January 8th, 2010 - 11:17pm PST
Wild-card Weekend
Infirmary Report
Injury Updates for
Wild-card Weekend
(Some recent player injury news; updated Friday Jan. 8th)
Offensive Player Injuries
Tom Brady-QB (Patriots)
The Patriots field general Tom Brady has been banged up all season, but he is listed as probable for Sunday against the Ravens and expected to start. Despite the bumps and bruises Brady still passed for over 4,300 yards and tossed 28 touchdowns. On Sunday he’ll faces the NFL's 8th ranked pass defense.
Joe Flacco-QB (Ravens)
The Raven's second year quarterback Joe Flacco (hip) is listed as probable for the Ravens' Wild Card round game against the Patriots. He did receive some treatment during Friday's practice ten minutes, but Flacco's hip is no worse than it has been all season. He is expected start as usual on Sunday.
Marion Barber-RB (Cowboys)
According to the Dallas Morning News, Marion Barber (knee) participated in Friday's walkthrough and is listed as probable for Saturday against the Eagles. Barber has been splitting time all season, so he should be ready to start. Last week the Barbarian punished the Eagles defense for 91 yards on the ground.
Chad Ochocinco-WR (Bengals)
Despite the knee injury he suffered last week against the Jets, it appears Chad Ochocinco will play on Saturday. There was little doubt he would, but at less than 100 percent he'll have a tough time making many catches against the Jets shut down corner, Darrelle Revis.
Anquan Boldin-WR (Cardinals)
The Cardinal's could be without one of their star wide receivers on Sunday against the Packers. According to the NFL Network's Jason LaConfora, Anquan Boldin who has missed practice all week is listed as questionable is "highly unlikely" to play Sunday.
Jeremy Maclin-WR (Eagles)
The Eagles rookie wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (thumb/foot) fully practiced Friday with the team and is listed as probable for Saturday night against the Cowboys according to the team's offical website. After their week 17 poor showing the Eagles offense will need every weapon available on Saturday.
Defensive Player Injuries
Charles Woodson-CB (Packers)
The Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (shoulder) was able to practice in full for a second straight day and appears to be good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Woodson led the team with nine interceptions this season.
Ed Reed-DB (Ravens)
The Ravens safety Ed Reed (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice and he is listed as probable for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots according to the team's official website. Reed has missed four of his last five games, but did participate in the season finale. He'll be a big key covering the deep middle for the Ravens defense.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie-CB (Cardinals)
The Cardinals cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (knee, toe) announced he was "100 percent" after practicing on Friday. Rodgers-Cromartie is expected to start against the Packers and the Cardinals defense will need him if they hope to slow down the Packer's 7th ranked passing attack.
DeMarcus Ware-LB (Cowboys)
According to the Eagle's official website, the Cowboy's linebacker DeMarcus Ware (wrist/back) is listed at probable for Saturday's playoff matchup. Ware was a full participant in Friday's practice and is expected to start. Ware led the team with 11 sacks and will a key on defense trying to stop the Eagles passing attack.
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