Injury News October 2nd
LaDainian Tomlinson has practiced for three straight days, is listed as probable, and is expected to see the lion's share of the carries for the Bolts this week against the Steelers. So, the good news is that he will play and you should start him, the bad news is his game is against Pittsburgh who has a great defense. Unfortunately, with LT you never know when he might reaggravate the injury.
Wes Welker has been at practice this week, but he has been very limited, and is questionable on the Patriots injury report for Week 4. At this point, I think you have to assume that he isn't going to play after missing two of the first three games of the year. Keep watching for new on him, but right now I am not very hopeful for him
Randy Moss, on the other hand, is expected to play after experiencing some back troubles after last week's game. Put him in your lineup without reservation for Week 4.
Clinton Portis is now been deemed 50/50 to play on Sunday with ankle injuries and missing three days of practice. If I had to make a prediction I would say that he might not play, but there's no way he will be the featured back, or else he won't make it through the whole game healthy. The more I hear about this situation, the less I like Portis' chances of playing effectively in what should be a strong matchup against the Bucs.
Willie Parker is doubtful for this week, and it is almost a certainty that he won't play. Parker hasn't practiced all week with his toe injury, and the Steelers will lean on Rashad Mendenhall and Mewelde Moore. If I was picking one, I would go with the guy who filled in last year and also the better receiver out of the backfield, which is Moore.
Jamal Lewis appears that he will miss another week with his hamstring injury as he hasn't practiced all week long and is listed as doubtful on the injury report. Even the ever sneaky Eric Mangini appears to have failed at hiding this one. Look for Jerome Harrison and James Davis to split time again.
Dwayne Bowe has been back to practice and right now it appears that he will be able to play this week. He apparently has looked pretty good and practice and was playing with the first team offense. The Chiefs are calling him 50/50, but by what he has been able to accomplish, I would say he will play. Unfortunately, it is against the Giants.
Marion Barber will play this week as he has practiced all week long and is listed as probable on the team's injury report. He will likely not go full strength and might only get 15-18 carries. Regardless, I would likely start him against the Broncos. He will start, but I still see Tashard Choice having an impact on the game. Felix Jones is officially out with his PCL strain and will likely miss last week as well. Keep him on your bench.
Kevin Smith says he will play this week for the Lions after suffering what appeared to be a semi-serious shoulder injury last week. Smith has been practicing, however, and says he will be in there. Coach Jim Schwartz says that Smith is a game-time decision, but Smith says you can make the decision now. I would wait until Sunday to get the official word before I put him in this week against the Bears. It is a tough matchup, but it appears Smith could play.
Derrick Ward missed practice again on Friday and now appears that he will miss this week's game against the 'Skins. Ward is dealing with a knee injury and it appears that Cadillac Williams and Earnest Graham will carry the load for Tampa. I don't know if any of them are especially good plays this week.
Wes Welker has been at practice this week, but he has been very limited, and is questionable on the Patriots injury report for Week 4. At this point, I think you have to assume that he isn't going to play after missing two of the first three games of the year. Keep watching for new on him, but right now I am not very hopeful for him
Randy Moss, on the other hand, is expected to play after experiencing some back troubles after last week's game. Put him in your lineup without reservation for Week 4.
Clinton Portis is now been deemed 50/50 to play on Sunday with ankle injuries and missing three days of practice. If I had to make a prediction I would say that he might not play, but there's no way he will be the featured back, or else he won't make it through the whole game healthy. The more I hear about this situation, the less I like Portis' chances of playing effectively in what should be a strong matchup against the Bucs.
Willie Parker is doubtful for this week, and it is almost a certainty that he won't play. Parker hasn't practiced all week with his toe injury, and the Steelers will lean on Rashad Mendenhall and Mewelde Moore. If I was picking one, I would go with the guy who filled in last year and also the better receiver out of the backfield, which is Moore.
Jamal Lewis appears that he will miss another week with his hamstring injury as he hasn't practiced all week long and is listed as doubtful on the injury report. Even the ever sneaky Eric Mangini appears to have failed at hiding this one. Look for Jerome Harrison and James Davis to split time again.
Dwayne Bowe has been back to practice and right now it appears that he will be able to play this week. He apparently has looked pretty good and practice and was playing with the first team offense. The Chiefs are calling him 50/50, but by what he has been able to accomplish, I would say he will play. Unfortunately, it is against the Giants.
Marion Barber will play this week as he has practiced all week long and is listed as probable on the team's injury report. He will likely not go full strength and might only get 15-18 carries. Regardless, I would likely start him against the Broncos. He will start, but I still see Tashard Choice having an impact on the game. Felix Jones is officially out with his PCL strain and will likely miss last week as well. Keep him on your bench.
Kevin Smith says he will play this week for the Lions after suffering what appeared to be a semi-serious shoulder injury last week. Smith has been practicing, however, and says he will be in there. Coach Jim Schwartz says that Smith is a game-time decision, but Smith says you can make the decision now. I would wait until Sunday to get the official word before I put him in this week against the Bears. It is a tough matchup, but it appears Smith could play.
Derrick Ward missed practice again on Friday and now appears that he will miss this week's game against the 'Skins. Ward is dealing with a knee injury and it appears that Cadillac Williams and Earnest Graham will carry the load for Tampa. I don't know if any of them are especially good plays this week.
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