FSH: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NOTES

January 3rd, 2010 10:57pm PST

Sunday Football Notes

Week 17 Injury round-up

For the diehard fantasy fan, the season never ends and with the post season set to start-up in just six days here are the notable injuries from this past weekend of action.

(Updated Sunday Jan. 3rd)

Notable Offensive Player Injuries

Tom Brady-QB (Pariots)

Following Sunday's loss to the Texans, it was reported that the Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has three broken ribs and a fractured finger on his right hand. It does not appear any of these injuries will keep Brady off the field, but it is worth noting.

Tashard Choice-RB (Cowboys)

The Cowboys number three running back Tashard Choice left Sunday's game with a concussion and did not return. Choice did not see much action before exiting the game, but is expected to be ready for the Wildcard round. With Barber and Jones performing a solid one-two punch against the Eagles Choice is likely to see very little action in the playoffs and may only have fantasy as insurance (for Jones or Barber).

Wes Welker-WR (Patriots)

The Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker suffered a devasting knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Texans. According to Adam Schefter's Twitter page tests showed Welker suffered a torn ACL and MCL. He is expected to undergo more tests on Monday, but it does not look good.

Anquan Boldin-WR (Cardinals)

The Cardinal's wide receiver Anquan Boldin said following Sunday's loss to the Packers that he injured both his ankle and knee on a play that took him out of the game. Boldin expects to be okay for the playoffs and should be a decent WR2 play in the wildcard round.

Chad Ochocinco-WR (Bengals)

The Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco left Sunday night's game with a left leg injury in the third quarter. It was noted prior to the game that Ochocinco had slipped during warmups and was seen limping afterward. He did start, but was unable to continue after halftime. Team trainers told NBC he would "absolutely" be available next week in the playoffs.

Brent Celek-TE (Eagles)

The Eagles tight end Brent Celek was dinged up some in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, but was able to play through the leg injury. Celek received some attention on the sidelines and finished the game. He should be a fantasy favorite at the position entering the Wildcard round.

Notable Defensive Player Injuries

Charles Woodson-CB (Packers)

The Packers defensive back Charles Woodson left Sunday's game against the Cardinals with a shoulder injury. The injury does not appear to be seriou and Woodson noted following the game he could have returned if needed. The Packers defensive back has been big all season and is a must start IDP formats.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie-CB (Cardinals)

The Cardinals cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie left Sunday's game against the Packers with a knee contusion. He was seen limping after Sunday's game, but said he should be OK for next weekend.

Terrance Newman-CB (Cowboys)

The Cowboys cornerback Terrance Newman left Sunday's game against the Eagles with a knee contusion. His return to the game was questionable. The Cowboys will need him healthy to pull a three-peat against the Cowboys next weekend.

By David Ortega

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