FSH: SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NOTES

January 10th, 2010 10:57pm PST

Sunday Football Notes

Wildcard Weekend

Injury round-up

(Updated Sunday Jan. 10th)

Offensive Player Injuries

Pierre Thomas-RB (Saints)

The Saints running back Pierre Thomas (ribs) has practiced with the team, but continues to wear a non-contact jersey. Thomas sounds confident he will be available to play on Saturday against the Cardinals, but will likely require additional heavy padding for protection.

Marion Barber-RB (Cowboys)

The Cowboys running back Marion Barber (knee) saw limited action in Saturday night's matchup against the Eagles. If Barber is not 100 percent for Sunday's showdown with the Vikings, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice are more than capable of picking up the slack as evident in their play against the Eagles.

Lance Moore-WR (Saints)

The Saints wide receiver Lance Moore has been sidelined much of the 2009 season with hamstring and ankle injuries, but the team is hoping for his return to practice this week. If Moore is able to get back out there as planned he could be available for Saturday's matchup with the Cards.

Anquan Boldin-WR (Cardinals)

The Cardinals dynamic wide receiver Anquan Boldin (ankle, knee) was held out of Sunday's contest with the Packers. The team is hoping with the extra rest who could return next week against the Saints. Boldin did not practice last week and likely won't practice until later in the week if he has a chance to play.

Todd Heap-TE (Ravens)

The Ravens tight end Todd Heap sustained a back stinger on Sunday against the Patriots and is being listed as questionable for Saturday night's rematch with the Indianapolis Colts. The Ravens passing game struggled on Sunday and will need a healthy Heap against the high-powered Indy Colts.

Defensive Player Injuries

Malcolm Jenkins-CB (Saints)

According to the Sporting News, the Saints rookie cornerback Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) did not practice with the team on Saturday. Jenkins hopes to be able to return to practice on Tuesday and be ready to play in next week’s divisional round.

Shawne Merriman-LB (Chargers)

The Chargers pass rushing linebacker Shawne Merriman has been nursing a foot injury over the past several weeks and is expected to be as healthy as he's been all season when he returns to action for the divisional round. Merriman has lost of bit of his explosion and has yet to show any dominance on the field this season, the Chargers will need him to be healthy and at his best this weekend against the Jets.

By David Ortega

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