FSH: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NOTES

December 27th, 2009 7:57pm PST

Sunday Football Notes

Week 16 Injury round-up

(Updated Sunday Dec. 27th)

Offensive Player Injuries

Pierre Thomas-RB (Saints)

The Saints running back Pierre Thomas sustained bruised ribs against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Thomas left the game in the second quarter and did not return. His stuatus will be updated later in the week.

Brandon Jacobs-RB (Giants)

The Giants running back Brandon Jacobs was slowed down with a knee injury in the team's Sunday loss to the Panthers. Jacobs apparently took himself out of the game saying his knee had taken all it could. Jacobs finished with just six carries for one yard.

Earnest Graham-RB (Buccaneers)

The Buccaneers full-back Earnest Graham was injured during overtime during the team's victory over the Saints. The injury appeared to be to his right left although the severity is unknown. Graham has been a fantasy non-factor all season.

Ricky Williams-RB (Dolphins)

The Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was injured in Sunday's game with the Texans. Williams suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter, but did return later for one play. According to Williams he'll be fine, so the injury does not appear to be serious.

Shonn Greene-RB (Jets)

The Jets rookie running back injured his right shoulder in Sunday's matchup with the Colts. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter and Greene left the game briefly. The rookie returned to finish the game with 16 carries for 95 yards, so the injury does not appear to be anything owners should be too concerned about.

Torry Holt-WR (Jaguars)

The Jaguars wide receiver Torry Holt left Sunday's agme against the Patriots with a sprained finger and did not return. Holt finished the game with just two catches for 23 yards. Even if Holt is okay for Week 17 he's not much of fantasy option in any formats.

Steve Smith-WR (Panthers)

The Panthers dangerous reciever Steve Smith suffered a broken left arm in the team's Week 16 victory over the Giants. Head coach John Fox said Smith broke his radius and will have surgery on Monday.

Tony Gonzalez-TE (Falcons)

The Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez left Sunday's game early with a calf injury and did not return according to the Associated Press. Gonzalez finished the game with only two for 17 yards.

Defensive Player Injuries

Ray Maualuga-LB (Bengals)

According to the Associated press the Bengals rookie linebacker Ray Maualuga suffered a broken ankle on Sunday likely ending his 2009 season. Maualuga finished the 2009 season with 63 tackles, one sack, and three forced fumbles.

Channing Crowder-LB (Dolphins)

The Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder injured his right foot in Sunday's loss to the Texans. Crowder suffered the injury on the second play of the game. After being treated briefly he hobbled his way to the locker room. He did not return to the game.

Josh Wilson-DB (Seahawks)

The Seahawks defensive back Josh Wilson sustained a hip pointer in Sunday's loss to the Packers according to head coach Jim Mora. Wilson has 45 tackles and two interceptions this season.

Sheldon Brown-DB (Eagles)

The Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown (ankle) was injured in Sunday's game against the Broncos. Brown suffered the injury in the third quarter and left briefly. He did finish the game, so the injury does not appear to be too serious. Brown is second on the club with five interceptions this season.

Reed Doughty-DB (Redskins)

The Redskins defensive back Reed Doughty left Sunday night's game against the Cowboys with an ankle injury according to the SNF Twitter page. He was ruled out of the game and did not return. By David Ortega

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