FSH: WEEKLY ROUND-UP (CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND)

January 10th, 2008 9:47am PST


WEEKLY ROUND-UP...


***Heap Expects to play...
.....the Raven's tight end Todd Heap (back) says he'll play on Sunday. Heap has not been much of a factor in the pass game throughout the playoffs and this likely won't change against the Steelers.

***Dawkins Fully Practices...
.....the Eagle's emotional leader on the defense Brian Dawkins returned to a full practice on Friday and looks ready to play Sunday. Dawkins has been a big part of the Eagle's defensive success this season and will be key on Sunday against the Cards.

***Reed Limited Friday...
....the Raven's safety Ed Reed (knee) has been dealing with a knee ailment, but is expected to be on the field Sunday. Reed has been a huge factor on defense with six interceptions in his last four games played.

***Big Ben's Shoulder looks fine...
....the Steeler's quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had little trouble last week chucking the pill, completing 17 of 26 passes for 181-yards passing. Big Ben led the Steelers offense to 35 points in the Divisional Round. This Sunday points may be tough to find, but Big Ben should be strong enough to look.

***Cole has been quiet in post season...
.....the Eagles defensive lineman Trent Cole has been solid in the post season with 20 total tackles, but in his two games he has yet to record a sack. The team will be looking for a little more from Cole this Sunday when they meet the Cardinals.


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

Offense

WR Anquan Boldin (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game. TE Ben Patrick (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game.

Defense

DE Travis LaBoy (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game. Special TeamsP Ben Graham (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game.

Baltimore Ravens

Offense

FB Le'Ron McClain (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game. FB Lorenzo Neal (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the AFC Championship game. WR Derrick Mason (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game. WR Mark Clayton (thigh) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game. TE Todd Heap (back) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game.

Defense

DT Justin Bannan (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game. LB Terrell Suggs (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game. LB Antwan Barnes (shoulder) has been ruled out of the AFC Championship game. LB Jarret Johnson (calf) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game. LB Ray Lewis (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the AFC Championship game. CB Samari Rolle (thigh) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as doubtful for the AFC Championship game. FS Ed Reed (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the AFC Championship game.

Philadelphia Eagles

Offense

RB Brian Westbrook (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the NFC Championship game. FB Dan Klecko (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the NFC Championship game. WR Jason Avant (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the NFC Championship game. OG Shawn Andrews (back) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 16. He has been ruled out of the NFC Championship game. OT Jon Runyan (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the NFC Championship game.

Defense

DE Victor Abiamiri (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the NFC Championship game. FS Brian Dawkins (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the NFC Championship game.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Offense

C Justin Hartwig (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the AFC Championship game.

Defense

SS Troy Polamalu (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16. He is listed as probable for the AFC Championship game.



NFL OFFICIAL INJURY REPORT
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
[Playoff Teams Only]

NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

Arizona Cardinals

QUESTIONABLEWR Anquan Boldin (hamstring), TE Ben Patrick (knee), P Ben Graham (groin), DL Travis LaBoy (ankle)INJURED RESERVETE Stephen Spach (knee), C Al Johnson (knee)

Philadelphia Eagles

PROBABLERB Brian Westbrook (knee), FB Dan Klecko (shoulder), WR Jason Avant (knee), OT Jon Runyan (knee), DL Victor Abiamiri (foot), FS Brian Dawkins (back)OUTOG Shawn Andrews (back)INJURED RESERVEOT King Dunlap (ankle), OT Michael Gibson (shoulder)

AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

Baltimore Ravens

PROBABLEFB Lorenzo Neal (shoulder), LB Ray Lewis (shoulder), FS Ed Reed (knee)QUESTIONABLERB Le'Ron McClain (ankle), WR Mark Clayton (thigh), WR Derrick Mason (knee), TE Todd Heap (back), DL Justin Bannan (foot), DL Terrell Suggs (shoulder), LB Jarret Johnson (calf)DOUBTFULCB Samari Rolle (thigh)OUTLB Antwan Barnes (shoulder)INJURED RESERVEQB 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)

Pittsburgh Steelers
PROBABLEC Justin Hartwig (knee), SS Troy Polamalu (calf)INJURED RESERVEQB Charlie Batch (collarbone), RB Rashard Mendenhall (shoulder), OG Kendall Simmons (Achilles')