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Week 5 Early Injury Report
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Quarterback
QB Marc Bulger - STL - Bulger didn't practice last week due to his injured right shoulder, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
QB Matt Hasselbeck - SEA - Hasselbeck did not participate in practices last week and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (rib injury).
QB Byron Leftwich - TB - Leftwich was unable to practice last week due to his injured hip, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's official injury report.
QB Eli Manning - NYG - Manning suffered an injured right foot on Sunday - the team is calling the injury a bruised heel, initially, but Manning said after the game that 'I don't know exactly what it is. I can walk around. I can move around. There is some discomfort... I don't think it's awful. I think I've been injured worse before. We'll just see how it feels throughout the week.' Manning will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
According to Ralph Vacchiano of the NY Daily News, Manning says he feels better, is walking without crutches, and has no boot on his foot - - all things he insisted are very positive signs.
"Yeah, that's all positive stuff," Manning said. "I think it's just time and ice and some treatment non-stop for the next couple of days. My goal is by Wednesday to be practicing and going out there and not being restricted."
Manning said his heel "doesn't feel any worse today than it did yesterday, which hopefully is a good sign." He had been in "discomfort" after he felt a "slight pull" late in the Giants' win over the Chiefs. But he said he has no worries about what the pending MRI might reveal.
"No, I'm not nervous about the MRI," Manning said. "It's just kind of something you have to do. I don't think its going to come back with some new information that makes it seem worse than what it is."
QB Troy Smith - BAL - Smith did not play on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (illness) - he was unable to practice last week.
QB Matthew Stafford - DET - Stafford twisted his right knee in the fourth quarter on Sunday and didn't return to the game. The initial diagnosis, according to a team source, is a patellar subfluxation, or temporary dislocation of the kneecap. Stafford will have an MRI Monday to determine the severity of the injury, and whether or not he'll miss time this week. Stay tuned. On Monday, Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said during a press conference that Stafford is considered day-to-day with his knee injury, and the team will know more about his condition Wednesday, Oct. 7.
QB Drew Stanton - DET - Stanton, who has battled a knee injury for several weeks, was inactive as the third QB for Detroit on Sunday (despite being listed as probable to play on Friday),
QB Vince Young - TEN - Young did not play on SUnday after suffering a back condition - he was listed as probable on Friday, but the team didn't call on him.
Running Back
RB Mike Bell - NO - Bell (knee injury - sprained MCL) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected. As of Monday, Saints head coach Sean Payton thinks the team will be healthy following their bye week. Bell should return for the team's game Oct. 18.
RB Chris Brown - HOU - Brown was active but did not play on Sunday due to his injured shin, after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
RB Correll Buckhalter - DEN - Buckhalter was on crutches after the game on Sunday due to a sprained ankle. He'll be evaluated further to determine the severity of the injury - his status for this week's game is unknown.
RB James Davis - CLE - Davis is now on IR due to his injured shoulder - his season is over.
RB Jerome Felton - DET - Felton limped off the field with a right leg injury of unspecified severity on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Frank Gore - SF - Gore was out of practices all week long due to his injured ankle/foot, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
RB Shonn Greene - NYJ - Greene got in the game on Sunday, but suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him after a few plays. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
RB Brandon Jackson - GB - Jackson's bum ankle kept him out of practices all week long, and he is reportedly out of the game on Monday Night Football.
RB Felix Jones - DAL - Jones (knee injury - sprained PCL) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
RB Jamal Lewis - CLE - Lewis's bad hamstring kept him off the practice field last week, and after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
RB Willie Parker - PIT - Parker was held out of practices all week long due to his injured toe, was listed as doubtful on Friday, and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
RB Adrian Peterson - CHI - Peterson suffered a knee injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he's being evaluated further to determine the correct course of treatment/rehabilitation.
RB Chad Simpson - IND - Simpson, who has been struggling with an abdominal injury, was cut by the Colts on Sunday, and Mike Hart was signed off the practice squad to take his place.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson - SD - Tomlinson reports that his ankle feels 'allright' after some action in week four. 'I'm still working my way back. I wouldn't say I was there. A little rusty... We got down so fast, we couldn't run the ball,' Tomlinson said after the game.
RB Derrick Ward - TB - Ward was unable to practice last week due to his injured knee, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's official injury report.
RB Danny Ware - NYG - Ware (dislocated elbow) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
Wide Receiver
WR Anthony Gonzalez - IND - Gonzalez was unable to practice last week (knee injury) and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday.
WR Rod Harper - NO - Harper was limited in practices last week due to hs injured foot, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as probable to play on Friday.
WR Devin Hester - CHI - Hester suffered a shoulder/neck injury of unspecified severity on Sunday which knocked him out of the game, although some reports characterize it as a 'minor' injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
"Obviously, (we're) concerned," offensive coordinator Ron Turner said. "It's bad enough for him to leave the game. And I don't know exactly what it is, but it sounds like he's going to be OK."
The NFL Network reported Hester had a stiff neck and would be fine for the Bears' next game Oct. 18. Bears officials maintained it was a shoulder injury.
WR Domenik Hixon - NYG - Hixon was limited in practices throughout the last week, and did not play on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday (knee injury).
WR Adam Jennings - DET - Jennings, just added to Detroit in the past week, had to be carted off the field on Sunday with a left foot injury and left the stadium in an ambulance after the game. The severity of the injury is under evaluation but initial indications are not good.
WR Calvin Johnson - DET - Johnson suffered a leg injury in the fourth quarter Sunday and did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further to determine the severity of the injury. 'I tried loosening my legs up, they got a little tight. I'll be all right, though.' he commented after the game.
WR Johnny Knox - CHI - Knox suffered a shin injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Knox downplayed the issue. "It's nothing," Knox said. "Just got tackled. Nothing serious."
WR Nick Miller - OAK - Miller (shin injury) was out of practices last week, was listed as out on Friday, and did not play on Sunday as expected.
WR Kenneth Moore - CAR - Moore was out on Sunday as expected due to his injured knee (listed as out on Friday). He didn't practice last week.
WR Darius Reynaud - MIN - Reynaud did not participate in practices this past week and is officially doubtful to play on Monday Night Football.
WR Chaz Schilens - OAK - Schilens didn't practice last week due to his injured foot, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday.
WR Brandon Stokley - DEN - Stokley played sparingly on Sunday and spent most of the second half on the sidelines as his injured thigh flared up during the game on Sunday. It was the second week he's been limited by the thigh injury.
WR Nate Washington - TEN - Washington was hit hard late in the game on Sunday and didn't return to action. After the game, he said he had a bad headache. He'll be monitored as the week goes along - he may have post-concussion symptoms, so Washington owners will want to pay attention to his participation in practices this week.
WR Roy Williams - DAL - Williams took a hard hit during the game on Sunday, and was smarting after the game: 'Never in my life have I been hit like that, from Pop Warner through my six years in the league,' Williams said. 'I'm 5,280 feet above sea level with asthma, so I was obviously hurting.' The severity of his bruising isn't currently known - Williams owners will want to check on his practice status as the week goes along.
Coach Wade Phillips said Williams' availability for Sunday's game at Kansas City is in question. Phillips said Williams did not suffer any cracked ribs, but the problem has to do with the cartilage.
Tight End
TE Kevin Boss - NYG - Boss twisted his ankle near the end of the first half on Sunday. He played in the second half, but was reportedly hurting. Asked how he was after the game, he replied, 'We'll see.' Boss will be evaluated further as the week goes along. On Monday, Boss underwent an MRI and the results appeared to be encouraging as Boss entered the team's facility, giving a 'thumbs up' sign when asked how he was doing.
TE Darnell Dinkins - NO - Dinkins (foot injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected. As of Monday, Saints head coach Sean Payton thinks the team will be healthy following their bye week. Dinkins should return for the team's game Oct. 18.
TE Anthony Hill - HOU - Hill was unable to practice on Friday due to illness, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday.
TE David Johnson - PIT - Johnson was held out of practices all week long due to his injured ankle, was listed as out on Friday, and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
TE Zach Miller - OAK - Miller suffered a concussion of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Keep an eye on his practice status later in the week - after effects of concussions crop up days after the initial injury in some cases.
Kicker
PK Phil Dawson - CLE - Dawson (right calf injury) did not participate in practices last week, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
Offensive Line
OL Cincinnati Bengals - CIN - OT Andre Smith was out of practices throughout last week, and was listed as out on Friday (foot injury) before being inactive on Sunday.
OL Buffalo Bills - BUF - OT Demetrius Bell (groin injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
OL Denver Broncos - DEN - G Ben Hamilton (hamstring injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as doubtful on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
OL Cleveland Browns - CLE - G Floyd Womack (ankle injury) and G Rex Hadnot (knee injury) were unable to play on Sunday - Womack missed all the practices last week and Hadnot was limited throughout the week due to their injuries.
OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers - TB - C Jeff Faine missed the game on Sunday as expected (torn triceps). He is expected to miss at least another week. G Jeremy Zuttah suffered an ankle injury during the team's game on Sunday, but he was able to return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL San Diego Chargers - SD - C Nick Hardwick was out of practices last week, listed as out on Friday, and was inactive on Sunday as expected due to his injured ankle.
OL Indianapolis Colts - IND - LT Charlie Johnson left the game in the fourth quarter after injuring his left knee. He did not return to action and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Jacksonville Jaguars - JAX - OT's Eben Britton (knee injury, listed as doubtful on Friday) and Eugene Monroe (illness, listed as probable to play on Friday) were both inactive on Sunday. Monroe didn't practice on Thursday or Friday, and Britton missed the entire week of practioes.
OL New York Jets - NYJ - G Matt Slauson (ankle injury) was limited in practices throughout last week, and was inactive on Sunday despite being listed as probable to play on Friday.
OL Oakland Raiders - OAK - G Robert Gallery (broken fibula) was out of practices last week, was listed as out on Friday, and did not play on Sunday as expected.
OL Oakland Raiders - OAK - OT Cornell Green injured his calf during the game on Sunday - the severity of the injury isn't currently known. Green will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL St. Louis Rams - STL - OT Jason Smith was out on Sunday as expected. He has been unable to practice for weeks due to his injured knee.
OL Baltimore Ravens - BAL - LT Jared Gaither appears to have avoided major neurological damage after suffering a head/neck injury on Sunday. X-rays for serious damage were negative, and he is scheduled for an MRI and further review by team doctors. Initial indications are that Gaither will be able to resume his football career without interruption.
OL New Orleans Saints - NO - OT Jermon Bushrod (ankle injury) is expected to be ready to return to duty on October 18th, according to head coach Sean Payton on Monday, October 5th.
OL Seattle Seahawks - SEA - OT's Walter Jones (knee injury) and Sean Locklear (ankle injury) were both out of the game on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday.
OL Seattle Seahawks - SEA - LG Rob Sims suffered a left ankle injury in the second quarter on Sunday. He was on crutches after the game and will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Defensive Tackle
DT Chris Canty - NYG - Canty (calf injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
DT Kendrick Clancy - NO - Clancy (knee injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
DT Cornelius Griffin - WAS - Griffin has a sore elbow, according to head coach Jim Zorn. The injury, however, is not considered serious - Griffin will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DT Sammie Lee Hill - DET - Hill (ankle injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as doubtful on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
DT Tank Johnson - CIN - Johnson was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday last week, and was limited on Friday due to his injured foot. After being listed as questionable on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
DT Travis Johnson - SD - Johnson (groin injury) was unable to participate in practices last week, listed as out on Friday, and did not play on Sunday as expected.
DT Jason Jones - TEN - Jones did not practice last week due to his injured shoulder and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday.
DT John McCargo - BUF - McCargo (calf injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
DT Anthony Montgomery - WAS - Montgomery was not in practice Thursday or Friday, and was out on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday (knee injury).
DT Greg Peterson - JAX - Peterson was out of practices last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday (knee injury).
Defensive End
DE Luis Castillo - SD - Castillo suffered an arm injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further.
DE Kenyon Coleman - CLE - Coleman was not able to participate in practices on Wednesday, was limited through the rest of the week, and after being listed as questionable to play on Friday due to his injured groin he was inactive on Sunday.
DE Dwight Freeney - IND - Freeney was limited by his sore right quadriceps on Sunday, but did play in the contest part time. 'In the middle of the week, I was 50-50. I really didn't know,' Freeney said after the game. 'By Friday and Saturday, I started feeling better. I came out here (Sunday) and I already knew my reps were going to be limited, so I had to make them count. It was fun.'
DE Israel Idonije - CHI - Idonije will have a knee arthroscopically cleaned out on Monday - the amount of time he'll be sidelined isn't currently known. The amount of time he'll be out is dependant on what the surgeons discover/fix during the surgery.
DE Curtis Johnson - DAL - Johnson (hamstring injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
DE Patrick Kerney - SEA - Kerney suffered a strained groin in the third quarter on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Phillip Merling - MIA - Merling suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter on Sunday, the severity of which is unknown as of Monday. He'll be evaluated further during the week.
DE Justin Tuck - NYG - Tuck played in the game on Sunday and indicated afterwards that his injured shoulder is O.K. 'As my confidence level goes up, I can stretch the harness a little farther,' he said. 'Hopefully by the end of the year I won't have to wear it at all.'
DE Dewayne White - DET - White (hamstring injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as doubtful on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
Inside Linebacker
ILB Gary Brackett - IND - Brackett was unable to practice last week (knee injury) and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
ILB Tavares Gooden - BAL - Gooden was limited in practice throughout last week, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (shoulder and head injuries).
ILB Erin Henderson - MIN - Erin Henderson is doubtful to play on Monday Night Football due to his injured calf - he partially participated in practices last week, but apparently he isn't up to full speed yet.
ILB Spencer Larsen - DEN - Larsen (shoulder injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
ILB Jerod Mayo - NE - Mayo's bad knee kept him out of practices Wednesday and Thursday last week, and he was limited on Friday - after being listed as doubtful to play he was inactive on Sunday.
ILB Paul Posluszny - BUF - Posluszny (broken forearm) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday. He'll be out for several more weeks due to this injury.
ILB Jeff Ulbrich - SF - Ulbrich suffered a head injury during the game on Sunday of unspecified severity - he did not return to action. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Outside Linebacker
OLB Antwan Applewhite - SD - Applewhite (hamstring injury) was unable to participate in practices last week, listed as out on Friday, and did not play on Sunday as expected.
OLB Brendon Ayanbadejo - BAL - Ayanbadejo will miss a significant amount of time - perhas the rest of the season - after tearing his left quadriceps tendon. Further evaluations are ongoing, but initial indications are not good. Surgical intervention is required according to reports on Monday. Ayanbadejo's season is probably over.
OLB Keith Bulluck - TEN - Bulluck suffered from a pebble in his eye on Sunday - eventually, the training staff got it out and he doesn't expect to have further problems.
OLB Marques Harris - SF - Harris suffered a hamstring injury of unspecified severity during the team's game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Leroy Hill - SEA - Hill was out of practices all week long due to his ongoing groin problems, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
OLB Hunter Hillenmeyer - CHI - Hillenmeyer (rib injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as doubtful on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
OLB Stanford Keglar - TEN - Keglar did not practice last week due to his injured hamstring and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
OLB Manny Lawson - SF - Lawson suffered a minor nose injury during the game on Sunday, but returned to action shortly thereafter - this appears to be a minor concern as of Monday.
OLB Shawne Merriman - SD - Merriman played through his injured groin (part of the time) on Sunday but was limited: 'This doesn't heal overnight,' he said after the game. ' . . . I made the decision to go tonight. I'm going to use the bye week to heal up.'
OLB Julian Peterson - DET - Peterson limped off the field on Sunday but returned to action - the leg injury is of unspecified severity as of Monday morning.
OLB Shaun Phillips - SD - Phillips suffered a calf injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Joey Porter - MIA - Porter (hamstring injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as questionable on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
OLB Adam Seward - JAX - Seward (groin injury) was unable to practice last week and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday.
OLB Ernie Sims - DET - Sims aggravated a shoulder injury that kept him out of last week's game against Washington. He reportedly said after the game he took a direct shot to the shoulder and the pain felt like it did when he originally hurt it against the Vikings. Sims will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OLB Clint Sintim - NYG - Sintim was limited in practices last week due to his injured groin, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
OLB Jason Taylor - MIA - Taylor suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday and had some attention from trainers but didn't miss a series during the game. The injury is apparently minor.
OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa - CHI - Tinoisamoa was unable to practice last week due to his injured knee, and after being listed as doubtful on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
Cornerback
CB Ronald Bartell - STL - Bartell was limited in practices last week due to his injured thigh, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Fridy.
CB Dre Bly - SF - Bly suffered a minor elbow injury during the game on Sunday, but returned to action.
CB Zackary Bowman - CHI - Bowman suffered a shoulder injury during Week 4. Head coach Lovie Smith said after the game that the injury would be evaluated and more information will be known at a later time.
CB Cortland Finnegan - TEN - Finnegan did not practice last week due to his injured hamstring and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
CB Nick Harper - TEN - Harper injured his ribs on Sunday - he is scheduled for more tests Monday to determine the extent of the injury.
CB Kelvin Hayden - IND - Hayden was unable to practice last week (hamstring injury) and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
CB Malcolm Jenkins - NO - Jenkins (ankle injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as questionable on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
CB David Jones - CIN - Jones was limited in practice on Wednesday, was listed as questionable to play on Friday, and was then inactive on Sunday (foot injury).
CB Leodis McKelvin - BUF - McKelvin is now on IR due to his injured fibula - he's done for the year.
CB Antwaun Molden - HOU - Molden (injured quadricep) was unable to participate in practices last week, listed as out on Friday, and did not play on Sunday as expected.
CB Jacques Reeves - HOU - Reeves was listed as out on Friday due to his fractured finger, but he did play on Sunday despite the injury.
CB Aaron Ross - NYG - Ross was limited in pradtice on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday or Friday before being listed as out on Friday's injury report - he was inactive on Sunday as expected (hamstring injury).
CB Lito Sheppard - NYJ - Sheppard (quadricep injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
CB Alphonso Smith - DEN - Smith (ankle injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as doubtful on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
CB Reggie Smith - SF - Smith was out of practices all week long due to his injured groin, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
CB Donald Strickland - NYJ - Strickland (ankle injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
CB Leigh Torrence - NO - Torrence injured his hamstring in the game on Sunday - the severity of the injury is currently not known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Josh Wilson - SEA - Wilson was limited in practices last week, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable to play on Friday (ankle injury).
Safety
S Atari Bigby - GB - Bigby is reportedly out of the Monday Night Football game.
S Tyvon Branch - OAK - Branch suffered a groin injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S James Butler - STL - Butler couldn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday last week, was held out of practices on Friday, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday.
S Sean Considine - JAX - Considine couldn't practice last week due to his injured groin, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday.
S Tyrone Culver - MIA - Culver had x-rays on what appeared to be a wrist injury after the game - the severity of the injury isn't currently known. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Craig Dahl - STL - Dahl left with a head injury -- an apparent concussion -- early in the second quarter on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Hiram Eugene - OAK - Eugene was listed as questionable to play on Friday (calf injury) - he practiced on Friday but was unable to play on Sunday due to his injury.
S Vincent Fuller - TEN - Fuller was out on Sunday as expected after being out of practices all week and being listed as out on Friday (forearm injury).
S Michael Hamlin - DAL - Hamlin (wrist injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
S Kalvin Pearson - DET - Pearson (quadricep injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as doubtful on Friday he was inactive on Sunday, as expected.
S Troy Polamalu - PIT - Polamalu was held out of practices all week long due to his injured knee, was listed as out on Friday, and was inactive on Sunday as expected.
S Bob Sanders - IND - Sanders was unable to practice last week (knee injury) and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as out on Friday.
S Bryan Scott - BUF - Scott (ankle injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
S Gerald Sensabaugh - DAL - Sensabaugh suffered a broken right thumb in the first half on Sunday and did not return to action. He said he is scheduled to have the break repaired Monday. 'I should be OK,' said Sensabaugh with his thumb in a cast. 'I think I'll miss maybe one game, and the bye week will help.'
S Ko Simpson - DET - Simpson left the game on Sunday with a hamstring injury of unknown severity - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
S Donte Whitner - BUF - Whitner (thumb injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
S Roy Williams - CIN - Williams was limited during practices Wednesday and Friday, did not practice on Thursday, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday (forearm injury).
