Week 10 Early Injury Reportby Mark Wimer, Exclusive to
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Quarterback
Brooks is officially listed as doubtful to play on Monday Night Football thanks to his ongoing shoulder woes. Andrew Walter is expected to start.
Culpepper missed another game on Sunday due to ongoing soreness in his surgically repaired knee (doubtful on Friday).
Green was not in the game on Sunday, and was listed as out on Friday (head/concussion injury). He may be back for November 19th's game vs. the Raiders, at the earliest. "At least that’s what they’re telling me," Green said.
Hasselbeck has been ruled out of the Monday Night Football game as his sprained MCL continues to heal.
Leftwich missed the game on Sunday due to his sore ankle (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report). David Garrard played well in relief of Leftwich - a QB controversy may be brewing in Jacksonville although coach Jack Del Rio keeps saying Leftwich is the QB when he gets healthy.
Simms has officially been placed on IR due to his emergency spleenectomy.
Running Back
Alexander's foot is not healing as quickly as he or the team had hoped - he is slated to take another x-ray either Monday or Tuesday to see if the foot has healed more. Whenever the tests show the crack has healed, he'll be able to return - but that could take up to a few more weeks before he's medically cleared to play.
Bell was sidelined on Sunday due to his aching toes, despite being listed as probable on Friday. "I just want to take care of it so I don't keep re-aggravating it," T. Bell said. "I probably shouldn't have played last week, but it's all good. I'll be fine next week."
Fisher sprained his right knee during the game on Sunday and may be sidelined for a few weeks, depending on the severity of the sprain - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but initial indications are not good. "Tony has a pretty significant knee injury," coach Linehan said after the game. "It appears to be pretty serious." Linehan added "We think it's an ACL."
Jackson suffered a dislocated left index finger on the first play of the fourth quarter but missed only a few plays before returning to action. The injury is not considered serious as of Monday, but he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Johnson's ankle cost him the game on Sunday, despite being listed as probable on Friday.
McGahee suffered a broken rib during the game on Sunday, and was unable to finish the game after being carted off the field. "It was bad enough and sore enough that he could not finish," coach Jauron commented after the game. Anthony Thomas would sub for McGahee if he can't play as a result of this injury.
"Injury-wise it's a broken ninth rib," said coach Dick Jauron. "My understanding is we'll just see where it goes. It's painful obviously and they'll do some more tests today. He's scheduled for a scan today to examine it further."
Some reports say McGahee will miss a couple of weeks but Coach Jauron would not rule McGahee out for week 10: "It's definitely too early and we'll just have to make an initial decision on Wednesday and move from there through the week," Jauron said. "It depends on how painful it is and it depends on the extent of the fracture. We'll obviously know a lot more as we go throughout the week. But we'll be cautious with him."
Miree was sidelined on Sunday due to his injured elbow (listed as out on Friday).
Morency couldn't play on Sunday due to his injured back (listed as out on Friday).
Norwood suffered a knee injury during the game on Sunday, and stayed on the turf for a while before being able to limp off under his own power. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Pittman suffered a shoulder injury of unspecified severity on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further during the week.
Richardson suffered a hand injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he had x-rays taken at half time, but no reports of the nature of the injury were made public on Sunday.
Wimbush's bum ankle cost him another game on Sunday, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
Wide Receiver
Aiken missed the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Berrian injured his ribs early during the game on Sunday and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further this week. After the game Berrian stated that his ribs were not broken, "I just fell on it kind of weird". He is expected to be out for 2-4 weeks while the injury heals.
Burress missed the game on Sunday due to back spasms - he said after the game that he expects to play next week against the Giants. Describing the injury, he stated "This is just local on my left side. When I had it last time, it was my whole back. I could barely move."
Curtis suffered a rib injury during the game on Sunday, and was taken to the hospital for observation as a result. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Givens' ongoing hand/thumb rehab wasn't far enough along for him to play on Sunday. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Glenn took a pain-relieving shot for a bruised quadriceps before the game on Sunday, and was able to play - but he was limited due to the injury. He did score a TD which salvaged his afternoon for his fantasy squads, but his injury status should be watched carefully this week.
Hester suffered a hamstring injury during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Horn was inactive on Sunday due to his injured groin (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report) - Marques Colston and Devery Henderson caught 3 TDs between them in Horns' absence.
Jackson suffered a leg injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Jennings aggravated his sore ankle during the game on Sunday and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Moss missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring - he was listed as doubtful on Friday.
Moss missed another game on Sunday, as expected (quadricep, doubtful on Friday).
Patten missed the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring, despite being listed as probable on Friday.
Reed sustained a bruised kidney during the game on Sunday and did not return to action - "We're just going to have to see how quickly either one of them (Reed or Willis McGahee, with injured ribs during the game on Sunday - MW) can come back," Jauron said.
Reid missed the game on Sunday as expected (foot, out on Friday).
Robinson was ruled out on Sunday due to his sore back.
Stokley sat out of Sunday's game due to his sore knee (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Washington missed the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (listed as out on Friday).
Tight End
Conwell's sore knee cost him a game on Sunday (listed as out on Friday).
Crumpler limped off the field with an apparent leg injury late in the game but returned. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Davis' broken fibula continues to sideline him, as expected.
Graham missed the game on Sunday due to his ongoing ankle issue (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Hartsock's ongoing hamstring woes sidelined him again on Sunday. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Heap tweaked an ankle during the game on Sunday, but declared after the game he's good to go next week. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Kicker
Offensive Line
The Bengals' OL continues to struggle with injury woes, as C Rich Braham (knee) and T Levi Jones (knee) both missed the game on Sunday, as expected. Both were listed as out on Friday.
G Tutan Reyes missed the game on Sunday due to his injured shoulder. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
OG Brian Waters injured his right knee during the first quarter on Sunday, and did not return to action. A MRI is scheduled for Monday - this injury could be a major blow to the KC OL if the All-Pro Waters has sustained significant damage to his knee. He'll be evaluated further pending test results. T Kevin Sampson missed the game due to his sore foot - Sampson was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
G Russ Hochstein (knee) and G Steve Neal (shoulder) both missed the game on Sunday due to their injuries (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
RT Kareem McKenzie, who has battled migraine headaches in the past, had an intense migraine hit him on Sunday. He dressed for the game, but did not play. McKenzie's pain was so intense that he couldn't open his eyes while dressing at his locker after the game.
T Stockar McDougle missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
OL Blaine Saipaia suffered an left arm injury of unspecified severity, and had his left arm in a sling after the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
T Jammal Brown missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
C Jeff Hartings missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday's injury report).
OT Daniel Loper was hospitalized with a lacerated spleen sustained during the game on Sunday - he'll likely be sidelined for several weeks. Further evaluations are ongoing. "We will watch him, make sure he is stable and fine," Coach Jeff Fisher said. "It is similar to the Billy Volek situation." Volek was placed on IR after suffering a similar injury in 2003.
Prized free agent acquisition LG Steve Hutchinson might need an MRI after spraining his right knee and an ankle during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the swelling goes down, but initial indications are not good.
Defensive Line
Abraham missed another game on Sunday as expected (groin, out on Friday).
Castillo suffered an ankle injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Cody missed the game on Sunday as expected (toe, out on Friday).
Cordova suffered a hamstring injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Ekuban suffered groin and left knee injuries during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Hali suffered a hip flexor injury on Sunday and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Hall's sore shoulder cost him the game on Sunday. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Hawkins missed the game on Sunday due to his sore groin (he was doubtful to play on Friday).
Henderson aggravated his sore hamstring during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further during the coming week. Hopefully, this is only a minor tweak and not a serious re-injury.
Jolly missed the game on Sunday due to his sore ankle. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Little bruised a knee during the game on Sunday, but kept playing and the injury isn't considered serious as of Monday.
Odom missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday).
Reagor missed the game on Sunday due to his head injury, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
Roye missed the game on Sunday due to his balky hamstring (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Scott suffered a high left ankle sprain that forced him to leave the stadium in a walking boot on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but high ankle sprains usually are harder to rehab than a simple ankle sprain.
Scott missed the game on Sunday due to his sore foot. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Strahan suffered a foot injury of unspecified severity on Sunday, and after the game refused to comment on the severity - "Let's not get into that," he said. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. X Rays were negative, but Strahan was wearing a protective boot on his injured right foot - the team is calling the injury a "mid-foot sprain" as of Monday morning.
After an MRI, Strahan commented on his strained foot ligaments: "They told me anywhere from two to eight weeks, they don't know for sure. It's really up to how long it takes to heal. It's not torn but it's similar to the injury that I had as a rookie that kept me out for several weeks."
Strahan is to keep off his foot for a minimum of the next week, so he'll definitely miss the next game for the Giants.
Stroud missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
Tucks' sore foot kept him sidelined on Sunday (doubtful on Friday).
Umenyiora's sore hip flexor cost him another game on Sunday (he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Linebacker
Brackett sustained a strained hamstring early in the third quarter and did not return to action on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Edwards suffered a hip injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Fox suffered from cramps during the game on Sunday and limped off the field.
Gold injured his hamstring during the game on Sunday, and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Haralson injured his neck on Sunday and is considered doubtful for the next contest. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Harris' injured wrist cost him the game on Sunday, as expected (out on Friday).
Harrison missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle, out on Friday).
Hartwell missed the game on Sunday due to soreness in his surgically repaired knees. He was listed as questionable on Friday.
Hodge missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Johnson suffered an injured ankle on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Kriewaldt injured his back during the game on Sunday and didn't return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Lawson tweaked a knee during the game on Sunday but is probable for the next game.
Lewis took a hard shot to his spine by fellow Raven Ed Reed, but returned to the game after just a short time on the sidelines. “It’s just like a freaky incident. I turned my back to him, and the ball of his knee caught me in my spine. It’s like that tingly feeling, not in my legs, though.
When I went back in there and I hit Rudi, I was like ‘Oh my God, it’s not ready.’ I played through it and through the grace of God, I can walk so everything is good.”
McGinest's sore ankle kept him out of the game vs. San Diego (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Morris' injured hamstring cost him the game on Sunday (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
O'Neil missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Phillips missed the game on Sunday due to his sore calf (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Pope was sidelined on Sunday due to his sore hamstring. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Quarles sprained an ankle on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Reynolds missed the game on Sunday due to his sore quadriceps. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Short couldn't take the field on Sunday due to his injured quadriceps (he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Simmons missed the game on Sunday due to his injured neck (doubtful on Friday).
Tinoisamoa did not play on Sunday due to his injured (broken) hand, though he did suit up. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report. It was the second game that Tinoisamoa suited up but did not play.
Urlacher suffered a foot injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. An MRI is scheduled for Monday, which will guide the medical staff's assessment. Urlacher has been told he suffered strained foot ligaments - his pain tolerance will determine whether he plays vs. the Giants: "If it's up to me I will," Urlacher said. "They told me it all depends on how much pain I can take. I can deal with that."
Wilson was woozy after a collision that also knocked John Lynch out of the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Wong missed the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring, despite being listed as probable on Friday.
Defensive Back
Bodden left the game on Sunday for x-rays on an ankle injury and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Early reports indicate a left high ankle sprain, the opposite ankle of the one that has sidelined him for two of the past three games. Bodden may miss additional games as a result of this injury.
Brandon suffered a knee injury during the game on Sunday - initial indications are that this could be a serious injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but the coaches think it's a torn ACL and that Brandon is done for the season.
Carter suffered a left elbow injury early in the second quarter but returned in the third quarter. The injury does not appear to be serious as of Monday.
Collins suffered a bruised back during the game on Sunday, and was being checked for kidney injury after the incident, according to the coaching staff. He did not return to action on Sunday.
Cousin missed the game on Sunday due to his sore groin, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
Craft suffered a concussion during the game vs. Tampa Bay and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further during the coming week.
Ferguson suffered a concussion on Sunday, and was sidelined after briefly attempting to return to the action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Giordano's injured calf sidelined him on Sunday (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Harris suffered a hip pointer during the game but is probable for the next contest.
Harrison suffered a right arm injury on Sunday after falling directly on his right shoulder during a play. He did not return to action and will be evaluated further this week.
Holly was sidelined on Sunday due to an illness (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Ivy missed another game on Sunday due to his injured abdomen (listed as questionable on Friday).
Jackson needed X-rays on his left ankle after the game. Results of the tests aren't known as of Monday morning - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Kaesviharn sat out the game on Sunday (knee), despite being listed as probable on Friday.
Logan was sidelined on Sunday as expected (hamstring, out on Friday).
Lynch appeared to get his bell rung when he collided with LB Al Wilson on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Madison missed the game on Sunday (hamstring, questionable on Friday).
Mathis injured his neck on Sunday, and was held overnight in a local hospital for observation - he did have feeling in all of his extremities after the injury, according to initial reports. He'll be evaluated further during the coming week.
Mathis suffered a leg injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
McCree suffered a calf injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
McGowan suffered an Achilles injury on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further this week.
Milloy was forced out of the game on Sunday due to an unspecified injury - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Sapp missed the game on Sunday due to his sore knee. He was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Walker suited up, but did not play, on Sunday due to his injured hamstring, despite being listed as probable on Friday.
Wesley suffered a knee injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Wesley injured his shoulder during the game on Sunday. A MRI is scheduled for Monday and he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Williams missed the game on Sunday due to his sore quadriceps (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Williams banged up his shoulder in the game vs. Pittsburgh, but is not expected to miss the next game as of Monday. Stay tuned this week as the team evaluates how his shoulder responds.
Wilson missed the game on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
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