FSH: WEEKLY ROUND-UP (WEEK 17)

December 27th, 2008 12:47pm PST


WEEKLY ROUND-UP...


***Gore is probable for Sunday...
.....the Niner's running back has practiced some this week and according to head coach Mike Singletary "he's looking good." Gore is listed as probable, but will still likely be a game-time decision. Owners will have to wait before deciding to play or not.

***White misses practice could sit Sunday...
.....the Titan's running back has not practiced all week due to illness. With everything wrapped up and nothing to lose for the Titans on Sunday, it is more likely that LenDale White will sit and rest this week.

***Bailey will be key on Sunday...
....the Bronco's cornerback is getting healthy. The groin he injured weeks ago is responding well and his 9 tackles last week are a good sign. This week Bailey will undoubtedly be a huge key in the defenses effort to slow down Phillip Rivers and the Chargers. IDP owners should have in their line ups on Sunday.

***Shockey ruled OUT for Sunday...
....the Saints have ruled out the injury prone Jeremy Shockey for the team's finale. Shockey's absence will likely increase the value of the Saints wide receivers Lance Moore, Marques Colston, and Devery Henderson, all of whom Drew Brees will be targeting downfield in an effort to break Dan Marino's single season passing record.

***Smith doubtful for Sunday Showdown...
.....the Eagles will likely be without the services of their tight end LJ Smith (knee). Smith was unable to practice on Friday and is likely to miss Sunday's showdown with the Cowboys. Smith's back Brent Celek is a good replacement and could be a decent play for owners lacking options.

***Curtis should be ready for Sunday tilt...
....the Eagles receiver returned to a full practice on Friday and is probable for Sunday. With a critical matchup on Sunday, owners can count on seeing Curtis on the field. But owners would be cautioned before playing the Eagles wideout, he's not been a consistent play this season and should be avoided.

***Berrian limited, questionable for Sunday...
....the Vikings receiver was limited in practice on Friday. While he is listed as questionable, Berrian is expected to play Sunday although it is uncertain how effective he will be. Berrian has been a hit and miss most of the season, owners with a lack of better options may want to consider.

***Lynch rests Friday, likely game-time...
....the Bills running back was rested on Friday according to the team's site. Lynch is more than likely going to be a game-time decision, but if he does play he could split carries with running back Fred Jackson

***Jackson full participant Friday...
....the Rams running back completed a full practice on Friday and should be ready to go. Jackson needs just 119-yards to reach 1,000-yards on the ground for the season. With a favorable matchup against the 21st ranked Falcons, Jackson could be poised to have a big day.


Looking for an edge?
Don't forget to check out the Friday practice report. You already know your player is hurt, but how will he perform or will he play? Check the Friday practice report for all of the latest and telling information you need to make those last minute line-up decisions!


FRIDAY'S PRACTICE NOTES
Notable players listed (included IDP)

Arizona Cardinals
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin (shoulder) missed the team's practice on Friday and likely won't play this Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens
Wide receiver Derrick Mason (shoulder, neck) did not practice on Friday, but it is being reported he is expected to play Sunday.

Buffalo Bills
Running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable. He is likely to be a game-time decision, but if he plays could be limited to part-time duty.

Cincinnati Bengals
Wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh (back) was limited in practice Friday. He is listed as probable, but expected to play in the team's finale.

Cleveland Browns
Tight end Kellen Winslow (ankle) did not participate in Friday's practice. He is listed as doubtful and not expected to play Sunday.

Dallas Cowboys
Tight end Jason Witten (ankle) was limited in practice Friday. He is listed as probable and expected to play.

Running back Marion Barber (toe) was limited in practice Friday. He is listed as questionable and could be a game-time decision.

Detroit Lions
Running back Kevin Smith (ankle) was limited in practice, but is expected to play Sunday in the team's finale.

Green Bay Packers
Wide receiver Donald Driver (knee) fully participated in practice Friday. He is listed as probable and expected to play on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison (knee) participated in practice on Friday. He is expected to be a game-time decision.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Running back Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) fully participated in practice Friday and is expected to be in the starting line up on Sunday.


New England Patriots
Defensive lineman Ty Warren (groin) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable. He is likely to play, but could be limited.

Linebacker Ted Bruschi (knee) did not participate in practice Friday and has been ruled OUT of Sunday's game.

New Orleans Saints
Running back Pierre Thomas (wrist, back) did not practice Friday. He is listed as questionable for Sunday and will likely be a game-time decision.

Philadelphia Eagles
Running back Brian Westbrook (knee, ankle) did not participate in practice Friday. He is listed as probable for Sunday and expected to be available.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Quarterback Jeff Garcia (calf) practiced Friday and is expected to start Sunday for the Bucs.


NFL OFFICIAL INJURY REPORT
WEEK 17

NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

Arizona Cardinals

PROBABLE WR Sean Morey (shoulder), OG Taitusi Lutui (knee), CB Ralph Brown (ribs), CB Roderick Hood (knee)QUESTIONABLE RB J.J. Arrington (knee), WR Anquan Boldin (shoulder), TE Stephen Spach (ankle), DL Kenny Iwebema (concussion), DL Gabe Watson (undisclosed), SS Aaron Francisco (ribs), SS Adrian Wilson (toe)DOUBTFUL DL Travis LaBoy (ankle), CB Matt Ware (calf)INJURED RESERVE C Al Johnson (knee)

Atlanta Falcons

QUESTIONABLE WR Harry Douglas (toe/shoulder), WR Brian Finneran (calf), WR Michael Jenkins (shoulder), OT Todd Weiner (knee), OL Sam Baker (back/hip), DL John Abraham (thigh/shoulder), DL Jamaal Anderson (ankle), DL Grady Jackson (knee), LB Coy Wire (knee), SS Lawyer Milloy (back)INJURED RESERVE RB Thomas Brown (undisclosed)

Carolina Panthers

PROBABLE WR Muhsin Muhammad (foot), TE Jeff King (knee), TE Dante Rosario (illness), LB Hilee Taylor (calf)QUESTIONABLE DL Ma'ake Kemoeatu (ankle)DOUBTFUL DL Damione Lewis (shoulder)OUT WR Kenneth Moore (hamstring)INJURED RESERVE WR Josh Davis (undisclosed), OG Keydrick Vincent (groin)

Chicago Bears

PROBABLE CB Charles Tillman (ankle)QUESTIONABLE FB Jason McKie (quadriceps)DOUBTFUL RB Kevin Jones (hamstring), LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (ankle), CB Marcus Hamilton (ankle)OUT SS Mike Brown (calf)INJURED RESERVE OT Fred Miller (shoulder), CB Nathan Vasher (hand)

Dallas Cowboys

PROBABLE QB Tony Romo (illness), WR Roy Williams (foot), TE Jason Witten (ankle), LB Bobby Carpenter (knee/calf), CB Alan Ball (ankle), SS Keith Davis (neck/knee), FS Ken Hamlin (foot)QUESTIONABLE RB Marion Barber III (toe)OUT WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder), OG Montrae Holland (ankle)INJURED RESERVE RB Felix Jones (hamstring), WR Sam Hurd (ankle), P Mat McBriar (foot)

Detroit Lions

PROBABLE WR Calvin Johnson (knee), DL Chuck Darby (calf)QUESTIONABLE RB Kevin Smith (ankle), DL Corey Smith (hamstring), DL Dewayne White (calf), LB Ernie Sims (knee), CB Travis Fisher (concussion)DOUBTFUL QB Daunte Culpepper (shoulder)INJURED RESERVE QB Jon Kitna (back), RB Brian Calhoun (thigh), RB Aveion Cason (ankle), WR Reggie Ball (knee), WR Shaun McDonald (ankle), TE Dan Campbell (elbow), DL Cory Redding (knee), FS Gerald Alexander (neck)

Green Bay Packers

PROBABLE OT Chad Clifton (knee), C Jason Spitz (knee), LB Spencer Havner (ankle), CB Joseph Porter (concussion), CB Charles Woodson (toe)QUESTIONABLE FB Korey Hall (knee)DOUBTFUL RB Brandon Jackson (wrist)OUT OT Breno Giacomini (ankle), DL Justin Harrell (hip)INJURED RESERVE RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), WR Shaun Bodiford (back), OG Junius Coston (knee), OL J.J. Jansen (knee), DL Rodney Allen (undisclosed), DL Cullen Jenkins (chest)

Minnesota Vikings

PROBABLE QB Gus Frerotte (back), RB Maurice Hicks (back), DL Jared Allen (knee), CB Cedric Griffin (illness), SS Darren Sharper (knee)QUESTIONABLE WR Bernard Berrian (ankle), WR Darius Reynaud (foot), OG Artis Hicks (elbow)OUT DL Pat Williams (shoulder)INJURED RESERVE LB E.J. Henderson (foot), SS Michael Boulware (undisclosed)

New Orleans Saints

PROBABLE OT Jammal Brown (ankle), CB Usama Young (ankle)QUESTIONABLE RB Pierre Thomas (back), DL Kendrick Clancy (hamstring)OUT TE Jeremy Shockey (ankle)INJURED RESERVE RB Reggie Bush (knee), RB Aaron Stecker (hamstring), WR Adrian Arrington (toe), TE Mark Campbell (knee), DL Charles Grant (triceps), DL Hollis Thomas (triceps), DL Brian Young (knee), LB Mark Simoneau (back), CB Greg Fassitt (knee), CB Tracy Porter (wrist)

New York Giants

PROBABLE DL Fred Robbins (shoulder), DL Justin Tuck (leg)QUESTIONABLE RB Brandon Jacobs (knee), OT Kareem McKenzie (back), DL Barry Cofield (knee)DOUBTFUL TE Kevin Boss (concussion/ankle)OUT LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee), CB Aaron Ross (concussion)INJURED RESERVE QB Anthony Wright (neck), RB Reuben Droughns (neck), OL Glenn Bujnoch (knee), OL Guy Whimper (foot), SS Sammy Knight (hip)PUP WR David Tyree (knee)NFI WR Plaxico Burress (hamstring)

Philadelphia Eagles

PROBABLE RB Brian Westbrook (knee/ankle), WR Kevin Curtis (calf), WR Greg Lewis (knee), OG Todd Herremans (shoulder/ankle), OT Jon Runyan (knee/ankle), SS Quintin Demps (quadriceps)QUESTIONABLE WR Hank Baskett (knee), LB Stewart Bradley (ribs/groin), FS Brian Dawkins (illness)DOUBTFUL TE L.J. Smith (shoulder)OUT OG Shawn Andrews (back), DL Victor Abiamiri (foot)INJURED RESERVE OT King Dunlap (ankle), OT Michael Gibson (shoulder)

San Francisco 49ers

PROBABLE RB Frank Gore (ankle), OG Eric Heitmann (abdomen), OG Adam Snyder (ankle), LB Ahmad Brooks (back), SS Michael Lewis (abdomen), FS Mark Roman (knee)INJURED RESERVE QB Alex D. Smith (shoulder), WR Arnaz Battle (foot), OT Jonas Jennings (shoulder), CB Shawntae Spencer (knee)

Seattle Seahawks

PROBABLE FS Jordan Babineaux (concussion)QUESTIONABLE QB Matt Hasselbeck (back), WR Koren Robinson (knee), PK Brandon Coutu (groin)DOUBTFUL LB LeRoy Hill (neck), LB D.D. Lewis (shin)OUT DL Brandon Miller (wrist)INJURED RESERVE WR Nate Burleson (ACL), WR Ben Obomanu (shoulder), OG Rob Sims (pectoral), OT Walter Jones (knee), OT Sean Locklear (toe), OT William Robinson (undisclosed), C Chris Spencer (back), OL Tyler Schmitt (undisclosed), DL Chris Cooper (undisclosed), DL Patrick Kerney (shoulder)PUP LB Will Herring (undisclosed)

St. Louis Rams

PROBABLE RB Steven Jackson (hamstring), RB Antonio Pittman (ankle), TE Daniel Fells (knee), DL La'Roi Glover (knee), CB Eric Bassey (hamstring)QUESTIONABLE OG Jacob Bell (hamstring), OG Richie Incognito (illness)DOUBTFUL CB Fakhir Brown (ankle)INJURED RESERVE RB Brian Leonard (shoulder), WR Drew Bennett (foot), WR Dante' Hall (ankle), WR Derek Stanley (knee), TE Randy McMichael (leg), LB Gary Stills (knee)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

PROBABLE QB Jeff Garcia (calf), DL Chris Hovan (knee)QUESTIONABLE RB Clifton Smith (shoulder), DL Gaines Adams (ankle), DL Jovan Haye (knee), DL Greg White (shoulder), LB Derrick Brooks (hamstring)INJURED RESERVE RB Earnest Graham (ankle), WR Cortez Hankton (undisclosed), CB Torrie Cox (knee), SS Jermaine Phillips (forearm)

Washington Redskins

PROBABLE OG Pete Kendall (knee)QUESTIONABLE OT Jon Jansen (knee), DL Kedric Golston (ankle), LB London Fletcher (foot)INJURED RESERVE OG Kerry Brown (shoulder), DL Lorenzo Alexander (hamstring)

AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

Baltimore Ravens

PROBABLE WR Yamon Figurs (head), DL Trevor Pryce (illness)QUESTIONABLE RB Ray Rice (calf), WR Derrick Mason (shoulder), OT Willie Anderson (foot), OT Adam Terry (knee), LB Jarret Johnson (calf), CB Samari Rolle (ankle), CB Fabian Washington (toe), FS Ed Reed (thigh)OUT WR Marcus Maxwell (hip), LB Antwan Barnes (chest)INJURED RESERVE QB Kyle Boller (shoulder), RB Cory Ross (undisclosed), WR Demetrius Williams (ankle), TE Quinn Sypniewski (knee), OL Marshal Yanda (knee), LB Tavares Gooden (hip), CB Derrick Martin (shoulder), CB David Pittman (undisclosed)

Buffalo Bills

QUESTIONABLE RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder), LB Kawika Mitchell (knee)DOUBTFUL WR Roscoe Parrish (knee), OT Jason Peters (knee), LB Teddy Lehman (groin)OUT WR James Hardy (knee), CB Jabari Greer (knee)INJURED RESERVE DL Chris Ellis (ankle), LB Angelo Crowell (knee), LB John DiGiorgio (knee), CB Ashton Youboty (foot)SUSPENDED DL Anthony Hargrove

Cincinnati Bengals

PROBABLE RB Cedric Benson (ankle), RB Chris Perry (ankle), RB Kenny Watson (hamstring), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (back), DL Pat Sims (biceps), CB Jamar Fletcher (back)QUESTIONABLE WR Chad Johnson (hamstring)DOUBTFUL OT Levi Jones (hamstring)OUT QB Carson Palmer (elbow), OT Stacy Andrews (knee)INJURED RESERVE RB DeDe Dorsey (hamstring), RB Kenny Irons (knee), FB Jeremi Johnson (knee), WR Antonio Chatman (neck), TE Matt Sherry (shoulder), OG Kyle Cook (toe), C Dan Santucci (ankle), DL Robert Geathers (knee), DL Frostee Rucker (hamstring), LB Abdul Hodge (elbow), LB Keith Rivers (jaw), CB Johnathan Joseph (foot), SS Dexter Jackson (hamstring), SS Herana-Daze Jones (hamstring), SS Corey Lynch (knee)

Cleveland Browns

PROBABLE FB Lawrence Vickers (back), WR Josh Cribbs (ankle), WR Donte' Stallworth (neck), OG Eric Steinbach (back), DL Shaun Rogers (ankle)QUESTIONABLE TE Darnell Dinkins (ribs), P Dave Zastudil (knee), LB Leon Williams (knee)DOUBTFUL TE Kellen Winslow (ankle)INJURED RESERVE QB Brady Quinn (finger), TE Steve Heiden (knee), C Lennie Friedman (undisclosed), LB Antwan Peek (knee)PUP WR Joe Jurevicius (knee)

Denver Broncos

PROBABLE FB Spencer Larsen (groin), WR Brandon Marshall (hip), WR Eddie Royal (thumb), WR Brandon Stokley (foot), TE Daniel Graham (ankle), TE Chad Mustard (knee), OL Ryan Clady (ankle), OL Ryan Harris (back), OL Chris Kuper (hand), LB Niko Koutouvides (back), LB D.J. Williams (knee/shoulder), CB Champ Bailey (groin), CB Josh Bell (knee), CB Karl Paymah (groin), SS Marquand Manuel (ankle), FS Marlon McCree (ankle)INJURED RESERVE QB Patrick Ramsey (elbow), RB Anthony Aldridge (foot), RB Andre Hall (hand), RB Michael Pittman (neck), RB P.J. Pope (hamstring), RB Ryan Torain (ACL), RB Selvin Young (neck), FB Peyton Hillis (hamstring), FB Cecil Sapp (quadriceps), WR Cliff Russell (neck), WR Edell Shepherd (knee), TE Nate Jackson (hamstring), LB Boss Bailey (knee)NFI OG Erik Pears (appendix)

Houston Texans

PROBABLE DL Anthony Weaver (knee)QUESTIONABLE LB Xavier Adibi (groin), SS Nick Ferguson (knee)INJURED RESERVE RB Chris Brown (back), RB Ahman Green (knee), FB Chris Taylor (quadriceps), WR Harry Williams (neck), DL Earl Cochran (toe), DL Stanley McClover (knee), FS C.C. Brown (forearm)

Indianapolis Colts

QUESTIONABLE RB Chad Simpson (ankle), DL Keyunta Dawson (hip), LB Freddie Keiaho (hamstring), SS Melvin Bullitt (shoulder), SS Bob Sanders (knee)OUT RB Dominic Rhodes (chest), LB Gary Brackett (fibula)INJURED RESERVE RB Mike Hart (ACL), TE Tom Santi (shoulder), CB Nick Graham (ankle), CB Marlin Jackson (knee)PUP OG Ryan Lilja (knee)

Jacksonville Jaguars

PROBABLE RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee)INJURED RESERVE RB Fred Taylor (thumb), FB Greg Jones (ankle), WR Jerry Porter (groin), OG Vincent Manuwai (knee), OT Maurice Williams (biceps), DL Jonathan Lewis (knee), DL Tony McDaniel (toe), LB Daryl Smith (groin), CB Rashean Mathis (knee), SS Chad Nkang (shoulder)PUP DL Jeremy Mincey (wrist)SUSPENDED WR Matt Jones

Kansas City Chiefs

PROBABLE DL Alfonso Boone (thigh)INJURED RESERVE RB Kolby Smith (knee), DL Brian Johnston (calf), DL Turk McBride (forearm)

Miami Dolphins

QUESTIONABLE LB Channing Crowder (knee), CB Will D. Allen (groin)INJURED RESERVE WR Greg Camarillo (ACL), OG Donald Thomas (foot), OL Matt McChesney (knee)

New England Patriots

PROBABLE OT Matt Light (shoulder), DL Vince Wilfork (shoulder), CB Ellis Hobbs (shoulder)QUESTIONABLE OL Mark LeVoir (ankle), DL Richard Seymour (back), DL Ty Warren (groin), LB Gary Guyton (ankle), LB Vince Redd (ankle), CB Deltha O'Neal (ankle), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder), SS James Sanders (abdomen)OUT OG Billy Yates (hand), LB Tedy Bruschi (knee), SS Ray Ventrone (jaw)INJURED RESERVE QB Tom Brady (knee), RB Laurence Maroney (shoulder), DL Kenny Smith (arm), LB Eric Alexander (hamstring), LB Bo Ruud (ankle), LB Pierre Woods (jaw), CB Terrence Wheatley (wrist), SS Rodney Harrison (quadriceps)NFI OT Oliver Ross (shoulder)

New York Jets

PROBABLE WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), DL Kris Jenkins (hip), LB Eric Barton (knee), LB David Harris (groin)QUESTIONABLE WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), OT Wayne Hunter (shoulder), LB Bryan Thomas (shoulder)INJURED RESERVE RB Jesse Chatman (knee), RB Danny Woodhead (knee), SS Cameron Worrell (undisclosed)

Oakland Raiders

PROBABLE RB Justin Fargas (neck)QUESTIONABLE RB Darren McFadden (ankle), CB Nnamdi Asomugha (neck), CB Stanford Routt (groin)DOUBTFUL WR Ronald Curry (toe)OUT DL Kalimba Edwards (wrist), LB Ricky Brown (groin)INJURED RESERVE FB Justin Griffith (ACL), WR Ashley Lelie (calf), WR Arman Shields (knee), WR Javon Walker (ankle), TE Ben Troupe (foot), OL Paul McQuistan (knee), LB Robert Thomas (hamstring), SS Tyvon Branch (shoulder)

Pittsburgh Steelers

PROBABLE QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle)QUESTIONABLE LB James Harrison (hip)OUT FS Ryan Clark (shoulder)INJURED RESERVE QB Charlie Batch (collarbone), RB Rashard Mendenhall (shoulder), OG Kendall Simmons (Achilles')

San Diego Chargers

PROBABLE DL Jamal Williams (foot), LB Anthony Waters (hamstring)DOUBTFUL WR Malcom Floyd (lungs), LB Brandon Siler (foot)INJURED RESERVE WR Craig Davis (groin), TE Scott Chandler (toe), DL Keith Grennan (fibula), LB Shawne Merriman (knee)

Tennessee Titans

QUESTIONABLE RB LenDale White (illness), DL Tony Brown (ankle)DOUBTFUL DL Dave Ball (back), LB David Thornton (hip), CB Nick Harper (groin)OUT C Kevin Mawae (elbow), DL Albert Haynesworth (knee), DL Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin)INJURED RESERVE CB Reynaldo Hill (hip), CB Eric King (foot)

***WEEK 17 FANTASY TID-BITS***

Just a little more information for the football diehard.

The 25 Days of Football:
[Random NFL numbers & stats]

1. The Packer's quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown 25 touchdowns passes this season.
2. The Bronco's quarterback Jay Cutler has thrown 24 touchdown passes this season.
3. The Texan's quarterback Matt Schaub has been sacked this season, 23 times.
4. The Titan's cornerback Courtland finnegan has 22 passes defensed this season.
5. The Patriot's quarterback Matt Cassel has thrown 21 touchdowns this season.
6. The Cowboy's linebacker DeMarcus Ware has 20 total sacks for the season.
7. The Viking's running back Adrian Peterson has 19 runs of 20 yards or more this season.
8. The Bronco's wide receiver Brandon Marshall had 18 receptions back in Week 2 against the Chargers.
9. The Falcon's wide receiver Roddy White has 17 receptions of 20 yards or more this season.
10. The Saint's quarterback Drew Brees has thrown 16 pass plays for 40 or more yards this season.
11. The Giant's running back Brandon Jacobs has 15 rushing touchdowns this season.
12. The Panther's linebacker Jon Beason had 14 total tackles in Week 16 against the Giants.
13. The Jet's running back Thomas Jones has 13 rushing touchdowns this season.
14. The Giant's defensive lineman Justin Tuch has 12 sacks on the season.
15. The Patriot's wide receiver Randy Moss has 11 touchdown receptions this season.
16. The Lion's wide receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson has 10 touchdown receptions this season.
17. The Panther's running back Jonathan Stewart has nine rushing touchdowns this season.
18. The Charger's tight end Antonio Gates has caught 8 touchdown passes this season.
19. The Charger's quarterback Phillip Rivers has three or more touchdown passes in seven games this season.
20. The Texan's wide receiver Andre Johnson has caught at least ten passes in six games this season.
21. The Cardinal's wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has five games with at least 100-yards receiving this season.
22. The Texan's rookie running back Steve Slaton has four run plays of 40 or more yards this season.
23. The Chief's tight end Tony Gonzalez has scored a touchdown in three straight games.
24. The Bengal's wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh has caught 12 passes in a single game twice this season.

......and 25. The Panther's running back DeAngelo Williams is the one player to score as many as four touchdowns in a game on more than one occassion this season.