FSH: TUESDAY (FOOTBALL) TALK

November 25th, 2008 8:37pm PST


TUESDAY (FOOTBALL) TALK

Monday Night recap...

Saints and Packers light-up the Dome on Monday night....

.....the game started fast and furious and seemed to only pause for a moment when both teams left the field at the mid-mark break. Both Brees and Rodgers came out slinging the rock, throwing punch after punch like two heavy-weights in the title bout for the world championship. The Packers open up the action starting out at their own 21-yard line and going three and out. Following Packer punter David Frost's kick to the Saints 23-yard line the Saints followed suit with a three and out of their own, like two boxers just feeling one another out.

It was on the Packer's second drive that the fireworks began. The Pack took advantage of a nice 27-yard punt return by kick returner Will Blackmon and just needed 7-plays to drive 37-yards and score on a 1-yard run by full-back John Kuhn. The stage was set and the Drew Brees and the Saints would answer. The Saints needed just one play for Brees and wideout Lance Moore to hook-up for a 70-yard catch and run for the tying score. With 8:17 left on the clock in the first quarter, this game was tied 7-7.

If anyone thought this one might be a quiet affair with lock-down corners limiting opportunities for the Saints and the Packers using a sound running attack to keep Brees off the field, both teams may not have got that memo. When the quarter had ended, both teams had exchanged possessions 3 times, each three scores on the board, with the Packers 4th possession running the clock out to end the first stanza. Both teams were firing on all pistons, with the Saints totaling 110-yards of offense and the Packers 112-yards and this was just the first quarter. The excitement continued throughout the second quarter with both team exchanging a number of touchdowns; the Saints scoring on a 14-yard pass to Lance Moore and 30-yard field goal from Garrett Hartley. The Packers scored on a 7-yard pass play to Greg Jennings and a 10-yard run by quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The halftime score Saints 24, Packers 21.

The second half had all the makings of what the first half had been, but from the start it appeared only one team came ready with its' guns blazing. The Saints opened up the action with a long sustained 13-play 80-yard drive that was capped with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Brees to tight end Billy Miller. The score opened the Saints lead to 31-21 and from there the bottom fell out for the Packers. With Green Bays next two drives resulting in turnovers (interceptions) the doors were blown open, the Saints went up big, and the game was put away.

This was a game that had all the makings of a classic shoot-out, but one that turned out to be more one sided than anything else. The Saints passing attack was just too much for the Packers' defense to slow down and with Brees on target connecting on 20 of 26 passes for 323-yards, this one was over just as fast as it had begun. The key for the Saints was protecting Brees allowing him time to find his receivers and making the big plays with his arm. Brees threw four touchdowns for the evening, including two 70-yard touchdown scores. Big plays in the Big East are what the Saints are all about.

For the Packers, it was like getting in a horse race then running out of gas on the back stretch. A team perfectly capable of big plays of its' own with playmakers like Driver and Jennings, but one that does not rely on them, the Pack just didn't have the horses for the long haul. The inability to pressure Brees, put much pressure on Rodgers and the offense to keep up. Forced to throw, turnovers were the Packers' undoing and deciding factor in this matchup. The loss dropped the Packers to 5-6, just a game behind the Bears. With a Week 16 scheduled showdown with the Bears on Monday night, the Packer's playoff hopes are still very much alive.

The Saints had just spent the last month and a half on the road and on Monday night home cooking never tasted so good. The Saints number one offense posted its highest point total of the year and kept its' playoff hopes alive with the Monday night win. The Saints improved to 6-5 on the season, but sit one game out of a playoff spot. With three games left within the division, the Saints still have plenty of opportunity to make the post-season.

Fantasy notes: The Packers WR Greg Jennings caught 8-passes for 101-yards and scored his 6th touchdown of the year. It was the 4th time Jennings had surpassed 100-yards receiving in a game and it was his second consecutive game with a score. Ryan Grant was limited to 67-yards on the ground primarily because the Packers had fallen so far behind early in the second half...........the Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been a fantasy football "Untouchable" throwing 4 touchdowns and for over 300-yards Monday night. It was Brees 8th time this season Brees had thrown for over 300-yards and his 4 touchdown night was the 5th time he had at least three touchdowns in a game. WR Lance Moore caught 5 passes for 115-yards and score two touchdowns. It was the fourth straight game for Moore with a touchdown and the 3rd time this season with at least 100-yards receiving.

This week's "Dark-horses".....

Last Thursday night an ineffective Willie Parker exited the game against the Bengals early in the second half with a knee injury. He's now questionable for week 13, and with the playoffs in the distinct future for the Steelers, do not be surprised if the team is more cautious about bringing Parker back. With running back MeWelde Moore (97-total yards) ready to fill in expect the Steelers to expand his role over the next couple of weeks, allowing Parker time to heal. The Steelers will face the Patriots and Cowboys over the next couple of weeks, both tough against the run, but with Moore's versatility (31-receptions this season) in the run and pass game, he could be a nice "dark-horse" going into the fantasy playoffs.

The word out of Philly is running back Correll Buckhalter suffered a sprained MCL this past Sunday and it is likely the Eagles runner will miss time. As of Monday according to the Philadelphia Daily News, Buckhalter is expected to miss a few games with the injury. With Buckhalter out and Brian Westbrook (ankle) missing practice on Monday, rookie running back Lorenzo Booker is expected to see a heavy workload Thursday night against the Cardinals. Booker has not seen much action this season, but the former Florida State Seminole was drafted primarily for his versatility. If Booker gets the start this week he should be a good fit for the offense and could put up strong fantasy numbers. Booker may be only a weekly rental for fantasy owners, but with Westbrook and Buckhalter both injured, he's an appealing "dark horse" for the next couple of weeks.

Perhaps the biggest secret in fantasy football at the running back position has been the Patriots Kevin Faulk. If he's not a secret, he has not been getting much ink time over the last several weeks where he has only averaged 99-total yards in 4 of his last five games. In week 10 Faulk was a non-factor as the Patriots rolled with their hot hand Green-Ellis, but in the four other contests since Week 8, Faulk has been solid and steady. Faulk has been averaged 15 touches in the four contests, totaled 397-yards, caught 19 passes, and scored two touchdowns. With the Pat's offense starting to heat up, Faulk versatility in the pass game will give him more value than any other Patriots' running back, making this "dark horse" a potential solid flex leading into the fantasy playoffs.

There's little question that many fantasy owners ran short on patience and cast quarterback Trent Edwards aside weeks ago. The Bills quarterback was caught in the middle of a terrible slump with 8 picks and 10 total turnovers over his last four starts leading into Sunday's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. There's nothing like playing the leagues worst ranked defense to regain your confidence. On Sunday Edwards, not only played well, he was spectacular throwing two touchdowns and passing for 273-yards, but he also ran two more scores in and gained a total of 38-yards on the ground. This was just the game Edwards needed to find his confidence and get back to playing well. With the Niners due next on the slate and the Bronco's scheduled for Week 16, Edwards is fantasy "dark horse" that will be hard to overlook.


Heading for the Sideline......

The Bears have never been known as a big passing team, although the rise of Orton earlier this season as serviceable low end QB2, did stir a little interest. With the many injuries to the teams' offensive skill players, if WR Marty Booker was going to make a move into the rotation, it looks like he has missed his chance. With Lloyd out for several weeks, Booker had plenty of opportunity to make an impact as one of the teams' starters. Booker did not play in Week 12 and in his three games prior, he did not record a single catch. The Bears are a more ball control offense and won't be looking to put the ball in the air much with the season moving closer to the chilly months. Booker did not have much value to begin with, but it's definitely time for those owners still holding to cut their losses and send him to the fantasy sidelines.

Once a touchdown making machine for quarterback Brett Favre and the Jets, it looks like the novelty has worn and the charm is gone from WR Chansi Stuckey. Stuckey has recorded three touchdowns in his first three games this season, but in his last four games he has just 2 catches for 11-yards. With the emergence of tight end Dustin Keller as a reliable option over the middle and Favre starting to groove with his two receivers Coles and Cotchery, Stuckey has become the forgotten man in New York. It's probably time for fantasy owners to forget about Stuckey as any kind of option in any format as well.

Recent reports are indicating that Rams running back Steven Jackson could be returning to action very soon. According to head coach Jim Haslett, Jackson has looked good in workouts on Saturday and Monday and could play in Week 13. Jackson has missed the last three weeks with a lingering thigh injury, but if he's able to practice this week with no setbacks, he's a lock to play Sunday. With the prospect of Jackson returning and running back Antonio Pittman figuring to move into the back-up role, RB Kenneth Darby will likely become the odd man out as the teams third stringer. If Jackson is go, Darby will likely find residence on fantasy sidelines the rest of the way.


POWER RANKINGS

How they rank...

1. New York Giants (10-1-0)....the Giants move into the top spot this week with a 37-29 win over Arizona. They were held to 87-yards on the ground in Week 12, but proved they can throw the rock to win if needed. Eli threw for over 200-yards for the first time in 7 weeks and his 3 touchdowns on Sunday was the 3rd time this season he has accomplished that feat.

2. Tennessee Titans (10-1-0)....the Titans fall just one spot this week. It's had to argue a 10-1 record, even the best teams can have an off day. The Titans still have one of the leagues best defenses, but the Jets may have shown that Tennessee still needs a little work to be the best in the league.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-3-0)....the Bucs survived a bit of a scare on Sunday, trailing 17-0 early, but came away with their 8th win of the season behind a solid defense that registered 4 sacks and forced three turnovers. The Bucs moved into a tie-with the Panthers atop the NFC South and look like a solid contender in the NFC post-season race.

4. Dallas Cowboys (7-4-0)....the Cowboys used a big effort from their super stars on Sunday to defeat the Niners and climb the rankings. It looks like the Romo and TO show has just begun and America's team looks set to be a huge factor in deciding the post-season picture in the coming weeks.

5. New York Jets (8-3-0)....with an impressive win over the Titans on Sunday the Jets improved to 8-3 and remained one game ahead of the defending AFC Champion Patriots in the AFC East. Broadway Brett has brought a swagger and enthusiasm to the big Apple and the Jets are now looking like one of the teams to beat in the AFC.

Rounding out the top 10...

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3-0).....the leagues best overall defense will surely be a huge factor in the AFC.
7. Indianapolis Colts (7-4-0)....don't look now, but look who's back the other Manning.
8. Washington Redskins (7-4-0)....the Skins have to much balance to be overlooked.
9. Baltimore Ravens (7-4-0)....back in the top-10, it's hard to deny a defense this good.
10. Atlanta Falcons (7-4-0)....the second team with a rookie QB to crack the top-10

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FSH: (NFL WEEK 13) THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES

November 24th, 2008 10:07pm PST



Week 13...
NFL Weekly Storylines

AFC

Favre and Jets flying high in AFC race.
Flying high behind Favre's 20-touchdowns this season or could the Jets be running hard on the legs of Thomas Jones and his 950-yards rushing. One thing is certain, following their Week 12 dismantling of the undefeated Titans, the Jets are 8-3 and sitting pretty all alone in first place in the AFC East.
fantasy impact: Favre has been the wild card of old, throwing 20-touchdowns and 13-interceptions this season, but his presence has rejuvenated the fantasy career of Thomas Jones; 1,090-yards of offense, 25 receptions, and 11-touchdowns this season.

Has the second coming of Brady arrived?
The Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was brilliant once again in Week 12, or at least the quarterback that played Sunday looked like Brady. Quarterback Matt Cassel has found his swagger and has been playing at the highest level passing for over 400-yards in Sunday's win over the Phins.
fantasy impact: Cassel has hit his stride and has done something even Brady has never done, passing for over 400-yards in consecutive weeks. With the Patriots smack in the middle of the hunt, expect to see Cassel going to his big guns Moss and Welker.

Titans no longer perfect and exposed.
It was a tough Sunday for the last of the leagues undefeated as the Titans fell big to the Jets 34-13 in Week 12. The Jets stout run defense limited the Titans to 45-yards on the ground and forced Titan quarterback Kerry Collins to win with his arm.
fantasy impact: The Jets may have exposed the winning formula against Tennessee this season, but unlike the Bears back in Week 10, you better have a good secondary that can compete. Fantasy owners can expect the Titans to put the ball up more as the season goes, but too much inconsistency in the pass game make their receivers risky weekly plays.

Edwards, Bills roll up 54 points in Week 12 win.
In a much needed win, the Bill's quarterback Trent Edwards came up with a big performance on Sunday throwing for two touchdowns and running for two more. The Bills offense rolled up 444-yards and 54 -points in their Week 12 victory.
fantasy impact: Sunday's performance was a good sign for the Bill's young quarterback. Prior to Sunday, Edwards had 10 turnovers with just 4 scores in his last four games and rebounded with 4-touchdowns and no turnovers in Week 12. Edwards is not a strong play, but this turnaround is a good sign for fantasy owners in Dynasty leagues.

Here come the Colts once again.
The Colts posted their fourth straight victory on Sunday and now find themselves right smack in the middle of a playoff race. The 23-20 win over the Chargers on Sunday night improved the Colts to 7-4 on the season.
fantasy impact: The sudden turnaround and surge for the Colts has been the marked by the solid play of quarterback Peyton Manning. In recent weeks Manning has re-established himself as a fantasy force averaging 267-yards per game with 9-touchdowns in his last four starts. Manning has thrown at least two scores in his last 5 games.

Raven's defense too much in Week 12 win.
The Raven's defense and special teams forced 5-turnovers, had two sacks, scored a safety, and scored a defensive touchdown in their blowout win over the Eagles in Week 12. The defense also limited the Eagles passing game to just 120 net yards passing.
fantasy impact: Led by their All-Pros, safety Ed Reed and linebacker Ray Lewis, the Raven's defense continues to be a nightmare for fantasy owners week in and week out.


NFC

Giants are big on Sunday once again.
Even when the wheels stop rolling, the Giants are able to find other means to generate points. Limited to 87-yards on the ground the G-men were able to turn to the pass game led by Eli Manning's 240-yards passing and three touchdowns.
fantasy impact: Opposing defenses will have to go back to chalkboard to find a weakness to stop this squad. With playmakers in the run and pass game, there's too many options available and a big fantasy mess for owners to sort. When healthy, Jacob's is the only reliable play.

Cards fight good fight, but fall short.
The Cardinal's offense rolled up 371-yards of total offense on Sunday in their 8-point loss to the Giants, but the team only managed 23-yards on the ground. Defensively the Cardinals limited the New York, the leagues number rushing offense to a meager 87-yards (77-yards fewer than their average).
fantasy impact: The Cards used their high powered passing game on Sunday to stay competitive. Head coach Ken Whisenhunt called 53 pass plays to only 14 runs. It's not much of a balance, but it is the recipe that works best for the Cards, so don't expect much to change in the future.

Skins hang on in Week 12, led by Portis.
The Redskins running back and the leagues leading rusher has simply defied logic and opposing defenses along the way. Two weeks ago nearly sidelined with a knee injury, Clinton Portis has redefined toughness by not only playing injured, but playing well rushing for 143 yards in Week 12.
fantasy impact: Portis has been missing most of his team's practice lately resting the knee, not that he even needs practice. Fantasy owners should continue to plug away with him as long as he feels well enough to go.

It's Romo to TO leading the way for the Boys.
Finally Cowboys fans got what they were waiting to see. On Sunday Tony Romo passed for his 5th 300-yard game on the season and turned in his 5th three touchdown game. The added treat for fans was Terrell Owens being on the other end of some of Romo's big throws on Sunday. TO finished with 7 catches for 213-yards receiving to go with a spectacular 75-yard catch and run for a score.
fantasy impact: It was a long time coming, but the two finally found their groove on Sunday and the Cowboys won big. A recipe made in fantasy heaven and one that the Cowboys will continue to mix with down the stretch of the 2008 season.

Bears rookie runs loose over Rams.
The Bears rookie running back Matt Forte broke loose for his best game of his young career rushing for a season and career high 132 yards. Forte added two rushing touchdowns on the afternoon in the Bears big win over the Rams.
fantasy impact: The Bears rookie runner has become a solid RB1 this season with 3 100-yard rushing performances and 9 total touchdowns this season. With 45 receptions he's a must play every week, including PPR leagues.

Falcons continue to soar in the South.
With a big win on Sunday over the division leaders, the Falcons find themselves back in the NFC South hunt at 7-4. The Falcons number two rushing offense did what they do well scoring on the ground 5 times on the ground and racking up
fantasy impact: The Falcons RB Michael Turner has become a fantasy stud this season. QB Matt Ryan should be considered a mid QB2 and safe flex, and as he continues to play well for the Falcons, WR Roddy White remains a solid WR1.

Eagles stumble, McNabb gets benched.
The Eagles quarterback struggled completing only 8 passes on Sunday for 59 yards to go with 3 turnovers all in the first half. McNabb did not play in the second half after being benched in favor of back up quarterback Kevin Kolb.
fantasy impact: Despite his benching on Sunday after a dismal performance, head coach Andy Reid has reaffirmed that Donovan McNabb is his quarterback and will start Thursday night against the Cardinals. Owners should look for McNabb to bounce back against a Cardinals defense that does not put a lot of pressure on the quarterback.

Sunday's Week 12 (One-liner) headlines...

• Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger passes for 243-yards and throws one touchdown.
• Ravens RB LeRon McClain runs for 88-yards and scores a rushing touchdown.
• Texans WR Kevin Walter has big day with 7-receptions for 93-yards and a touchdown.
• Bucs RB Warrick Dunn totals 127-yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win.
• Bills WR Lee Evans has big game with 5-receptions for 110-yards in team's win.
• Jets WR Laveranues Coles grabbed 7-passes for 88-yards and a touchdown on Sunday.
• Patriots WR Wes Welker snags 8 passes for 120-yards in Week 12.
• Vikings RB Adrian Peterson runs for 80-yards and touchdown in win over Jags.
• Niners WR Isaac Bruce grabs 8 passes for 125-yards and a touchdown in Week 12 loss.
• Raiders RB Darren McFadden scores twice in teams' Week 12 win.
• Panthers QB Jake Delhomme passes for 295-yards, throws one TD and runs in another.
• Cardinals RB Tim Hightower runs in for two touchdowns in teams' Week 12 loss.
• Redskins QB Jason Campbell passes for 206-yards and a touchdown on Sunday.
• Chargers RB LaDanian Tomlinson totals 114-yards in Week 12 loss.
  

Sunday's IDP Corner....

• Steelers LB James Farrior records 11 total tackles in teams' win.
• Eagles DE Trent Cole registers 8 total tackles and adds a sack on Sunday.
• Browns FS Brodney Pool collects 7 tackles and an interception in Week 12.
• Bucs CB Rhonde Barber is IDP stud with 4 tackles with two interceptions on Sunday.
• Bills LB Rocky Boiman records 11 total tackles and a forced fumble in Week 12.
• Bears DL Tommie Harris is solid with 4-tackles and 2-sacks in Week 12.
• Titans LB Keith Bulluck collects 10 tackles, including 9 solo on Sunday.
• Vikings CB Antoine Winfield has big game in Week 12 with 12 tackles and a forced fumble.
• Cowboys DB Ken Hamlin is solid with 8 tackles, a forced fumble, and interception.
• Raiders LB Thomas Howard has big game with 8 tackles with an interception in Week 12.
• Falcons DE Chauncey Davis is huge with 4 tackles and 2 sacks on Sunday.
• Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby is solid on Sunday with 9 tackles, including 7 solo.
• Redskins LB Rocky McIntosh is IDP stud with 7 tackles and a sack on Sunday.
• Colts LB Freddie Keiaho collects 10 solo tackles in Week 12.
  

These were just some of Sunday's fantasy football's playmakers and game-breakerz!

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FSH: WEEK 12 INJURY UPDATES...

November 21st, 2008 11:15am PST

NFL WEEK 12

NFL KEY INJURIES

...Notable Injuries for this Sunday:

• The Saints running back Reggie Bush is looking good to play Monday night and would figure to play a big parts in the Saints short passing game, if available.
• Seahawks' quarterback Matt Hasselbeck practiced for a second consecutive day yesterday and will start Sunday against the Washington Redskins
• The Redskins running back Clinton Portis was limited in practice Friday with his sprained knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks.
• The Giants' receiver Palxico Burress was limited at practice Friday with a hamstring injury and he will be a game-time decision.
• The Giants' running back Brandon Jacobs practiced for the second day and is expected to play Sunday.
• The Cotls' safety Bob Sanders still has swelling in his knee and his status probably won't be determined until just before gametime.
  

AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONF.

BILLS: OUT: LB Marcus Buggs (ankle), CB Jabari Greer (knee), DE Aaron Schobel (foot), S Donte Whitner (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: WR Josh Reed (ankle), S Bryan Scott (knee).

BRONCOS: OUT: TE Nate Jackson (hamstring), S Marlon McCree (ankle), LB Nate Webster (knee), LB D.J. Williams (knee). DOUBTFUL: RB Selvin Young (groin). QUESTIONABLE: CB Champ Bailey (groin). PROBABLE: RB Peyton Hillis (shoulder), WR Brandon Marshall (hip), RB P.J. Pope (ribs), DT Dewayne Robertson (knees), TE Tony Scheffler (groin), DT Josh Shaw (toe, finger), LB Jamie Winborn (ribs).

BROWNS: DOUBTFUL: DT Shaun Smith (calf). QUESTIONABLE: RB Jerome Harrison (hamstring), TE Steve Heiden (elbow), S Sean Jones (ankle), DT Shaun Rogers (neck), RB Lawrence Vickers (ankle), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder). PROBABLE: QB Brady Quinn (right finger), G Eric Steinbach (ribs), DE Corey Williams (shoulder), RB Jason Wright (neck).

CHARGERS: OUT: CB Cletis Gordon (knee). DOUBTFUL: DE Luis Castillo (groin). PROBABLE: DE Jacques Cesaire (knee), LB Stephen Cooper (elbow), CB Antonio Cromartie (hip), S Steve Gregory (neck).

CHIEFS: OUT: LB Donnie Edwards (hamstring, knee), G Adrian Jones (ankle), CB Patrick Surtain (quadricep), LB Patrick Thomas (thigh). PROBABLE: WR Mark Bradley (calf), DT Glenn Dorsey (knee), CB Brandon Flowers (thigh), LB Derrick Johnson (thigh), S Jarrad Page (groin).

COLTS: OUT: WR Roy Hall (knee). QUESTIONABLE: S Antoine Bethea (ankle), LB Gary Brackett (quadricep), CB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring), DE Robert Mathis (toe), DT Darrell Reid (hip), S Bob Sanders (knee). PROBABLE: T Tony Ugoh (knee).

DOLPHINS: No injuries to report.

JAGUARS: OUT: CB Omare Lowe (knee), WR Troy Williamson (groin). PROBABLE: DT John Henderson (knee), RB Greg Jones (ankle), WR Matt Jones (thigh), CB Rashean Mathis (foot), RB Fred Taylor (neck).

JETS: OUT: LB David Harris (groin), S Eric Smith (head). QUESTIONABLE: TE Bubba Franks (hip), LB Jason Trusnik (knee). PROBABLE: WR Laveranues Coles (thigh), WR Jerricho Cotchery (shoulder), DE Shaun Ellis (shoulder), K Mike Nugent (right thigh), WR Brad Smith (shoulder), LB Cody Spencer (shoulder).

PATRIOTS: OUT: LB Eric Alexander (hamstring), LB Adalius Thomas (forearm). DOUBTFUL: RB LaMont Jordan (calf). QUESTIONABLE: LB Tedy Bruschi (knee), C Dan Koppen (elbow), CB Mike Richardson (concussion), DE Richard Seymour (toe), S Raymond Ventrone (concussion).

RAIDERS: OUT: LB Ricky Brown (groin), C Jake Grove (calf), WR Javon Walker (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: WR Chaz Schilens (ankle), QB Andrew Walter (ankle). PROBABLE: DE Derrick Burgess (tricep), T Mario Henderson (back), CB Chris Johnson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (toe), QB JaMarcus Russell (knee, ankle).

RAVENS: OUT: WR Terrance Copper (neck). QUESTIONABLE: T Willie Anderson (ankle), DT Lamar Divens (shoulder), T Jared Gaither (shoulder), G David Hale (thigh), WR Derrick Mason (shoulder), S Ed Reed (neck), CB Samari Rolle (shoulder). PROBABLE: TE Daniel Wilcox (thigh), S Tom Zbikowski (thumb, thigh).

TEXANS: OUT: QB Matt Schaub (knee). PROBABLE: WR Andre Davis (finger), LB Morlon Greenwood (fibula), DT Travis Johnson (knee), RB Ryan Moats (ankle), DT Amobi Okoye (ankle), G Chester Pitts (calf), RB Steve Slaton (chest).

TITANS: OUT: CB Reynaldo Hill (hip), DT Jason Jones (foot), CB Eric King (forearm). DOUBTFUL: CB Nicholas Harper (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DE William Hayes (knee), DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (groin). PROBABLE: LB Keith Bulluck (chest), RB Quinton Ganther (hamstring), DE Jevon Kearse (knee), RB LenDale White (calf), WR Paul Williams (ankle).


NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONF.

49ERS: OUT: WR Arnaz Battle (foot), CB Dashon Goldson (knee), WR Josh Morgan (groin). PROBABLE: CB Tarell Brown (neck), RB Michael Robinson (stinger), S Mark Roman (groin), T Barry Sims (ankle), TE Delanie Walker (shoulder), LB Patrick Willis (illness).

BEARS: OUT: WR Marty Booker (knee), LB Darrell McClover (hamstring), T Fred Miller (shoulder). PROBABLE: DT Marcus Harrison (ankle), WR Brandon Lloyd (calf), LB Nick Roach (ankle).

BUCCANEERS: DOUBTFUL: S Jermaine Phillips (forearm). QUESTIONABLE: QB Brian Griese (right elbow), TE Alex Smith (ankle), RB Carnell Williams (hamstring). PROBABLE: RB Warrick Dunn (back), WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder), G Arron Sears (shoulder).

CARDINALS: QUESTIONABLE: LB Clark Haggans (foot), CB Roderick Hood (not injury related), DE Travis LaBoy (ankle). PROBABLE: DT Darnell Dockett (hamstring), T Mike Gandy (ankle), CB Eric Green (knee).

COWBOYS: OUT: WR Miles Austin (knee), RB Felix Jones (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: CB Terence Newman (groin), LB Justin Rogers (back). PROBABLE: LB Bobby Carpenter (groin), QB Tony Romo (right finger), WR Isaiah Stanback (shoulder), TE Jason Witten (ribs).

EAGLES: OUT: G Shawn Andrews (back). QUESTIONABLE: RB Brian Westbrook (ribs, ankle). PROBABLE: S Sean Considine (rib), S Brian Dawkins (groin), S Quintin Demps (rib), LS Jon Dorenbos (shoulder), T Jon Runyan (knee).

FALCONS: OUT: T Sam Baker (hip, back), DT Kindal Moorehead (foot), WR Laurent Robinson (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: DE John Abraham (neck), K Jason Elam (left hip), WR Brian Finneran (hamstring), CB Brent Grimes (knee, ankle), TE Ben Hartsock (back), CB Chris Houston (rib), DT Grady Jackson (knee), RB Jerious Norwood (rib), T Todd Weiner (knee), WR Roddy White (back).

GIANTS: QUESTIONABLE: WR Plaxico Burress (hamstring), S Sammy Knight (hip). PROBABLE: LB Chase Blackburn (neck), CB Kevin Dockery (back), LB Jonathan Goff (concussion), RB Brandon Jacobs (knee), DE Jerome McDougle (knee), LB Aaron Ross (hamstring), LB Gerris Wilkinson (knee).

LIONS: OUT: WR Mike Furrey (concussion), QB Dan Orlovsky (right hand), C Dominic Raiola (hand), CB Keith Smith (groin), DE Dewayne White (calf). QUESTIONABLE: G Edwin Mulitalo (hand), S Dwight Smith (foot). PROBABLE: DE Ikaika Alama-Francis (concussion), DT Chuck Darby (calf), DE Jared DeVries (hand), RB Jerome Felton (ankle), WR Calvin Johnson (quadricep), RB Rudi Johnson (knee), S Kalvin Pearson (shoulder), DT Cory Redding (groin), RB Kevin Smith (groin).

PACKERS: OUT: LB Nick Barnett (knee). QUESTIONABLE: CB Jarrett Bush (ankle), WR James Jones (knee), S Charlie Peprah (calf), RB DeShawn Wynn (calf). PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton (knees), DT Colin Cole (elbow), WR Donald Driver (knee), DE Aaron Kampman (calf), DE Jeremy Thompson (groin), C Scott Wells (shoulder), CB Charles Woodson (toe).

PANTHERS: PROBABLE: G Jeremy Bridges (illness), LB Thomas Davis (ankle), C Ryan Kalil (ankle), DT Darwin Walker (neck).

RAMS: OUT: LB Chris Draft (foot), CB Tye Hill (knee), RB Steven Jackson (thigh), DE Eric Moore (spine), T Orlando Pace (knee). PROBABLE: G Richie Incognito (shoulder), DE Leonard Little (hamstring), LB Will Witherspoon (thigh).

REDSKINS: OUT: LB Marcus Washington (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DT Anthony Montgomery (achilles), RB Clinton Portis (knee), WR Antwaan Randle El (ankle). PROBABLE: RB Ladell Betts (knee), G Pete Kendall (knee), T Chris Samuels (knee), CB Shawn Springs (calf).

SAINTS: OUT: CB Aaron Glenn (ankle), RB Mike Karney (knee). QUESTIONABLE: RB Reggie Bush (knee). PROBABLE: WR Marques Colston (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), RB Deuce McAllister (knee), T Jon Stinchcomb (calf).

SEAHAWKS: DOUBTFUL: S C.J. Wallace (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: DT Red Bryant (ankle), G Mike Wahle (shoulder). PROBABLE: WR Deion Branch (heel), QB Matt Hasselbeck (back), LB David Hawthorne (calf), WR Koren Robinson (knee), CB Marcus Trufant (concussion), RB Leonard Weaver (rib), CB Josh Wilson (ankle).VIKINGS: DOUBTFUL: TE Garrett Mills (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: DE Jared Allen (shoulder), LB Vinny Ciurciu (hand), WR Bobby Wade (thigh), S Madieu Williams (shoulder). PROBABLE: CB Benny Sapp (concussion).

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