Friday Fantasy Football
Infirmary Report
Week Five Injury Report
(Friday updates)
Bengals:
The Bengal’s running back Cedric Benson who is nursing a hip injury participated in practice on Friday. He is listed as probable for Sunday in a difficult matchup with the Ravens.
Bills:
Defensive backs Donte Whitner (thumb) and Bryan Scott (ankle) have been ruled OUT for Sunday. Also being reported out for Sunday’s matchup with the Browns linebacker Paul Poluszny (arm) and defensive end Chris Ellis (death in the family) according to The Buffalo News. Despite soreness in his knee earlier in the week, defensive back Terrence McGee is expected to play.
Broncos:
According to the Boston Herald, running back Correll Buckhalter did not practice Friday and has been ruled OUT for Sunday. Rookie running back Knowshon Moreno is expected to start. According to The Sports Network the Bronco’s safety Brian Dawkins (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday. Dawkins did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and was a limited participant Friday.
Browns:
Despite being limited earlier in the week, there’s a chance running back Jamal Lewis who was a full-participant Friday could see some action Sunday. Lewis is listed as questionable, so don’t expect a normal full load if he gets in. Unlike Lewis, Brown’s linebacker D’Qwell Jackson after sustaining a hamstring injury during practice this week is being listed as doubtful according to the Associated Press.
Bucs:
Wide receiver Antonio Bryant (knee) was a limited participant during practice on Friday, but despite being listed as questionable, he’s expected to play. Running back Derrick Ward (knee) was able to complete a full week of practice and is listed as probable for Sunday.
Cardinals:
The Cardinal’s number three receiver Steve Breaston (knee) was limited all week in practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Quarterback Kurt Warner practiced in full during the team’s bye week and is ready to go for Sunday against Houston.
Colts:
Nursing a hand injury running back Joseph Addai practiced in full on Friday, but is still listed as questionable Sunday indicating he could be limited if he plays. Safety Bob Sanders (knee) is listed as doubtful and unlikely to play Sunday night against the Titans. The Colts will also be missing cornerback Kelvin Hayden (hamstring) who is being ruled out according to ESPN on Twitter.
Cowboys:
Wide receiver Roy E. Williams (ribs) and running back Felix Jones (knee) are both doubtful and unlikely to play Sunday. Running back Marion Barber (quad) practiced without limitations and looks ready to go against the Chiefs.
Dolphins:
Linebacker Joey Porter (hamstring) was limited during Friday’s practice, but he is expected to play Monday night against the Jets.
Eagles:
Running back Brian Westbrook and quarterback Donovan McNabb were full participants in practice on Friday. Both are listed as probable and fully expected to start Sunday. Wide receiver Kevin Curtis (knee) continues to struggle with health issues missing practice Friday. The rookie wideout Jeremy Maclin would start if the injured Curtis can’t go.
Falcons:
Running back Jerious Norwood, who has missed the team’s last last game due to a concussion he suffered in week 2 will play Sunday according to head coach Mike Smith.
Giants:
The G-men will in all likelihood have their starting quarterback Eli Manning (foot) for Sunday. Manning practiced in full on Friday and appears determined to play. Tight end Kevin Boss (ankle) is listed as doubtful after not practicing all week and is unlikely to go against the Raiders.
Jets:
The Jet’s receiver Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) is listed as questionable after not practicing Friday. He’s not 100 percent according to head coach Rex Ryan, but he’s not been ruled out for Monday.
Lions:
Quarterback Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited on Friday and is questionable for Sunday. With the team yet to announce a starter, it sounds like head coach Jim Schwartz is still hopeful the rookie can play or just doesn’t want to give Pittsburgh anything for Sunday. Both running back Kevin Smith (shoulder) and wide receiver Calvin Johnson (quad) are probable and expected to play.
Niners:
Running back Frank Gore (ankle) is listed OUT for Sunday against the Falcons and will begin testing the ankle next week. The team is hopeful for his return against the Texans (Oct. 25) following the team’s bye week.
Patriots:
Running back Fred Taylor is OUT for Sunday after undergoing ankle surgery. There’s no timetable on his return, but the team is hopeful he will be back this season. Linebacker Jerod Mayo (knee) is listed as questionable, but he is expected to return Sunday according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.
Panthers:
Second year running back Jonathan Stewart has been battling an Achilles injury, but was able to practice in full Friday. It appears he’ll likely see action Sunday against the Redskins.
Raiders:
Tight end Zach Milller (concussion) returned to a full practice on Friday and is expected to start Sunday against the Giants according to the Oakland Tribune. Running back Darren McFadden is OUT for Sunday recovering from knee surgery; he’s expected back in 2-4 weeks.
Rams:
Quarterback Marc Bulger (shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Bulger is unlikely to play and back up Kyle Boller is expected to get his second start according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Ravens:
Wide receiver Derrick Mason (neck) was limited in practice Friday, but is probable for Sunday against the Bengals according to the Baltimore Sun.
Seahawks:
Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (rib) practiced Friday for the third consecutive day and is listed as probable. He’s likely to play, but could be a risky play if he sustains any hard hits.
Steelers:
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, running back Willie Parker (toe) has been ruled OUT for Sunday and back up Rashard Mendenhall will get his second consecutive start.
Titans:
Starting defensive back Courtland Finnegan (hamstring) did not practice Friday with the team, but expects to play Sunday night against the Colts. The team’s other starting cornerback Nick Harper (ribs) says he will play Sunday against the Colts. Wide receiver Nate Washington practiced all week and is probable according to the team’s site.
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