Broncos Henry and Bailey questionable
October 26th, 2007
Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry and cornerback Champ Bailey are both listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Green Bay Packers.
Henry, who is suffering from an injury to his ribs, returned to practice on Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday.
He has carried the ball 119 times for 549 yards with a touchdown on the season.
Bailey, who has a quadriceps injury, has practiced all three days, but is still listed as questionable.
The 29-year-old has 33 tackles with an interception on the season.
Cornerback Dre' Bly, who injured his shoulder after picking off a pass last Sunday against Pittsburgh, is listed as probable for Monday.
Chargers/Texans will play in San Diego on Sunday
October 26th, 2007
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Chargers and the Houston Texans will play as scheduled Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium, the NFL announced Friday, despite the recent wildfires in Southern California.
The game will kick off, as scheduled, at 4:05 (et), even though the stadium has been used this week as a temporary housing facility for the thousands of people that are without homes due to the still-burning wildfires. The Chargers moved their practices to Arizona, and the league considered playing the game in Houston, or pushing the game back to Monday night.
Recent subsiding of the fires prompted the city of San Diego to okay the game as scheduled. Mayor Jerry Sanders released the following statement regarding the game.
"Qualcomm Stadium will be ready for NFL football by this weekend. The city will be able to provide sufficient public safety personnel to manage a professional football game without impeding ongoing wildfire recovery efforts. I informed the Chargers late Thursday that should they decide to play their game at Qualcomm this weekend, the stadium will be ready."
Packers TE Frank out for Monday vs. Broncos
October 26th, 2007
Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Green Bay tight end Bubba Franks is out for Monday's matchup with the Denver Broncos. Franks aggravated a right knee injury early in Green Bay's 17-14 win over Washington on October 14.
The 29-year-old tight end did not participate in practice this week, despite having the bye week to recuperate. Franks has 14 catches for 90 yards on the season.
He will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Ryan Krause, who has five career receptions in one game, back in 2004 with the San Diego Chargers.
Also out for Monday is rookie defensive tackle Justin Harrell, with an ankle injury, and cornerback Will Blackmon, with an injured foot. Wideout Ruvell Martin (back), offensive lineman Junius Coston (ankle), and defensive end Cullen Jenkins (ankle) are all listed as questionable.
Jets' Vilma out for Week 8
October 26th, 2007
Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Jets middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma will miss Week 8's game against Buffalo because of a knee injury.
Vilma missed practice all week and was downgraded to out on Friday.
Vilma played in the seven previous games this season for New York, registering 43 tackles and one interception.
In other injury news, starting tight end Chris Baker is questionable with an ailing back injury. Baker missed last week's loss to Cincinnati and he was limited in practice this week.
Believe it or not, Steelers' Smith is out
October 26th, 2007
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Steelers starting defensive end Aaron Smith is listed as out for this week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Smith, suffering from a sprained ligament in his left knee, hasn't missed a game since his rookie season in 1999 when he played in just six games. Since 2000, he has played in all 118 regular season games for Pittsburgh, starting all but two.
This season, Smith has 16 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in six games.
Bengals' Rudi Johnson doubtful for Sunday
October 26th, 2007
Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson did not participate in practice on Friday, and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Steelers with a nagging hamstring injury.
Johnson has sat out two of the last three games with the injury. The 27-year- old has gained 185 yards on 62 carries in four games this season. Fourth-year veteran Kenny Watson filled in nicely for Johnson last Sunday, gaining 130 yards on 31 carries in the Bengals' 38-31 win over the Jets.
Patriots' RB Morris doubtful; TE Watson questionable
October 26th, 2007
Foxboro, MA (Sports Network) - New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Redskins after not participating in practice all week.
Morris suffered a chest injury during the Patriots' 48-27 victory over Dallas on October 14.
Morris has rushed for 384 yards and three touchdowns in six games for New England.
Tight end Benjamin Watson is questionable with an ankle injury that caused him to miss last week's 49-28 win over the Dolphins. For the season, he has 18 receptions for 222 yards with five touchdowns.
Watson also missed practice all week
Vikings' Jackson questionable
October 26th, 2007
Eden Prairie, MN (Sports Network) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia with a broken index finger on his throwing hand.
The team won't announce who will start under center until Sunday, but if Jackson is unable to play, Kelly Holcomb will probably make his third start of the season.
In four starts this season, Jackson has completed just 45-of-98 passes for 537 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions.
In Holcomb's two games, he went 35-for-67 for 427 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Starting safety Dwight Smith (strained hamstring) was ruled out for the second straight game. Running back Chester Taylor (strained groin) participated in Friday's practice and was listed as probable.
Jones-Drew questionable with kee sprain
October 26, 2007
Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew was limited in practice Friday -- the third consecutive day he's missed part of team drills -- and was listed as questionable against Tampa Bay.
Jones-Drew hasn't missed a game in his short career and vowed earlier in the week to play Sunday against the Buccaneers. He sprained his left knee with about a minute to play Monday night against Indianapolis.
If he doesn't play, the Jaguars will turn to starter Fred Taylor to carry the load. Taylor needs 135 yards rushing to become the 21st player in NFL history with 10,000.
Also questionable for the Jaguars: cornerback Brian Williams (hamstring) and defensive linemen Reggie Hayward (hamstring), Tony McDaniel (wrist) and Marcus Stroud (ankle). Linebacker Daryl Smith (hip) and tight end George Wrighster (head) are probable.
Eagles could be without Runyan, Dawkins, Considine
October 26, 2007
Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles starting right tackle Jon Runyan missed his third straight practice Friday and is questionable to make his 185th consecutive start Sunday against the Vikings.
Runyan bruised his tailbone in a training room fall last week, but played in Philadelphia's 19-16 loss to Chicago. He sat out practice this week and will be re-evaluated once the team arrives in Minnesota.
"We have a long flight up there. We'll keep giving him treatment, and so on, to see how he does," coach Andy Reid said.
The Eagles (2-4) also could be without both of their starting safeties. All-Pro Brian Dawkins, who hasn't played since sustaining a neck stinger in Week 2, is doubtful, though he practiced the last two days.
"He's feeling better all the way around," Reid said. "The stinger part of it, which is the main concern, has gone away. He's getting better."
Safety Sean Considine hurt his ankle in practice Thursday but returned to the field Friday and is also questionable.
Jets place Vilma on IR
October 27th, 2007
Hempstead, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Jets have placed linebacker Jonathan Vilma on injured reserve because of a knee injury.
Vilma sat out some of last week's game against Cincinnati and missed practice this week. He was declared out for Sunday's game against Buffalo before the Jets made the decision to end his season on Saturday.
In seven games this year, Vilma registered 43 tackles and one interception for the 1-6 Jets.