Sunday Morning Report - Week 17
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January 1, 2012 @ 00:36:29 |
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BALTIMORE RAVENS @ CINCINNATI BENGALS
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the mid 40s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph...becoming west with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
Baltimore Ravens Injury ReportQUESTIONABLE: PK Billy Cundiff (calf), CB Cary Williams (head), DL Cory Redding (ankle)
DOUBTFUL: OG Marshal Yanda (chest), WR Anquan Boldin (knee), LB Dannell Ellerbe (head)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Domonique Foxworth (knee), LB Prescott Burgess (thigh), RB Matt Lawrence (undisclosed), WR David Reed (knee), OT Ramon Harewood (ankle), LB Chavis Williams (foot)
Latest injury news:
- Baltimore Ravens DL Arthur Jones (illness) and CB Bernard Pollard (illness) were each removed from the injury report Friday, Dec. 30, and they're expected to play in Week 17.
- Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens WR Anquan Boldin (knee) has not yet been ruled out for Week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he is still not slated to play. Officially, he is listed as doubtful.
- Baltimore Ravens PK Billy Cundiff (calf) said Friday, Dec. 30, that he did not like being a spectator in Week 16 due to injury. "It was tough for me to watch last week," Cundiff said. "I've been doing the most I possibly can to get ready to play." Head coach John Harbaugh said a decision on the kicker likely won't come until Saturday, Dec. 31, or pregame.
- Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Friday, Dec. 30, that CB Cary Williams (head) has not yet been cleared, but Williams is doing well. "Cary's actually done very well. He looks pretty good right now. He has not been cleared as of yet," Harbaugh said.
Cincinnati Bengals Injury ReportPROBABLE: FS Chris Crocker (knee), WR A.J. Green (shoulder), OT Andrew Whitworth (knee), DL Frostee Rucker (neck), CB Brandon Ghee (toe), OT Anthony Collins (undisclosed)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Carlos Dunlap (hamstring)
DOUBTFUL: SS Taylor Mays (hamstring), DL Dontay Moch (illness)
INJURED RESERVE: LB Roddrick Muckelroy (undisclosed), WR Jordan Shipley (knee), DL Pat Sims (ankle), CB Leon Hall (Achilles'), WR Andre Caldwell (groin), TE Bo Scaife (undisclosed), OG Bobbie Williams (ankle)
BUFFALO BILLS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Weather Forecast: Sunny. Patchy fog this morning. Highs in the upper 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Buffalo Bills Injury ReportPROBABLE: RB Johnny White (concussion), WR Ruvell Martin (hamstring)
OUT: OT Demetrius Bell (knee), OG Kraig Urbik (knee), WR Brad Smith (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: WR Marcus Easley (illness), WR Donald Jones (ankle), DL Torell Troup (back), TE Mike Caussin (knee), TE Lee Smith (ankle), PK Rian Lindell (shoulder), RB Fred Jackson (leg), DL Kyle Williams (foot), PK Dave Rayner (groin), WR Roscoe Parrish (ankle), LB Shawne Merriman (Achilles'), LB Reggie Torbor (undisclosed), CB Terrence McGee (knee)
Latest injury news:
New England Patriots Injury ReportPROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: OG Brian Waters (ankle), SS Patrick Chung (foot), CB Kyle Arrington (foot), WR Matt Slater (shoulder), WR Julian Edelman (back), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), CB Devin McCourty (shoulder), LB Dane Fletcher (thumb), RB Shane Vereen (hamstring), SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder), LB Rob Ninkovich (hip), OG Dan Connolly (groin), WR Deion Branch (groin), WR Wes Welker (knee), LB Tracy White (abdomen), OT Matt Light (ankle)
OUT: OG Logan Mankins (knee), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back)
INJURED RESERVE: DL Mike Wright (concussion), CB Ras-I Dowling (hip), LB Jeff Tarpinian (head), LB Jermaine Cunningham (hamstring), LB Andre Carter (quadriceps), C Dan Koppen (ankle), DL Myron Pryor (groin), FS Josh Barrett (calf), LB Christian Cox (neck)
PUP: DL Brandon Deaderick (undisclosed), DL Ron Brace (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
- New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was practicing for the second straight day in the period open to the media Friday, Dec. 30. Brady is fully expected to play in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills.
- New England Patriots OG Logan Mankins (knee) and OT Sebastian Vollmer (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and have been ruled out for Week 17.
- New England Patriots WR Deion Branch (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but is expected to play.
- New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but is expected to play.
- New England Patriots OT Matt Light (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and could be held out of the game so he can rest.
- New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and may be held out of the game.
- New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (back) and Matt Slater (shoulder), OGs Dan Connolly (groin) and Brian Waters (ankle), LBs Dane Fletcher (thumb), Rob Ninkovich (hip), Brandon Spikes (knee) and Tracy White (abdomen), CBs Kyle Arrington (foot) and Devin McCourty (shoulder), SS Patrick Chung (foot) and SS James Ihedigbo (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. They are listed as questionable for Week 17 but are expected to play.
- New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play.
- Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) should not be limited from game action by his sprained left shoulder. Brady's handle of the injury is a matter of "pain control," according to a source.
CAROLINA PANTHERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Weather Forecast: Dome stadium
Carolina Panthers Injury ReportPROBABLE: OG Travelle Wharton (undisclosed), FS Charles Godfrey (shoulder)
DOUBTFUL: DL Charles Johnson (back)
OUT: WR Legedu Naanee (foot), DL Andre Neblett (head), FS Jordan Pugh (head)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Captain Munnerlyn (hamstring), WR David Gettis (ACL), DL Ron Edwards (biceps), DL Sione Fua (hamstring), LB Jason Phillips (calf), 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)
Latest injury news:
New Orleans Saints Injury ReportPROBABLE: CB Patrick Robinson (hip), LB Jonathan Casillas (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: FS Malcolm Jenkins (neck), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
OUT: RB Mark Ingram (toe), TE John Gilmore (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: FS Paul Oliver (undisclosed), RB Patrick Cobbs (undisclosed), PK Garrett Hartley (hip), TE David Thomas (concussion), OT Charles Brown (hip), CB Fabian Washington (undisclosed), DL Greg Romeus (knee), WR Joseph Morgan (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
CHICAGO BEARS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Weather Forecast: Dome stadium
Chicago Bears Injury ReportPROBABLE: DL Corey Wootton (concussion), TE Kellen Davis (illness), LB Lance Briggs (ankle), LB Nick Roach (shin), OG Chris Spencer (back), WR Devin Hester (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Brian Urlacher (knee)
DOUBTFUL: RB Marion Barber III (calf)
INJURED RESERVE: TE Kyle Adams (hamstring), OT Gabe Carimi (knee), FS Chris Conte (ankle/foot), LB J.T. Thomas (undisclosed), WR Johnny Knox (back), OG Chris Williams (wrist), RB Matt Forte (knee), QB Jay Cutler (thumb), C Patrick Mannelly (knee), FS Anthony Walters (hamstring)
Latest injury news:
Minnesota Vikings Injury ReportPROBABLE: QB Christian Ponder (concussion), OG Anthony Herrera (back), SS Jamarca Sanford (shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (shoulder), CB Asher Allen (shoulder/concussion)
DOUBTFUL: TE Mickey Shuler (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Antoine Winfield (clavicle), LB Jasper Brinkley (undisclosed), SS Tyrell Johnson (hamstring), SS Husain Abdullah (concussion), RB Adrian Peterson (knee), OT Cullen Loeffler (shoulder), WR Michael Jenkins (knee), OG Steve Hutchinson (concussion), WR Stephen Burton (knee)
Latest injury news:
- Minnesota Vikings TE Mickey Shuler (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is doubtful for Week 17.
- Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) underwent successful surgery Friday, Dec. 30, to fix torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his knee. "We've received word that Adrian underwent successful knee surgery with Dr. James Andrews and is now resting comfortably," head coach Leslie Frazier said. "Adrian is in our thoughts, we wish him a speedy recovery and we look forward to seeing him when he returns to Minnesota."
- Minnesota Vikings TE Mickey Shuler (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is not expected to play Week 17. He is listed as doubtful for the game.
DALLAS COWBOYS @ NEW YORK GIANTS
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening... then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Dallas Cowboys Injury ReportPROBABLE: CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder), QB Tony Romo (hand), P Mat McBriar (foot), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck), DL Jay Ratliff (ribs), WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: SS Danny McCray (ankle), LB Sean Lee (wrist), WR Andre Holmes (hamstring), RB Felix Jones (hamstring), WR Kevin Ogletree (knee), DL Joshua Brent (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: RB Phillip Tanner (hamstring), RB DeMarco Murray (ankle), C Bill Nagy (ankle), SS Barry Church (shoulder), QB Jon Kitna (back), PK David Buehler (groin), OG Montrae Holland (biceps), WR Raymond Radway (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
- Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is listed as questionable for Week 17.
- Dallas Cowboys WRs Andre Holmes (hamstring) and Kevin Ogletree (knee), DT Joshua Brent (knee), LB Sean Lee (illness, wrist) and SS Danny McCray (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 17. McCray did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while the other players were limited during practice.
- Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (hand) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is listed as probable for Week 17.
- Dallas Cowboys WR Laurent Robinson (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is listed as probable for Week 17.
- Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (ribs), LB DeMarcus Ware (neck), CB Mike Jenkins (shoulder) and P Mat McBriar (foot) are listed as probable for Week 17. Ratliff and Jenkins were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Ware and McBriar fully participated in practice.
- Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (hamstring) said Friday, Dec. 30, that he feels good heading into Week 17 against the New York Giants. "I'm feeling good," Jones said. If Jones isn't able to go, or is limited, the bulk of the carries would go to RB Sammy Morris. However, with a playoff berth on the line against the Giants, Jones is expected to play.
- The Dallas Cowboys have placed P Mat McBriar (foot) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad P Chris Jones to their active roster.
New York Giants Injury ReportPROBABLE: WR Mario Manningham (knee), WR Hakeem Nicks (hamstring), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Osi Umenyiora (ankle)
OUT: LB Mark Herzlich (ankle), TE Jake Ballard (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: QB Sage Rosenfels (undisclosed), LB Clint Sintim (undisclosed), OT William Beatty (eye), CB Justin Tryon (arm), LB Jonathan Goff (ACL), CB Terrell Thomas (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 LB Mark Herzlich (ankle) said there is a chance he would be ready for the Wild Card playoff game next week if the team wins the NFC East.
DETROIT LIONS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS
Weather Forecast: Windy and colder. Snow in the morning...then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Blowing and drifting snow. Another couple inches of accumulation expected...bringing total accumulations to 2 to 4 inches. Temperatures falling into the upper 20s. Northwest wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Detroit Lions Injury ReportPROBABLE: WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles'), RB Kevin Smith (ankle), DL Cliff Avril (back), FS John Wendling (illness)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Chris Houston (hand/knee), DL Corey Williams (hip), SS Amari Spievey (knee), DL Willie Young (ankle), DL Nick Fairley (foot)
DOUBTFUL: CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), FS Louis Delmas (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: WR Nate Hughes (undisclosed), RB Mikel Leshoure (Achilles'), SS Erik Coleman (foot), SS Randy Phillips (undisclosed), SS Vincent Fuller (forearm), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (shoulder), OT Jason Fox (foot), RB Jahvid Best (concussion), RB James Davis (undisclosed), P Ryan Donahue (quadriceps)
NFI: RB Jerome Harrison (head)
Latest injury news:
- Detroit Lions CB Aaron Berry (shoulder) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. Both are listed as doubtful for Week 17 and are not expected to play.
- Detroit Lions DT Corey Williams (hip) and CB Chris Houston (hand) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and are listed as questionable for Week 17. Both are expected to be game-time decisions but Houston has said he expects to play.
- Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and the team is expected to work him out before the game to see if he is healthy enough to play.
- Detroit Lions DE Willie Young (ankle) S Amari Spievey (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. Both are listed as questionable for Week 17 but are expected to play. The team may work out Young before the game to see if he is able to play.
- Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play.
- Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play.
- Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril (back) and SS John Wendling (illness) are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play. Avril fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Wendling did not practice.
- Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Friday, Dec. 30, that DL Cliff Avril (back) is prototypical for the position because he has good speed and builds his power with speed, which makes him a terrific pass rusher. Avril's sack totals have increased in each of the past three seasons. "Cliff has taken steps each year along his career - No. 1 from productivity, but No. 2, just rounding out his game," Schwartz said. "He's played the run very well this year, you know, that's something that he had been working on the last couple years, and he's a complete player."
- Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (knee) practiced outdoors in the cold and rain Friday, Dec. 30, and he looked "frisky", according to defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham. He isn't expected to play in Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers, but he is looking good to return for the playoffs next week. Delmas hasn't played since Thanksgiving.
Green Bay Packers Injury ReportPROBABLE: OT Chad Clifton (hamstring), DL Ryan Pickett (concussion), TE Jermichael Finley (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Charles Woodson (knee), LB Clay Matthews (ankle)
DOUBTFUL: OT Bryan Bulaga (knee)
OUT: WR Greg Jennings (knee), RB James Starks (knee/ankle), WR Randall Cobb (groin)
INJURED RESERVE: FS Nick Collins (neck), TE Andrew Quarless (knee), OT Derek Sherrod (leg), RB Alex Green (knee), DL Lawrence Guy (undisclosed), WR Shaky Smithson (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
- Green Bay Packers WRs Randall Cobb (groin) and Greg Jennings (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and have been ruled out for Week 17.
- Green Bay Packers RB James Starks (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and has been ruled out for Week 17.
- Green Bay Packers OT Bryan Bulaga (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as doubtful for Week 17 and is not expected to play.
- Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews (ankle) and CB Charles Woodson (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and are listed as questionable for Week 17. Neither is expected to play but it would not be because of their injuries.
- Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play.
- Green Bay Packers OT Chad Clifton (hamstring) and DE Ryan Pickett (concussion) are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play. Pickett fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Clifton was limited during practice.
- Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Friday, Dec. 30, that he wants to see DL Ryan Pickett (concussion) play in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. Officially, he is listed as probable.
- Green Bay Packers OG Evan Dietrich-Smith said Saturday, Dec. 31, that he has moved past the incident on Thanksgiving Day against the Detroit Lions when he was stomped on by DL Ndamukong Suh. "He called me a couple days after everything happened, and he's cool, he apologized, and there's no hard feelings and that's pretty much it," Dietrich-Smith said. Dietrich-Smith might start at left guard in Week 17 if OG T.J. Lang has to shift to right tackle to replace OT Bryan Bulaga (knee), who is doubtful.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy. Widespread dense fog in the morning. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Indianapolis Colts Injury ReportQUESTIONABLE: TE Dallas Clark (neck), WR Anthony Gonzalez (illness)
OUT: QB Peyton Manning (neck), OL Joe Reitz (ankle), LB A.J. Edds (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: FB Chris Gronkowski (pectoral), CB Terrence Johnson (undisclosed), WR Blair White (knee/back), OG Ben Ijalana (knee), FS Stevie Brown (quadriceps), OG Seth Olsen (hand), CB Jerraud Powers (elbow), DL Eric Foster (ankle), LB Philip Wheeler (foot), SS Melvin Bullitt (shoulder), LB Gary Brackett (shoulder), QB Kerry Collins (concussion), DL Drake Nevis (back)
Latest injury news:
Jacksonville Jaguars Injury ReportPROBABLE: FS Dawan Landry (illness)
QUESTIONABLE: OT Eugene Monroe (ankle)
DOUBTFUL: TE Zach Potter (calf), SS Dwight Lowery (shoulder)
OUT: WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: CB William Middleton (knee), TE Zach X. Miller (shoulder), DL Austen Lane (shoulder), DL D'Anthony Smith (undisclosed), LB Kyle Bosworth (hand), OG Kevin Haslam (knee), DL Aaron Morgan (undisclosed), FS Chris Prosinski (thumb), CB T.J. Heath (shoulder), SS Rod Issac (hamstring), CB Derek Cox (knee), SS Courtney Greene (hamstring), DL Aaron Kampman (knee), CB Rashean Mathis (knee), DL Matt Roth (concussion), CB Ashton Youboty (hamstring), 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), RB Richard Murphy (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
- Jacksonville Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and has been ruled out for Week 17.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TE Zach Potter (calf) and SS Dwight Lowery (shoulder) are listed as doubtful for Week 17 and are not expected to play. Potter did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Lowery was limited during practice.
- Jacksonville Jaguars OT Eugene Monroe (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and will be a game-time decision.
- Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play.
- Jacksonville Jaguars FB Greg Jones (hamstring), TE Marcedes Lewis (hamstring), OT Guy Whimper (knee), DT Tyson Alualu (undisclosed), CB Kevin Rutland (calf) and FS Dawan Landry (illness) are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play. Landry did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while the other five fully participated in practice.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ DENVER BRONCOS
Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy until late afternoon then clearing. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
Kansas City Chiefs Injury ReportPROBABLE: WR Jeremy Horne (illness)
DOUBTFUL: SS Jon McGraw (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: QB Matt Cassel (hand), LB Brandon Siler (undisclosed), RB Jackie Battle (foot), RB Jamaal Charles (knee), SS Eric Berry (knee), TE Tony Moeaki (knee), LB Gabe Miller (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
Denver Broncos Injury ReportPROBABLE: CB Chris X. Harris (neck), SS Quinton Carter (hip), LB Von Miller (thumb), FS David Bruton (Achilles')
DOUBTFUL: SS Brian Dawkins (neck)
INJURED RESERVE: RB Brandon Minor (undisclosed), CB Syd'Quan Thompson (undisclosed), RB Knowshon Moreno (knee), DL Kevin Vickerson (ankle), RB Mario Fannin (knee), WR Jamel Hamler (undisclosed), CB Cassius Vaughn (ankle)
NEW YORK JETS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS
Weather Forecast: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Light winds becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
New York Jets Injury ReportPROBABLE: RB Shonn Greene (shoulder/ribs), CB Marquice Cole (knee), RB Joe McKnight (elbow), DL Ropati Pitoitua (hand), FS Eric Smith (knee), OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson (foot), CB Antonio Cromartie (hamstring), DL Muhammad Wilkerson (knee), OG Brandon Moore (hip), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (quadriceps), DL Mike DeVito (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Garrett McIntyre (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: TE Jeff Cumberland (Achilles'), LB Bryan Thomas (Achilles'), TE Jamarko Simmons (back), WR Logan Payne (wrist), SS Jim Leonhard (knee), WR Scotty McKnight (knee)
Latest injury news:
Miami Dolphins Injury ReportPROBABLE: OT Marc Colombo (ankle), RB Daniel Thomas (knee), LB Karlos Dansby (undisclosed), CB Vontae Davis (elbow), TE Anthony Fasano (head), WR Brandon Marshall (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: WR Clyde Gates (groin)
DOUBTFUL: CB Jimmy Wilson (hamstring)
OUT: RB Reggie Bush (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: QB Chad Henne (shoulder), LB Koa Misi (shoulder), WR Marlon Moore (undisclosed), WR Roberto Wallace (quadriceps), OT Jake Long (biceps)
NFI: QB Sage Rosenfels (illness)
Latest injury news:
- Miami Dolphins interim head coach Todd Bowles said RB Reggie Bush (knee) did not respond to treatment and would have missed the game even if it was not the last game of the season.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ CLEVELAND BROWNS
Weather Forecast: Cloudy. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Very windy. Highs around 40. South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph...becoming southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury ReportPROBABLE: C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle), WR Mike Wallace (ankle), SS Troy Polamalu (knee), LB James Harrison (neck), QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (foot)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Chris Carter (hamstring)
DOUBTFUL: LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring)
OUT: OG Doug Legursky (shoulder), RB Mewelde Moore (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: RB Baron Batch (ACL), RB Jonathan Dwyer (foot), P Daniel Sepulveda (knee), DL Chris Hoke (neck), DL Aaron Smith (foot)
Latest injury news:
Cleveland Browns Injury ReportPROBABLE: LB Quinton Spears (head), FB Owen Marecic (ankle), OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle), WR Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), RB Peyton Hillis (elbow), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand), WR Joshua Cribbs (groin)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Kaluka Maiava (hand), DL Scott Paxson (hand)
OUT: WR Jordan Norwood (head), OT Tony Pashos (ankle), QB Colt McCoy (head)
INJURED RESERVE: DL Emmanuel Stephens (chest), TE Benjamin Watson (concussion), FS T.J. Ward (foot), RB Brandon Jackson (toe), TE E. Alex Smith (shoulder), P Richmond McGee (back), P Reggie Hodges (Achilles'), LB Titus Brown (knee), LB Scott Fujita (hand)
Latest injury news:
- Cleveland Browns QB Colt McCoy (head), WR Jordan Norwood (head) and OT Tony Pashos (ankle, illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and have been ruled out for Week 17.
- Cleveland Browns DT Scott Paxson (hand) and LB Kaluka Maiava (hand) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. Both are listed as questionable for Week 17 but are expected to play.
- Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis (elbow) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play.
- Cleveland Browns FB Owen Marecic (ankle), WRs Joshua Cribbs (groin) and Mohamed Massaquoi (foot), OG Shawn Lauvao (ankle), LB Quinton Spears (head) and CB Dimitri Patterson (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30. They are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.
- Cleveland Browns QB Seneca Wallace will make his third consecutive start in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers with QB Colt McCoy (concussion) sidelined. He wants to prove to the team that he should be the starting quarterback going forward. "At the end of the day, I can control what I can control," Wallace said Friday, Dec. 30. "Yeah, I get frustrated that, hey, I feel like I deserve a shot or I want a shot. But at the end of the day, it's just a matter of making sure I lead my teammates in the right direction. The rest will take care of itself." Wallace also admitted that he hasn't shared all of his knowledge of the West Coast offense with McCoy because he wanted to beat him for the job.
- Cleveland Browns OT Artis Hicks will start in Week 17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers with OT Tony Pashos (stomach, ankle) sidelined. "People always remember what they saw last, so you always want to leave your best stuff out there," Hicks said Friday, Dec. 30.
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS @ OAKLAND RAIDERS
Weather Forecast: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
San Diego Chargers Injury ReportPROBABLE: RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring), OT Jared Gaither (ankle), WR Vincent Jackson (groin), LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), LB Shaun Phillips (back), TE Antonio Gates (undisclosed)
QUESTIONABLE: RB Ryan Mathews (calf)
OUT: LB Travis LaBoy (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: LB Bront Bird (knee), LB Jonas Mouton (shoulder), FS Nick Polk (undisclosed), OG Kris Dielman (concussion), 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), DL Damik Scafe (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
- San Diego Chargers LB Travis LaBoy (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is out for Week 17.
- San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (calf) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is questionable for Week 17.
- San Diego Chargers LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring), OT Jared Gaither (ankle) and LB Shaun Phillips (back) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and are probable for Week 17.
- San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson (groin) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and is probable for Week 17.
- San Diego Chargers RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and is probable for Week 17.
- Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (calf) was "still pretty sore" after practice Thursday, Dec. 29, according to head coach Norv Turner. "He wants to play, and I'd like to see him play (in Week 17)," Turner said Friday, Dec. 30. "We'll see where he is on Sunday."
Oakland Raiders Injury ReportPROBABLE: WR Louis Murphy (groin), DL Richard Seymour (illness), CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion)
QUESTIONABLE: RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring), FS Michael Huff (hamstring), WR Jacoby Ford (foot)
OUT: DL John Henderson (knee), RB Darren McFadden (foot), 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 QB Jason Campbell (collarbone) and DL John Henderson (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and are ruled out for Week 17.
- Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is ruled out for Week 17.
- Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot), S Michael Huff (hamstring) and RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and are questionable for Week 17.
- Oakland Raiders WR Louis Murphy (groin), DL Richard Seymour (illness) and CB DeMarcus Van Dyke (concussion) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and are probable for Week 17.
- Oakland Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) expects to play in Week 17 against the San Diego Chargers after making it through his third straight day of practice Friday, Dec. 30.
- Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) still has a displaced second metatarsal bone in his right foot, and that will hinder his ability to cut on the foot. McFadden has already been ruled out for the Week 17 game against the San Diego Chargers.
- Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said he does not expect WR Jacoby Ford (foot) to be used as a kick returner in Week 17.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ ST. LOUIS RAMS
Weather Forecast: Dome stadium
San Francisco 49ers Injury ReportQUESTIONABLE: CB Carlos Rogers (knee), CB Chris Culliver (shoulder), FB Bruce Miller (knee), WR Kyle Williams (concussion), WR Ted Ginn Jr. (ankle), LB Patrick Willis (hamstring)
OUT: TE Delanie Walker (jaw)
INJURED RESERVE: WR Joshua Morgan (leg), TE Nate Byham (knee), DL Will Tukuafu (wrist), CB Curtis Holcomb (undisclosed)
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St. Louis Rams Injury ReportPROBABLE: CB Josh Gordy (abdomen), RB Jerious Norwood (illness), LB Brady Poppinga (illness)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Chris Long (ankle)
DOUBTFUL: QB Sam Bradford (ankle), 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)
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SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS
Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny. Highs 74 to 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Seattle Seahawks Injury Report
PROBABLE: LB Malcolm Smith (concussion), CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), DL Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB David Hawthorne (knee), WR Ben Obomanu (knee), QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral), SS Jeron Johnson (illness)
QUESTIONABLE: OT Breno Giacomini (abdomen), DL Anthony Hargrove (calf)
INJURED RESERVE: SS Ron Parker (undisclosed), TE Jameson Konz (knee), CB Walter Thurmond (leg), WR Kris Durham (shoulder), OG John Moffitt (knee), LB David Vobora (shoulder), TE John Carlson (shoulder), WR Isaiah Stanback (undisclosed), WR Sidney Rice (concussion), LB Matt McCoy (knee), WR Mike X. Williams (ankle), DL Jimmy Wilkerson (undisclosed), CB Marcus Trufant (back)
PUP: CB Roy Lewis (undisclosed)
Latest injury news:
- Seattle Seahawks OT Breno Giacomini (abdomen) and DL Anthony Hargrove (calf) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and are considered questionable for Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals.
- Seattle Seahawks CB Kennard Cox (hamstring), DL Clinton McDonald (concussion), LB Malcolm Smith (concussion), LB David Hawthorne (knee) and SS Jeron Johnson (illness) are each listed as probable for Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, while all the others were full participants.
- Seattle Seahawks WR Ben Obomanu (knee) was a full participant in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and he is considered probable for Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals.
- Seattle Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson (pectoral) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, for the third consecutive day, and he is listed as probable for Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals.
- Seattle Seahawks WR Ben Obomanu (knee) ran well during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is expected to play Week 17. He sat out of practice for most of the week in order to rest his strained knee.
Arizona Cardinals Injury ReportPROBABLE: SS Sean Considine (foot), CB Michael Adams (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Patrick Peterson (Achilles'), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring), FS Rashad Johnson (knee), RB Beanie Wells (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), FS Kerry Rhodes (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: OG Brandon Keith (ankle), DL Dan Williams (arm), CB Crezdon Butler (ankle), RB Ryan Williams (knee), LB Joey Porter (knee)
Latest injury news:
- Arizona Cardinals OT Brandon Keith (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is out for Week 17.
- Arizona Cardinals S Rashad Johnson (knee), QB Kevin Kolb (head), CB Patrick Peterson (Achilles'), S Kerry Rhodes (ankle) and RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (hamstring) are listed as questionable for Week 17. Johnson practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, while the others were limited.
- Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is questionable for Week 17.
- Arizona Cardinals CB Michael Adams (shoulder) and S Sean Considine (foot) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and are probable for Week 17.
- The Arizona Cardinals have placed OT Brandon Keith (ankle) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad CB Marshay Green to their active roster.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ ATLANTA FALCONS
Weather Forecast: Dome stadium
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury ReportPROBABLE: DL Roy Miller (back), DL Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), WR Preston Parker (concussion), LB Adam Hayward (foot), LB Geno Hayes (finger), WR Sammie Stroughter (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Brian Price (ankle), WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DL Albert Haynesworth (knee), DL Michael X. Bennett (toe)
OUT: OT Jeremy Trueblood (concussion)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Aqib Talib (hamstring), WR Raymond Webber (undisclosed), RB Earnest Graham (Achilles'), LB Jacob Cutrera (undisclosed), DL George Johnson (undisclosed), FS Cody Grimm (knee), DL John McCargo (undisclosed), DL Gerald McCoy (biceps), DL Tim Crowder (concussion), FS Devin Holland (back)
Latest injury news:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (neck), DL Michael X. Bennett (toe), DL Albert Haynesworth (knee) and DL Brian Price (ankle) are questionable for Week 17. Benn and Haynesworth missed practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Bennett and Price practiced in full.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Adrian Clayborn (hamstring), LB Geno Hayes (finger), LB Adam Hayward (foot), DL Roy Miller (back), WR Preston Parker (concussion) and WR Sammie Stroughter (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and are probable for Week 17.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Jeremy Trueblood (concussion) did not practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is ruled out for Week 17.
Atlanta Falcons Injury ReportPROBABLE: C Todd McClure (rest), TE Michael Palmer (knee), CB Chris Owens (hand), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), WR Harry Douglas (shoulder/groin), WR Julio Jones (ankle), OT Will Svitek (groin), RB Michael Turner (groin), TE Reggie Kelly (back), DL John Abraham (rest), TE Tony Gonzalez (rest)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Ray Edwards (knee), CB Brent Grimes (knee), QB Chris Redman (illness)
DOUBTFUL: LB Stephen Nicholas (toe), WR Kerry Meier (groin)
INJURED RESERVE: OL Mike P. Johnson (foot), LB Mike Peterson (arm), CB Kelvin Hayden (toe), FB Ovie Mughelli (knee)
Latest injury news:
- Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (undisclosed) was able to practice in full Friday, Dec. 30, and he is listed as probable for the Week 17 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (undisclosed) and C Todd McClure (undisclosed) were able to practice in full for the second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 30. Each player is considered probable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Atlanta Falcons WR Kerry Meier (groin) and LB Stephen Nicholas (toe) were unable to practice Friday, Dec. 30, and each player is considered doubtful for the Week 17 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Atlanta Falcons QB Chris Redman (illness) was unable to practice Friday, Dec. 30, due to an illness, and he is considered questionable to play in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Atlanta Falcons TE Reggie Kelly (back), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle), CB Chris Owens (hand), TE Michael Palmer (knee) and OT Will Svitek (groin) are each listed as probable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kelly and Palmer were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Lofton, Owens and Svitek all took part in a full session.
- Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee) and CB Brent Grimes (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Edwards was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Grimes did not participate in the session.
- Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (groin, shoulder) was able to practice on a limited basis Friday, Dec. 30, for the third straight day. He is listed as probable for the Week 17 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (ankle) was able to practice in full for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 30, and he is considered probable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (groin) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 30, and he is listed as probable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
TENNESSEE TITANS @ HOUSTON TEXANS
Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy early in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tennessee Titans Injury ReportQUESTIONABLE: TE Daniel Graham (illness), LB Gerald McRath (knee/ankle), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), WR Lavelle Hawkins (ankle), DL Shaun Smith (knee)
DOUBTFUL: DL Jason Jones (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: FS Anthony Smith (groin), LB Barrett Ruud (groin), WR Kenny Britt (knee), RB Javon Ringer (hand), WR Kevin Curtis (undisclosed), CB Ryan Mouton (Achilles')
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Houston Texans Injury ReportPROBABLE: WR Andre Johnson (hamstring), DL Earl Mitchell (knee), TE Owen Daniels (knee), CB Jason Allen (thumb), OT Eric Winston (calf), C Chris Myers (knee), DL Shaun Cody (knee), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), QB T.J. Yates (shoulder), WR Jeff Maehl (hamstring), WR Bryant Johnson (thigh)
OUT: CB Sherrick McManis (ankle), SS Troy Nolan (ankle), OG Mike Brisiel (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: OG Kasey Studdard (ankle), WR Lestar Jean (shoulder), WR Devard Darling (knee), QB Matt Schaub (foot), CB Rashad Carmichael (shoulder), QB Matt Leinart (collarbone), OG Shelley Smith (ankle), OT Rashad Butler (triceps), SS Dominique Barber (foot), P Brett Hartmann (knee)
Latest injury news:
- Houston Texans OG Mike Brisiel (ankle), CB Sherrick McManis (ankle) and SS Troy Nolan (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and have been ruled out for Week 17.
- Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is listed as probable for Week 17.
- Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, and is listed as probable for Week 17.
- Houston Texans QB T.J. Yates (shoulder), WRs Bryant Johnson (thigh) and Jeff Maehl (hamstring), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), C Chris Myers (knee), OT Eric Winston (calf), DTs Shaun Cody (knee) and Earl Mitchell (knee) and CB Jason Allen (thumb) are listed as probable for Week 17. Dreessen, Johnson and Maehl were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30, while the other six fully participated in practice.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph... increasing to south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Washington Redskins Injury Report
PROBABLE: LB London Fletcher (ankle), WR Niles Paul (shoulder), P Sav Rocca (ankle), DL Adam Carriker (chest), SS DeJon Gomes (knee), WR Donte' Stallworth (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: RB Roy Helu Jr. (knee/toe), OT Jammal Brown (hip)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Phillip Buchanon (neck/knee), OL Kory Lichtensteiger (knee), DL Kedric Golston (knee), DL Chris Baker (quadriceps), FS LaRon Landry (Achilles'), WR Leonard Hankerson (hip), TE Chris Cooley (hand), RB Tim Hightower (knee)
PUP: FS Kareem Moore (knee)
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Philadelphia Eagles Injury ReportPROBABLE: OG Todd Herremans (ankle), DL Trevor Laws (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: RB LeSean McCoy (ankle)
OUT: CB Asante Samuel (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: DL Victor Abiamiri (undisclosed), WR Steve E. Smith (knee), LB Moise Fokou (ankle), DL Antonio Dixon (triceps), FS Colt Anderson (knee), SS Kurt Coleman (biceps)
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