Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report PROBABLE: WR DeMarco Sampson (ribs), P Dave Zastudil (biceps), RB Alfonso Smith (back), LB Stewart Bradley (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE: RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), FS Rashad Johnson (knee), RB Beanie Wells (knee), CB Michael Adams (shoulder), QB Kevin Kolb (head), SS Sean Considine (foot) OUT: OG Brandon Keith (ankle) INJURED RESERVE: DL Dan Williams (arm), CB Crezdon Butler (ankle), RB Ryan Williams (knee), LB Joey Porter (knee)
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee) is expected to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable for the game.
Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee) needs just six more rushing yards to hit 1,000 for the season. When he reaches the mark, he'll be the ninth player in franchise history to reach the milestone. He also has 10 rushing touchdowns, and needs just four to tie RB John David Crowe, who has 14 TDs in 1962 for the single-season franchise rushing TD record.
Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report PROBABLE: DL Dontay Moch (illness), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), FB Chris Pressley (knee), OT Andre Smith (ankle), FS Reggie Nelson (hip), FS Chris Crocker (knee), OT Andrew Whitworth (knee), RB Brian Leonard (knee) DOUBTFUL: WR Andre Caldwell (groin) INJURED RESERVE: WR Jordan Shipley (knee), LB Roddrick Muckelroy (undisclosed), TE Bo Scaife (undisclosed), DL Pat Sims (ankle), CB Leon Hall (Achilles'), OG Bobbie Williams (ankle)
Latest injury news:
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andre Caldwell (groin, abdomen) is unlikely to play in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals after missing a third straight day of practice Thursday, Dec. 22. He visited a specialist Wednesday, Dec. 21, but there was nothing to report.
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith called RB Michael Turner's (groin) day off Thursday, Dec. 22, an opportunity for "resting Michael." Turner has dealt with the same injury for the last few weeks and has not missed any games.
New Orleans Saints Injury Report INJURED RESERVE: CB Fabian Washington (undisclosed), TE David Thomas (concussion), RB Patrick Cobbs (undisclosed), FS Paul Oliver (undisclosed), PK Garrett Hartley (hip), OT Charles Brown (hip), DL Greg Romeus (knee), WR Joseph Morgan (undisclosed)
New Orleans Saints RB Mark Ingram (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is not expected to play Week 16.
New Orleans Saints OG Jahri Evans (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is expected to be a game-time decision for Week 16.
New Orleans Saints LB Jonathan Vilma (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He seems likely to play in Week 16 but may be a game-time decision.
New Orleans Saints WR Lance Moore (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, but is expected to play in Week 16.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the middle 30s. West wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Chicago Bears Injury Report
PROBABLE: TE Kellen Davis (back)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Henry Melton (shin), WR Devin Hester (ankle), LB Lance Briggs (ankle)
DOUBTFUL: RB Marion Barber III (calf)
OUT: QB Jay Cutler (thumb), RB Matt Forte (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: FS Chris Conte (ankle/foot), LB J.T. Thomas (undisclosed), TE Kyle Adams (hamstring), OT Gabe Carimi (knee), WR Johnny Knox (back), C Patrick Mannelly (knee), OG Chris Williams (wrist), FS Anthony Walters (hamstring)
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears RB Marion Barber III (calf) is being listed as doubtful for Week 16 after missing practice Friday, Dec. 23.
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (thumb) and RB Matt Forte (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and have been ruled out for Week 16.
Chicago Bears DT Henry Melton (shin) and LB Lance Briggs (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. Both are listed as questionable for Week 16 but are expected to play.
Chicago Bears TE Kellen Davis (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 16 and is expected to play.
Chicago Bears WR Devin Hester (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but is expected to be available.
Green Bay Packers Injury Report PROBABLE: RB Brandon Saine (concussion), RB James Starks (knee/ankle), DL Howard Green (foot), LB Desmond Bishop (calf) QUESTIONABLE: DL Mike Neal (shoulder) OUT: WR Greg Jennings (knee), OT Chad Clifton (hamstring), DL Ryan Pickett (concussion), OT Bryan Bulaga (knee) INJURED RESERVE: TE Andrew Quarless (knee), FS Nick Collins (neck), RB Alex Green (knee), DL Lawrence Guy (undisclosed), WR Shaky Smithson (undisclosed), OT Derek Sherrod (leg)
Green Bay Packers DE Mike Neal (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 and likely will be a game-time decision.
Green Bay Packers RB James Starks (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 16 and is expected to play.
Green Bay Packers RB Brandon Saine (concussion), DE Howard Green (foot) and LB Desmond Bishop (calf) are listed as probable for Week 16 and are expected to play. Green was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, while the other two fully participated in practice.
Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee) remains on schedule to return for the playoffs, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. "I think Greg Jennings will be challenged to play next week vs. Detroit," McCarthy said. "But I don't think there will be any question that he will play in the playoffs. That's the early diagnosis based on talking to the medical staff."
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS
Weather Forecast: Partly sunny in the morning...then clearing. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Cleveland Browns Injury Report PROBABLE: LB Ben Jacobs (head), DL Brian Schaefering (ankle), RB Montario Hardesty (calf), FS Usama Young (shoulder), OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle) QUESTIONABLE: WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), DL Scott Paxson (hand), WR Joshua Cribbs (groin), FB Owen Marecic (head), OT Tony Pashos (ankle), CB Joe Haden (thigh) OUT: WR Jordan Norwood (head), QB Colt McCoy (head) INJURED RESERVE: DL Emmanuel Stephens (chest), FS T.J. Ward (foot), P Richmond McGee (back), LB Titus Brown (knee), RB Brandon Jackson (toe), P Reggie Hodges (Achilles'), TE E. Alex Smith (shoulder), TE Benjamin Watson (concussion), LB Scott Fujita (hand)
Latest injury news:
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy (concussion) did "a little physical activity" Thursday, Dec. 22, but was then sent home. He will not play in Week 16. It's unclear if McCoy will have to sit out of the team's Week 17 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Baltimore Ravens DL Cory Redding (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is questionable for Week 16.
DENVER BRONCOS @ BUFFALO BILLS
Weather Forecast: Partly to mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Light winds.
Denver Broncos Injury Report PROBABLE: RB Willis McGahee (hamstring), LB Von Miller (thumb), DL Brodrick Bunkley (knee), TE Daniel Fells (thumb) QUESTIONABLE: SS Brian Dawkins (neck), FS David Bruton (Achilles') INJURED RESERVE: RB Knowshon Moreno (knee), CB Syd'Quan Thompson (undisclosed), RB Brandon Minor (undisclosed), CB Cassius Vaughn (ankle), DL Kevin Vickerson (ankle), RB Mario Fannin (knee), WR Jamel Hamler (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
Denver Broncos RB Willis McGahee (hamstring) practiced Thursday, Dec. 22, and said he felt "good, real good." He is on track to start in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills.
Buffalo Bills Injury Report PROBABLE: TE Scott Chandler (ankle), WR Stevie Johnson (groin) OUT: RB Johnny White (concussion), WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring) INJURED RESERVE: TE Lee Smith (ankle), DL Torell Troup (back), WR Donald Jones (ankle), WR Marcus Easley (illness), PK Rian Lindell (shoulder), RB Fred Jackson (leg), DL Kyle Williams (foot), WR Roscoe Parrish (ankle), LB Shawne Merriman (Achilles'), LB Reggie Torbor (undisclosed), CB Terrence McGee (knee)
Latest injury news:
Buffalo Bills TE Scott Chandler (ankle) said he hopes to play in Week 16 after having to sit out the last two weeks with an ankle injury. He has been limited during the first two days of practice this week.
Buffalo Bills RB Johnny White (concussion) and WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and have been ruled out for Week 16.
Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as probable for Week 16.
Buffalo Bills TE Scott Chandler (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as probable for Week 16.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ TENNESSEE TITANS
Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Light and variable winds.
Jacksonville Jaguars Injury Report PROBABLE: DL Tyson Alualu (undisclosed), FB Greg Jones (hamstring), WR Mike Thomas (concussion), RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) QUESTIONABLE: TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring) DOUBTFUL: SS Dwight Lowery (shoulder), OT Guy Whimper (knee) OUT: DL Matt Roth (concussion), WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) INJURED RESERVE: DL Austen Lane (shoulder), DL D'Anthony Smith (undisclosed), LB Kyle Bosworth (hand), OG Kevin Haslam (knee), DL Aaron Morgan (undisclosed), DL Aaron Kampman (knee), FS Chris Prosinski (thumb), CB T.J. Heath (shoulder), SS Rod Issac (hamstring), TE Zach X. Miller (shoulder), CB William Middleton (knee), CB Derek Cox (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (knee), DL John Chick (knee), WR Mike Sims-Walker (knee), LB Clint Session (concussion), CB David Jones (undisclosed), TE Martin Rucker (undisclosed), OT Eben Britton (back), FS Darcel McBath (forearm), RB Rashad Jennings (knee), SS Courtney Greene (hamstring), RB Richard Murphy (undisclosed)
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) and DE Matt Roth (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and have been ruled out for Week 16.
Jacksonville Jaguars OT Guy Whimper (knee) and SS Dwight Lowery (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. Both are listed as doubtful for Week 16 and are not expected to play.
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but is expected to play.
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 16 and is expected to play.
Jacksonville Jaguars FB Greg Jones (hamstring), WR Mike Thomas (concussion) and DT Tyson Alualu (undisclosed) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 23. They are listed as probable for Week 16 and are expected to play.
Tennessee Titans Injury Report PROBABLE: WR Nate Washington (ankle), LB Patrick Bailey (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE: DL William Hayes (groin), RB Chris Johnson (ankle) OUT: LB Gerald McRath (ankle/knee) INJURED RESERVE: RB Javon Ringer (hand), WR Kenny Britt (knee), WR Kevin Curtis (undisclosed), FS Anthony Smith (groin), LB Barrett Ruud (groin), CB Ryan Mouton (Achilles')
Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Miami Dolphins Injury Report PROBABLE: CB Will D. Allen (wrist), WR Brandon Marshall (knee), OT Jake Long (back) OUT: TE Anthony Fasano (head) INJURED RESERVE: QB Chad Henne (shoulder), LB Koa Misi (shoulder), WR Marlon Moore (undisclosed), WR Roberto Wallace (quadriceps) NFI: QB Sage Rosenfels (illness)
Miami Dolphins OT Jake Long (back) is expected to start in Week 16 against the New England Patriots barring any setbacks overnight Friday, Dec. 23. Officially, he is listed as probable. He was inactive in Week 15 against the Buffalo Bills.
New England Patriots Injury Report QUESTIONABLE: OG Brian Waters (ankle), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), WR Julian Edelman (back), WR Matt Slater (shoulder), CB Kyle Arrington (foot), RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (illness), SS Patrick Chung (foot), WR Wes Welker (knee), SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder), SS Vincent Fuller (forearm), OG Dan Connolly (groin), WR Deion Branch (groin) DOUBTFUL: OT Sebastian Vollmer (back) INJURED RESERVE: CB Ras-I Dowling (hip), LB Jeff Tarpinian (head), LB Andre Carter (quadriceps), LB Jermaine Cunningham (hamstring), C Dan Koppen (ankle), FS Josh Barrett (calf), DL Myron Pryor (groin), DL Mike Wright (concussion), LB Christian Cox (neck) PUP: DL Brandon Deaderick (undisclosed), DL Ron Brace (undisclosed)
New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) said he has been feeling better and is hopeful of returning to play in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins. "One day at a time," Branch said. "I think I've got to go out there and show coach a little more than what I showed him last week and hopefully I'll get the nod that I can go."
New England Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as doubtful for Week 16 and is not expected to play.
New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but is not expected to play.
New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but is not expected to play.
New England Patriots LB Brandon Spikes (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 and may not play.
New England Patriots RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (illness) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but is expected to play.
New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 16.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Weather Forecast: Partly sunny in the morning...then clearing. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Minnesota Vikings Injury Report PROBABLE: SS Jarrad Page (hamstring), DL Kevin Williams (knee), OG Anthony Herrera (knee), LB Erin Henderson (illness) OUT: OG Steve Hutchinson (concussion), CB Asher Allen (concussion/shoulder) INJURED RESERVE: LB Jasper Brinkley (undisclosed), SS Tyrell Johnson (hamstring), SS Husain Abdullah (concussion), CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle), CB Benny Sapp (clavicle), OT Cullen Loeffler (shoulder), WR Michael Jenkins (knee), WR Stephen Burton (knee)
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) is feeling close to 100 percent and feels like he'll have a big game against the Washington Redskins in Week 16. "I'm always feeling like 200-plus," Peterson said. "I might end up with 30, but I'm always feeling antsy and ready to roll." He is no longer listed on the team's injury report.
Washington Redskins Injury Report PROBABLE: LB London Fletcher (ankle), P Sav Rocca (ankle), CB Josh Wilson (head), DL Stephen Bowen (knee), FB Mike Sellers (elbow) QUESTIONABLE: OT Jammal Brown (groin), RB Roy Helu Jr. (knee/toe) INJURED RESERVE: DL Kedric Golston (knee), TE Chris Cooley (hand), CB Phillip Buchanon (neck/knee), FS LaRon Landry (Achilles'), RB Tim Hightower (knee), DL Chris Baker (quadriceps), WR Leonard Hankerson (hip), OL Kory Lichtensteiger (knee) PUP: FS Kareem Moore (knee)
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe, knee) said Thursday, Dec. 22, that he feels "really good." He has been receiving treatment from team doctors all week. "I've been saying the last month that he's really turned it on this last month," said offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. "He's gotten some confidence to him. Yeah, he hasn't been scared at all. He's tough."
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (knee, toe) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 16. If he is not able to play, RB Evan Royster or RB Ryan Torain would start in his place.
Washington Redskins OT Jammal Brown (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but believes he will be able to play.
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. (toe) should be able to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable for the game.
NEW YORK GIANTS @ NEW YORK JETS
Weather Forecast: Sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
New York Giants Injury Report PROBABLE: WR Devin Thomas (neck), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot), TE Travis Beckum (chest), C David Baas (neck), FS Derrick Martin (back), TE Bear Pascoe (ribs) QUESTIONABLE: RB Danny Ware (knee) DOUBTFUL: WR Mario Manningham (knee) OUT: TE Jake Ballard (knee), LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), DL Osi Umenyiora (ankle/knee) INJURED RESERVE: OT William Beatty (eye), LB Clint Sintim (undisclosed), CB Justin Tryon (arm), LB Jonathan Goff (ACL), CB Terrell Thomas (undisclosed), QB Sage Rosenfels (undisclosed), CB Michael Coe (shoulder), WR Domenik Hixon (knee), OG Stacy Andrews (lungs), WR Michael Clayton (knee), DL Marvin Austin (undisclosed) PUP: OT Adam Koets (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) didn't practice Thursday, Dec. 22, because he "did a lot" in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21. Bradshaw didn't suffer any setback and is expected to start in Week 16 against the New York Jets.
New York Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) said he will definitely not play in Week 16. He's dealing with a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament in his knee. He has not been able to run.
New York Giants C David Baas (neck) said he is not 100 percent healthy at this point but expects to play in Week 16.
New York Giants DL Justin Tuck, who is not listed on the team's injury report, said he is feeling the best he has all season heading into Week 16. "I feel great ... as in Tony-the-Tiger great," Tuck said. "I probably feel better than I have all year. Honestly, I still have something left."
New York Giants WR Mario Manningham (knee) is listed as doubtful for Week 16 against the New York Jets, and he indicated that surgery may be an option because he has some things "floating" around in his knee. No player listed as doubtful has played under head coach Tom Coughlin's watch.
Updating a previous report, New York Giants WR Mario Manningham (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as doubtful for Week 16 and is not expected to play.
New York Giants RB Danny Ware (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 and will be a game-time decision.
New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 16 and is expected to play.
New York Jets Injury Report PROBABLE: OG Caleb Schlauderaff (knee), QB Mark Sanchez (neck), DL Mike DeVito (knee), RB Shonn Greene (rib), OL Vladimir Ducasse (knee), LB David Harris (undisclosed), FS Eric Smith (knee), WR Santonio Holmes (hip), WR Jeremy Kerley (illness), OG Brandon Moore (hip), WR Plaxico Burress (illness), DL Ropati Pitoitua (hand) QUESTIONABLE: CB Marquice Cole (knee), RB Joe McKnight (shoulder) INJURED RESERVE: WR Logan Payne (wrist), TE Jamarko Simmons (back), TE Jeff Cumberland (Achilles'), SS Jim Leonhard (knee), WR Scotty McKnight (knee), LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles')
Latest injury news:
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said DE Mike DeVito (knee) will be able to play Week 16 after missing four weeks with knee injuries.
New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (neck) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 23, and is probable for Week 16.
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Weather Forecast: Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Oakland Raiders Injury Report PROBABLE: WR Chaz Schilens (hip), CB Bryan McCann (concussion), C Samson Satele (shoulder), FS Matt Giordano (shoulder), WR Denarius Moore (foot), DL Tommy Kelly (toe), RB Rock Cartwright (calf) QUESTIONABLE: RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring), RB Michael Bush (shoulder), WR Louis Murphy (groin) OUT: WR Jacoby Ford (foot), DL John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot), FS Michael Huff (hamstring), QB Jason Campbell (collarbone) INJURED RESERVE: DL Matt Shaughnessy (shoulder), LB Ricky Brown (concussion), LB Travis Goethel (undisclosed), FS Hiram Eugene (undisclosed), CB Chimdi Chekwa (hamstring)
Latest injury news:
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) reportedly underwent CT scans, MRIs and X-rays last week in an effort to gain some clarity on his injured foot. Dr. Robert Anderson said McFadden's foot hasn't healed completely, and McFadden will have to deal with the sprain if he plays again this season. The Raiders have yet to rule McFadden out for Week 16, but he's unlikely to play.
Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 22, but he should be at full strength for the team's Week 16 game. "Mike will be fine," head coach Hue Jackson said. "Mike's a warrior. He'll show up and he'll play well." Offensive coordinator Al Saunders thinks the team needs to rely more on Bush in their next matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report PROBABLE: C Casey Wiegmann (calf) OUT: SS Jon McGraw (ankle) INJURED RESERVE: QB Matt Cassel (hand), LB Brandon Siler (undisclosed), RB Jamaal Charles (knee), SS Eric Berry (knee), TE Tony Moeaki (knee), LB Gabe Miller (undisclosed)
Weather Forecast: Cloudy. A chance of rain...mainly in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report PROBABLE: QB Michael Vick (ribs), WR Jeremy Maclin (hamstring/shoulder), DL Darryl Tapp (ribs), OG Todd Herremans (ankle), RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), DL Cullen Jenkins (groin) QUESTIONABLE: DL Trevor Laws (knee) OUT: CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) INJURED RESERVE: WR Steve E. Smith (knee), DL Victor Abiamiri (undisclosed), LB Moise Fokou (ankle), DL Antonio Dixon (triceps), FS Colt Anderson (knee)
Latest injury news:
Philadelphia Eagles CB Asante Samuel (hamstring) suffered a setback in practice Tuesday, Dec. 20, and he is danger of missing the team's Week 16 game. "He knows what we're doing, it's just a matter of getting the soreness out of there to where he feels comfortable," head coach Andy Reid said. "Nobody wants to play more than he does, so you know he's going to do everything possible to get himself ready to go." CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie would start if Samuel can't go.
Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles DT Trevor Laws (knee) is expected to play in Week 16 despite being listed as questionable for the game.
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report PROBABLE: OG Kyle Kosier (foot), P Mat McBriar (foot), LB Sean Lee (wrist) QUESTIONABLE: WR Kevin Ogletree (knee), SS Danny McCray (ankle), RB Felix Jones (hamstring), CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder), DL Jay Ratliff (ribs), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck) OUT: WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), DL Joshua Brent (knee) INJURED RESERVE: C Bill Nagy (ankle), RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring), RB DeMarco Murray (ankle), SS Barry Church (shoulder), QB Jon Kitna (back), PK David Buehler (groin), WR Raymond Radway (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said he is not sure if QB Jon Kitna (back) will be able to continue his career because of his back injury.
Dallas Cowboys SS Danny McCray (ankle) said he hopes to play in Week 16 even though he has not practice at all this week. He said he will work out before the game to see if he will be able to play.
Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (hamstring) is being listed as questionable for the team's Week 16 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones is still expected to play despite being limited in practice. "It would surprise me if Felix does not go," owner/general manager Jerry Jones said. "That would surprise me. On the other hand, it would be madness not to recognize that he hasn't practiced all week, so you better have another plan in place." RB Sammy Morris will start if Jones can't go.
San Diego Chargers Injury Report PROBABLE: LB Donald Butler (foot) QUESTIONABLE: DL Antonio Garay (toe), WR Vincent Jackson (groin) OUT: DL Travis LaBoy (knee) INJURED RESERVE: LB Jonas Mouton (shoulder), FS Nick Polk (undisclosed), LB Larry English (foot), OT Marcus McNeill (neck), OG Scott Mruczkowski (concussion), DL Luis A. Castillo (leg), PK Nate Kaeding (knee), SS Bob Sanders (knee), OG Kris Dielman (concussion), DL Damik Scafe (undisclosed)
Detroit Lions Injury Report PROBABLE: DL Kyle Vanden Bosch (neck), FS Don Carey (concussion), DL Willie Young (ankle), RB Kevin Smith (ankle), OT Gosder Cherilus (hamstring), LB Justin Durant (hamstring), CB Chris Houston (knee), DL Lawrence Jackson (thigh), OG Rob Sims (shoulder), SS Amari Spievey (knee), SS Chris Harris (concussion) QUESTIONABLE: DL Nick Fairley (foot), DL Corey Williams (hip) DOUBTFUL: CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), FS Louis Delmas (knee) INJURED RESERVE: SS Randy Phillips (undisclosed), OT Jason Fox (foot), RB Mikel Leshoure (Achilles'), RB Jahvid Best (concussion), RB James Davis (undisclosed), WR Nate Hughes (undisclosed), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (shoulder), SS Vincent Fuller (forearm), SS Erik Coleman (foot), P Ryan Donahue (quadriceps) NFI: RB Jerome Harrison (head)
Detroit Lions CB Aaron Berry (shoulder) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) are listed as doubtful for Week 16 and are not expected to play. Berry was limited during practice Friday, 23, while Delmas did not practice.
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 16. He is expected to be a game-time decision but likely will be able to play.
Detroit Lions DT Corey Williams (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 but expects to play.
Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 16 and is expected to play.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. South wind near 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report QUESTIONABLE: WR Braylon Edwards (knee), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring), WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle), FB Bruce Miller (knee) INJURED RESERVE: WR Joshua Morgan (leg), TE Nate Byham (knee), DL Will Tukuafu (wrist), CB Curtis Holcomb (undisclosed)
Seattle Seahawks Injury Report PROBABLE: OG Robert Gallery (hip), LB David Hawthorne (knee), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral) QUESTIONABLE: WR Doug Baldwin (ankle) DOUBTFUL: LB Malcolm Smith (concussion), DL Clinton McDonald (concussion), CB Kennard Cox (hamstring) INJURED RESERVE: WR Isaiah Stanback (undisclosed), WR Kris Durham (shoulder), DL Jimmy Wilkerson (undisclosed), SS Ron Parker (undisclosed), OG John Moffitt (knee), TE Jameson Konz (knee), CB Walter Thurmond (leg), WR Mike X. Williams (ankle), LB Matt McCoy (knee), WR Sidney Rice (concussion), LB David Vobora (shoulder), TE John Carlson (shoulder), CB Marcus Trufant (back) PUP: CB Roy Lewis (undisclosed)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Doug Baldwin (ankle) is expected to play Week 16 even though he injured his ankle during practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral) went through a full practice Friday, Dec. 23, for the third straight day, and he is listed as probable for the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers.
ST. LOUIS RAMS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Weather Forecast: Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. South winds around 5 mph.
St. Louis Rams Injury Report QUESTIONABLE: CB Justin King (shoulder), DL Chris Long (ankle), CB Josh Gordy (abdomen) DOUBTFUL: QB Sam Bradford (ankle) OUT: QB A.J. Feeley (thumb) INJURED RESERVE: DL Jermelle Cudjo (back), WR Greg Salas (leg), CB Brian Jackson (knee), OT Rodger Saffold (pectoral), LB Josh Hull (ankle), CB Al Harris (knee), CB Jerome Murphy (undisclosed), FB Brit Miller (knee), OT Jason Smith (head), WR Danny Amendola (elbow), CB Marquis Johnson (spleen), WR Mark Clayton (knee), OG Jacob Bell (knee), CB Timothy Atchison (hamstring)
St. Louis Rams QB A.J. Feeley (thumb) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and has been ruled out for Week 16.
St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as doubtful for Week 16 and is not expected to play.
St. Louis Rams CB Justin King (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 16 and is not expected to play.
St. Louis Rams DE Chris Long (ankle) and CB Josh Gordy (abdomen) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23. Both are listed as questionable for Week 16 but are expected to play.
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report QUESTIONABLE: LB Chris Carter (hamstring), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) OUT: WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), RB Mewelde Moore (knee) INJURED RESERVE: P Daniel Sepulveda (knee), RB Jonathan Dwyer (foot), DL Chris Hoke (neck), CB Curtis Brown (knee), RB Baron Batch (ACL), DL Aaron Smith (foot)
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed CB Curtis Brown (knee) on the Injured Reserve Friday, Dec. 23, and promoted RB John Clay from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Chris Carter (hamstring) and LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) were each listed as limited participants in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and both are questionable for the Week 16 game against the St. Louis Rams. Carter is not expected to play, but Woodley will be a game-time decision.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ CAROLINA PANTHERS
Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report PROBABLE: WR Arrelious Benn (concussion), DL Roy Miller (back), QB Josh Freeman (shoulder) QUESTIONABLE: DL Albert Haynesworth (knee), DL Brian Price (ankle), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee), DL Michael X. Bennett (toe), LB Geno Hayes (knee), LB Adam Hayward (foot) INJURED RESERVE: CB Aqib Talib (hamstring), WR Raymond Webber (undisclosed), LB Jacob Cutrera (undisclosed), DL George Johnson (undisclosed), FS Cody Grimm (knee), RB Earnest Graham (Achilles'), DL Gerald McCoy (biceps), DL John McCargo (undisclosed), DL Tim Crowder (concussion), FS Devin Holland (back)
Carolina Panthers Injury Report PROBABLE: CB Darius Butler (head), DL Charles Johnson (back), DL Greg Hardy (illness), OT Jordan Gross (ankle), TE Jeremy Shockey (undisclosed) DOUBTFUL: FS Charles Godfrey (shoulder) INJURED RESERVE: DL Sione Fua (hamstring), WR David Gettis (ACL), CB Captain Munnerlyn (hamstring), LB Jason Phillips (calf), DL Ron Edwards (biceps), RB Mike Goodson (hamstring), LB Thomas Williams (neck), OT Jeff Otah (knee), TE Gary Barnidge (undisclosed), LB Jon Beason (Achilles'), CB Cletis Gordon (undisclosed), DL Terrell McClain (knee)
The Carolina Panthers have placed CB Captain Munnerlyn (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad FS Jonathan Nelson to their active roster.
Carolina Panthers CB Darius Butler (head) is expected to start at cornerback in Week 16. He missed Week 15 because of a head injury.
