Thursday, October 15, 2009

FSH: THE FRIDAY NIGHT INFIRMARY REPORT

October 16th, 2009 9:07pm PST

Friday Night Fantasy Football Infirmary Report

Week Six Injury report

(Friday updates)

Bears:
Linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (rib) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful. Hillenmeyer is not expected to play, but linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa (knee) did practice without restrictions and is expected to return to the field Sunday night against the Falcons.
Bengals
Running back Brian Leonard (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s tilt with the Texans and is not expected to play. Quarterback Carson Palmer who suffered a thumb injury last week was a full participant in practice Friday and will start on Sunday.
Bills:
The Bills starting linebacker Keith Ellison did not practice Friday due to a sore knee and is listed as questionable. Linebacker Paul Posluszny, who has missed the past four weeks with an arm injury, is listed as probable and expected to make his much needed return on Sunday. Defensive backs Donte Whitner (thumb) and Terrence McGee were full participants Friday and listed as probable; both are expected to play.
Browns:
Running back Jamal Lewis fully practiced Friday and is listed as probable; he’s expected to start. Defensive lineman Shaun Rogers participated in practice on Friday according to the team’s website; he’s expected to play Sunday. Linebacker D’Qwell Jackson was limited according to the team’s website, but is likely to play on Sunday.
Cardinals:
Wide receiver Steve Breaston (knee) was limited in Friday’s practice and is listed as questionable, but this sounds familiar so expect to see him play against the Seahawks.
Chiefs:
The Chiefs free safety Jarrad Page (shoulder) did not participate in Thursday’s practice and was limited Friday. He is questionable for Sunday against the Redskins.
Eagles:
Wide receiver Kevin Curtis (knee) was a full participant in Friday’s practice, but is listed as questionable according to the team’s website. Both quarterback Donovan McNabb (ribs) and running back Brian Westbrook (ankle) are listed as probable, but will start Sunday.
Giants:
Linebacker Michael Boley (knee), defensive lineman Chris Canty (calf), and cornerback Aaron Ross (hamstring) are out of Sunday’s game. Tight end Kevin Boss (ankle) and safety C.C. Brown (shoulder), both practiced in full Friday and are probable for Sunday’s matchup with the Saints. Both, quarterback Eli Manning (foot) and running back Ahmad Bradshaw (ankle) were limited in practice Friday, but are listed as probable and expected to play.
Jets:
Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday. According to head coach Rex Ryan Cotchery has not been ruled OUT. Both defensive backs Kerry Rhodes (knee) and Lito Sheppard (quadriceps) who are listed as probable practiced in full Friday and are expected to play
Lions:
It sounds like both rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford (knee) and stud receiver Calvin Johnson (knee) could miss this week after not participating in practice on Friday. Both players are officially listed as questionable.
Packers:
Backup running back Brandon Jackson (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and appears set to return Sunday against the Lions.
Panthers:
The Panther’s wide receiver Steve Smith (knee) and running back Jonathan Stewart (Achilles) are both listed as probable for Sunday and expected to play against Buccaneers. Linebacker Jon Beason (knee) also made the injury report this week, but he was a full go on Friday and is expected to start Sunday.
Patriots:
The Patriots left tackle Matt Light is listed as doubtful on the team's injury report for Sunday's matchup. Both defensive linemen Ty Warren (calf) and Vince Wilfork (ankle) are listed as questionable. Wide receiver Randy Moss (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday, but is expected to play. Both Wide receiver Wes Welker and linebacker Jerod Mayo no longer appear on the injury report.
Saints:
Rooke cornerback Malcom Jenkins (ankle) was limited Friday and is questionable for Sunday. Running back Pierre Thomas (hamstring) was limited all week and is officially listed as probable for Sunday and expected to start. Running back Mike Bell (knee) is also listed as probable and expected to play.
Seahawks:
Wide receiver Nate Burleson (back) was able to complete a full practice Friday and is officially listed as probable for Sunday; he is expected to play. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (back) practiced all week without any setbacks or restrictions and looks ready to start this Sunday. Defensive lineman Patrick Kearny (groin) is expected to return from injury this week.
Steelers:
The Steeler’s safety Troy Polamalu is listed as probable and expected to return to the lineup Sunday according to Associated Press. Running back Willie Parker is also probable and expected to make his return, but the AP is reporting Rashard Mendenhall is still scheduled to start.
Raiders:
Wide receiver Chaz Schilens (foot) was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable; he will be a game-time decision. Both linebacker Kirk Morrison (knee) and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (wrist) are listed as probable and expected to play Sunday against the Eagles.
Ravens:
There were some questions surrounding a few of the Ravens defensive players, but it appears linebacker Jarret Johnson (shoulder) and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (back) are listed as probable and expected to play. The team’s new wide receiver David Tyree (hamstring) is also listed as probable according to the Baltimore Sun.
Redskins:
The Washington Redskins listed both running back Clinton Portis (calf) and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (ankle) as probable on Friday. Both will be expected to start Sunday against the Panthers.
Texans:
The defense has a few concerns with a couple of players dinged up, but most notable is linebacker Brian Cushing (foot) who was limited Friday. Cushing has been listed as questionable for Sunday, while linebacker DeMeco Ryans (shoulder) and defensive lineman Mario Williams (shoulder) are both expected to play.
Titans:
The defense will be without Nick Harper who is OUT with a broken forearm and could be without both defensive lineman Jevon Kearse who is still nursing a foot injury and cornerback Courtland Finnegan (hamstring).
Vikings:
Wide receiver Percy Harvin (shoulder) has been limited all week in practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s tilt with the Ravens; however he is expected to play.


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