| Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers | Friday 11/2, 9:24 PM CT |
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| For the third straight day, Frank Gore was limited in practice on Friday. The Niners aren't expected to determine whether he'll play Sunday until close to game time, according to the AP. Gore continues to be slowed by a nagging ankle injury and clearly won't be near full strength even if he can suit up for the game. |
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| A toe problem kept LenDale White from practicing on Friday. However, coach Jeff Fisher said the running back should be available for Sunday's game, according to the AP. "We just gave him the day off. His toe is a little sore," Fisher said of White. "It's nothing serious, nothing that should affect him on Sunday." You'll want to check to see if he's active Sunday, but at this point it doesn't seem to be a concern. With Chris Brown likely out again due to a sprained ankle, rookie Chris Henry could start if White's condition worsens. |
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| Coach Mike Holmgren said that D.J. Hackett is ready to return to action Sunday. However, he added that he wasn't sure if Hackett or Nate Burleson will start, according to the AP. Hackett has been out with a high-ankle sprain, but it appears that he's ready to go now. Hackett and Burleson both should see plenty of action, but you might want to let Hackett get his legs under him before putting him into your lineup. |
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| Deion Branch was only able to get in a limited workout Friday and looks to be a game-time call for Sunday due to his sprained foot. "We'll make that call on Sunday, but he's going to go on the trip and he's really close and he's getting better," coach Mike Holmgren said, according to the AP. "If he were to play he'd have a limited number of snaps ... specific plays." That last part is the key in fantasy terms; if he suits up, you can't expect much out of Branch on Sunday. |
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| Sammy Morris, RB, New England Patriots | Friday 11/2, 8:59 PM CT |
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| The Pats placed Sammy Morris on injured reserve Friday, formally ending his season in the process. You don't often get black-and-white information regarding injuries from the Patriots, but in this case we know that Morris will not return from his chest injury this season. This is good news for those who own Laurence Maroney, as Morris won't be around to pilfer carries and touchdowns in the second half of the season. Kevin Faulk will continue to see added work, though. |
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| Vinny Testaverde missed a third day of practice on Friday, according to the Charlotte Observer. He is nursing a right Achilles injury and is not expected to play on Sunday against the Titans.
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| Doctors have cleared Marvin Harrison to play this Sunday against the Patriots, but he still might sit out. "We really want him to be ready coming down the stretch," head coach Tony Dungy told the Indianapolis Star. "If the doctors say we really have a much better chance of him being healthy down the stretch by sitting out, then we'll sit him out. We'll all get together and make that decision.' A bruised left knee has forced Harrison to miss two of the last three games. |
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| Leonard Little might need surgery to repair torn ligament on the big toe of his left foot. “I already know I’m going to (need) surgery, but I want to know if it can get well enough where I can be effective on it, and play on it,” Little told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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| Deion Branch did not practice on Thursday. Head coach Mike Holmgren told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer that Branch would be a game-day decision.
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| Anthony Henry took reps with the first-team defense on Thursday for the first time in over a month, according to the Dallas Morning News. He had been sidelined by a high ankle sprain.
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| Alge Crumpler did not practice on Thursday due to his ongoing knee and ankle injuries, according to the team’s official website. He told reporters recently that he isn’t sure when he’ll be healthy enough to play.
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| Antoine Winfield missed a second day of practice on Thursday, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He is nursing a hamstring injury.
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| Calvin Johnson made it through a full practice on Thursday after being limited by a back injury the day before, according to the team’s official website. He is expected to play on Sunday against the Broncos.
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| Brian Urlacher returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out the previous day with a sore back, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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| Laveranues Coles will almost certainly not play this weekend against the Redskins, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. He's coming off a concussion. The Jets would need to start either Brad Smith or Justin McCareins in his place. |
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| Chris Brown did not practice Thursday, and will likely need to sit out another week. He's dealing with a high ankle sprain. |
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| Todd Heap, TE, Baltimore Ravens | Friday 11/2, 8:28 AM CT |
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| Although Todd Heap was limited in Thursday's practice, he's expected to go Monday at Pittsburgh. He's dealing with a nagging hamstring injury.
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| Deion Branch missed practice the last two days and looks unlikely to play Sunday at Cleveland. |
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| Ahman Green was able to practice some on Thursday after missing the full session Wednesday. He's dealing with a knee injury and didn't play last week. |
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| Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers | Friday 11/2, 8:23 AM CT |
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| Alex Smith has been practicing this week and should have no problems with his shoulder against Atlanta. |
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| Alge Crumpler missed another practice Thursday and looks unlike to play in Week 9. He's dealing with knee and ankle injuries. |
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| Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans Saints | Friday 11/2, 7:55 AM CT |
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| Reggie Bush (rib) had a full practice for the second consecutive day Thursday and should be fine against the Jaguars. |
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| Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco 49ers | Friday 11/2, 1:15 AM CT |
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| Frank Gore (ankle) was limited in practice for the second straight day Thursday, though he's still expected to be a go Sunday against Atlanta. We'll see what we learn after the Friday session. |
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| Jerry Porter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Friday 11/2, 1:12 AM CT |
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| Jerry Porter was able to practice Thursday and should play Sunday against Houston. He's dealing with a sore shoulder. |
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| Jamal Lewis, RB, Cleveland Browns | Friday 11/2, 1:11 AM CT |
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| Jamal Lewis was taken off the injury report Thursday, although the Browns say he could be limited on game day for the next few weeks. Lewis is dealing with a sore foot. |
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| Andre Johnson did work again on Thursday and Gary Kubiak thinks the wideout has a shot to play against Oakland. Johnson (knee) hasn't seen the field since Week 2. If Johnson is in uniform on game day, it's very possible he'll be held to a limited amount of snaps. |
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| Sage Rosenfels has been named the Week 9 starter for the Texans, as Matt Schaub (concussion) will not be available. |
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