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Week 6 Early Injury Report
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Quarterback
QB Kyle Boller - STL - Boller was knocked out of the game on Sunday due to a head injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Marc Bulger appears ready to resume his starting QB role, though.
QB Marc Bulger - STL - Bulger (shoulder injury) said on Monday that he should be ready to play in Week 6, after an appearance in Week five following an injury to QB Kyle Boller (head). 'It's getting close,' Bulger said. 'I still need a little more velocity throwing the ball. You never know till you get hit, so we'll see. But ... I think I'll be ready to play the game next week.'
QB Matt Hasselbeck - SEA - Hasselbeck played through two cracked ribs on Sunday and led his team to victory.
QB Eli Manning - NYG - Eli Manning played through his heel injury and led his team to victory on Sunday. Afterwards, Manning said that 'I don't think I made it any worse or put any more strain on it'.
QB Peyton Manning - IND - Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Peyton Manning's left knee was sore but not seriously injured after Sunday's night victory at Tennessee. The Colts have a bye week and won't play again until Oct. 25 at St. Louis.
QB Carson Palmer - CIN - During the game on Sunday, there was a report that Carson Palmer sprained his left thumb, but he stayed in the game and piloted his team to a big win over Baltimore. Palmer owners will want to monitor his practice participation later this week, just in case this is a bigger issue than it appears on Monday.
QB Matthew Stafford - DET - Stafford missed the game on Sunday due to his sore knee (listed as questionable on Friday).
Running Back
RB Ahmad Bradshaw - NYG - Bradshaw had a great game on Sunday despite his achey ankle - he looks like the injury is a thing of the past right now. He did suffer a back injury during the first half. He said it was just 'a little strained... I just overextended a little bit and now it's fine.'
RB Correll Buckhalter - DEN - Buckhalter missed the game on Sunday after being listed as out (ankle injury) on Friday (he didn't practice last week).
RB Glen Coffee - SF - Coffee suffered a left-leg contusion late in the game. X-rays revealed no break, but he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Coffee owners will want to pay attention to his practice participation later this week.
RB Mike Goodson - CAR - Goodson was out of practices all week long, and he was inactive on Sunday due to after-effects of a concussion.
RB Frank Gore - SF - Gore missed the game on Sunday as expected (foot/ankle - listed as out on Friday).
RB Earnest Graham - TB - Graham was inactive on Sunday (hamstring problem) after missing practices Wednesday and Thursday - he was limited on Friday.
RB Justin Griffith - SEA - Griffith, who has struggled with a knee injury this year, was inactive on Sunday after being listed as probable to play on Friday (he was limited on Wednesday but in full participation Thursday and Friday).
RB Felix Jones - DAL - Jones missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee injury) after not practicing last week and being listed as doubtful on Friday.
RB Luke Lawton - OAK - Lawton injured his ankle this past Sunday - his status is unknown at this time.
RB Jamal Lewis - CLE - Lewis played on Sunday despite his sore hamstring: 'It felt great after I kind of got warmed up,' he said after the game. 'Early it was kinda bothering me. You just never know.'
RB Darren McFadden - OAK - McFadden (knee injury) did not practice last week and was inactive as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
RB Oren ONeal - OAK - O'Neal did not practice last week and was inactive as expected after being listed as out on Friday (ankle injury).
RB Willie Parker - PIT - Parker didn't practice last week due to his injured toe, and was out on Sunday as expected (listed as out on Friday).
RB Fred Taylor - NE - Taylor was out of the game on Sunday as expected - he didn't practice all week long and was listed as out on Friday (ankle injury). Reports from ESPN indicate that Taylor suffered an eversion sprain, which is when the foot turns outward and needs to be surgically repaired. Taylor said on Thursday the surgery he underwent to repair the ligament damage in his right ankle was "more serious than a scope" but that he doesn't expect it to sideline him the entire season.
RB Danny Ware - NYG - Ware missed yet another game on Sunday due to his sore (dislocated) elbow - he was listed as questionable to play on Friday.
Wide Receiver
WR Jerricho Cotchery - NYJ - According to reports out of New York, Cotchery is expected to play on Monday Night Football.
WR Kevin Curtis - PHI - Curtis missed the game on Sunday due to his sore knee - he was listed as questionable on Friday after sitting out Friday's practice.
WR Anthony Gonzalez - IND - Gonzalez continues to miss games due to his ongoing knee woes - he was listed as out on Friday and missed the game on Sunday as expected.
WR Calvin Johnson - DET - Johnson suffered a knee injury of unspecified severity on Sunday: coach Schwartz commented 'He hurt his knee. We'll see where it is. He couldn't go back in and finish. We tried to get a sleeve on it, we tried to get a brace on it and it was a situation where it was still possible - if he could feel good with it - we would've put him back in the game. We couldn't get him settled down and we couldn't get him comfortable.' Further evaluations are ongoing. Schwartz did offer some hope today as he said he felt the injury is not significant. He also stressed the Lions are trying to win right now when asked if the fact that Detroit has a bye week following this week's game would affect playing decisions for Johnson and QB Matt Stafford.
WR Mario Manningham - NYG - Manningham said following Week five that he felt good after bruising his chest during the game. Manningham added that he could have returned to the game. The injury appears to be minor as of Monday.
WR Ruvell Martin - STL - Martin's sore hamstring sidelined him on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday (limited in practice Thursday, out on Friday).
WR Nick Miller - OAK - Miller did not practice last week and was inactive as expected after being listed as out on Friday (shin injury).
WR Darius Reynaud - MIN - In addition to nursing a sore hamstring, Reynaud has a family matter that is keeping him off the field - he was listed as out on Friday due to the family issue.
WR Chaz Schilens - OAK - Schilens did not practice last week and was inactive as expected after being listed as out on Friday (foot injury). Schilens has missed many weeks due to this injury.
WR Roy Williams - DAL - Williams was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday (rib injury) - he didn't practice last week.
Tight End
TE Travis Beckum - NYG - Beckum reportedly tweaked an ankle on Sunday, but stayed in the game - the injury is considered minor at this time.
TE Kevin Boss - NYG - Boss was inactive on Sunday after missing practices all week long (ankle injury) - he was listed as doubtful on Friday.
TE Casey Fitzsimmons - DET - Fitzsimmons suffered a thigh injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
TE Anthony Hill - HOU - Hill missed the game on Sunday due to illness (he was limited in practice on Wednesday and didn't make the active squad this week).
TE Tony Scheffler - DEN - Scheffler suffered a back injury on Sunday, but returned to action. The injury appears minor at this time.
TE Stephen Spach - ARI - Spach suffered an ankle sprain and will probably be sidelined for at least one game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Ben Patrick returns from suspension this week - the Cards will have a competent TE no matter how Spach's injury is diagnosed.
TE Craig Stevens - TEN - Stevens suffered a severe concussion on Sunday - he was down on the field for several minutes, and though he did walk off under his own power he'll be carefully monitored by the Titans this week.
Kicker
PK Phil Dawson - CLE - Dawson missed the game on Sunday due to his right calf injury - he was listed as doubtful to play on Friday after not participating in practices throughout last week.
Offensive Line
OL San Francisco 49ers - SF - RT Adam Snyder injured his left thigh on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Cincinnati Bengals - CIN - OT Andre Smith (foot injury) didn't practice at all last week - after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
OL Buffalo Bills - BUF - RT Jonathan Scott suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter on Sunday. Head coach Dick Jauron had no details on Scott but didn't think his injury was serious as of Sunday evening. Scott will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
OL Cleveland Browns - CLE - G Rex Hadnot was limited in practices last week, and after being listed as questionable on Friday he was inactive on Sunday (knee injury).
OL Tampa Bay Buccaneers - TB - C Jeff Faine was listed as out on Friday after missing practices all week long - he was inactive on Sunday as expected due to his torn triceps.
OL Kansas City Chiefs - KC - OT Ikechudu Ndukwe missed the game on Sunday due to his sore shoulder - he didn't practice Thursday or Friday last week. LT Branden Albert didn't finish the game on Sunday because of an ankle injury - the severity of the injury isn't currently known. RG Mike Goff suffered an unspecified injury on Sunday and had to come out of the game, and did not return to action. Stay Tuned...
OL Indianapolis Colts - IND - OT Charlie Johnson was unable to practice last week (knee injury), and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
OL Philadelphia Eagles - PHI - OT Jared Gaither missed the game on Sunday due to his sore neck, after not practicing throughout last week. He was listed as questionable on Friday.
OL Philadelphia Eagles - PHI - G Todd Herremans continues to miss practices and games - he was listed as out on Friday and didn't play (foot injury).
OL Detroit Lions - DET - OT Gosder Cherlius didn't practice on Wednesday, was limited Thursday and Friday, and was inactive on Sunday (shoulder injury).
OL New England Patriots - NE - LT Matt Light suffered a right knee injury on Sunday, exiting after the first play of the fourth quarter. Light had a large brace on his knee after the game - he'll be evaluated further but initial indications are not good.
OL Oakland Raiders - OAK - G Robert Gallery (fibula) and OT Cornell Green (calf injury) did not practice last week and were inactive as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
OL Washington Redskins - WAS - OT Chris Samuel will miss the team's Week 6 game with spinal stenosis. OT Stephon Heyer will likely line up at LT, while OT Mike D. Williams will likely move over to RT.
OL Seattle Seahawks - SEA - Seattle's OL is really banged up - OT Walter Jones (knee injury - out for several weeks now); OT Sean Locklear (out all week, no chance to play); and G Rob Sims (ankle injury) were all listed as out and didn't play on Sunday. OT Brandon Frye went down early in the game on Sunday with a shoulder stinger - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Reserve OL Kyle Williams sprained his knee during the game, but returned to action. LG Mansfield Wrotto suffered a right-ankle injury in the second quarter on Sunday. Depth is a problem for the Seahawk's OL right now.
OL Houston Texans - HOU - G Antoine Caldwell (illness) was inactive on Sunday.
OL Minnesota Vikings - MIN - OT Phil Loadholt was limited in practices Thursday and Friday due to his sore ankle, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Defensive Tackle
DT Chris Canty - NYG - Canty was inactive on Sunday after missing practices all week long (calf injury) - he was listed as out on Friday.
DT Sammie Lee Hill - DET - Hill (ankle injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
DT Tank Johnson - CIN - Johnson was limited in practices last week due to his injured foot, and after being listed as 'questionable' to play on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
DT Jason Jones - TEN - Jones was inactive on Sunday (shoulder injury) after being listed as questionable on Friday (he didn't practice last week at all).
DT Anthony Montgomery - WAS - Montgomery didn't practice last week due to his injured knee, and then was inactive on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday.
DT Greg Peterson - JAX - Peterson did not practice last week (knee injury); he was listed as out on Friday; and he was inactive on Sunday as expected.
Defensive End
DE Kenyon Coleman - CLE - Coleman suffered a groin injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Chris Ellis - BUF - Ellis missed another game due to his personal issues - he didn't practice last week at all. Ellis was listed as out on Friday.
DE Jason Hunter - DET - Hunter suffered an ankle injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Curtis Johnson - DAL - Johnson was inactive on Sunday - he was listed as out on Friday after not practicing last week due to his sore hamstring.
DE Patrick Kerney - SEA - Kerney didn't participate in practices last week, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
DE Ray McDonald - SF - McDonald suffered a left ankle injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
DE Kyle Moore - TB - Moore was listed as out on Friday after missing practices all week long - he was inactive on Sunday (knee injury).
DE Dewayne White - DET - White (hamstring injury) was unable to practice last week, and after being listed as out on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
Inside Linebacker
ILB Eric Barton - CLE - Barton suffered an unspecified injury and did not return to action on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
ILB Justin Durant - JAX - Durant was limited in practice Friday due to his sore hip, and ended up on the inactive list on Sunday.
ILB Erin Henderson - MIN - Henderson was limited all week due to an injured calf, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
ILB DQwell Jackson - CLE - Surprisingly, Jackson (sore hamstring) did play (he started) on Sunday despite being listed as doubtful on Friday (he was limited in practice on Wednesday and didn't practice Thursday or Friday).
ILB Spencer Larsen - DEN - Larsen missed the game on Sunday after being listed as out (shoulder injury) on Friday (he didn't practice last week).
ILB Paul Posluszny - BUF - Posluszny missed the game on Sunday (as expected), after being listed as out due to his broken forearm.
ILB Jeff Ulbrich - SF - Ulbrich didn't practice last week due to his ongoing concussion issues; he was listed as out on Friday; and he was inactive on Sunday as expected.
Outside Linebacker
OLB Colin Allred - TEN - Allred didn't participate in practices last week (shoulder injury) and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
OLB Michael Boley - NYG - Boley (knee injury) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee last week. The recovery time for Boley is expected to be approximately four weeks.
OLB Ricky Brown - OAK - Brown injured his ankle on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along but x-rays were negative initially.
OLB Marcus Buggs - BUF - Buggs suffered a serious knee injury on Sunday: 'We'll find out [Monday],' head coach Dick Jauron said. 'I'm not optimistic about those injuries. We'll find out more [Monday], and clearly we'll have to do something if those turn out to be serious.'
OLB Marques Harris - SF - Harris (hamstring injury) was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday; he was limited on Friday; and after being listed as questionable to play on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
OLB Leroy Hill - SEA - Hill missed another game on Sunday due to his ongoing groin injury problems (listed as out Friday). He hasn't played in weeks.
OLB Rashad Jeanty - CIN - Jeanty missed the game on Sunday due to his injured finger - he was listed as out on Friday and didn't practice at all last week due to the injury.
OLB Edgar Jones - BAL - Jones suffered a minor hamstring injury on Sunday - he'll be monitored further during the week, but initial indications are that this isn't something to worry about.
OLB Bryan Kehl - NYG - Kehl was inactive on Sunday after missing practices all week long (finger injury) - he was listed as out on Friday.
OLB Kawika Mitchell - BUF - Mitchell suffered a serious knee injury on Sunday: 'We'll find out [Monday],' head coach Dick Jauron said. 'I'm not optimistic about those injuries. We'll find out more [Monday], and clearly we'll have to do something if those turn out to be serious.' Backup LB Marcus Buggs also suffered a serious knee injury on Sunday.
OLB Adam Seward - JAX - Seward did not practice last week (groin injury); he was listed as out on Friday; and he was inactive on Sunday as expected.
OLB Gerris Wilkinson - NYG - Wilkinson had x-rays on his knee after the game - the severity of the injury isn't currently known.
Cornerback
CB Cortland Finnegan - TEN - Finnegan partially participated in practices Wednesday and Thursday, but was out Friday and inactive on Sunday (hamstring injury, questionable on Friday's injury report).
CB Coye Francies - CLE - Francies was limited in practices Wednesday and Thursday (calf injury), but fully participated on Friday - after being listed as probable on Friday he was inactive on Sunday.
CB Nick Harper - TEN - Harper broke his forearm on Sunday - he'll be out for several weeks.
CB Antoine Harris - ATL - Harris did not participate in practices last week (knee injury); he was listed as out on Friday's injury report; and he did not play on Sunday as expected.
CB Kelvin Hayden - IND - Hayden missed the game on Sunday as expected - he's battling a sore hamstring and was listed as out on Friday.
CB Ellis Hobbs - PHI - Hobbs suffered an injured wrist on Sunday - he is scheduled for a MRI on Monday to assess the damage.
CB Marlin Jackson - IND - Jackson was unable to practice last week (knee injury), and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
CB Mike Jenkins - DAL - Jenkins injured his right big toe late in the fourth quarter on Sunday. Jenkins was able to play through the injury and said he'd be fine after the game. The Cowboys have a bye next week, allowing time for Jenkins to heal and get back to 100%.
CB Eric King - DET - King suffered a shoulder injury of unspecified severity on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Ellis Lankster - BUF - Lankster did not participate in practice on Friday due to a sore back, and was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday.
CB Gerard Lawson - CLE - Lawson fully participated in practices last week despite his groin injury, but on Sunday coach Mangini decided to declare him inactive. Lawson was listed as probable to play on Friday.
CB Antwaun Molden - HOU - Molden worked his way back into practices by Friday last week, but was inactive on Sunday after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report (quadricep injury).
CB Terence Newman - DAL - Newman was in and out of the lineup on Sunday due to 'getting banged up' according to head coach Wade Phillips - Newman will be evaluated further as the week goes along.
CB Dimitri Patterson - PHI - Patterson strained his quadricep on Sunday - he is scheduled for a MRI on Monday.
CB Aaron Ross - NYG - Ross was inactive on Sunday after missing practices all week long (hamstring injury) - he was listed as out on Friday.
CB Allen Rossum - DAL - Rossum's bad back limited him in practice on Wednesday; he fully participated on Thursday and Friday; but he was inactive on Sunday despite being listed as probable to play on Friday.
CB Asante Samuel - PHI - Samuel injured a calf on Sunday - he is scheduled for a MRI on Monday to further evaluate the extent and severity of the injury.
CB Reggie Smith - SF - Smith didn't practice last week due to his injured groin, he was listed as out on Friday, and he was inactive on Sunday as expected.
CB Scott Starks - JAX - Starks did not practice last week (hip injury); he was listed as out on Friday; and he was inactive on Sunday as expected.
Safety
S C.C. Brown - NYG - Brown had x-rays on his shoulder after the game - the severity of the injury isn't currently known.
S James Butler - STL - Butler missed the game on Sunday as expected (out, knee on Friday) - he didn't practice last week.
S Sean Considine - JAX - Considine did not practice last week (groin injury); he was listed as out on Friday; and he was inactive on Sunday as expected.
S Quintin Demps - PHI - Demps, though he practiced fully all week long and was listed as probable on Friday (hamstring injury) was ultimately inactive on Sunday.
S Nick Ferguson - HOU - Ferguson was unable to practice last week due to his bum knee, and was inactive on Sunday as expected after being listed as out on Friday.
S Vincent Fuller - TEN - Fuller missed the game on Sunday night as expected (broken arm).
S Michael Hamlin - DAL - Hamlin continues to miss games due to his wrist injury - he was listed as out on Friday after not practicing last week.
S Michael Lewis - SF - Lewis left Sunday's game with a concussion early in the third quarter. Lewis suffered two concussions during the preseason this year - he'll be monitored closely during the coming week. Given his injury history, this latest incident is a serious concern.
S Troy Polamalu - PIT - Polamalu did practice last week in limited sessions, but was held out on Sunday after being listed as doubtful on Friday. He could return next week against Cleveland at Heinz Field, but coach Mike Tomlin said he'll wait to answer that question.
"I'll tell you on Tuesday. I'll be glad when he plays just so you guys can stop asking me about him."
S Bob Sanders - IND - Sanders missed the game on Sunday as expected - he's battling a bum knee and was listed as doubtful on Friday.
S James Sanders - NE - Sanders was limited in practice all week long, and after being listed as questionable on Friday he was inactive on Sunday (shoulder injury).
S Bryan Scott - BUF - Scott missed the game on Sunday (as expected), after being listed as out due to his ankle injury - he didn't practice last week.
S Gerald Sensabaugh - DAL - Sensabaugh (thumb injury) missed the game on Sunday as expected - he was listed as out on Friday after not practicing last week.
S Ko Simpson - DET - Simpson didn't practice last week; he was listed as questionable on Friday; and he was inactive on Sunday.
S Anthony Smith - STL - Smith was limited in practice on Wednesday; he was out Thursday and Friday - his sore Achille's tendon kept him out of the game on Sunday.
S Donte Whitner - BUF - Whitner missed the game on Sunday (as expected), after being listed as out due to his thumb injury - he didn't practice last week.
