Sunday Morning Report - Week 15

on December 16, 2012 @ 01:34:19 PDT

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CAROLINA PANTHERS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Carolina Panthers Injury Report
PROBABLE: FS Charles Godfrey (back), OG Jeff Byers (back), DL Charles Johnson (back), WR Louis Murphy (hamstring), LB Thomas Davis (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: LB James Anderson (back), FS Colin Jones (groin), WR Brandon LaFell (toe)
OUT: C Geoff Hangartner (foot), DL Dwan Edwards (wrist), RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Nate Ness (concussion), WR Kealoha Pilares (shoulder), OL Lee Ziemba (knee), CB Brandon Hogan (undisclosed), LB Thomas Keiser (elbow), SS Sherrod Martin (knee), CB Chris Gamble (shoulder), LB Antwan Applewhite (hamstring), LB Jon Beason (knee), C Ryan Kalil (foot), LB Kenny Onatolu (triceps), C Mike Pollak (shoulder), DL Ron Edwards (elbow), SS Haruki Nakamura (groin), RB Tauren Poole (concussion)

Latest injury news:

Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15.
Carolina Panthers OG Geoff Hangartner (foot) and DT Dwan Edwards (wrist) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
Carolina Panthers WR Brandon LaFell (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
Carolina Panthers LB James Anderson (back) and FS Colin Jones (groin) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Anderson fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while Jones did not practice.
Carolina Panthers WR Louis Murphy (hamstring), C Jeff Byers (back), DE Charles Johnson (back), LB Thomas Davis (knee) and FS Charles Godfrey (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
Carolina Panthers WR Brandon LaFell (toe) has a 50-50 chance to return in Week 15 against the San Diego Chargers.

San Diego Chargers Injury Report
PROBABLE: OT Michael X. Harris (ankle), DL Kendall Reyes (quadriceps)
QUESTIONABLE: WR Eddie Royal (hamstring)
DOUBTFUL: LB Donald Butler (groin), RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring), OT Jeromey Clary (knee)
OUT: LB Demorrio Williams (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: OT Jared Gaither (groin), SS Sean Cattouse (undisclosed), C David Molk (thumb), WR Vincent Brown (ankle), WR Richard Goodman (hamstring), FS Darrell Stuckey (hamstring), C Mike Windt (wrist), PK Nate Kaeding (groin), SS Atari Bigby (groin), DL Vaughn Martin (groin), LB Antwan Barnes (hamstring), WR Seyi Ajirotutu (hand)

Latest injury news:

San Diego Chargers LB Demorrio Williams (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is out for Week 15.
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee) and OG Tyronne Green (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are doubtful for Week 15.
San Diego Chargers WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is questionable for Week 15.
San Diego Chargers OT Michael X. Harris (ankle) and DE Kendall Reyes (quadriceps) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and are probable for Week 15.
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews said Friday, Dec. 14, that he is ready to step up with RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring) not expected to play in Week 15. Mathews is expected to receive more handoffs and passes than he typically does. "You've just got to step up," Mathews said.

CINCINNATI BENGALS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

Weather Forecast: Overcast with a chance of rain, then rain in the afternoon. High of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report
PROBABLE: OG Clint Boling (illness), LB Vontaze Burfict (shoulder), DL Carlos Dunlap (calf), LB Dan Skuta (back), LB Rey Maualuga (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Michael Johnson (toe)
DOUBTFUL: RB Cedric Peerman (ankle), PK Mike Nugent (calf)
OUT: CB Dre Kirkpatrick (head)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Shaun Prater (knee), SS Tony Dye (ankle), WR Mohamed Sanu (foot), FS Robert Sands (chest), OG Travelle Wharton (knee), CB Brandon Ghee (wrist), RB Bernard Scott (knee), DL Jamaal Anderson (quadriceps), LB Thomas Howard (knee), CB Taveon Rodgers (shoulder)
NFI: LB Dontay Moch (illness)

Latest injury news:

Cincinnati Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 15 game Thursday, Dec. 13.
The Cincinnati Bengals are worried that FB Chris Pressley's (knee) knee injury could keep him out for the rest of the season, according to a source. He will be re-evaluated.
The Cincinnati Bengals have signed free-agent FB John Conner (Jets). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team placed FB Chris Pressley (knee) on Injured Reserve.

Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report
PROBABLE: OG Dallas Reynolds (ankle), WR Jeremy Maclin (groin), FS Nate Allen (shoulder), OG Evan Mathis (ankle), FB Stanley Havili (ankle), LB Mychal Kendricks (shoulder), CB Nnamdi Asomugha (neck/quadriceps)
QUESTIONABLE: RB Chris Polk (toe)
OUT: SS Kurt Coleman (chest), QB Michael Vick (concussion/illness), RB LeSean McCoy (concussion), TE Brent Celek (concussion), DL Mike Patterson (illness)
INJURED RESERVE: WR DeSean Jackson (ribs), WR Ronald Johnson (ankle), OG Todd Herremans (ankle/foot), C Jason Kelce (knee), OT Nate Menkin (throat)

Latest injury news:

Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (concussion) has yet to be cleared for action.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he will stick with QB Nick Foles in Week 16 against the Washington Redskins even though QB Michael Vick (concussion) has been cleared to return to action.
Philadelphia Eagles TE Clay Harbor (back) suffered back spasms after taking a hit right before halftime in the team's Week 15 game Thursday, Dec. 13. "I really couldn't move the way I wanted to or do anything the way I wanted to after that play. I was just laboring and trying to fight for my teammates at that point knowing Brent's out and obviously I have to go," Harbor said.
Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (concussion) will practice with the team Monday, Dec. 17. If he's free of symptoms, McCoy will undergo an examination Tuesday, Dec. 18, so he can be cleared to play in Week 16. Head coach Andy Reid said McCoy will play if he's cleared. "Right now, LeSean is not ready to go," Reid said. "I would play LeSean when he is ready to go."
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick (concussion) will practice Monday, Dec. 17, but head coach Andy Reid does not yet know if Vick will be active for Week 16.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick (concussion) will likely be the third-string quarterback for the team in their last two games of the season. Vick may also be inactive if the team were to need an extra roster spot.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said TE Brent Celek (concussion) has been cleared to return from his concussion.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said CB Brandon Hughes (lung) spent a night in the hospital after suffering a lung contusion in the team's Week 15 game but has returned home.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said FS Stanley Havili (hamstring) and OG Evan Mathis (ankle) are expected to be ready to play Week 16 after suffering injuries in Week 15.

DENVER BRONCOS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS

Weather Forecast: Overcast with rain showers in the afternoon. Fog early. High of 55F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Denver Broncos Injury Report
PROBABLE: WR Demaryius Thomas (shoulder), WR Matt Willis (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: OG Chris Kuper (ankle), LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: WR D'Andre Goodwin (ankle), RB Mario Fannin (Achilles'), SS Quinton Carter (knee), DL Jeremy Beal (knee), C J.D. Walton (ankle), DL Ty Warren (triceps), WR Tyler Grisham (knee), LB Joe Mays (leg), DL Jason Hunter (triceps), RB Willis McGahee (knee), OL Philip Blake (thumb)

Latest injury news:

Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas (shoulder) practiced Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
Denver Broncos WR Trindon Holliday (knee) and WR Matt Willis (knee) practiced Friday, Dec. 14, and are probable for Week 15.
Denver Broncos G Chris Kuper (ankle) and LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are questionable for Week 15.

Baltimore Ravens Injury Report
PROBABLE: CB Chykie Brown (knee), WR LaQuan Williams (thigh), RB Bernard Pierce (back), RB Ray Rice (hip), WR Jacoby Jones (ankle), WR Deonte Thompson (thigh), FS Ed Reed (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: SS Bernard Pollard (chest), OG Marshal Yanda (ankle), CB Jimmy Smith (abdomen), DL Pernell McPhee (thigh), FB Vonta Leach (ankle), LB Terrell Suggs (biceps), DL Arthur Jones (shoulder), LB Dannell Ellerbe (ankle)
DOUBTFUL: TE Ed Dickson (knee)
OUT: LB Jameel McClain (neck)
INJURED RESERVE: RB Bobby Rainey (knee), TE Bruce Figgins (shoulder), FS Christian Thompson (thigh), WR Tommy Streeter (foot), OG Justin Boren (foot), RB Damien Berry (neck/shoulder), LB Darryl Blackstock (leg), LB Ricky Brown (head), DL Ryan McBean (ankle), SS Emanuel Cook (leg), CB Lardarius Webb (knee), LB Ray Lewis (triceps), SS Anthony Levine (shoulder), TE Matt Balasavage (ankle)

Latest injury news:

Baltimore Ravens LB Jameel McClain (neck) is out for Week 15.
Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice (hip) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
Baltimore Ravens CB Chykie Brown (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (ankle), RB Bernard Pierce (back), S Ed Reed (shoulder), WR Deonte Thompson (thigh) and WR LaQuan Williams (thigh) are probable for Week 15. Pierce was limited practice Friday, Dec. 14, and everyone else practiced in full.
Baltimore Ravens TE Ed Dickson (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs (biceps), LB Dannell Ellerbe (ankle), DT Arthur Jones (shoulder), FB Vonta Leach (ankle), DE Pernell McPhee (thigh), S Bernard Pollard (chest), CB Jimmy Smith (abdomen) and G Marshal Yanda (ankle) are questionable for Week 15. Suggs and Smith practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14. Bollard and Yanda did not practice, and Ellerbe, Jones, Leach and McPhee were limited.
There is some doubt to whether Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis (triceps) will return in Week 15.
The Baltimore Ravens will not activate LB Ray Lewis (triceps) from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list before their Week 15 game.

DETROIT LIONS @ ARIZONA CARDINALS

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Detroit Lions Injury Report
PROBABLE: FS Don Carey (knee), CB Jacob Lacey (foot/Achilles'), OT Corey Hilliard (knee), CB Chris Houston (hamstring), WR Calvin Johnson (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: FS Louis Delmas (knee)
DOUBTFUL: TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle), DL Nick Fairley (shoulder)
INJURED RESERVE: WR Titus Young (knee), C Bill Nagy (ankle), WR Patrick Edwards (undisclosed), CB Bill Bentley (shoulder), WR Ryan Broyles (knee), SS Amari Spievey (concussion), RB Jahvid Best (concussion), CB Drayton Florence (arm), OT Jonathan Scott (knee), P Ben Graham (calf), DT Corey Williams (knee), WR Nate Burleson (leg), CB Lionel Smith (undisclosed)
NFI: RB Jerome Harrison (illness)

Latest injury news:

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Detroit Lions s Louis Delmas (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is questionable for Week 15.
Detroit Lions S Don Carey (knee), CB Chris Houston (hamstring), CB Jacob Lacey (foot, Achilles') and OT Corey Hilliard (knee) are probable for Week 15. Hilliard practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, while the others were limited.
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
If Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee) plays in Week 15, the team will likely use him in specific situations like they did against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham is concerned about the long-term health of FS Louis Delmas (knee), who has been fighting through pain in his knee all season. The team is out of the postseason chase, and might place him on season-ending Injured Reserve to preserve his long-term health.

Arizona Cardinals Injury Report
PROBABLE: DL Nick Eason (ankle), WR Andre Roberts (ankle), CB Greg Toler (hamstring), RB Beanie Wells (knee), FS Kerry Rhodes (abdomen), C Mike Leach (shoulder/back)
QUESTIONABLE: TE Rob Housler (knee), DE Ron Talley (ankle), DL Dan Williams (hamstring), DL Calais Campbell (calf)
DOUBTFUL: FS James Sanders (calf)
OUT: WR Early Doucet (concussion)
INJURED RESERVE: LB O'Brien Schofield (ankle), RB Javarris James (knee), RB Ryan Williams (shoulder), OL Jeremy Bridges (thumb), WR Isaiah Williams (finger), OG Richard Ohrnberger (knee), C Lyle Sendlein (knee), QB Richard Bartel (shoulder), QB Kevin Kolb (ribs), OT Levi J. Brown (triceps)

Latest injury news:

Arizona Cardinals WR Early Doucet (concussion) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is out for Week 15.
Arizona Cardinals S James Sanders (calf) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Arizona Cardinals DE Calais Campbell (calf), TE Rob Housler (knee), DE Ron Talley (ankle) and DT Dan Williams (hamstring) are questionable for Week 15. Housler did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and the others were limited.
Arizona Cardinals DT Nick Eason (ankle), S Kerry Rhodes (abdomen), WR Andre Roberts (ankle), CB Greg Toler (hamstring) and LS Mike Leach (back, shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and are probable for Week 15.
Arizona Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.

GREEN BAY PACKERS @ CHICAGO BEARS

Weather Forecast: Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 46F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.

Green Bay Packers Injury Report
PROBABLE: CB Davon House (illness), SS Jerron McMillian (back), OT Marshall Newhouse (wrist), LB Clay Matthews (hamstring), OT T.J. Lang (ankle), DL Mike Neal (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Terrell Manning (shoulder), WR Donald Driver (thumb)
OUT: CB Charles Woodson (collarbone), RB James Starks (knee), DL C.J. Wilson (knee), WR Jordy Nelson (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: OT Bryan Bulaga (hip), RB Cedric Benson (foot), LB Nick Perry (wrist), SS Sean Richardson (back), TE Eric Lair (knee), RB Duane Bennett (undisclosed), DL Johnny Jones (knee), LB Vic So'oto (ankle), RB Brandon Saine (knee), LB D.J. Smith (knee), RB Johnny White (concussion), WR Diondre Borel (undisclosed), LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring), OT Derek Sherrod (leg), TE Andrew Quarless (knee), OT Mike McCabe (hip)
PUP: OG Jaymes Brooks (hamstring)

Latest injury news:

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (hamstring) is out for Week 15.
Green Bay Packers RB James Starks (knee), DE C.J. Wilson (knee) and CB Charles Woodson (collarbone) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (thumb) and LB Terrell Manning (shoulder) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Manning fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while Driver was limited.
Green Bay Packers OG T.J. Lang (ankle), OT Marshall Newhouse (wrist), DE Mike Neal (shoulder), LB Clay Matthews (hamstring), CB Davon House (illness) and SS Jerron McMillian (back) are listed as probable for Week 15. McMillian was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other five fully participated in practice.
Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews (hamstring) is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the Chicago Bears, but he might be limited in his number of snaps, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. "I think we'd be smart to watch his reps. It's something we've talked about with him personally and a number of guys coming back," McCarthy said Friday, Dec. 14. "This is a very important game, but there's more left to be played after this game."

Chicago Bears Injury Report
PROBABLE: OT Jonathan Scott (shoulder), QB Jay Cutler (neck/knee), TE Kellen Davis (knee), DL Stephen Paea (foot), OG Chris Spencer (knee), LB Lance Briggs (hip/knee), CB Charles Tillman (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Geno Hayes (knee), DL Matt Toeaina (knee), LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring), RB Michael Bush (ribs)
DOUBTFUL: DL Henry Melton (chest), DL Shea McClellin (knee)
OUT: CB Tim Jennings (shoulder), WR Earl Bennett (concussion)
INJURED RESERVE: RB Lorenzo Booker (head), OG Lance Louis (knee), PK Robbie Gould (calf), FS Brandon Hardin (neck)
PUP: WR Johnny Knox (back)

Latest injury news:

Chicago Bears WR Earl Bennett (concussion), CB Tim Jennings (shoulder) and LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are out for Week 15.
Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs (knee, hip), TE Kellen Davis (knee), DT Stephen Paea (foot), OT Jonathan Scott (shoulder), OG Chris Spencer (knee) and CB Charles Tillman (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and are probable for Week 15.
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler (neck, knee) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush (ribs), LB Geno Hayes (knee) and DT Matt Toeaina (knee) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are questionable for Week 15.
Chicago Bears DE Shea McClellin (knee) and DT Henry Melton (chest) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are doubtful for Week 15.
Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said Friday, Dec. 14, there is no problem with QB Jay Cutler's (neck, knee) knee, despite the quarterback being listed on the injury report because of neck and knee ailments. "What knee? Believe me, I know there is a guy that reported that there is a problem with the knee, but there is no problem with the knee," Smith said. "Jay is good to go. We are hoping he'll play the best game he's ever been able to play."

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ HOUSTON TEXANS

Weather Forecast: Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report
PROBABLE: QB Andrew Luck (knee), TE Coby Fleener (ankle), WR Donnie Avery (ribs), OL Joe Reitz (head)
OUT: C Samson Satele (ankle), LB Kavell Conner (hamstring), RB Delone Carter (ankle), FS Tom Zbikowski (knee), OT Winston Justice (biceps)
INJURED RESERVE: LB Tim Fugger (undisclosed), OG Ben Ijalana (knee), DL Drake Nevis (hand), WR Jabin Sambrano (concussion), LB Scott Lutrus (knee), CB Korey Lindsey (concussion), DL James Aiono (undisclosed), DL Josh Chapman (knee), FB Robert Hughes (knee), CB Brandon King (undisclosed), DL Brandon McKinney (knee), DL Justin Hickman (undisclosed), RB Donald Brown (ankle), DL Fili Moala (knee), CB Jerraud Powers (toe), WR Austin Collie (patella), LB A.J. Edds (knee), CB Mike Newton (undisclosed), WR Griff Whalen (foot)

Latest injury news:

Indianapolis Colts RB Delone Carter (ankle), C Samson Satele (ankle), OT Winston Justice (biceps), LB Kavell Conner (hamstring) and FS Tom Zbikowski (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Indianapolis Colts TE Coby Fleener (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Indianapolis Colts WR Donnie Avery (ribs) and OG Joe Reitz (head) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
Indianapolis Colts CB Jerraud Powers (toe) underwent surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe injury that reattached a torn ligament to his right big toe. He expects to be fully recovered in January.
Indianapolis Colts LB Pat Angerer is expected to start in place of LB Kavell Conner (hamstring) in Week 15 against the Houston Texans.

Houston Texans Injury Report
PROBABLE: LB Bradie James (knee), DL Earl Mitchell (shoulder), TE Garrett Graham (concussion), RB Ben Tate (hamstring/foot), WR Lestar Jean (knee/back), LB Whitney Mercilus (knee), DL Jesse Nading (foot), RB Justin Forsett (knee), DL Jared Crick (neck), LB Tim Dobbins (shoulder), OG Wade Smith (knee/ribs), DL Antonio D. Smith (ankle), P Donnie Jones (knee), DL Shaun Cody (ribs/back), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), TE Owen Daniels (back), QB T.J. Yates (elbow)
QUESTIONABLE: OL Derek Newton (knee), CB Glover Quin (hip), LB Darryl Sharpton (toe)
OUT: FS Alan Ball (foot), LB Brooks Reed (groin)
INJURED RESERVE: PK Randy Bullock (groin), CB Brice McCain (foot), DL Tim Jamison (Achilles'), LB Brian Cushing (knee), OT Rashad Butler (triceps), LB Keyaron Fox (knee), DL David Hunter (toe)

Latest injury news:

Houston Texans CB Alan Ball (foot) and LB Brooks Reed (groin) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are out for Week 15.
Houston Texans DT Shaun Cody (ribs, back), LB Tim Dobbins (shoulder), P Donnie Jones (knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), DE Antonio D. Smith (ankle), OG Wade Smith (knee, ribs), DE Jared Crick (neck), RB Justin Forsett (knee), TE Garrett Graham (concussion), LB Bradie James (knee), WR Lestar Jean (knee, back), LB Whitney Mercilus (knee), DT Earl Mitchell (shoulder), LB Jesse Nading (foot), RB Ben Tate (hamstring, foot) and QB T.J. Yates (elbow) are probable for Week 15. Cody, Dobbins, Jones, Joseph, and both of the Smiths were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the others practiced in full.
Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels (back) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
Houston Texans OT Derek Newton (knee), S Glover Quin (hip) and LB Darryl Sharpton (toe) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are questionable for Week 15.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Jacksonville Jaguars Injury Report
PROBABLE: C Brad Meester (foot), WR Cecil Shorts (concussion), DL Tyson Alualu (calf), CB Derek Cox (hamstring), SS Dwight Lowery (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (groin), FB Greg Jones (thigh)
OUT: DL George Selvie (concussion), CB Aaron Ross (calf), RB Jordan Todman (calf), RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot), RB Rashad Jennings (concussion)
INJURED RESERVE: TE Brett Brackett (undisclosed), OG Jason Spitz (ankle), OG Will Rackley (ankle), C Mike Brewster (hand), DL Drew Nowak (foot), QB Blaine Gabbert (elbow), C John Estes (knee), WR Taylor Price (undisclosed), DL D'Anthony Smith (neck/concussion), LB Daryl Smith (groin), CB Reggie Corner (knee), WR Laurent Robinson (concussion), TE Matt Veldman (knee)
PUP: LB Clint Session (concussion)

Latest injury news:

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15.
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings (concussion), RB Jordan Todman (calf), DE George Selvie (concussion) and CB Aaron Ross (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Jacksonville Jaguars FB Greg Jones (thigh), C Brad Meester (foot), DT Tyson Alualu (calf), CB Derek Cox (hamstring), CB Rashean Mathis (groin) and SS Dwight Lowery (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.

Miami Dolphins Injury Report
PROBABLE: SS Chris D. Clemons (ribs), FS Jonathon Amaya (neck), CB Jimmy Wilson (hip), WR Brian Hartline (gluteal), P Brandon Fields (knee), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), DL Randy Starks (non-injury), LB Austin Spitler (ankle)
OUT: WR Davone Bess (back), LB Koa Misi (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: SS Kelcie McCray (foot), OG Artis Hicks (neck), OT Jake Long (triceps)
PUP: RB Jonas Gray (knee)

Latest injury news:

Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess (back) and LB Koa Misi (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and each has been ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Miami Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya (neck), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), P Brandon Fields (knee), LB Austin Spitler (ankle), S Chris Clemons (ribs) and S Jimmy Wilson (hip) were able to fully participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14. Each player is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Miami Dolphins WR Brian Hartline (glute) was able to a full participant in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and he is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Miami Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya (neck), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), P Brandon Fields (knee), LB Austin Spitler (ankle), SS Chris D. Clemons (ribs) and S Jimmy Wilson (hip) were able to fully participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14. Each player is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ OAKLAND RAIDERS

Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 61F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NNW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.

Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report
PROBABLE: SS Eric Berry (hand), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring), FS Kendrick Lewis (shoulder), RB Cyrus Gray (neck/shoulder), CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE: OG Jon Asamoah (thumb), OG Ryan Lilja (knee), OT Branden Albert (back)
DOUBTFUL: OG Russ Hochstein (back), FS Abram Elam (quadriceps)
INJURED RESERVE: DL Allen Bailey (ankle), CB De'Quan Menzie (undisclosed), OG Rodney Hudson (knee), SS Kyle McCarthy (knee), TE Jake O'Connell (ankle), DL Glenn Dorsey (calf), TE Martin Rucker (knee), TE Kevin Boss (concussion), WR Dwayne Bowe (ribs), CB Jacques Reeves (hamstring), QB Alex Tanney (undisclosed)

Latest injury news:

Kansas City Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 15. He did not participate in any practices this week.
Kansas City Chiefs OG Russ Hochstein (back) and FS Abram Elam (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as doubtful for Week 15.
Kansas City Chiefs OG Jon Asamoah (thumb), OG Ryan Lilja (knee) and OT Branden Albert (back) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Lilja fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other two were limited.
Kansas City Chiefs RB Cyrus Gray (neck, shoulder), LB Derrick Johnson (hamstring), CB Brandon Flowers (hamstring), SS Eric Berry (hand) and SS Kendrick Lewis (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
The Kansas City Chiefs have placed WR Dwayne Bowe (ribs) on Injured Reserve. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad OL Rich Ranglin to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Oakland Raiders Injury Report
PROBABLE: SS Michael Mitchell (neck), OT Khalif Barnes (triceps), DL Jack Crawford (toe), FS Michael Huff (wrist), RB Darren McFadden (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Richard Seymour (hamstring/knee), SS Tyvon Branch (neck/ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: DT Jamie Cumbie (undisclosed), OG Zach Hurd (head), P Marquette King (toe), WR Duke Calhoun (knee), LB Travis Goethel (knee), WR Jacoby Ford (foot), OT Ed Wang (shoulder), RB Rashawn Jackson (hip), CB Brandon Underwood (hip/groin), TE Tory Humphrey (hamstring), CB Shawntae Spencer (foot), LB Mario Kurn (knee)
PUP: LB Aaron Curry (knee)

Latest injury news:

Oakland Raiders OT Khalif Barnes (triceps), DE Jack Crawford (toe), DB Michael Huff (wrist) and SS Michael Mitchell (neck) are probable for Week 15. Barnes was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the others practiced in full.
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
Oakland Raiders SS Tyvon Branch (neck, ankle) and DT Richard Seymour (knee, hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are questionable for Week 15.
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said Friday, Dec. 14, that both SS Tyvon Branch (ankle, neck) and DT Richard Seymour (hamstring) will be evaluated before the Week 15 game Sunday, Dec. 16, and a decision on their availability will be made at that time.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ ST. LOUIS RAMS

Weather Forecast: Dome stadium

Minnesota Vikings Injury Report
PROBABLE: LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder), CB Robert Blanton (neck), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DL Letroy Guion (shin), RB Adrian Peterson (abdomen), OG Charlie Johnson (ankle), P Chris Kluwe (groin/knee), DL Jared Allen (shoulder), CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Antoine Winfield (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Chris Cook (arm), OL DeMarcus Love (pectoral), WR Greg Childs (patella), WR Percy Harvin (ankle), CB Nick Taylor (shoulder)

Latest injury news:

Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (abdomen) is expected to be fine for Week 15. The team had Peterson undergo some tests on his abdomen but it was determined that it's not a serious issue. Minnesota also wanted to have Peterson rest during the week after a career-high 31 carries in Week 14.
Minnesota Vikings WR Jerome Simpson (back) is still being bothered by a disc injury in his back, according to head coach Leslie Frazier. Simpson has been a big disappointment with only 15 catches for 176 yards and no touchdowns in nine games this year. He hasn't had more than three catches in any game. "You can't get around the injury," Frazier said. "It definitely has had an effect on his play. We're doing the best we can, he's doing the best he can and that play he made on the slant in (last Sunday's) game in the fourth quarter, that was a big play for us. We're going to need him to make some plays for us this Sunday. Give us whatever he can." Simpson's speed has been affected, as well as his ability to cut and plant during his routes. He has yet to be told that he'll need offseason surgery, though.
Minnesota Vikings CB Antoine Winfield (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (abdomen) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Minnesota Vikings OG Charlie Johnson (ankle), OT Phil Loadholt (knee), DE Jared Allen (shoulder), DT Letroy Guion (shin), LB Jasper Brinkley (shoulder), CB A.J. Jefferson (concussion), S Robert Blanton (neck) and P Chris Kluwe (groin, knee) are listed as probable for Week 15. Jefferson was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other players fully participated in practice.
Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin (ankle) said on his Twitter page that he was scheduled to undergo minor surgery Saturday, Dec. 15. He did not specify what he was having surgery on but it is likely on his injured ankle.

St. Louis Rams Injury Report
PROBABLE: LB Mario Haggan (elbow), CB Janoris Jenkins (illness), WR Danny Amendola (foot), LB James Laurinaitis (back), FS Craig Dahl (head), CB Cortland Finnegan (ankle), C Scott Wells (knee), RB Steven Jackson (foot), TE Mike McNeill (thigh)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Jermelle Cudjo (foot)
INJURED RESERVE: OT Rokevious Watkins (ankle), DL Trevor Laws (knee), SS Matt Daniels (knee)

Latest injury news:

St. Louis Rams DT Jermelle Cudjo (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, but is listed as probable for Week 15.
St. Louis Rams WR Danny Amendola (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
St. Louis Rams TE Mike McNeill (thigh), C Scott Wells (knee), LB James Laurinaitis (back), LB Mario Haggan (elbow), CB Cortland Finnegan (ankle), CB Janoris Jenkins (illness) and FS Craig Dahl (head) are listed as probable for Week 15. Jenkins did not participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, Laurinaitis was limited and the other players fully participated in practice.

NEW YORK GIANTS @ ATLANTA FALCONS

Weather Forecast: Dome stadium

New York Giants Injury Report
PROBABLE: TE Travis Beckum (knee), WR Hakeem Nicks (knee), DL Jason Pierre-Paul (back), C David Baas (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: LB Michael Boley (back)
OUT: CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring), SS Kenny Phillips (knee), SS Tyler Sash (hamstring), RB Ahmad Bradshaw (knee/foot)
INJURED RESERVE: DL Martin Parker (back), RB Da'Rel Scott (knee), DL Justin Trattou (ankle), OT Brandon Mosley (ankle), CB Bruce Johnson (shoulder), DL Shaun Rogers (calf), RB Andre Brown (leg), CB Terrell Thomas (knee), CB Michael Coe (hamstring), OT Sean Locklear (knee), DL Markus Kuhn (knee)

Latest injury news:

New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
New York Giants LB Michael Boley (back) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is questionable for Week 15.
New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (knee, foot), CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring), S Kenny Phillips (knee) and S Tyler Sash (hamstring) are out for Week 15.
New York Giants C David Baas (shoulder), TE Travis Beckum (knee) and DE Jason Pierre-Paul (back) practiced Friday, Dec. 14, and are probable for Week 15.
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee, foot) said he continues to feel better each week as he recovers from his injuries. The wide receiver added he's been doing the reps in practice he needs to be on the same page with QB Eli Manning, and believes the slowed down practice schedule has been beneficial. "I feel real good actually right now," Nicks said Friday, Dec. 14. "The legs are feeling pretty good, so I'm looking forward to playing."
New York Giants LB Michael Boley (back) is making the trip with the team to play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15.

Atlanta Falcons Injury Report
PROBABLE: CB Asante Samuel (shoulder), OT Sam Baker (hand), OT Justin Blalock (elbow)
QUESTIONABLE: SS William Moore (hamstring), WR Harry Douglas (ribs), DL Jonathan Babineaux (ribs), WR Roddy White (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Brent Grimes (Achilles'), OT Will Svitek (arm), OG Garrett Reynolds (back), FS Shann Schillinger (undisclosed), TE Tommy Gallarda (shoulder), FB Bradie Ewing (knee), TE Adam Nissley (undisclosed)

Latest injury news:

Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White (knee) missed his third straight day of practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is questionable for Week 15. WR Harry Douglas fully believes White will suit up for the game.
Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (rib) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is questionable for Week 15, although he is certain that he will play.
Atlanta Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux (ribs) and SS William Moore (hamstring) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Moore did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while Babineaux was limited.
Atlanta Falcons OG Justin Blalock (elbow), OT Sam Baker (hand) and CB Asante Samuel (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.

NEW YORK JETS @ TENNESSEE TITANS

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph.

New York Jets Injury Report
PROBABLE: DL Damon Harrison (ankle), DL Kenrick Ellis (knee), RB Bilal Powell (toe/shoulder), TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle), OG Matt Slauson (knee), QB Mark Sanchez (back), QB Tim Tebow (ribs), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), LB Bart Scott (toe), OG Brandon Moore (hip), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), FS LaRon Landry (heel), C Nick Mangold (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: WR Clyde Gates (concussion), DL Sione Pouha (back), WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring)
DOUBTFUL: WR Stephen Hill (knee), CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), LB Bryan Thomas (chest), TE Dustin Keller (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: LB Josh Mauga (pectoral), WR Santonio Holmes (foot), CB Darrelle Revis (knee), CB Isaiah Trufant (knee)

Latest injury news:

New York Jets CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), WR Clyde Gates (concussion), WR Stephen Hill (knee) and S LaRon Landry (heel) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14.
New York Jets TE Dustin Keller (ankle) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14.
New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring), DT Sione Pouha (back), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe) and LB Bryan Thomas (chest) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14.
New York Jets TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), DT Damon Harrison (ankle), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), OG Brandon Moore (hip), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), QB Mark Sanchez (back), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle), LB Bart Scott (toe), OG Matt Slauson (knee) and QB Tim Tebow (ribs) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is hopeful that WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring) can play in the team's Week 15 game against the Tennessee Titans Monday, Dec. 17.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he's still unsure if TE Dustin Keller (ankle) will be able to suit up in the team's Week 15 game Monday, Dec. 17. "I don't know. I felt good about that, but we'll see. The fact that it's an extra day will help us. ... It's just that if we had to play today, I don't think he'd be playing," Ryan said.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said QB Tim Tebow (ribs) may run some of the wildcat offense in the team's Week 15 game against the Tennessee Titans Monday, Dec. 17. Ryan said Tebow looked the best he has in weeks in practice Thursday, Dec. 13. He won't need additional X-rays because he's already been cleared. "Before you could almost tell that he wasn't real sure (throwing the ball)," Ryan said. "Now I can't see a visible difference at the start of the year to right now. If he continues to look like this and even improve, maybe we can have him in a similar role."
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan expects to have RB Bilal Powell (toe, shoulder) available for the team's Week 15 game Monday, Dec. 17, against the Tennessee Titans.
New York Jets WR Stephen Hill (knee), who said he is day-to-day at this point with a lateral collateral ligament sprain in his knee, is not part of the team's game plan for their Week 15 game Monday, Dec. 17. He'll be listed as day-to-day until he heals completely. Hill thinks his chances of playing will depend on his pain tolerance. "I don't know if I can make it worse or not," Hill said. "I haven't asked. Other than that, it's one of those …I really don't know. They haven't given me a set time or anything. Just day by day.."
New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano is hoping WR Braylon Edwards' (hamstring) familiarity with QB Mark Sanchez can help Edwards get comfortable with the offense. "Obviously, these two guys have played together and they've been in contact with each other and they're friends, so there's a lot of history there with them," Sparano said. "I think that's a positive thing here and makes it a little bit easier going forward." Edwards will likely be listed as questionable for Week 15 with a hamstring injury.
New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (pectoral) said he expects to play in the team's Week 15 game.
New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring) believes he will be ready to play in the team's Week 15 game. "I've been able to go out there and do some things and show some things," Edwards said. "There's a high probability chance I'll be able to play." Edwards said his injured hamstring is feeling better.
New York Jets WR Stephen Hill (knee) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and is listed as doubtful for Week 15.
New York Jets TE Dustin Keller (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and is listed as doubtful for Week 15.
New York Jets LB Bryan Thomas (chest) and CB Aaron Berry (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and are listed as doubtful for Week 15.
New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring), WR Clyde Gates (concussion) and DT Sione Pouha (back) were limited during practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and are listed as questionable for Week 15.
New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez (back) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
New York Jets QB Tim Tebow (ribs), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), RB Bilal Powell (shoulder, toe), TE Jeff Cumberland (wrist), C Nick Mangold (shoulder), OG Matt Slauson (knee), OG Brandon Moore (hip), DE Damon Harrison (ankle), DT Kenrick Ellis (knee), LB Calvin Pace (shoulder), LB Bart Scott (toe), LB Ricky Sapp (ankle) and FS LaRon Landry (heel) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and are listed as probable for Week 15.

Tennessee Titans Injury Report
PROBABLE: WR Kenny Britt (knee), DL Jurrell Casey (knee), OT Michael Roos (knee), DE Kamerion Wimbley (toe), FS Michael Griffin (neck), RB Chris Johnson (ankle), QB Jake Locker (shoulder)
OUT: WR Damian Williams (hamstring), LB Colin McCarthy (concussion), DL Scott Solomon (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: LB Kevin Malast (leg), OG Steve Hutchinson (knee), WR Marc Mariani (leg), RB Darren Evans (quadriceps), LB Gerald McRath (knee), OG Ryan Durand (leg), DL Dave Ball (concussion), C Eugene Amano (triceps), OG Leroy Harris (knee), LB Zac Diles (leg), DL Keyunta Dawson (hamstring), DL Leger Douzable (shoulder), TE Jared Cook (shoulder), RB Javon Ringer (knee), LB Alex Watkins (ankle)
PUP: FS Markelle Martin (knee)

Latest injury news:

Tennessee Titans CB Jason McCourty (non-injury), LB Colin McCarthy (concussion), DE Scott Solomon (knee) and WR Damian Williams (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14.
Tennessee Titans DT Jurrell Casey (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14.
Tennessee Titans CB Michael Griffin (neck), QB Jake Locker (shoulder), OT Michael Roos (knee) and DE Kamerion Wimbley (toe) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14.
Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt (knee) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14.
Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 14.
Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) will likely sit out in Week 15.
Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson (ankle) was feeling better Friday, Dec. 14, and he'll play in Week 15 against the New York Jets.
Tennessee Titans WR Damian Williams (hamstring), DE Scott Solomon (knee) and LB Colin McCarthy (concussion) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
Tennessee Titans QB Jake Locker (shoulder) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Tennessee Titans RB Chris Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt (knee) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Tennessee Titans OT Michael Roos (knee), DE Kamerion Wimbley (toe), DT Jurrell Casey (knee) and FS Michael Griffin (neck) fully participated in practice Saturday, Dec. 15, and are listed as probable for Week 15.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ DALLAS COWBOYS

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
PROBABLE: WR Plaxico Burress (rest), LB Stevenson Sylvester (illness), WR Emmanuel Sanders (shoulder), WR Antonio Brown (illness), CB Keenan Lewis (hip), LB LaMarr Woodley (ankle), SS Troy Polamalu (rest), LB Greg Warren (illness), LB James Harrison (illness)
DOUBTFUL: CB Cortez Allen (groin)
OUT: OT Mike X. Adams (ankle), OG Willie Colon (knee), CB Ike Taylor (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: OT Marcus Gilbert (ankle), LB Chris Carter (abdomen), LB Sean Spence (knee)

Latest injury news:

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown (illness) missed practice due to an illness Friday, Dec. 14, but he's probable for Week 15.
Pittsburgh Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley (ankle), WR Emmanuel Sanders (shoulder), SS Troy Polamalu (rest), CB Keenan Lewis (hip) and OLB James Harrison (illness) practiced Friday, Dec. 14, and are probable for Week 15. WR Plaxico Burress (rest) was limited, and LS Greg Warren (illness) and ILB Stevenson Sylvester (illness) didn't practice. They're probable as well.
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Cortez Allen (groin) didn't practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Mike X. Adams (ankle), OG Willie Colon (knee) and CB Ike Taylor (ankle) didn't practice all week and are out for Week 15.
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown's (ankle) injured ankle is still not at 100 percent. There remains a stinging pinch when he aggressively plants his right foot. "My body is less than 100 percent, so I can't do what I want to do," Brown said. "I can't make that move to do what's necessary without feeling the pain." Brown insists he will be ready for Week 15.

Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
PROBABLE: RB DeMarco Murray (foot), C Ryan Cook (knee), OT Tyron Smith (ankle), RB Felix Jones (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: CB Morris Claiborne (concussion), WR Dez Bryant (finger), OG Nate Livings (concussion), SS Charlie Peprah (foot), LB DeMarcus Ware (elbow)
OUT: DL Jay Ratliff (groin)
INJURED RESERVE: LB Orie Lemon (hamstring), P Chris Jones (knee), FS Matt Johnson (hamstring), DL Kenyon Coleman (triceps), C Phil Costa (ankle), LB Bruce Carter (elbow), LB Sean Lee (toe), CB Orlando Scandrick (hand), DL Ben Bass (ankle)
PUP: C Kevin Kowalski (ankle)

Latest injury news:

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the team won't do anything to jeopardize WR Dez Bryant's (finger) future in the wake of his broken left index finger that will require surgery. However, Bryant said he still plans to play in Week 15 despite the diagnosis. "We sure wouldn't do anything if we really felt like it was going to compromise his long-term career," Jones said on. "Dez has got a bright career in front of him. He's obviously growing from a maturity point right before everybody's eyes. He's understanding the game better and playing well on the field."
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant's (finger) finger has improved this week, and the swelling in his finger has subsided. He'll wear extra protection for his finger in Week 15. However, head coach Jason Garrett is calling Bryant a game-time decision. "I feel like with my finger it is a mental thing," Bryant said. "I felt like if I go out there and am worrying about my finger, about catching the football, there is no need for me to be out there. I went out today in practice as if there wasn't anything wrong with my finger. I feel like that's my mindset about it."
Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15.
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (finger) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
Dallas Cowboys OG Nate Livings (concussion), LB DeMarcus Ware (elbow), CB Morris Claiborne (concussion) and SS Charlie Peprah (foot) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Ware did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other three were limited.
The Dallas Cowboys have fixed a solution to protect WR Dez Bryant's (finger) broken finger. It will allow him to catch passes in Week 15, but it will also be a matter of pain tolerance for him.
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (knee), OG Ryan Cook (knee) and OT Tyron Smith (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
If the Dallas Cowboys did not have legitimate playoff aspirations, WR Dez Bryant (finger) said he would have undergone season-ending surgery on his broken left index finger. "The position that we are in, that makes me want to be out there," Bryant said. "If there was anything less than what we got a chance of, I would have went ahead and got surgery." Bryant plans on being in the starting lineup in Week 15; however, he also accepts that he'll likely have limited flexibility in that finger for the rest of his life and will have to fight through excruicating pain for the rest of the season.
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (toe) had his protective walking boot removed Monday, Dec. 10, taking a step forward in his recovery process after he had season-ending surgery on his right big toe Oct. 30. Lee said that he now has a steel plate in his right shoe to help give him support. He said that he'll now start attempting to work his toe by raising it about 10 degrees each week. His next steps in his recovery is to be able to walk at a fast pace and then start jogging.
The Dallas Cowboys are expecting WR Dez Bryant (finger) to play Week 15 despite being listed as questionable for Week 15.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then overcast with ice pellets and rain. Fog early. High of 37F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70% .

San Francisco 49ers Injury Report
PROBABLE: PK David Akers (pelvis), CB Chris Culliver (knee), FB Bruce Miller (shoulder), LB Aldon Smith (shoulder), DL Will Tukuafu (wrist), LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder), LB Tavares Gooden (ribs), CB Tarell Brown (shoulder), RB Frank Gore (wrist), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), LB Patrick Willis (shoulder)
DOUBTFUL: WR Mario Manningham (shoulder)
INJURED RESERVE: RB Kendall Hunter (Achilles'), WR Kyle Williams (ACL), LB Parys Haralson (arm)
PUP: LB Darius Fleming (knee)

Latest injury news:

San Francisco 49ers WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and he is listed as doubtful for the Week 15 game against the New England Patriots.
San Francisco 49ers LB Tavares Gooden (ribs), FB Bruce Miller (shoulder) and LB Aldon Smith (shoulder) were limited participants in practice Friday, Dec. 14, but each is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the New England Patriots.
San Francisco 49ers PK David Akers (pelvis) practiced fully Friday, Dec. 14, and he is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the New England Patriots.
San Francisco 49ers RB Frank Gore (wrist) was able to practice in full for the third consecutive day Friday, Dec. 14. He is officially listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the New England Patriots.
San Francisco 49ers LB NaVorro Bowman (shoulder), CB Chris Culliver (knee), CB Tarell Brown (shoulder), CB Carlos Rogers (knee), LB Patrick Willis (shoulder) and DT Will Tukuafu (wrist) practiced fully Friday, Dec. 14, and each is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the New England Patriots.
The San Francisco 49ers have ruled out WR Mario Manningham (shoulder) for Week 15.

New England Patriots Injury Report
PROBABLE: LB Jerod Mayo (elbow)
QUESTIONABLE: DL Kyle Love (non-injury), DL Chandler Jones (ankle), DL Ron Brace (elbow), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back/knee), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle), TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm/hip), LB Brandon Spikes (knee/ankle), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), CB Kyle Arrington (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring), WR Brandon Lloyd (knee), LB Tracy White (elbow), WR Wes Welker (ankle), OG Logan Mankins (ankle/calf), OG Dan Connolly (back), CB Aqib Talib (hip), SS Patrick Chung (shoulder/hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: CB Ras-I Dowling (quadriceps), RB Jeff Demps (leg), WR Donte' Stallworth (ankle), LB Dane Fletcher (knee), TE Brad Herman (leg), CB Will D. Allen (undisclosed), FS Josh Barrett (undisclosed), FB Spencer Larsen (undisclosed), OG Jamey Richard (concussion), WR Julian Edelman (foot)
PUP: DL Myron Pryor (undisclosed), TE Jake Ballard (knee)

Latest injury news:

New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) isn't expected to return to action in Week 15 despite the fact that he is back at practice Friday, Dec. 14.
New England Patriots WR Brandon Lloyd (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
New England Patriots WR Wes Welker (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm, hip) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
New England Patriots OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Ron Brace (elbow), DT Kyle Love (non-injury), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), LB Brandon Spikes (ankle, knee), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Kyle Arrington (knee), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring), CB Aqib Talib (hip) and SS Patrick Chung (hamstring, shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as questionable for Week 15.
New England Patriots LB Jerod Mayo (elbow) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Updating a previous report, despite a questionable tag for New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm), a league source said Friday, Dec. 14, that the Pro Bowl tight end will not play in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers.
New England Patriots CBs Aqib Talib (hip) and Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring) appear like they will be able to play Week 15 despite being listed as questionable for Week 15.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ BUFFALO BILLS

Weather Forecast: Overcast with a chance of rain. High of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Seattle Seahawks Injury Report
PROBABLE: WR Sidney Rice (foot), RB Marshawn Lynch (back/foot), DL Red Bryant (foot), SS Kam Chancellor (groin)
OUT: CB Marcus Trufant (hamstring), CB Walter Thurmond (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: OT James Carpenter (knee), DL Jameson Konz (undisclosed), DL Dexter Davis (undisclosed), WR Charly Martin (calf), TE Cameron Morrah (toe), LB Matt McCoy (undisclosed), RB Vai Taua (undisclosed)

Latest injury news:

Seattle Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond (hamstring) and CB Marcus Trufant (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (back, foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Seattle Seahawks DE Red Bryant (foot) and SS Kam Chancellor (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
Miami Dolphins S Jonathon Amaya (neck), LB Karlos Dansby (biceps), P Brandon Fields (knee), LB Austin Spitler (ankle), S Chris Clemons (ribs) and S Jimmy Wilson (hip) were able to fully participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14. Each player is listed as probable for the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed free-agent WR Deon Butler. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team placed WR Charly Martin (calf) on Injured Reserve.

Buffalo Bills Injury Report
PROBABLE: OT Kraig Urbik (knee), TE Scott Chandler (groin), CB Aaron Williams (knee), TE Lee Smith (knee), DL Kyle D. Williams (ankle), DL Mario Williams (wrist), RB C.J. Spiller (shoulder), SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand), CB Ron Brooks (hip), LB Chris White (thumb)
QUESTIONABLE: WR Donald Jones (calf), FS Jairus Byrd (shin), OG Andy Levitre (knee), CB Leodis McKelvin (groin), DL Mark Anderson (knee), CB Justin Rogers (foot), DL Spencer Johnson (knee), LB Nick Barnett (knee), DL Marcell Dareus (shoulder)
OUT: C Eric Wood (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: OT Chris Hairston (ankle/foot), OT Zebrie Sanders (undisclosed), TE Mike Caussin (knee), DL Torell Troup (back), WR David Nelson (knee), OG Colin Brown (hamstring), DL Chris Kelsay (neck), OG Chad Rinehart (ankle), RB Fred Jackson (knee), OT Erik Pears (hip), CB Terrence McGee (knee), CB Cris Hill (undisclosed)

Latest injury news:

Buffalo Bills C Eric Wood (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 15.
Buffalo Bills WR Donald Jones (calf), OG Andy Levitre (knee), DE Mark Anderson (knee), DE Spencer Johnson (knee), DT Marcell Dareus (shoulder), LB Nick Barnett (knee), CB Leodis McKelvin (groin), CB Justin Rogers (foot) and FS Jairus Byrd (shin) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as questionable for Week 15.
Buffalo Bills RB C.J. Spiller (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Buffalo Bills TE Scott Chandler (groin), TE Lee Smith (knee), OG Kraig Urbik (knee), DE Mario Williams (wrist), DT Kyle D. Williams (ankle), LB Chris White (thumb), CB Ron Brooks (hip), CB Aaron Williams (knee) and SS Da'Norris Searcy (hand) are listed as probable for Week 15. Brooks, Smith and White were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, while the other six fully participated in practice.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Weather Forecast: Dome stadium

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injury Report
PROBABLE: OT Jamon Meredith (ankle), DL Roy Miller (head), CB Anthony Gaitor (hamstring), DL Michael Bennett (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE: CB LeQuan Lewis (knee), DL Da'Quan Bowers (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE: OG Davin Joseph (knee), DL Adrian Clayborn (knee), OG Desmond Wynn (undisclosed), FS Cody Grimm (hamstring), CB Myron Lewis (undisclosed), WR Arrelious Benn (shoulder), WR Sammie Stroughter (foot), OG Carl Nicks (toe), LB Quincy Black (neck/arm), OT Jeremy Trueblood (undisclosed), TE Danny Noble (hamstring)

Latest injury news:

Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Da'Quan Bowers (hamstring) and CB LeQuan Lewis (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 15. Bowers did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, while Lewis was limited.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Jamon Meredith (ankle), DE Michael Bennett (shoulder), DT Roy Miller (head) and CB Anthony Gaitor (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB LeQuan Lewis (knee) has been ruled out for Week 15 after initially being listed as questionable for the game.

New Orleans Saints Injury Report
QUESTIONABLE: FB Jed Collins (toe)
OUT: RB Chris Ivory (hamstring), OT Zach Strief (ankle), SS Corey White (knee)
INJURED RESERVE: WR Nick Toon (foot), OG Andrew Tiller (triceps), RB Joe Banyard (undisclosed), WR Chris X. Givens (shoulder), FS Jose Grumbs (undisclosed), CB Marquis Johnson (undisclosed), DL Greg Romeus (knee), OT Charles Brown (knee), OT Fenuki Tupou (triceps), LB Chris Chamberlain (knee), WR Adrian Arrington (knee), FS Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring), OT Bryce Harris (leg)

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New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory (hamstring), OT Charles Brown (knee), OT Zach Strief (ankle), CB Corey White (knee) and FS Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and have been ruled out for Week 15.
New Orleans Saints FB Jed Collins (toe) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 15.
New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham (wrist) has been hampered by an "ongoing" wrist ailment all season long. Interim head coach Joe Vitt said Graham has been learning to play with the issue.
The New Orleans Saints have placed OT Charles Brown (knee) and FS Malcolm Jenkins (hamstring) on Injured Reserve.

WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ CLEVELAND BROWNS

Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 57F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Washington Redskins Injury Report
PROBABLE: CB Richard Crawford (knee), RB Alfred Morris (illness), LB Ryan Kerrigan (ankle), CB Josh Wilson (shoulder), DL Chris Baker (wrist), WR Pierre Garcon (foot)
QUESTIONABLE: QB Robert Griffin III (knee), OT Trent Williams (thigh), LB London Fletcher (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE: OT Jammal Brown (hip), WR Darius Hanks (shoulder/clavicle), CB Chase Minnifield (knee), LB Keenan Robinson (pectoral), FS Brandon Meriweather (knee), RB Roy Helu (toe), DL Chris Neild (knee), TE Fred Davis (Achilles')

Latest injury news:

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) practiced Friday, Dec. 14, and is questionable for Week 15.
Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris (illness) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon (foot) practiced Friday, Dec. 14, and is probable for Week 15.
Washington Redskins LB London Fletcher (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Dec. 14, and OT Trent Williams (thigh) was limited. Both are questionable for Week 15.
Washington Redskins NT Chris Baker (wrist), CB Richard Crawford (knee), LB Ryan Kerrigan (ankle) and CB Josh Wilson (shoulder) practiced Friday, Dec. 14, and are probable for Week 15.
Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins has been receiving all of the first-team repetitions in practice this week, with QB Robert Griffin III (knee) only taking part in individual drills. Griffin has thrown to receivers, but he'll be a game-time decision this weekend.
Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan is expected to make a decision on QB Robert Griffin III (knee) Saturday, Dec. 15, but the decision won't be publicized until game day Sunday, Dec. 16. Griffin was moving quite well in practice Friday, Dec. 14, but he favored his leg at times. QB Kirk Cousins would start if Griffin doesn't play.
The Washington Redskins' doctors will determine if QB Robert Griffin III (knee) will be able to play in Week 15. The coaches are willing to play Griffin at less than 100 percent but are not willing to play him if he can do further damage to his lateral collateral ligament.
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) will not start Week 15. QB Kirk Cousins will start in Griffin's place.

Cleveland Browns Injury Report
PROBABLE: DL Juqua Parker (knee), WR Travis Benjamin (finger), LB James-Michael Johnson (thigh/finger), RB Trent Richardson (chest/rib/finger), OG Shawn Lauvao (foot), RB Montario Hardesty (knee), WR Joshua Cooper (knee), DL Frostee Rucker (shoulder), OT Joe Thomas (back)
INJURED RESERVE: LB Scott Fujita (neck), LB Chris Gocong (Achilles'), OL Jason Pinkston (lungs), DL Brian Sanford (knee), DL Emmanuel Stephens (neck), FB Eddie Williams (undisclosed), WR Jordan Norwood (foot)

Latest injury news:

Cleveland Browns RB Trent Richardson (chest, finger, rib) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Cleveland Browns RB Montario Hardesty (knee), WR Travis Benjamin (finger), WR Joshua Cribbs (knee), OG Shawn Lauvao (foot), OT Joe Thomas (back), DE Juqua Parker (knee), DE Frostee Rucker (shoulder) and LB James-Michael Johnson (finger, thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as probable for Week 15.
Updating a previous item, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brad Childress said the team is "not there" when it comes to benching RB Trent Richardson (chest, finger, rib), but he could see a reduction in snaps. "Are we going to give him a series every now and then, or every third series or something to that nature?" Childress said. "Yeah, we talk about that." The lack of big plays has been a problem for Richardson. He is seventh in the NFL in attempts yet has just two plays for more than 20 yards. Meanwhile, RB Montario Hardesty is averaging 4.7 yards per carry this season.
The Cleveland Browns announced Saturday, Dec. 15, that RB Trent Richardson (chest, finger, rib, illness) is also dealing with an illness; however, he remains listed as probable for Week 15.