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Week 13 Early Injury Report
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Quarterback
QB Marc Bulger - STL - Bulger suffered a concussion in Sunday's game against Seattle, and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along - the league is handling concussions with great care this year, so it's possible he could be sidelined for a while, depending on the severity of the injury. Bulger owners will want to keep a close eye on is practice/lack of practice this week and his injury status on Friday. After the game, coach Linehan commented "He didn't seem quite right on the sideline. We talked a little bit. I could tell right when he came off that there was something that was a little different." Bulger was sent to a hospital for observation due to the injury.
QB Brodie Croyle - KC - Croyle was injured on a hard hit to his back - he didn't leave the game, but while the Chiefs were on defense Croyle did take a shot to deaden the pain. Croyle owners will want to monitor his practice participation this week to see if this injury becomes an issue or not.
QB Jeff Garcia - TB - Garcia tweaked his back on the first play on Sunday, and was sidelined for much of the game due to the injury. However, he did get back in the action late in the game - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. He described the pain as the worse he's felt for years, and called it "Almost like a kidney shot." after the game. On Monday, coach Gruden characterized the injury as a "deep bone bruise" and said Garcia was day-to-day due to the injury. "I know he's in a lot of pain. We'll see where he is tomorrow," Gruden said. "He can play, no question with reduced practice snaps. Again, I don't want to speculate at this point. He might be ready to go Wednesday; he may not be."
QB Donovan McNabb - PHI - McNabb's sore ankle and swollen thumb kept him out of the game on Sunday night (he was listed as doubtful to play on Friday).
QB Steve McNair - BAL - McNair missed the game on Sunday as expected (left shoulder injury, out on Friday's injury report).
QB Tony Romo - DAL - Romo commented on the progress of his injured pinkie finger (throwing hand) on Sunday, stating "It was difficult to grip the football and pull down as hard as you want to consistently," Romo said. "It's something you have to go through. I tried to manage the game well. It will be fine..."I think I'll be fine on Thursday." Coach Wade Phillips indicated after Sunday's practice that Romo threw the ball well.
QB Alex Smith - SF - Smith sat out of the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (right forearm, shoulder injury). Asked after the game if Dilfer would start for the rest of the season, coach Nolan simply reiterated that Smith is out for "a couple" of weeks, and added: "At that time, we'll re-evaluate it. That's my story and I'm sticking with it. We'll get there when it happens."
QB Vinny Testaverde - CAR - Testaverde missed the game because he awoke with a tight back on Sunday: "I was trying to get some treatment, stretch, ride the bike, do what I could to get it loose," Testaverde said after the loss to New Orleans. "You work all week to play on Sunday and I didn't get that opportunity this week. It's unfortunate. But hopefully next week."
QB Kurt Warner - ARI - Warner tweaked his ribs on Sunday but stayed in the game throughout the contest - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but this injury doesn't look serious at first blush.
QB Vince Young - TEN - Young suffered a sprained ankle during the game - the severity of the injury isn't currently apparent. He'll receive treatment and further evaluations as the week goes along.
Running Back
RB Shaun Alexander - SEA - Alexander sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday's injury report).
RB Cedric Benson - CHI - Benson suffered a nasty looking left ankle injury during the game on Sunday, and was unable to put any weight on the leg leaving the field (before being carted off the field). Further evaluation is pending, but initial indications are that Benson's season might be over. But that's not official yet. "They told me not to say anything," Benson said on his way out of the stadium after the game. Coach Lovie Smith called it a "pretty good ankle injury." Adrian Peterson looks like the starter for Chicago by necessity going forward for the rest of 2007.
RB Reggie Bush - NO - Bush did play on Sunday, but was limited in his carries due to his bruised shin. Backups Aaron Stecker and Pierre Thomas carried the ball 25 times for 74 yards, while Bush had 9 rushes for 32 yards. Bush will continue to receive treatment during the week. Coach Payton commented after the game "I didn't think come game time that (Bush's injury) would be a factor. It's just the pain. And when you play running back, there's a chance you're going to get hit there, you're going to get banged there and it's going to be sore. It's managing the pain, and in Friday's practice it swelled a little bit. So I was pleased with his playing time, and he gave us some juice a little bit, as did Aaron and Pierre. I though we had good balance, a good mix."
RB Frank Gore - SF - Gore played through his sore right ankle (which he tweaked in the first half) on Sunday and looked very solid vs. the Cardinals. After the injury coach Nolan helped him off the field and told his assistants "Doesn't look like you're going to get Frank back." - but "Then a series later, I looked out there and the son-of-a-gun was in the game," Nolan said after the game. Gore will receive treatment and be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Ahman Green - HOU - Green sat out another game due to his problem knee, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
RB Ahmard Hall - TEN - Hall's broken forearm kept him out of the game on Sunday, after being listed as questionable on Friday.
RB Andre Hall - DEN - Hall sprained an ankle on his first carry of the game, but played deep into the fourth quarter despite the injury. "It started getting worse and worse, but I knew the team needed me so I stuck it out," Hall said after the contest. He indicated he felt he and Selvin Young should be ready for the next game. "I don't know what's going on with all the tailbacks getting injured," Hall said. "We need a witch doctor or something. We got the hoax on us. But we'll be all right. I think me and Selvin are going to have a big week competing against each other."
The team is calling it a high ankle sprain which is normally a longer term injury although they haven't ruled out Hall being available this week. Said coach Shanahan, "I've seen guys with high ankle sprains come back and play in the coming week; sometimes it takes guys three or four weeks. You never know. I'll tell you more as the week goes on."
RB Travis Henry - DEN - Henry missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
RB Steven Jackson - STL - Jackson missed two offensive series in the fourth quarter on Sunday due to a blow to head. He did return for the Rams' final drive. Jackson will be evaluated further as the week goes on to make sure there are no lasting after-effects from the injury.
RB Brandon Jacobs - NYG - Jacobs sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (hamstring, out on Friday's injury report).
RB Larry Johnson - KC - Johnson sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (foot injury, out on Friday's injury report).
RB Rudi Johnson - CIN - Johnson reported that his hamstring is finally back to 100%: "It's the first time since Week 2 that my leg has felt like this," he said after the game on Sunday. "It felt good for me to even have a chance to go out and play at the level I'm used to playing."
RB Marshawn Lynch - BUF - Lynch missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle, out on Friday's injury report).
RB Willis McGahee - BAL - McGahee suffered a minor foot injury during the game on Sunday, but did return to action. He'll receive treatment and be evaluated further as the week goes along, but this doesn't look like a serious condition as of Monday morning.
RB Adrian Peterson - MIN - Peterson sat out of the game on Sunday after testing his knee lightly in warmups - he was listed as questionable to play on Friday.
RB Michael Pittman - TB - Pittman's ankle injury cost him another game on Sunday, after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday. On Monday, coach Gruden indicated that Pittman may be a game-time decision this week vs. New Orleans.
RB Mike Sellers - WAS - Sellers sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (back injury, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
RB Paul Smith - DEN - Smith missed the game due to his injured calf, after being listed as questionable on Friday.
RB Derrick Ward - NYG - Ward sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (ankle/groin injuries, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
RB Jason Wright - CLE - Wright suffered a minor neck injury on Sunday but returned to the game - he'll be evaluated further, but at first blush this injury doesn't look too serious.
RB Selvin Young - DEN - Young missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee, after being listed as questionable on Friday.
Wide Receiver
WR John Broussard - JAX - Broussard missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
WR Plaxico Burress - NYG - Burress played through his nagging ankle injury again on Sunday, going late into the blowout loss to Minnesota: "We're still out there fighting and we're going to continue to fight until there's zero on the clock," Burress said afterwards. "They didn't say anything to me, so I just kept going out there fighting."
WR Patrick Crayton - DAL - Crayton, who missed the game vs. the Jets with an ankle sprain, missed the Sunday practice. Coach Wade Phillips commented afterwards "He's not ready. As far the rehab process, he's getting better. We feel like he'll probably practice some [Monday]."
WR D.J. Hackett - SEA - Hackett suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter (an aggravation of his existing injury), and may miss additional game time due to the problem. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
WR Jason Hill - SF - Hill sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (groin injury, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
WR Antwaan Randle El - WAS - Randle El was forced from the game on Sunday by a hamstring injury and did not return to action. He'll receive treatment and be evaluated further as the week goes along - the severity of the injury isn't currently known.
WR Steve Smith - NYG - The Giants' Smith sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (hamstring/ shoulder, out on Friday's injury report).
WR Brandon Stokley - DEN - Stokley stated after the game on Sunday that he tweaked his knee and will have it looked at on Monday. The severity and nature of the problem isn't currently known.
WR James Thrash - WAS - Thrash sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (ankle injury, out on Friday's injury report).
WR Jerheme Urban - ARI - Urban sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (heel injury, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
WR Javon Walker - DEN - Walker finally got back in the game on Sunday, but didn't have a catch in his return from knee surgery. "It was just good to get out there and run around," Walker said after the game. "Hopefully next week, I'll go get some catches."
WR Demetrius Williams - BAL - Williams missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle, out on Friday's injury report).
WR Troy Williamson - MIN - Williamson left the game in the 3rd on Sunday because of a head injury and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Tight End
TE Greg Estandia - JAX - Estandia suffered a shoulder injury during the game on Sunday - the severity of the injury isn't known as of Monday morning. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
TE Bubba Franks - GB - Franks, out since Oct. 14 with a knee injury, participated in the entire team practice on Sunday according to reports out of Green Bay.
TE Todd Heap - BAL - Heap missed the game on Sunday as expected (thigh/hamstring injury, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
TE Daniel Wilcox - BAL - Wilcox sat out of the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (foot injury).
TE Kellen Winslow Jr - CLE - Winslow didn't suffer a specific injury during the game on Sunday, but he was bruised in several places after the contest on Sunday. "Kellen had like 10 catches and they weren't all that easy," HC Crennel said after the game. "All of them were pretty tough catches and he had good concentration on the ball. He's a competitive guy. He wants the ball, he wants to make plays and he stepped up today." Winslow reported being bedridden after the Seattle game, and commented "That game took a lot out of me. I'm trying to stay healthy. We have five more."
TE George Wrighster - JAX - Wrighster suffered a knee injury during the game on Sunday - the severity of the problem isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Kicker
Offensive Line
OL Chicago Bears - CHI - RT Fred Miller rolled his sore right ankle late in the game and didn't return to action after aggravating the injury. "We'll get it checked out," Miller said after the game. "I should be OK."
OL Buffalo Bills - BUF - RT Langston Walker didn't finish the game vs. Jacksonville due to an injured right elbow. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL San Diego Chargers - SD - RT Shane Olivea's back tightened up during the game, and he was sidelined - the injury has bothered Olivea since the season's second game. He'll be evaluated further on Monday.
OL Kansas City Chiefs - KC - T Will Svitek sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (foot injury, out on Friday's injury report).
OL New York Giants - NYG - RT Kareem McKenzie suffered a bruise to the back of his right leg - the severity of the injury isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Green Bay Packers - GB - RT Mark Tauscher (ankle injury) sat out of Green Bay's Sunday practice - he'll receive treatment and be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Oakland Raiders - OAK - C Jake Grove sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday's injury report).
OL St. Louis Rams - STL - C Brett Romberg left in the first quarter on Sunday with another ankle injury - he has missed several games this year due to problems with both his ankles. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but this problem has become chronic - he hasn't been able to stay in the action long when he has returned to the lineup this year.
OL Baltimore Ravens - BAL - RT Adam Terry didn't start on Sunday due to ankle problems. "Adam's been nursing some ankle injuries," coach Billick stated after the contest.
OL Washington Redskins - WAS - G Randy Thomas sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (triceps injury, out on Friday's injury report). T Todd Wade also missed the action (knee, questionable to play on Friday's injury report).
OL Tennessee Titans - TEN - G Benji Olson sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (back, out on Friday's injury report).
Defensive Line
DL Brodrick Bunkley - PHI - Bunkley suffered a hamstring injury in the game on Sunday and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further to determine the severity of the injury.
DL Luis Castillo - SD - Castillo missed the game on Sunday as expected (ankle, out on Friday's injury report).
DL Colin Cole - GB - Cole (fractured forearm) was placed on injured reserve over the weekend.
DL Ryan Denney - BUF - Denney, in for the injured Chris Kelsay, left the game late in the contest on Sunday after aggravating his surgically repaired broken left foot. X-rays of the foot were negative, but Denney was seen to limp after the game. "The situation is different with this type of injury," Denney said after the game. "The bone's not healed, but the screw is supposed to hold it in place. At the same time, there are some growing pains with that. I'm going to keep on pushing it and hopefully I'll be OK for next week."
DL Aubrayo Franklin - SF - Franklin sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (calf injury, out on Friday's injury report).
DL Simon Fraser - CLE - Fraser tweaked his right knee on Sunday, but returned to action - the injury isn't considered serious as of Monday morning.
DL Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila - GB - Gbaja-Biamila missed Sunday's practice (in preparation for the Thursday game vs. Dallas) - he's dealing with an injured ankle heading into the key NFC contest.
DL Tommie Harris - CHI - Harris ongoing left knee problems forced him out of the game before halftime on Sunday, although he continues to insist he'll be fine - but he hasn't played a full game for several weeks, now.
DL Albert Haynesworth - TEN - Haynesworth's sore hamstring kept him out of the game on Sunday, after being listed as questionable on Friday. "He probably could have gone, but we want him back full speed," coach Fisher said after the blowout loss to Cincy. "We don't want to set him back. He is closer, but he's just not ready."
DL Johnny Jolly - GB - Jolly (shoulder injury) said Sunday after practice that he expects to return to action Dec. 9 against Oakland.
DL Ethan Kelley - CLE - Kelley missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee, doubtful on Friday).
DL Chris Kelsay - BUF - Kelsay left the game on Sunday with a left ankle injury and didn't return to action. Kelsay left the stadium on crutches and wearing a walking boot - the severity of the injury isn't currently known, but initial indications are not good. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Ross Kolodziej - ARI - Kolodziej sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (quadriceps injury, out on Friday's injury report).
DL Travis Laboy - TEN - LaBoy's concussion/after-effects kept him out of the game on Sunday, after being listed as questionable on Friday. "I'm not concerned at all," LaBoy said after the game on Sunday. "I feel I could have played. It was precautionary, the doctors decided to hold me back. I'll be back next week no question."
DL Ryan Pickett - GB - Pickett (knee injury) said he went through the entire practice on Sunday and will "definitely" play Thursday. No official word from the team is available on Pickett's status.
DL Greg Spires - TB - Spires sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (calf injury, out on Friday's injury report).
DL Randy Starks - TEN - Starks had his shoulder iced after the game according to reports out of Nashville, but the injury doesn't appear serious as of Monday morning.
DL Kyle Vanden Bosch - TEN - Vanden Bosch suffered a rib injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DL Brian Young - NO - Young sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (knee injury, out on Friday's injury report).
Linebacker
LB Rosevelt Colvin - NE - Colvin left last night's game in the third quarter due to a foot injury, and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further to determine the nature and severity of the injury. Trainers were also seen examining his right arm, though that was not mentioned post-game.
LB Isaiah Ekejiuba - OAK - Ekejiuba sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (ankle, out on Friday's injury report).
LB Will Herring - SEA - Herring sat out of the game on Sunday due to his injured hamstring (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
LB Jarret Johnson - BAL - Johnson suffered a mild concussion on Sunday but the injury is not considered serious, according to a Ravens' spokesman.
LB Mike Peterson - JAX - Peterson missed the game on Sunday as expected (broken hand, out on Friday's injury report).
LB Antonio Pierce - NYG - Pierce suffered an ankle injury late in the game on Sunday and went for X-rays after the game. Coach Coughlin did not address his injury status after the game. Pierce will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
LB Lofa Tatupu - SEA - Tatupu was out of the team's nickel and dime defensive packages in the second half on Sunday - there was no specific injury mentioned after the game, but it was unusual to see him sidelined. Stay tuned...
LB Pisa Tinoisamoa - STL - Tinoisamoa suffered a sprained left knee late in the game on Sunday and will be evaluated further as the week goes on.
Defensive Back
DB William Blackmon - GB - Blackmon, sidelined since breaking his foot in practice on October 3rd, participated in the entire team practice on Sunday.
DB Jerametrius Butler - BUF - Butler missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (calf injury).
DB Nick Collins - GB - Collins (left knee injury) may be able to play this week, and may start if Aaron Rouse can't go -"It's a possibility, " said Collins on Sunday, indicating he worked with the No. 1 defense in 11-on-11 in place of Rouse. "We're just going to take our time. I practiced today, did everything, I felt great. We're just going to take our time. If they clear me to play, I'm ready."
DB Kevin Dockery - NYG - Dockery suffered an unspecified injury while tackling Chester Taylor on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further to determine the nature and severity of the problem.
DB Aaron Francisco - ARI - Francisco sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (knee injury, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
DB Chris Gamble - CAR - Gamble sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (thumb, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
DB Randall Gay - NE - Gay was reported to suffer a back injury on Sunday. He did not return to action - Gay will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Eric Green - ARI - Green suffered a right groin injury of unspecified severity - he'll be evaluated further on Monday.
DB Anthony Henry - DAL - Henry (ankle injury) was held out of the Cowboys' Sunday practice. He has been limited by the injury for several weeks now.
DB Chris Hope - TEN - Hope left the game in the first half on Sunday due to a concussion and did not return to action - he'll be evaluated further to determine the severity of his brain trauma.
DB Marcus Hudson - SF - Hudson tweaked his left knee on Sunday and may have sprained it - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Kelly Jennings - SEA - Jennings injured his shin early in the game on Sunday, but returned to action in the second half. At first blush, this injury doesn't look serious.
DB Rashean Mathis - JAX - Due to his injured groin, Mathis missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
DB Chris McAlister - BAL - McAlister sat out of the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (knee injury).
DB Trumaine McBride - CHI - McBride did play on Sunday, but was limited to special teams duty due to a sore hip - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Quintin Mikell - PHI - Mikell missed the game on Sunday night, due to his injured knee (listed as doubtful on Friday).
DB Hanik Milligan - STL - Milligan broke his hand during the game on Sunday, but was available on an emergency basis after getting a cast placed on his hand. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Samari Rolle - BAL - Rolle managed to play through his epilepsy on Sunday. "Mentally I was fine; now, I've just got to get my body to catch up with my head," said Rolle after the contest. "Even though we lost, it was a good feeling to be out there with my teammates and compete."
DB Aaron Ross - NYG - Ross suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter on Sunday, but did return to action after his backup was shaken up and exited the game. Ross will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Aaron Rouse - GB - Rouse is struggling with a right knee problem and may not play on Thursday, according to reports out of Green Bay on Sunday.
DB Gerome Sapp - BAL - Sapp sat out of the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (thigh injury).
DB Stuart Schweigert - OAK - Schweigert missed the game on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (calf injury).
DB Shawntae Spencer - SF - Spencer sustained a strained left groin during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Patrick Surtain - KC - Surtain left the game in the first quarter on Sunday and didn't return to action. The Chiefs reported that Surtain had a bruised shoulder, but Surtain indicated after the game he took a shot to the head. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Sean Taylor - WAS - Taylor sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday's injury report). Horrible news came out of Miami on Monday morning as Taylor was found shot at his home on Sunday night, and is in critical condition in a Miami area hospital after the incident. Later reports indicate that he is in emergency surgery to repair a gunshot wound to Taylor's groin. Footballguys.com extends our wishes for a full recovery to Taylor and his family.
DB Nathan Vasher - CHI - Vasher missed the game on Sunday as expected (groin injury, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
DB Tank Williams - MIN - Williams suffered a knee injury early in the game on Sunday and did not return to action - the severity of the injury isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Adrian Wilson - ARI - Wilson sat out of the game on Sunday as expected (heel injury, doubtful on Friday's injury report).
DB Antoine Winfield - MIN - Winfield missed the game on Sunday as expected (hamstring, doubtful on Friday's report).
DB Coy Wire - BUF - Wire departed the game on Sunday in the 3rd period due to a neck stinger. The severity of the injury isn't currently known - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DB Charles Woodson - GB - Woodson, who suffered a toe injury during the game vs. Detroit, did not practice on Sunday.
DB Eric Wright - CLE - Wright missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday).
