January 23rd, 2009 - 11:17am PST
Championship Round
Infirmary Report
Injury Updates for Championship Weekend
(Some recent player injury news; updated Saturday Jan. 23rd)
Offensive Player Injuries
Joseph Addai-RB (Colts)
The Colts running back Joseph Addai (shoulder) practiced all week and is listed as probable for Sunday's AFC Championship matchup with the Jets. The Jets boast one of the leagues better run defenses, so yards on the ground will be tough to come by for Addai and company.
Percy Harvin-WR (Vikings)
The Vikings rookie receiver Percy Harvin (migraines) has struggled with the migraine headaches missing some action down the stretch of the 2009 season. Despite the recent reports of the migraines, he appeared fine on Friday and will be traveling with the team. He's questionable for Sunday and likely to be game-time, but it sounds like he'll be playing.
Robert Meachum-WR (Saints)
The Saints wide receiver Robert Meachum (ankle) is expected to play and be close to 100 percent after working on a limited basis earlier in the week. The team is encouraged by his progress, which will be good news for the Saints vaunted passing attack. Meachum was a non-factor last week with no catches, but could be more instrumental on Sunday.
Jeremy Shockey-TE (Saints)
The Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey (knee) did not practice on Friday and is questionable for Sunday's NFC title game against the Vikings. With Shockey's injury history, he's likely to be a game-time decision. If he sits, a more than capable back up Dave Thomas could see a few more throws his direction on Sunday.
Defensive Player Injuries
Antoine Winfield-DB (Vikings)
The Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) was limited for a third straight day of practice. He's expected to play Sunday against the Saints, but could once again see limited duty as a result of the foot injury.
Kevin WIlliams-DL (Vikings)
The Vikings defensive lineman Kevin Williams (knee) was listed questionable for Sunday after missing two days of practice this week. He was able to return Friday, but he'll still be a question mark and likely game-time. The beefy run stuffer has been a big key to the Vikings 2nd ranked run defense, if he's missing this will be a huge break for the Saints ground attack.
Shaun Ellis-DL (Jets)
The Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (hand) is expected to play Sunday against the Colts despite breaking his left hand in the team's divisional match up against the Chargers. Ellis will likely wear some type of protective cast on the hand for the title matchup and will have surgery following the game.
Ray Edwards-DL (Vikings)
The Vikings have a lot of questions and concerns along their defensive line for Sunday's title game, but are expecting defensive end Ray Edwards to give it a go. He sat out practice earlier in the week, but returned Friday wearing a brace. He's listed as questionable, but the team is hopeful he can play.
Don't forget to check every Sunday morning for "Game-time" updates....
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