:24: In case you were wondering, Panther RB Deshaun Foster is active.

12:17: Bill DE Chris Kelsay is inactive.

12:16: Also inactive for Miami is LB Channing Crowder.

12:14: Packer CB Charles Woodson is active. TE Bubba Franks is inactive.

12:12: Raider QB Josh McCown starts, Daunte Culpepper and JaMarcus Russell are inactive, so Andrew Walter is the backup.

12:11: Charger DE Shawn Merriman and C Nick Hardwick are active. KR Darren Sproles is inactive.

12:10: Bill RB Marshawn Lynch is active and expected to start. Look for RB Fred Jackson to get a healthy number of touches.

12:09: Dolphin RB Jesse Chatman is inactive, so Sam Gado starts with Lorenzo Booker likely in the mix as a receiver. WR Marty Booker is inactive, Derek Hagan starts for him.

12:07: All key Eagles, including QB Donovan McNabb, RB Brian Westbrook, and WR Kevin Curtis are active and in the starting lineup.

12:05: Giant RB Brandon Jacobs is active and expected to start, as is WR Plaxico Burress and TE Jeremy Shockey. LB Antonio Pierce is also active. S Gibril Wilson is inactive.

12:03: Texan RB Ron Dayne is active and will start.

12:02: Buc RB Michael Pittman is inactive, as is DE Greg Spires.

11:58: Titan DT Albert Haynesworth is active, good news for their defense. RB LenDale White is active. WR Brandon Jones is inactive.

11:57: Buc QB Jeff Garcia is active, but Luke McCown starts. We learned last week that McCown does not hurt WR Joey Galloway’s value, and in fact can help him.

Here is some news regarding some of the top players:

Ram QB Marc Bulger (concussion) has been ruled out of today’s game, so the team will turn to third-string QB. Berlin has a big arm, so if he has time to throw, he should take some shots down the field, but you have to lower expectations for the Rams receivers significantly. They should hand the ball off to Steven Jackson as often as possible.

Buc QB Jeff Garcia (back) did not participate in Friday’s practice as a precaution but he improved all week and has a chance to play today. It will be a game time decision this morning/afternoon. Luke McCown would get another start if Garcia can’t play.

Saint RB Reggie Bush (knee) has been officially ruled out for Monday night’s game. Aaron Stecker will start and get carries and receptions with Pierre Thomas (kidney, expected to play) also expected to get some carries. If the game is out of reach, Thomas could get a fair number of carries and he’s also an option when they are top of the goal, since he’s a bigger back. The matchup is good for both backs.

Bill RB Marshawn Lynch (ankle) practiced again Friday and took the majority of the first-team reps. It’s looking good for him to play today, but you should confirm him being active and in the starting lineup before starting him (we’ll have it online). Backup RB Fred Jackson would get another start if Lynch can’t play, and Jackson could take on much of the work load if Lynch is limited or if the game is out of reach in the second half.

Giant RB Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) practiced fully Friday and will test his hamstring on the field this morning to make sure he feels good enough to play. We’ll confirm his status online. If Jacobs can’t go, Reuben Droughns would be the starter.

Dolphin RB Jesse Chatman (ankle) took limited practice Friday, giving him a chance to play today, but he is officially a game time decision and he might not play. RB Sam Gado worked with the first team Thursday and would start if Chatman can’t play, so pick him up if you need a fill-in starter in case Chatman is ruled out. Rookie Lorenzo Booker would likely see action in passing situations if Chatman is out. RB Patrick Cobbs could also get some carries if Chatman is out.

Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin (dislocated toe) and WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin) are still both looking like game-time decisions. Fitzgerald definitely has a better chance to play than Boldin, and he’s in better shape today than he was last week, but he’s still not a 100% lock to play. If Boldin is out, Bryant Johnson would start. If Fitzgerald can’t play, either Johnson or backups Sean Morey and Jerheme Urban (heel) would be forced to start. Since it’s a 4pm game, we won’t likely know the statuses of the two WRs before the first kickoffs. Boldin is especially risky to start without knowing his official status.

Jet WR Laveranues Coles (ankle) was limited in practice again Friday, but he is expected to be active and in the starting lineup. We’ll confirm that online, but keep in mind he plays in a 4pm game, so you will not know for 100% sure he’s active by 1pm. WR Jerricho Cotchery (finger) missed practice again Friday and is doubtful to play.

Steeler WR Santonio Holmes (ankle) practiced fully again Friday and is expected to return to the starting lineup. If not, Nate Washington would start again.

Colt WR Marvin Harrison (knee) will not play. WR Anthony Gonzalez will continue to start for him.

Dolphin WR Marty Booker (knee) was limited in Friday’s practice and might not play. If not, WR Derek Hagan could fill in for him Sunday.

Raven TE Todd Heap (hamstring) likely won’t play. TE Daniel Wilcox (hip) is expected to split time with Quinn Sypniewski.

Titan DT Albert Haynesworth (hamstring) missed practice all week and will be a game time decision.

Steeler SS Troy Polamalu (knee) is not expected to play today.

Giant MLB Antonio Pierce (ankle) missed practice all week and will be a game time decision.

Saints running back Reggie Bush will not play Monday night in Atlanta because of a knee injury.

He had been listed as questionable after an MRI this week indicated a partially torn left knee ligament. The team Saturday did not comment about Bush’s prospects for the rest of the season.

Bush became the Saints’ featured running back when a knee injury ended Deuce McAllister’s season in the third week. Bush has scored six touchdowns with 581 yards rushing and 417 yards receiving.

With Bush out, Jamaal Branch, Aaron Stecker and rookie Pierre Thomas will be the running back. Thomas returned to practice Friday following a kidney bruise.

The Saints (5-7) have a slim chance at an NFC wild-card spot.

Check back throughout the morning for more up to the minute updates.

12:25: Dolphin RB Jesse Chatman is active, as expected.

12:24: Jet WR Laveranues Coles is active, Jerricho Cotchery is inactive. Justin McCareins will start for Cotchery.

12:19: The Rams will be without C Brett Romberg, KR Dante Hall, and DE James Hall. QB Marc Bulger is inactive.

12:18: Falcon TE Alge Crumpler is active.

12:17: 49er QB Alex Smith is inactive, Trent Dilfer starts.

12:15: Redskin WR Antwaan Randle El is inactive, as is FB Mike Sellers. Keenan McCardell has been announced as the starter. WR Santana Moss and RB Clinton Portis are active.

12:14: Bill RBs Marshawn Lynch and Anthony Thomas are inactive. Fred Jackson has been announced as the starter. DE Chris Kelsey is inactive.

12:12: In case you care, Jag WR Dennis Northcutt is active.

12:07: The Vikings will also be without CB Antoine Winfield, good news for the Lion passing game. It should be ugly to watch, but Detroit should put up numbers in the passing game today.

12:05: Viking RB Chester Taylor has been announced as the starter, which doesn’t mean all that much. Adrian Peterson is active. WR Robert Ferguson has also been announced as the starter for the inactive Troy Williamson, but we don’t think that matters much as well, since Sidney Rice should also see a lot of time.

12:01: Titan S Chris Hope is also inactive, which could help TE Owen Daniels.

12:02: Chief QB Brodie Croyle is inactive, as expected. Damon Huard starts.

12:00: Titan DT Albert Haynesworth is active, bad news for RB Ron Dayne and good news for the Titan running game, since LenDale White should be able to get up to or even more than 20 carries. It doesn’t help the Texan passing game, but they should have to throw it a ton.

11:58: Colt WR Marvin Harrison is inactive, as expected. Anthony Gonzalez starts for him. The Colts will also be without RT Ryan Diem.

11:45: Panther QB Vinny Testaverde is active, and get this: David Carr is inactive. Good news for WR Steve Smith.

Eagle QB Donovan McNabb (ankle/thumb) is expected to miss today’s game, with backup A.J. Feeley starting for the second straight week.

Buc QB Jeff Garcia (back) returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, so there is a chance he could play today. The value of WR Joey Galloway hinges on Garcia playing, but there is no way to know if he’ll go until after pre-game warm-ups, and they play at 4pm ET. We’ll have Garcia’s status online around 3:00-3:15pm ET. Luke McCown would start if Garcia can’t play. And as we wrote yesterday, the team was leaning toward keeping Garcia out and going with McCown.

Chief QB Brodie Croyle (back) missed practice again Friday and head coach Herman Edwards said Damon Huard will get the start today, which is good news for TE Tony Gonzalez.

Raider QB Daunte Culpepper (quad) is now questionable for today’s game. QB Josh McCown would start if Culpepper can’t play. The team isn’t saying who will start, but if it’s not Culpepper, it should be McCown. But no one would be shocked if Culpepper were out if JaMarcus Russell got in.

There was some definite concern about Eagle RB Brian Westbrook (knee) early in the week, but he’s all set to start today.

Bronco RBs Travis Henry (knee) and Selvin Young (knee) both practiced again on Friday and are ready to play on today. Henry says he’s about 80%, so they team will likely rotate the backs in some way. Henry is expected to start, and he should be motivated to do all he can do because there is no fear in Denver that the delay in the decision on his appeal is an ominous sign. Many in Denver feel today could be Henry’s last game of the season. Backup Andre Hall will not play, so it’s Henry and Young carrying the load.

Dolphin RB Jesse Chatman (ankle) was able to practice Friday and is expected to play today.

Giant RB Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) didn’t practice Friday and it will be RBs Derrick Ward (ankle/groin) and RB Reuben Droughnssplitting the carries. Keep in mind Ward was the starter over Droughns when he was healthy, and he’s simply a better player. Droughns has been used as a goal line back, however.

Buc RB Michael Pittman (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is very questionable for today’s game.

Cardinal WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin) will be a game-time decision due to the lingering effects of his groin injury. Fitzgerald said he feels better on Friday, but we’d have a replacement ready to plug in after the 1pm kickoffs, and backup WR Bryant Johnson would be the best option. If you have no other choice but to start him or use someone else by the 1pm kickoffs, you should use someone else if you have a good option because Fitzgerald is far from a lock to play.

Giant WR Plaxico Burress (ankle/knee) missed practice again Friday but coach Tom Coughlin said he expects Burress to play today. It’s a late kickoff, so we won’t know for sure until after 1pm.

Jet WR Laveranues Coles (ankle) was limited in practice again Friday, but he’s going to give it a shot in pre-game warm-ups. We’ll have this status online shortly after 12 pm ET. WR Jerricho Cotchery (finger) is out, with WR Justin McCareinslikely start for him. If Coles is out again, Brad Smith would also start.

Redskin WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday and is a game time decision today. If Randle El is out, Keenan McCardell would likely start for him.

Colt WR Marvin Harrison (knee) did not practice all week and is not expected to play with WR Anthony Gonzalez would fill in again if Harrison can’t go.

Raven TE Todd Heap (hamstring) did not practice Friday and not expected to play on Monday. TE Quinn Sypniewski is expected to fill in.

Quarterbacks

Panther QB Vinny Testaverde (back) practiced again on Friday with no problems and is expected to start on Sunday unless he has a setback (as he did last week). He’s listed as probable.

Seahawk QB Matt Hasselbeck (hip) will start on Sunday against the Eagles. He’s listed as probable.

Lion QB Jon Kitna (knee) told the Detroit News Thursday that one of his knees is bothering him, but he will start on Sunday against the Vikings. He is on pace to be sacked 68 times this season after getting sacked a league-high 63 times last year. He’s not listed on the injury report.

49er QB Alex Smith (shoulder, forearm) is listed as doubtful so QB Trent Dilfer will start again for him.

Raider QB Daunte Culpepper (quad) is now questionable for Sunday’s game. QB Josh McCown would start if Culpepper can’t play. The team isn’t saying who will start, but if it’s not Culpepper, it should be McCown. Oddly, they don’t seem interested in giving JeMarcus Russell any playing time this year, which is pretty dumb even if he doesn’t know all of the offense.

Running Backs

· Viking RB Adrian Peterson (knee) is probable for Sunday’s game after practicing again on Friday. He said Thursday that he expects to play Sunday against the Lions after missing the last two games with a knee injury. Peterson said he is still adjusting to the brace on his knee. Head coach Brad Childress has said he will not carry a full load in his first game back, and he will share the carries with RB Chester Taylor.

· Saint RB Reggie Bush (shin) practiced Friday and isn’t listed on the injury report anymore, so he’s set to play. RB Pierre Thomas did not practice Friday because of a bruised kidney and is questionable to play.

· 49er RB Frank Gore (ankle) practiced Friday and is probable to play.

· Redskin RB Clinton Portis (back) was able to practice Friday and is probable for Sunday’s game. Redskin FB Mike Sellers (back) is likely out, with backup TE Todd Yoder expected to start for him.

· Giant RB Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) didn’t practice Friday and is doubtful to play. Backup RB Derrick Ward (ankle/groin) practiced all week and is probable for Sunday’s game. He’ll likely be sharing the carries with RB Reuben Droughns. When asked Friday if Ward would start, head coach Tom Coughlin, a wealth of information, said “we’ll see.” We do give Ward a good chance to collect more touches than Droughns.

· Raven RB Willis McGahee (ankle) was able to practice Friday and is probable for Monday night’s game.

· Buc RB Michael Pittman (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.

Bengal RB Kenny Watson (hip) practiced Friday and is probable for Sunday night’s game.

Patriot RB Kevin Faulk (thigh) was able to practice Friday and is set to go as he’s not listed on the injury report anymore.

Receivers

Brown WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday after missing practice Thursday but said he expects to start on Sunday against the Cardinals. He’s listed as questionable.

Colt WR Marvin Harrison (knee) did not practice all week and QB Peyton Manning said he is not counting on having him back in the lineup on Sunday against Jacksonville, the Indianapolis Star reports. Harrison is listed as questionable. WR Anthony Gonzalez would fill in again if Harrison can’t go.

Texan WR Andre Johnson (knee) was limited in practice all week because of soreness in his knee but is expected to start on Sunday, the Houston Chronicle reports. He’s listed as probable.

Bengal WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (back) practiced Thursday and Friday and is probable for Sunday night’s game.

Bronco WR Javon Walker (knee) practiced Friday and should have a bigger role this week after playing only eight snaps last week in his return from a knee injury. He’s listed as probable. WR Brandon Stokley (knee) practiced Friday and is expected to play, and he could still technically start the game over Walker.

Bear WR/KR Devin Hester (foot) was limited in practice this week but is probable for Sunday’s game.

Redskin WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday’s game. WR Santana Moss (heel) was able to practice Friday and is probable for the game. Backup WR James Thrash (ankle) is still out, so WRs Keenan McCardell and Reche Caldwell have seen most of the reps in practice this week. If Randle El is out, McCardell would likely start for him.

Ram WR Torry Holt (knee) practiced Friday and is not listed on the injury report, so he’s set to play. WR/KR Dante Hall (ankle) is out.

Viking WR Troy Williamson (head) did not practice again Friday and is doubtful. WR Sidney Rice is set to fill in and start for him.

Jaguar WR Dennis Northcutt (foot) practiced Friday and is probable for Sunday’s game.

Falcon WR Joe Horn (hamstring/foot) practiced all week and is not listed on the injury report and is set to play.

Raven TE Todd Heap (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is still questionable for Monday night’s game. But there’s a better chance that he won’t be able to play, leaving TE Quinn Sypniewski to fill in.

 12:20: Bur RB Earnest Graham is active, as is Michael Pittman. Graham will start and only Pittman will back him up, since Michael Bennett is inactive. WR Ike Hilliard and TE Alex Smith are active and expected to start.
 

12:19: As expected, Falcon QB Byron Leftwich is active and the starter. RB Jerious Norwood is active. WR Joe Horn is out and Laurent Robinson starts for him.

12:18: Viking QB Antoine Winfield is active.

12:15: Forget about QB JaMarcus Russell today; he is inactive, as is Josh McCown. RB Lamont Jordan is also inactive.

12:14: Jag PK Josh Scobee will kick today. John Carney is inactive.

12:12: Charger WR Vincent Jackson is active and is expected to start. DE Luis Castillo and C Nick Hardwick are inactive. 
 

12:09: Saints will be without DE Charles Grant, DT Brian Young, T Jammal Brown. Good news for the Texan offense.

12:08: Texan RB Ron Dayne has been announced as the starter this afternoon. Backup Joe Echemandu should get some chances as well.

12:07: Cardinal S Adrian Wilson is inactive, but CB Eric Green is active.

12:06: Browns D’Qwell Jackson and CB Leigh Bodden are active

12:04: Some key inactives for the Ravens: TE Todd Heap, CB Samari Rolle, and WR Demetrius Williams (ankle).

12:03: It’s confirmed on WR Steve Smith: he is inactive today. WR Drew Carter starts for him. 12:02: Dolphin LB Zach Thomas is inactive, as expected. Good news for the Philly offense.

12:00: The Lions have made RB Tatum Bell inactive, as well as DE Dwayne White.

11:59: Colt WRs Marvin Harrison and Anthony Gonzalez, plus T Tony Ugoh are inactive.

11:58: Eagle RB Brian Westbrook is active. RB Tony Hunt is inactive, so Correll Buckhalter will get all the secondary carries.

11:44: The Charlotte Observer is reporting that Panther WR Steve Smith is inactive. Will confirm shortly.

For now, here are some updates: Eagle RB Brian Westbrook (knee) missed practice again Friday with swelling in his knee, and he is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Miami. Coach Andy Reid said he thinks he will be ready to go – “It’s not bad. There’s a little swelling,” Reid said. Westbrook missed one game earlier this season with an abdominal injury and has often played despite missing practice. “I should be able to play,” Westbrook said on Friday. If he can’t play, Correll Buckhalter would start.

Bill RB Marshawn Lynch (ankle) missed practice again Friday and is doubtful and not expected to play on Sunday against the Patriots. All three backup RBs (including Fred Jackson) will be activated if Lynch is out. There’s been a lot of speculation that rookie RB Dwayne Wright will be the 1st-and 2nd-down back with veteran RB Anthony Thomas the 3rd- down back, but nothing is etched in stone. Since he’s a veteran, Thomas could actually be “starter” on Sunday, but the rookie Wright should get opportunities on 1st and 2nd down. Thomas is more reliable in pass protection, which is why he would get the nod on 3rd down. Jackson would be a wildcard here. Since we don’t know what the team’s plans for these guys are, and since it’s a bad matchup, you’d be better off avoiding this situation if at all possible. Bronco RB Travis Henry (knee) said Thursday that he has a partially torn patella collateral ligament, and he could miss Monday’s game. Henry had a hearing Friday with NFL officials in Phoenix to appeal the results of a urine test that came back positive for low levels of marijuana, so he missed practice again. He is expected to be back with the team today for a light workout, but his status isn’t clear for Monday night’s game. RB Selvin Young would start for him again Monday if he can’t play and will likely see an expansive role no matter what.

Seahawk RB Shaun Alexander (knee) missed practice all week and head coach Mike Holmgren said Alexander wouldn’t play since he didn’t practice despite being listed as questionable. RB Maurice Morris will start. Colt WR Marvin Harrison (knee) missed practice again Friday and could miss Sunday’s game, the Indianapolis Star reports. He’s listed as questionable, but there’s no indication he will play. WR Aaron Moorehead (back) would likely start for him, since WR Anthony Gonzalez (finger) remains out.

Panther WR Steve Smith (shin) missed his third straight practice Friday with a sore shin and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. “It’ll be a game-time decision, day-to-day,” head coach John Fox said. Backup WR Drew Carter would likely start for him if he can’t play.

Redskin WR Santana Moss (heel) returned to practice Friday, wearing a special shoe to limit the discomfort in his bruised right heel, and said he will play on Sunday against Dallas, according to the Washington Times. He is listed as probable. “I know it’s going to be bruised and it will take time and there will be soreness but it felt good enough to run on it,” Moss said. “From doing what I did today, I should play.” WR James Thrash (ankle) is out this week, so Keenan McCardell would move into the starting lineup if Moss can’t play. Moss has had some big games against the Cowboys in the recent past. Seahawk WR Deion Branch (foot) practiced fully this week but is also listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. He still, however, should return to the starting lineup against Chicago, the Seattle News-Tribune reports. WR Bobby Engram would move back to #3.

Raven TE Todd Heap (hamstring) missed practice again Friday and is likely out this week, the Baltimore Sun reports, with Quinn Sypniewski starting for him.

Buc RB Earnest Graham (ankle) has also been limited in practice this week, but he’s expected to start. RB Michael Pittman (ankle) has also been limited in practice this week, but he did practice on Friday and says he’ll play. If Graham is held out or has any issues, Pittman and Michael Bennett would see increased action and share time.

Quarterbacks

• Jaguar QB David Garrard (ankle) is practicing fully this week and is not on the injury report, so he is expected to start on Sunday against San Diego. QB Quinn Gray has been starting for him.
• Panther QB Vinny Testaverde (Achilles) practiced again Friday and was named the starter for Sunday’s game. QB David Carr (concussion) will also be active as the backup.
• Falcon QB Byron Leftwich (ankle) had limited participation in practice all week and he split the first-team reps with QB Joey Harrington. Coach Bobby Petrino said Leftwich will assume the starting role Sunday if healthy. Harrington has been starting since Leftwich damaged ligaments in his ankle Oct. 21. Leftwich is listed as probable.
• Lion QB Jon Kitna (back/shoulder) practiced fully late in the week and will start against the Giants, according to the Detroit Free Press.
• Viking QB Tarvaris Jackson (concussion) is practicing fully and is not on the injury report, so he is expected to start on Sunday against Oakland.
• Texan QB Matt Schaub (concussion) is practicing fully and will return as the starter on Sunday against New Orleans, the Houston Chronicle reports.
• Bear QB Brian Griese (shoulder) will be healthy enough to play this week, but Rex Grossman has been named the starter for Sunday’s game against Seattle.
• Raider QB Josh McCown (quad) is doubtful for Sunday’s game, but QB Andrew Walter, not rookie JaMarcus Russell, will be the backup to starter Daunte Culpepper for Sunday’s game against the Vikings, coach Lane Kiffin said Friday.

Running Backs

• 49er RB Frank Gore (ankle) was able to practice Friday and is probable for Sunday’s game against the Rams.
• Titan RB LenDale White (toe/knee) practiced fully Friday and is not on the official injury report, so he will start on Monday. Backup Chris Brown (ankle) is also practicing fully and is expected to play, with Chris Henry going back to the #3 role.
• Lion RB Kevin Jones (foot) has been limited in practice this week, although he wasn’t listed on the injury report, and backup T.J. Duckett may take some of the workload in the next two games because the Lions play twice in the span of five days. Jones had some soreness in his surgically repaired foot after last week’s game. It’s unknown if the team will activate Tatum Bell this week to take some of the load off Jones or at least offer some insurance.  
• Steeler RB Willie Parker (hip) practiced Friday and will start against the Jets, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
• Panther RB DeShaun Foster (toe) practiced again Friday and is expected to start against the Packers, backed up by DeAngelo Williams. Foster is listed as probable.
• Falcon RB Jerious Norwood (ankle) was limited in practice again Friday but is expected to be available for Sunday’s game. He’s listed as probable.
• Bengal RB Chris Perry returned to practice last week and the team has two weeks to decide whether to activate him from the PUP list.
• Raider RB Michael Bush (leg) remained on the exempt list but likely will be activated on Nov. 21 and could play in Week Twelve. Bush has not played in a game since the season opener at Louisville last season, when he suffered a broken leg.

• Giant WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) missed practice again Friday but is expected to start on Sunday against the Redskins, the New York Daily News reports.
• Texan WR Andre Johnson (knee) is practiced fully this week and will start on Sunday against New Orleans, the Houston Chronicle reports. His snaps may be limited, however, because he hasn’t played since Week Two.
• Jet WR Laveranues Coles (concussion) is practiced fully and is expected to start on Sunday. He’s not listed on the injury report.
• Bengal WR Chad Johnson (knee) did not practice again Friday, as coach Marvin Lewis said he had to see a doctor about a skin issue. He missed practice Thursday with a knee injury, but Lewis said he would play Sunday. Johnson is listed as probable.
• Ram WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring) is practicing fully this week and expected to start. He’s listed as probable.
• Patriot WR Wes Welker (team decision) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, but he’ll play.
• Charger WR Vincent Jackson (abdomen) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. He could be a game time decision, so avoid him this week.
• Lion WR Calvin Johnson (back) is practiced fully this week and is probable for Sunday’s game.
• Raider WR Jerry Porter (knee) practiced Friday and is expected to play.
• Viking WR Sidney Rice (hamstring) was limited in practice this week.
• Falcon WR Joe Horn (hamstring) missed practice again Friday and will likely be replaced again as the starter by WR Laurent Robinson. Horn is listed as doubtful.
• Falcon TE Alge Crumpler (ankle/knee) is expected to play this week.
• Packer TE Donald Lee (ribs) is probable and expected to start. 
• Bronco TE Tony Scheffler (chest) is practicing fully this week and expected to start. He’s listed as probable.
• Buc TE Alex Smith (ankle) has been limited in practice this week but is expected to start. WR Ike Hilliard (calf) is probable for the game and is expected to play.
• Colt TE Dallas Clark (concussion) is practicing fully and should start on Sunday.
• Bill TE Robert Royal (concussion) practiced fully on Friday and is expected to start.

Kickers

• Jaguar PK Josh Scobee (quad) is practiced fully this week and might be activated this week. Replacement John Carney has made 9-of-11 field-goal attempts, but none longer than 41 yards.

Keep checking in for updates, but here are some things we’re hearing thus far:

12:21: Viking WR Sidney Rice is inactive. WR Bobby Wade is active.

12:20: In case you were wondering, Bill DE Aaron Schobel is active.

12:19: Steeler S Ryan Clark is inactive.

12:18: Brown RB Jamal Lewis will have to be without his two starting guards as Seth McKinney (IR) and Eric Steinbach are out.

12:15: Good news for Ram RB Steven Jackson and the Ram offense: Saint DE Charles Grant and DT Brian Young are inactive.

12:14: Saint RB Reggie Bush is active.

12:13: Panther QB Vinny Testaverde is active and it looks like he’ll give it a go. If he has issues, they will turn to Matt Moore.

12:12: Panther WR Keary Colbert is inactive. WR Drew Carter starts for him.

12:11: Falcon TE Alge Crumpler is active.

12:10: Falcon RB Jerious Norwood and WR Joe Horn are inactive.

12:08: Bill WRs Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish are active.

12:05: In a surprise, the Eagles have made RB Correll Buckhalter inactive, so don’t reach on him. Rookie Tony Hunt will have to be the #2, so Brian Westbrook should get a ton of touches.

12:03: Titan RB Chris Brown is also inactive, so rookie Chris Henry will be the #2 and should get some chances in this one.

12:02: Brown LB D’Qwell Jackson is inactive.

12:02: Chief WR Eddie Kennison is active.

12:01: Bronco S John Lynch is also out, good news for RB Priest Holmes and TE Tony Gonzalez.

12:00: Jag QB Quinn Gray has been announced as the starter. We won’t be seeing David Garrard, either, since he is inactive.

11:59: Major news for the Jag offense and the Titan defense: DT Albert Haynesworth is inactive. That’s great news for RBs Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor.

11:57: Viking QB Brooks Bollinger has been announced as the starter. CB Antoine Winfield is inactive, which is great news for the Packer passing attack.

11:50: Redskin WR Santana Moss is inactive. James Thrash starts. WR Antwaan Randle El is active.

11:42: Broncos RB Travis Henry is inactive. Selvin Young will start.

Keep checking in for updates, but here are some things we’re hearing thus far:

12:14: Buc WR Ike Hilliard and TE Alex Smith are active. RB Michael Pittman is inactive.

12:09: Viking WR Troy Williamson is inactive. Robert Ferguson has been named the starter for today’s game. Sidney Rice should also play more. Bobby Wade is active.

12:08: The Chargers will, however, be without LB Shaun Phillips.

12:07: Great news for the Charger passing game: Viking CB Antoine Winfield is inactive.

12:05: Chief Eddie Kennison is inactive. WRs Dwayne Bowe and Samie Parker start.

12:04: Titan RB Chris Brown is inactive, so rookie Chris Henry should be active off the bench again this week.

12:02: Jet WR Laveranues Coles is inactive, as expected. The team has not announced a starter, but Brad Smith and Justin McCareins will fill in.

12:01: Also inactive for the 49ers is Walt Harris, and WR Darrell Jackson is active and in the starting lineup.

12:00: The Saints will be without C Jeff Faine, but the good news for their offense is that solid Jag starting corner Brian Williams is inactive.

11:59: Good news for the Lions: Bronco S John Lynch is inactive.

11:59: Key Broncos Travis Henry and Champ Bailey are active and in their starting lineups.

11:58: Lion WR Calvin Johnson is active and expected to play.

11:56: Falcon TE Alge Crumpler is inactive, as expected.

11:55: Bad news: 49er RB Frank Gore is inactive. RBs Maurice Hicks and Michael Robinson will fill in.

11:43: Bengal RB Rudi Johnson is active and expected to play, but backup Kenny Watson has been announced as the official “starter.”

Keep checking in for updates, but here are some things we’re hearing thus far:

12:35: Titan WR Brandon Jones is inactive, so don’t start him. Roydell Williams starts for him.

12:27: Ram S Corey Chavous is out, good news for TE Todd Heap.

12:24: We should note that Eagle S Brian Dawkins and CB Lito Sheppard are inactive, good news for the Jets.

12:21: Some other players on the injury report who are active and expected to play today: WR Joe Jurevicius, Drew Bennett (starts for Isaac Bruce), Laveranues Coles, Chad Pennington.

12:19: Ravens Todd Heap and Derrick Mason are active and announced as starters.

12:18: Raven QB Steve McNair is active, but the team is expected to start backup Kyle Boller today.

12:15: Brown RB Jamal Lewis, as expected, is inactive. Jason Wright starts for him.

12:12: As expected, the Eagles will get RB Brian Westbrook and TE L.J. Smith back this week.

12:11: Redskin WR Antwaan Randle El is actually active, and expected to start. He must feel good to play, but keep in mind he’s been limited all week and it’s a tough matchup. WR Santana Moss is also active.

12:09: Bear WR Bernard Berrian is active, as are Lance Briggs, Charles Tillman, Tommie Harris, Brian Urlacher, and John Tait.

12:06: Texan RB Ron Dayne is inactive. RB Sam Gado will be the backup to Ahman Green today.

12:00: Jag RB Fred Taylor is active and in the starting lineup. He’s probably not 100%, but he’s going to be out there.

11:49: Bengal RB Rudi Johnson is active and should play. RB Kenny Watson has been announced as the starter.

Raven QB Steve McNair (back) missed practice again on Friday because of a stiff back and is a game time decision. QB Kyle Boller would start if McNair can’t go, and that looks like it’s a possibility given how McNair’s situation has gotten worse late in the week.
Panther QB David Carr (back) returned to practice on Friday, but he was then downgraded to questionable over the weekend. He’s now a game time decision. If he’s out, we could actually see veteran Vinny Testaverde, who split reps in practice with undrafted rookie Matt Moore.
Jaguar RB Fred Taylor (groin) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable still on the final injury report. He’s been expected to play all along, but it would be best to confirm he’s active before starting him because he’s now a game time decision.
Bengal RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) will likely be active and will play, barring a pre-game setback. Officially, he’s a game time decision. If he plays, he will give way to backup Kenny Watson at times.
Brown RB Jamal Lewis (foot) is expected to miss today’s game, so look for backup Jason Wright to start against Miami. RB Jerome Harrison should be activated today and used as the 3rd down back at times.
Patriot RB Laurence Maroney (groin) is officially a game time decision yet again. According to an unnamed source quoted in today’s Boston Herald, Maroney will not play. We’d give that report credence, but you never truly know with the Patriots. But if you have to make a decision by 1pm (they play late, of course), it would be best to assume he will not play.
Raider RB LaMont Jordan (back) is officially considered a game-time decision, but he’s listed as doubtful, so there’s no way you can start him without officially knowing he’s active for the game, an even then he’s risky. If Jordan is out, RB Justin Fargas will likely carry a heavier load than Dominic Rhodes, who will take his first snap of the season today.
Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin (hip) missed practice again Friday and is doubtful and unlikely to play today. Backup WR Bryant Johnson is likely to start for Boldin again.
Ram WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring) is out for today’s and will be replace again by WR Drew Bennett (thigh).
Redskin WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring) missed practice again Friday and said he will test the injury this morning before deciding if he can play. We wouldn’t be too optimistic, but we’ll see. WR James Thrash started in Moss’s place last week, and would likely see increased playing time, along with Keenan McCardell, if Randle El can’t play.
Seahawk TE Marcus Pollard (leg) did limited practicing Friday, so backup Will Heller might start for him.

Keep checking in for updates, but here are some things we’re hearing thus far:

12:21: In case you were wondering, Panther QB Jake Delhomme is inactive, as is LB Dan Morgan.

12:15: Also as expected, Ram WR Isaac Bruce is inactive.

12:14: As expected, Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin is inactive.

12:12: Good news for the Lions: WR Calvin Johnson is active, so he should play. He may not start, but he should play.

12:11: As feared, Redskin WR Santana Moss is inactive. James Thrash starts for him. G Randy Thomas is also inactive, which certainly doesn’t help their running game.

12:08: It’s confirmed: Patriot RB Laurence Maroney is inactive. Sammy Morris will start and Kevin Faulk should see a few extra carries.

12:04: Texan RB Ahman Green apparently didn’t do enough late in practice this week. He’s inactive. Ron Dayne starts for him and makes a good start for fantasy against the dreadfull Miami defense.

12:00: As expected, Giant WR Plaxico Burress is active, as is, DE Osi Umenyiora.

11:59: Giant RB Brandon Jacobs is active, but Derrick Ward has been announced as the “starter.” We would still use Jacobs, though, since he should be a lock to score.

11:48: Bad news for the Steelers and good news for the Seahawks: DT Casey Hampton, S Troy Polamalu, and #3 CB Brian McFadden are inactive.

11:45: Some insiders have informed us that RB Laurence Maroney will be inactive today. They also tell us that WR Donte Stallworth will be active and in the starting lineup. We’ll get the official inactives from the team in 15-20 minutes.

Here’s some updates for you:

Colt RB Joseph Addai (shoulder) did not practice again Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. The Indianapolis Star reported that he is not expected to play. RB Kenton Keith will be the starter if Addai can’t play. Keep in mind the Colts play a late game, so I won’t have any indication on whether or not he will play by 1pm Sunday. The Colts could, however, downgrade him on the injury later today, which would be good sign that he will, in fact, miss the game.

Patriot RB Laurence Maroney (groin) was limited in practice again Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Cleveland. We’re just going to have to see if he’s active on game day. If he is active, he’ll likely be able to handle his usual role. Luckily, they play a 1pm game, so I should know around 12pm ET tomorrow.

Colt WR Marvin Harrison (knee) did not practice again Friday because of a bruised knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. The Indianapolis Star reported that he is not expected to play. Backup Aaron Moorehead replaced him in last week’s game and was expected to start for him this week. But Moorehead (back) is now questionable for the game. Rookie WR Anthony Gonzalez is the next player who would be in line to start if Harrison and Moorehead are out.

Bronco RB Travis Henry (knee/ankle) practiced Friday, and head coach Mike Shanahan said he will play Sunday if there are no setbacks. Henry claimed that he saw all his usual reps (practice is closed to the media). He’s listed as questionable. His future beyond this week is in limbo because of a reported failed drug test and a legal battle with the NFL. If Henry can’t play Sunday against San Diego, backup Selvin Young would get the start (he also took some reps with the first-team Friday, according to some insiders).

Texan RB Ahman Green (knee) practiced some on Friday, according to the team’s official site, but he will be a game-time decision, according to head coach Gary Kubiak. If he plays, his carries still could be somewhat limited because he’s clearly not 100% yet, but Kubiak seems optimistic about his recovery. RB Ron Dayne (ribs) practiced fully all week and will start again Sunday if Green is out.

Raven TE Todd Heap (hamstring) missed practice again Friday and will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against the 49ers, coach Brian Billick said. Heap is listed as questionable. But since Heap did not practice on Friday, it’s not looking good for him to play. TE Daniel Wilcox (foot) also did not practice and could also miss the game. If both are out, Quinn Sypniewski would have to start.

Lions WR Calvin Johnson (back) ran through some drills on Thursday and Friday and is still questionable for Sunday’s game. His situation doesn’t appear to be very promising, but the Detroit Free Press reports today that he’s likely to play. We’d make sure he was active tomorrow before starting him. WR Mike Furrey would likely start for him again if he can’t play.

Bronco WR Javon Walker (knee) missed practice again Friday and seemed resigned that he will miss at least one more game because of his right knee inflammation, the Denver Post reported. He said he didn’t feel positive or negative about his chances to play on Sunday against San Diego, but added, “We’ll just wait and see after the bye week,” which indicates he hopes to return Oct. 21 against the Steelers. Look for WR Brandon Stokley (calf) to start for him. Stokley is listed as probable.

Redskin WR Santana Moss (groin) didn’t practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against Detroit, the Washington Post reported. WR Brandon Lloyd also missed some practice time this week with a bruised shin, but he has been a non-factor in the offense. The coaching staff told WR James Thrash to prepare to start in Moss’s place, and recently signed WRs Keenan McCardell and Reche Caldwell are ready for their first action with the Redskins. As for Moss, he did seem optimistic after testing the groin on Friday, but the best case scenario is he test it again pre-game and they decide to give it a shot with him playing on Sunday.

Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin (hip) missed practice again Friday and is officially doubtful and not expected to play against St. Louis, according to the Arizona Republic. Boldin is still experiencing pain from what has been called a muscle strain or tear near the hip. WR Bryant Johnson would start for him again.

Quarterbacks

Panther QB Jake Delhomme (elbow) missed practice again Friday and is doubtful for Sunday against New Orleans, the Charlotte Observer reported, so backup QB David Carr will get another start.
Raven QB Steve McNair (groin) practiced Friday and will start against the 49ers on Sunday.
Jet QB Chad Pennington (ankle) is listed as questionable but practiced all wee, so he should play on Sunday against the Giants.
Steeler QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.
Dolphin QB Trent Green (right elbow) is probable for Sunday’s game against the Texans.

Running Backs

Redskin RB Clinton Portis (knee) practiced again Friday and is expected to play Sunday against the Lions after he took a full workload in practice both Thursday and Friday.
Giant RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) practiced fully this week and is expected to reclaim his starting job for Sunday’s game against the Jets, the New York Daily News reported. He is listed as probable. RB Derrick Ward (ankle) has been limited in practice but is also expected to play, although he’s listed as questionable.
Packer RB Vernand Morency (knee) practiced again on Friday and is expected to play Sunday against Chicago. RB Brandon Jackson (shin) did not practice again on Friday and is questionable for the game.
Bear RB Adrian Peterson (calf) missed some practice time this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.

Receivers

Panther WR Steve Smith injured his leg at the end of Friday’s practice and was “limited” by it, coach John Fox said, according to an Associated Press report, but he expects Smith to be fine and to play on Sunday against New Orleans. The report noted that Smith walked back to the locker room without limping. Smith wasn’t on their injury report on Friday, which is a sign that he’ll play.
Giant WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) missed practice again Friday but is expected to play Sunday against the Jets, the New York Daily News reported. Burress will continue to have limited practice time each week because of his severely sprained ankle but he should be able to play through it.
Raven WR Derrick Mason (knee) did not practice Friday and questionable for Sunday’s game, but he said he didn’t practice as a precaution, so it sounds like he will be able to play.
Buccaneer WR Ike Hilliard (ankle) practiced Friday and is expected to play.
Steeler WR Hines Ward (knee) is out for Sunday’s game against Seattle. WR Nate Washington will start at flanker for the second straight week.
Texan WR Andre Johnson (knee) had fluid drained from his knee Saturday and said the injury has healed and he is just trying to rebuild the strength and flexibility in his knee, the Houston Chronicle reported. His return date remains uncertain, but he won’t play in Week Five. WR Andre Davis will start in his place again Sunday.
Ram WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game. WR Drew Bennett (thigh) was able to participate fully and will start opposite Torry Holt.
Packer WR Greg Jennings (hamstring) practiced Friday and is expected to play.
Patriot WR Donte Stallworth (knee) was limited all this week in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Chief WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring) is practicing fully this week and is not on the official injury report. He is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday against Jacksonville.
Seahawk WR D.J. Hackett (ankle) is out for Week Five as Nate Burleson continues to start for him.
Charger WR Craig Davis (ankle) was able to practice Friday but is questionable for Sunday’s game.
WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder) was limited in practice again Friday and is doubtful for Sunday’s game. WR Jerome Mathis (leg) was hospitalized on Thursday as doctors try to treat his leg injury and is out.
Charger TE Antonio Gates (illness) missed Thursday’s practice and was added to the injury report, but he is expected to be able to play on Sunday. He practiced Friday.
Brown TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday because of his mild shoulder separation but is expected to play on Sunday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He was able to practice Friday. He participated in only one practice last week due to the injury but played in the game and caught four passes for 96 yards. “That’s something he’s going to have to deal with all year,” coach Romeo Crennel said of the injury, according to the team’s web site.
Steeler TE Matt Spaeth (quad) is not on the injury report this week and is expected to play against the Seahawks.

DENVER —
Fox 31 News has learned that Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry, the team’s leading rusher, has tested positive for marijuana use and could be subject to a one-year suspension.

Henry, 28, previously served a four-game suspension from the National Football League for violating the leagues substance abuse policy in September 2005 as a member of the Tennessee Titans.

Henry can appeal the latest violation. However, if the appeal is denied, he will begin serving a one-year suspension immediately.

Henry can file for reinstatement 60 days prior to the end of the suspension.

The Denver Broncos had no official comment, instead, deferring to the NFL.

The Broncos signed Travis Henry in the off-season to a five-year, $22.5 million contract with $12 million in guarantees.

Here’s some info you may or may not already know:

12:14: Viking RB Chester Taylor is active and the official “starter,” but Adrian Peterson plays plenty as usual.

12:13: Packer RB Brandon Jackson is inactive, DeShawn Wynn starts and Vernand Morency is active and available.

12:10: Brown TE Kellen Winslow is active.

12:06: All key Ravens are active, that being: Steve McNair, Todd Heap, Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams, Ray Lewis, and Ed Reed.

12:04: Falcon CB DeAngelo Williams has been benched to open the game (David Irons announced as starter), but Hall is active and should play after about one quarter. This is punishment for his debacle last week.

12:03: As expected, Texan RB Ahman Green is inactive. Ron Dayne starts with Samkon Gado getting carries off the bench.

12:01: Bill CB/KR Terrence McGee is active and expected to play his usual role.

11:58: Bear defenders Nate Vasher, Charles Tillman, LB Lance Briggs, and S Adam Archuleta are all inactive, as expected. DT Tommie Harris, however, is active.

11:57: As feared, Lion WR Calvin Johnson is inactive.

11:22: ESPN is reporting that Dolphin LB Zach Thomas (concussion) will not play today, which would be great news for Raider RB LaMont Jordan. We’ll have the official word in less than 60 minutes.

11:16: One note on the Giant RB situation. If you have Derrick Ward and can swap out Reuben Droughns with him pre-game tonight, you might want to pick Droughns up just in case Ward is out. There’s no strong indication that Ward will be out, but he’s not a lock to play, and you should protect yourself.

Panther QB Jake Delhomme (elbow) missed his third straight practice Friday with a strained right elbow, and all signs point to backup QB David Carr starting. Officially, this situation will come down to a game-time decision.
Eagle RB Brian Westbrook (abdominal) will warm up before the game tonight and his status will be determined then. We’d love to have a definitive word now, but he’s a true game-time decision. If Westbrook is inactive, backup Correll Buckhalter will start and rookie RB Tony Hunt would back up Buckhalter. We’ll have Westbrook’s status online at least 45 minutes prior to kickoff.
Giant RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) was able to practice Friday, opening up the possibility the he could play. From our research on this one, we’d be surprised if he did, but we’ll watch the situation and their inactives pre-game. RB Derrick Ward (ankle) actually missed practice Friday with a sore ankle and is now listed as questionable, but he is expected to start today.
Texan RB Ahman Green (knee) hasn’t practiced all week and will likely be inactive, although he won’t be officially ruled out until their hand in their inactive lists. RB Ron Dayne (ribs) practiced fully all week and is expected to start against the Falcons, with RB Sam Gado backing him up.
Chief RB Larry Johnson (hamstring) returned to practice Friday after sitting out with a sore hamstring the previous two days, according to the team’s web site, and he is expected to start on Sunday. One concern here is that he could lose time if he aggravates the injury or if he’s ineffective because of the injury. But he’s expected to be in their starting lineup.
Packer RB Vernand Morency (knee) practiced all week and is expected to be active and available today. RB DeShawn Wynn (ankle) will likely start, with RB Brandon Jackson (shin) likely out today.
Bronco FB Mike Bell is out, in case you were wondering.
Giant WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, but that’s expected to be the norm the next few weeks. Barring a pre-game setback, he’s expected to start.
Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin (hip) didn’t practice all week and is still listed as doubtful. He hasn’t been ruled out and downgraded to out, but while he’s not 100% out, you’d be taking an incredible risk starting him. Barring a pre-game miracle, backup WR Bryant Johnson will likely to start for him.
Bronco WR Javon Walker (knee) took in limited practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. However, NFL Network is reporting that he will likely miss the game. His status will be determined pre-game, but he’s a very risky start if you have to make a call on him by 1pm ET.
Lion WR Calvin Johnson (back) practiced Friday on a limited basis and is still listed as questionable. He’ll be a game-time decision, but even if he’s active and in the starting lineup he’s something of a risky play because he’s been limited all week (very limited mid-week) and the team does have a lot of other receivers to throw to. He could miss the game, and if he does, Mike Furrey would probably start for Johnson, but Shaun McDonald would likely see an increase in pass targets.
Colt TE Dallas Clark (quad) was added to the injury report Friday as questionable and didn’t practice. According to the Indy Star, coach Tony Dungy said Clark ran before Friday’s workout “and did pretty well, but we held him (out). He should be OK.” That they’re playing a late game today makes him a little tricky.

Weather Updates:

Early games:

Houston at Atlanta – Inside the Georgia Dome.
NY Jets at Buffalo – Mostly sunny and 68 degrees, with 11-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain is the forecast today up at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
Baltimore at Cleveland – At Cleveland Browns Stadium this afternoon, it will be partly cloudy and 72 degrees, with 11-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
St. Louis at Dallas – It will be mostly cloudy and 82 degrees this afternoon down at Texas Stadium, with 11-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
Chicago at Detroit – Inside Ford Field
Oakland at Miami – There will be strong winds – 21 mph – and a possibility of scattered showers at Dolphin Stadium today. The temperature will be around 82 degrees, with a 30% chance of rain during the game.
Green Bay at Minnesota – Inside the HHH Metrodome

Late games:

Tampa Bay at Carolina – It will be sunny and 80 degrees for this late afternoon start at Bank of America Stadium, with 10-mph wind and a 10% chance of rain.
Seattle at San Francisco – It will be sunny and 66 degrees today at Walsh Field at Monster Park, with 7-mph wind and a 10% chance of rain.
Pittsburgh at Arizona – The retractable roof at University of Phoenix Stadium should be closed, the AC pumping, since the temperature in the area will be close to the 100-degree mark today.
Denver at Indianapolis – Inside the RCA Dome
Kansas City at San Diego – Out at Qualcomm Stadium this afternoon, it will be sunny and 78 degrees, with light 5-mph wind and no chance of rain.

Here some player updates for Week 4:

Quarterbacks

Panther QB Jake Delhomme (elbow) missed his third straight practice Friday with a strained right elbow but told reporters that he is “holding out hope” that he can play on Sunday against Tampa Bay, according to an Associated Press report. Delhomme said he can grip the ball better than he could earlier in the week but hasn’t tried to throw yet. Coach John Fox did not name backup QB David Carr the starter for Sunday, and Delhomme said he might wait until game time to decide whether he can go. Still, it certainly looks at this point like it’s going to be Carr on Sunday.
Ram QB Marc Bulger (ribs/knee) has two broken ribs and a sore knee but is practicing fully and is expected to play on Sunday against Dallas, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Raven QB Steve McNair (groin) had a full practice again Friday and is expected to start Sunday. Cach Brian Billick said he might continue the platoon situation with Kyle Boller, especially late in games, as McNair continues to recover from his groin strain, according to the Washington Post.
Bronco QB Jay Cutler (ankle) practiced fully on Wednesday and he is expected to start Sunday against the Colts, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Viking QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin) is out for Sunday’s game, so Kelly Holcomb will start for the second straight week against Green Bay.
Raider QB Josh McCown (toe) is officially out for Sunday’s game, so QB Daunte Culpepper will start against Miami, the team that released him in July.
Bill QB J.P. Losman (knee) is out at least two weeks with an MCL sprain, according to the Buffalo News. Rookie Trent Edwards, who replaced him in last week’s loss to the Patriots, will start for him in Week Four, and the team re-signed QB Craig Nall as the backup.
Packer QB Brett Favre (finger) practiced fully on Thursday and will start on Sunday against the Vikings. He is on the injury report because of a small cut on a finger of his right (throwing) hand.

Running Backs

Bengal RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against New England, according to a report on Sirius NFL Radio. Backup RB Kenny Watson will start the game, but the Bengals also signed former Colt RB De De Dorsey earlier this week. RB Chris Perry is on the PUP list through the first six weeks of the season.
Chief RB Larry Johnson (hamstring) returned to practice Friday after sitting out with a sore hamstring the previous two days, according to the team’s web site, and is expected to start on Sunday against San Diego.
Eagle RB Brian Westbrook (abdominal) did not practice again on Friday, according to the team’s official site. This is a concern, especially since he is playing a late Sunday night game. However, Westbrook said late this week that he was anticipating not practicing on Friday. He’s still listed as questionable, which could be a good sign. Also keep in mind they have a bye next week, so Westbrook will have time to rest after this key game. We’ll dig up any information tomorrow, after the walk-through. If you have Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter, and can swap out a starter pre-game Sunday night.
Giant RB Brandon Jacobs (knee) was limited in practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday’s game. He said that if he is cleared to play by the team’s medical staff, he will give it a try, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. RB Derrick Ward (ankle) missed practice Friday with a sore ankle and is questionable for Sunday’s game but is expected to start.
Ram RB Steven Jackson (groin) is out for Week Four with a partial tear of his left groin. Rookie RB Brian Leonard will start on Sunday against Dallas. Coach Scott Linehan said Jackson is week-to-week, but various reports indicate that Jackson will likely miss at least two weeks. Analysis: Leonard will be in a tough spot on a Ram team that has a terrible offensive line, but he can run with solid power inside, and he can catch the ball well. He could be good for 89-90 total yards a game, but it’s a bit premature to assume anything better right now.
Seahawk RB Shaun Alexander (wrist) is playing with a small cracked bone in his left wrist. He said the injury is improving and he will continue to play through it wearing a padded cast to protect the injury. Alexander missed six games last year because of a cracked bone in his foot.
Texan RB Ahman Green (knee) missed practice again on Thursday and the team is planning to go without him on Sunday against the Falcons, the Houston Chronicle reported. Head coach Gary Kubiak said it could come down to a game-time decision but it would be a “bonus” if Green can play.
Texan RB Ron Dayne (ribs) practiced fully on Thursday and is not on the injury report, so he is expected to start against the Falcons, the Chronicle reported, with RB Sam Gado backing him up.
Patriot RB Laurence Maroney (groin) was limited in practice again Thursday but is expected to start Monday against the Bengals.
Packer RB Vernand Morency (knee) practiced for the second straight day Thursday, and coach Mike McCarthy indicated he will likely be activated for Sunday’s game unless he has a setback, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported.
Packer RB DeShawn Wynn (ankle) practiced on Thursday but RB Brandon Jackson (shin) did not practice and was added to the injury report, so Jackson is expected to be questionable for Sunday’s game.
Viking RB Chester Taylor (hip) was limited in practice again on Thursday but could play in Sunday’s game depending on how he feels after Friday’s practice, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Even if he plays, RB Adrian Peterson will likely get the majority of the carries.
Viking FB Tony Richardson (forearm) practiced again on Thursday and is expected to play.
Raider RB LaMont Jordan (back) is practicing fully and not listed on the injury report, so he is expected to start on Sunday against Miami. Backup RB Dominic Rhodes is serving the final game of his NFL suspension, so RB Justin Fargas will back up Jordan again.
Lion RB Kevin Jones (foot) said the foot felt good after he saw limited action in last week’s game, and coach Rod Marinelli said he should see more activity on Sunday against Chicago. Lion RB T.J. Duckett (ankle) missed practice again Thursday and is not expected to play in Week Four.
Cowboy RB Julius Jones has suffered two concussions already in three games this season, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. He is not listed on the injury report Monday, but this looks like another reason why RB Marion Barber might start to get more carries.
Jet RB Thomas Jones (calf) is practicing fully and looks nearly all the way recovered from the calf strain that knocked him out in the preseason.
Buc RB Carnell Williams (ribs) will start Sunday against the Panthers. Coach Jon Gruden said backups Michael Pittman and Earnest Graham could also see a lot of action.
Bear backup Adrian Peterson (calf) was limited in practice again Thursday but is expected to be able to play on Sunday.
Seahawk backup RB Maurice Morris (hip) missed practice Thursday and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Bronco backup FB Mike Bell (concussion) is out for this week.
Saint RB Deuce McAllister (knee) is out for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Receivers

Giant WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) was limited in practice Friday but said he intends to play on Sunday against Philadelphia despite a bad ankle sprain, the New York Daily News reported. A second opinion from the orthopedist who examined him on Wednesday confirmed the severe ankle sprain, and Burress will continue practicing on a limited basis one day a week. He practiced only once last week before playing against Washington.
Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin (hip) missed practice Friday for the third straight day with a bruised hip and has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh. If he can’t play, backup WR Bryant Johnson will start for him.
Bronco WR Javon Walker (knee) missed practice again Thursday with swelling in his surgically repaired right knee, but he is expected to start on Sunday, the Rocky Mountain News reported. An MRI showed nothing serious, coach Mike Shanahan said, but Walker tore some scar tissue in the knee during camp and missed a few days of practice at that time. Backup WRs Brandon Stokley and Domenik Hixon filled in during practice this week.
Lions WR Calvin Johnson (back) practiced Friday on a limited basis and is questionable for Sunday’s game. He could be a game-time decision, according to the Detroit Free Press. If he’s out, Mike Furrey would probably start for Johnson but Shaun McDonald, who has been very effective, would move up in the rotation and likely see an increase in pass targets.
Brown TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday because of a partially dislocated left shoulder but is expected to be able to start on Sunday against Baltimore, according to the Associated Press. He will likely play with a shoulder harness protecting the injury, which could limit him.
Steeler WR Hines Ward (knee) is out for Sunday’s game, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported. Nate Washington will start for him. Updated: 5:30 p.m.
Texan WR Andre Johnson (knee) is out again this week. The Houston Chronicle reported that he had the immobilizer removed from his knee but is still walking with a noticeable limp, and the timetable for his return is still uncertain. WR Andre’ Davis will start in his place opposite Kevin Walter.
Texan WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder) is out 2-3 weeks with a separated shoulder, the Houston Chronicle reported. Jerome Mathis (foot) is expected to play and handle the #3 role.
49er TE Vernon Davis (knee) is likely out for two weeks with a sprained MCL, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. TE Delanie Walker will start in his place.
Raven TE Todd Heap (concussion) practiced fully on Wednesday and is expected to start in Week Four, despite the mild concussion he sustained last week. He is also dealing with a minor calf injury. Backup TE Daniel Wilcox (ankle) is going to try to play this week after missing the last two games.
Raven WR Mark Clayton (calf) was limited in practice again Friday and will probably be used mainly in third-down situations, according to the Baltimore Sun. WR Demetrius Williams (heel) was also limited Friday but is expected to start.
Packer WR Greg Jennings (hamstring) was held out of practice Thursday for precautionary reasons but is expected to practice Friday and start on Sunday against the Vikings, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported. WR Donald Driver (toe) practiced fully on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday and is also expected to start.
Eagle TE L.J. Smith (groin) is out for Sunday’s game and Matt Schobel will start for him again. Smith underwent a surgical procedure last week to clear out scar tissue.
Buc WR Joey Galloway returned to practice Thursday after being rested Wednesday and will start on Sunday. WR Ike Hilliard (ankle) has been limited in practice with a sprained ankle but is also expected to play, the Tampa Tribune reported.
Charger WR Vincent Jackson (back) was added to the injury report after being limited in practice Thursday due to a back problem, but he is expected to play on Sunday.
Charger WR Eric Parker (toe) is out for at least another week, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported, and rookie Craig Davis has now moved ahead of Malcom Floyd and will start on Sunday.
Chief WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring) returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday but is not expected to play on Sunday. Rookie Dwayne Bowe is expected to start for him again.
Patriot WR Donte’ Stallworth (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday and is expected to start on Monday. He played through the injury last week. Backup Kelley Washington (hamstring) was limited Thursday and will likely be inactive again.
Viking WR Troy Williamson (hamstring) was limited in practice again Thursday and is likely questionable for Sunday’s game. WR Robert Ferguson could start for him again.
Seahawk WR D.J. Hackett (ankle) is out again this week. Nate Burleson, who has played well as the #2 WR, will continue to start. WR Ben Obomanu (hamstring) is expected to play this week after missing the first three games.
Jet WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder) practiced fully on Thursday and is expected to start against the Bills.

This post will be updated as I come across more updates, but until then, here are some tidbits of information you may be able to use as you set your rosters:

12:34: In case you were wondering, Packer RB Vernand Morency is inactive.
12:24: Patriot WR Donte Stallworth is active and expected to start.
12:22: Buc WR Ike Hilliard is active.
12:17: Packer WRs Greg Jennings and James Jones are active. Jennings is expected to be the official starter opposite Donald Driver.
12:12: As expected, Lion RB Kevin Jones is active and should play.
12:11: Eagle RB Brian Westbrook is active. TE L.J. Smith is inactive. Matt Schobel starts for him and Brent Celek should play as well.
12:07: Raven QB Steve McNair is active and starting, but backup Kyle Boller is standing by if he struggles. Keep in mind the Cards blitz a lot and LT Ogden is out.
12:02: Great news for WR Anquan Boldin: Raven corner Samari Rolle is out.
12:01: More good news for Green: Colt LB Rob Morris is inactive.
12:00: Texan RB Ron Dayne is inactive, so Ahman Green should see plenty of carries.
11:59: Viking WR Tarvaris Jackson is inactive, Kelly Holcomb starts for him.
11:58: Viking WR Troy Williamson is also inactive, so if you need a long-shot, Robert Ferguson is someone to look at.
11:57: Viking RB Chester Taylor is inactive, so you can use Adrian Peterson knowing he will carry the load.
11:47: Bill corner Terrence McGee is inactive, a big loss for their secondary and return game.
11:42: 49er WRs Darrell Jackson and Arnaz Battle are active and in the starting lineup.
11:40: ESPN is reporting that Eagle S Brian Dawkins is out today, that’s a big blow to their defense and great news for the Lion offense.

Viking QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin) is listed as doubtful, but he is not expected to play. All signs point to QB Kelly Holcomb starting for the Vikings in Kansas City.
Jet QB Chad Pennington (ankle) continued to take snaps with the first-team offense on Thursday and Friday and is expected to start.
Eagle RB Brian Westbrook (knee) went through a full practice Friday and is still listed as questionable on the injury report. However, he is expected to start today, barring a pre-game setback. We’ll have his official status online in the 12 o’clock hour today.
Raider RB LaMont Jordan (back) practiced Friday and is expected to start, but the concern here is that he might have a pre-game setback. He plays in a late game, so we will not know his official status by 1pm ET. But again, he’s expected to start.
Lion RB Kevin Jones (foot) is listed as questionable but if he passes his pre-game tests, he will be active and he will play. How he plays isn’t exactly known, but no one should expect more than 20 snaps from Jones. If he gets more, that’s a good sign that his foot injury is not bothering him and that the team is willing to feed him the ball. Keep in mind Jones is from the Philly area, so he wants to play badly.
Packer RB Vernand Morency (knee) is not expected to play after experiencing more soreness in his right knee late this week. Rookie RB Brandon Jackson will again start in his place, backed up by rookie RB DeShawn Wynn. They will go with the more effective back once the game starts.
Viking RB Chester Taylor (hip) was limited in practice again Friday and will likely be a game time decision. He should be active and available to play, however. If he can’t play, RB Adrian Peterson would start again, backed up by Mewelde Moore.
Giant WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) was limited in practice Friday he will be a game-time decision. Unfortunately, he’s playing in a late game, so we won’t know by 1pm ET. We will say that he’s shown an ability to play when his status comes down to the wire – but he doesn’t play particularly well.
Packer WR Greg Jennings (hamstring) practiced on Friday and is expected to start today barring a pre-game setback. WR James Jones (hamstring) practiced on Friday and is also expected to play.
Patriot WR Donte Stallworth (knee) was limited in practice Thursday and Friday, and he’s listed as questionable, so make sure he’s active before you use him (and you better be in a deep league if you do).
Buc WR Ike Hilliard (ankle) is questionable and said Friday that he’ll do whatever it takes to play. If he can’t go, Michael Clayton would start for him.
Not sure if Viking WR Troy Williamson (hamstring) will start, but hopefully you don’t care. If you do, we’ll have his status online.

Weather Updates:

Early games:

Arizona at Baltimore – At M&T Bank Stadium today, it will be sunny and 80 degrees, with 10-mph winds and a 10% chance of precipitation.
San Diego at Green Bay – This afternoon at Lambeau Field, it will be sunny and around 75 degrees, with medium winds of 12-15 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Indianapolis at Houston – According to the Texans official Web site, the preliminary report says that the roof at Reliant Stadium will be closed today, since the high temperature is predicted to be 89 degrees with a 40% chance of thunderstorms.
Minnesota at Kansas City – It will be sunny and 80 degrees at Arrowhead Stadium today, with 10-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
Buffalo at New England – It will be sunny and 72 degrees at Gillette Stadium this afternoon, with 11-mph winds and a 0% chance of rain.
Miami at NY Jets – At the Meadowlands today, it will be sunny and 72 degrees, with medium winds of 11 mph and no chance of rain.
Detroit at Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field will be under sunny skies today, with the temperature at 75 degrees, the wind medium at 12 mph, and 0% probability of rain.
San Francisco at Pittsburgh – It will be sunny and 72 degrees this afternoon at Heinz Field, with light winds of 6 mph and no chance of rain.
St. Louis at Tampa Bay – At Raymond James Stadium this afternoon, it will be warm – 86 degrees but high humidity will make it feel like 94 – with a 30% chance of thunderstorms, with light 7-mph winds.

Late games:

Jacksonville at Denver – It will be cloudy and 76 degrees today at INVESCO Field at Mile High, with brisk winds of 17 mph and a 30% chance of precipitation.
Cleveland at Oakland – It’ll be partly cloudy and 65 degrees today at McAfee Coliseum, with light 6-mph winds and a 20% chance of rain.
Cincinnati at Seattle – At Qwest Field this afternoon, it will be partly cloudy and 57 degrees, with slight winds of 3 mph and a 20% chance of rain.
Carolina at Atlanta – Inside the Georgia Dome.
NY Giants at Washington – At FedEx Field for this late afternoon start, it will be sunny and 80 degrees at kickoff, with medium winds of 9 mph and a 10% chance of rain.

The Wisconsin State Journal reports while Green Bay Packers seventh-round draft pick RB DeShawn Wynn has been getting all the attention after running for two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the New York Giants, second-round draft pick RB Brandon Jackson remains the starter. “Things don’t always work out for you individually, but as a team we’re having success right now, and that’s No. 1,” said Jackson, who has rushed for 75 yards on 32 carries (1.9-yard average) in the first two games. “Things are going to come for me. I just have to tough it out until it happens. My confidence level is still high. When you see a guy doing good at your position, of course you want to do the same. What he’s done, I would love to do. It’s just not going that way for me right now. I’m not worried.”

The Kansas City Chiefs’ official website reports Chiefs HC Herman Edwards indicated that RB Larry Johnson is unlikely to get 40 carries this Sunday. “I doubt that but he’s going to touch the ball. There are certain guys in our offense that have to touch the ball, he being one of them. A few other skill guys need to get it too. The only way you do it is by staying on the field. You can’t go three-and-out. You have to get some rhythm going in the offense,” said Edwards.

The Carroll County Times reports Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart is a streaky passer with three interceptions, two touchdowns, 56.9 percent accuracy and a 66.2 passer rating, but he still qualifies as a strong-armed threat. “If you allow him to have time and sit in the pocket, he can complete every pass on the field,” Ravens CB Chris McAlister said. “So, he’s a guy that we definitely respect in the secondary as being able to get the ball down the field.”

The Charlotte Observer reports Carolina Panthers RB DeShaun Foster has six regular-season 100-yard rushing games, and three have come in his past four outings against Atlanta. Over that stretch, he is averaging 113 yards on 21.3 carries — 5.3 yards per try. Remembering the final meeting last year, Foster said, “I don’t know how many times we ran it but we ran it a lot (52 carries by Carolina for 183 yards). It was exciting and we look forward to it and hope to do it again.”

The Washington Post reports Redskins WR Reche Caldwell, who was inactive against the Eagles, might be active for Sunday’s game against the Giants.

The San Francisco 49ers’ official website reports the 49ers finished the week of preparation for Pittsburgh with a lighter practice on Friday prior to their afternoon charter flight to play the Steelers on Sunday. Niners RB Frank Gore, who rejoined the team on Thursday after attending services for his mother in Miami, was announced by HC Mike Nolan as the team’s offensive captain. “It feels great just to be back,” said Gore. “I had a tough week so being back with my boys, I love that and it makes me feel better.” After missing significant practice time during training camp and again last week, Gore appreciates just being able to practice the last two days. “It’s been hard not getting the work because I always do better when I get to practice, so it’s been good for me to be out here getting some reps and a feel for my line. We’ve got a good test coming up, so we just have to stick together this week as a team and an offense.”

Scouring for updates this morning, here some I’ve come across:

ESPN is reporting on the field that Eli Manning is expecting to play today and has no pain in his shoulder. Official word to come when they announce their starting lineup.

Sean Jensen, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson should get a bulk of the carries Week 2 because of the likely absence of RB Chester Taylor (oblique, hip).

3:36: Raven WR Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams are active.
3:35: QBs Steve McNair and Chad Pennington are both active. Once again, who starts for both these teams is a game-time decision.
3:33: Bear TE Greg Olsen is inactive.
3:32: Viking RB Chester Taylor is inactive. Adrian Peterson starts for him.
3:30: Raider QB Josh McCown is active. Whomever starts for this team will be a game time decision.

12:28: Another reminder that the Viking-Lion game is late, so we will not know the status of Chester Taylor by 1pm.
12:24: Some Ram Updates: WR Drew Bennett is active. CB Tye Hill, LB Pisa Tinoisamoa, and G Richie Incognito are inactive.
12:22: In case you were wondering, Bengal WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh and PK Shayne Graham are active and expected to start as usual.
12:17: The Bucs have injury issues; DE Patrick Chukwurah and CB Brian Kelly are inactive, good news for the Saint passing game. Phillip Buchanon starts for Kelly and he is shaky.
12:16: Buc RB Carnell Williams is active and is expected to play.
12:12: Just a reminder that the Jet-Raven game is a late game, so we will not know the statuses of Chad Pennington and Steve McNair before 1pm ET.
12:11: The Browns have made RB Jerome Harrison and WR Travis Wilson inactive.
12:10: Also for the Giants, PK Lawrence Tynes, DE Osi Umenyiora, S Gibril Wilson are active.
12:09: Packer RB Vernand Morency is inactive, so Brandon Jackson will carry the load.
12:02: Good news for the Titan running game: Colt LBs Freddy Keiaho and Rob Morris are inactive. That will definitely hurt their ability to stop the Titan running game.
12:01: Bill WR Josh Reed is inactive.
12:00: As expected, Falcon DT Rod Coleman and S Chris Crocker are inactive.
11:59: Packer WR Greg Jennings is out. James Jones will start for him.
11:58: It’s official, Eli Manning will start.

Weather Updates:

Houston at Carolina – This week at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, it will be mostly sunny, with a high of 76 degrees, with 9-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
Cincinnati at Cleveland – Today at Cleveland Browns Stadium, it will be mostly sunny and 62 degrees, with 6-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
Atlanta at Jacksonville – There’s a possibility of scattered thunderstorms this afternoon at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. The temperature will be around 83 degrees, but it will feel warmer due to high humidity. The wind will be brisk at 16 mph, and the chance of rain is at 30%.
Green Bay at NY Giants – At Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, today, it will be sunny and 65 degrees, with 6-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
Buffalo at Pittsburgh – It will be mostly sunny and 60 degrees, with 3 mph winds and a 10% chance of rain at Heinz Field today.
San Francisco at St. Louis – Inside the Edward Jones Dome
New Orleans at Tampa Bay – Scattered thunderstorms are possible at Raymond James Stadium this afternoon. It will be hot – around 92 degrees – and the humidity will make it feel like 100. Winds will be at 7 mph and the chance of rain is 30%.
Indianapolis at Tennessee – This afternoon at the Nashville Coliseum, it will be mostly sunny and 73 degrees, with 6-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.

Late games:

Seattle at Arizona – The retractable roof should be closed, since the Phoenix area forecast is for 99-degree weather.
Minnesota at Detroit – Inside Ford Field
Dallas at Miami – At Dolphin Stadium this afternoon, there’s a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms. The temperature will be 88 degrees but will feel like 95, while the winds will be moderate at 11 mph.
NY Jets at Baltimore – It will be sunny and 69 degrees this afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium, with 5-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
Kansas City at Chicago – Today at Soldier Field it will be partly cloudy and 65 degrees, with 8-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.
Oakland at Denver – It will be partly cloudy at INVESCO Field at Mile High today, with a high of 82 degrees and 10-mph winds. The chance of rain is 10%, increasing to 20% during the game.
Sunday night:

San Diego at New England – This evening at Gillette Stadium, it will be clear and in the low 50s, with 4-mph winds and a 10% chance of rain.

Check back for more updates to this post as I come across more info….. www.fantasyfootballfreeadvice.com

Some injury updates I’ve come across:

12:22: Bronco G Ben Hamilton is inactive, which does hurt their running game. Henry will be fine.
12:19: Not a good sign for him but WR Dwayne Jarrett is inactive. Shows how much they think of him.
12:16: RB Clinton Portis starts.
12:15: Dolphin RB Lorenzo Booker is inactive in case you care.
12:06: Ram WR Drew Bennett and G Richie Incognito are inactive.
12:00: Eagle TE L.J. Smith is active so it looks like he will play. He’s still a risky start however.
11:59: Confirmed on WR Greg Jennings. James Jones could do very well. RB Vernand Morency is inactive. Brandon Jackson starts.
11:58: Viking WR Bobby Wade is active. RB Mewelde Moore is inactive for some reason.
11:41: ESPN is reporting that WR Greg Jennings is inactive. James Jones would have to start.

Some non-injury player news:

Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki reports Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey, who has 18 INTs the past two seasons, won’t be in man coverage against Bills WR Lee Evans, so look for Bills QB J.P. Losman to go to Evans whenever he is up against Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki reports Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey, who has 18 INTs the past two seasons, won’t be in man coverage against Bills WR Lee Evans, so look for Bills QB J.P. Losman to go to Evans whenever he is up against CB Dre’ Bly.

Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Ike Hilliard will start ahead of WR Maurice Stovall.

Contrary to an earlier report, WTEM reports Washington Redskins HC Joe Gibbs admitted that RB Ladell Betts could get more carries than starting RB Clinton Portis (knee) today against the Dolphins.

Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki reports when the Kansas City Chiefs visited Houston two seasons ago, RB Larry Johnson carried 36 times for a franchise-record 211 yards in a 42-14 rout of the Texans. Johnson, who had only three carries in the preseason as the Chiefs went winless, will start but HC Herman Edwards wants to limit his carries to about 20. The plan is to have RB Michael Bennett get between 10 and 15 carries. “It’s kind of ironic,” Edwards said of Johnson, who set a NFL record with 416 carries last season. “He’s back, signed a big contract, now he’s not going to get the ball as much. The first thing he’s going to do is come to my office after the third game and ask, ‘Why am I not getting the ball?’”

Weather forcast:

Early games:

Denver at Buffalo – Up at Ralph Wilson Stadium today, it will be cloudy with probably thundershowers and a high of 68 degrees, with winds of 7 mph and a 70% chance of rain.

Pittsburgh at Cleveland – It will be cloudy with thundershowers likely, 74 degrees, with 8-mph winds and a 90% probability of some rain at Cleveland Browns Stadium this afternoon.

Philadelphia at Green Bay – This afternoon, it will be partly cloudy and 66 degrees, with winds of 14 mph and a 20% chance of rain at Lambeau Field.

Kansas City at Houston – The roof will be CLOSED today, according to www.houstontexans.com

Tennessee at Jacksonville – At newly renamed Jacksonville Municipal Stadium today, it will be partly cloudy and warm, about 90 degrees, with winds of 11 mph and a 10% chance of rain.

Atlanta at Minnesota – Inside the HHH Metrodome.

New England at NY Jets – At Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands this afternoon, it will be partly cloudy and 82 degrees, with winds of 10 mph and a 20% chance of rain.

Carolina at St. Louis – Inside the Edward Jones Dome

Miami at Washington – It will be mostly sunny and 86 degrees, with winds of 11 mph and a 20% chance of rain at FedEx Field this afternoon.

Late games:

Tampa Bay at Seattle – Out West at Qwest Field today, it will be sunny and 70 degrees, with winds of 10 mph and a 10% chance of rain.

Chicago at San Diego – It will be sunny and 74 degrees, with 9-mph winds and a 20% chance of rain at Qualcomm Stadium this afternoon.

Detroit at Oakland – At McAfee Coliseum today, it will be partly cloudy and 65 degrees, with winds of 9 mph and a 10% chance of rain.

Sunday night:

NY Giants at Dallas – At Texas Stadium this evening, it will be mostly cloudy with P.M. thunderstorms, 80 degrees, with winds of 8 mph and a 60% chance of rain.

Monday night:

Baltimore at Cincinnati – It will be mostly cloudy and about 80 degrees at kickoff, with 8 mph winds and a 20% chance of rain at Paul Brown Stadium for this early (7-p.m.Eastern) Monday night start.

Arizona at San Francisco – The early forecast for Monster Park on Monday night is for mostly clear skies, an overnight low of 58 degrees, 11-mph winds, and no chance of rain.

Check back for more updates….

Mlive.com reports according to a source close to the situation, the surgeon who performed the Lisfranc surgery on the left foot of Detroit Lions RB Kevin Jones (foot) has agreed with Lions trainers that Jones should start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Dr. Richard Anderson re-examined Jones this afternoon and then discussed the situation with Lions officials. Because the Lions have a bye week in the sixth week of the season, Jones will only miss five games. Jones will be eligible to return on Oct. 21 in the home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The medical report on Jones is that his foot is almost completely recovered, but team officials want to err on the side of caution and make sure he’s in the best possible football condition before he returns to the field. Again, according to a source close to the situation, Jones is expected to return without losing any of his original speed or running ability.

In other news…..

The Sun Herald reports New Orleans Saints starting WR Marques Colston (knee) and WR Devery Henderson (hamstring) will play in tonight’s preseason finale. Injuries kept both players out the lineup for a couple of preseason games and Payton wants the two to at least sniff the field.

The Sun Sentinel reports Miami Dolphins GM Randy Mueller said Wednesday that the team is pleased with WR Chris Chambers and want him to stay. Mueller was responding to an NFL Network story Tuesday suggesting that Chambers was on the trading block. “He is fine. We’re happy to have Chris Chambers,” Mueller said in an interview. “Obviously, he is a good player, and we hope that he is here a long time.” Chambers, who was a Pro Bowl pick in 2005 with 82 catches (1,118 yards) with 11 touchdowns, dropped off to 59 catches (677 yards) with four touchdowns last season. Any trade of Chambers would involve a team inheriting a salary cap number of more than $7 million. “This is the time of year when all kind of crazy things are explored by a lot of teams,” Mueller said. “We hear these things, not only with Chris, but many more of our players. It is not uncommon for other teams to call us and inquire about our players or for us to inquire about other teams’ players, even though we know that there is a 99 percent chance that they never happen.”

ESPNews reports Dallas Cowboys WR Terry Glenn (knee) said he does not know if he will be ready for the team’s regular season opener Sunday, Sept. 9.

Bob Bullock, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets RB Thomas Jones (calf) will not play in the team’s preseason game Thursday, Aug. 30, although he should be ready for their season-opener Sunday, Sept. 9.