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December 9, 2011

December 9th Injury Report

By: Christian Hardy


Quarterbacks
- Ben Roethlisberger's ankle/leg injury was confirmed to be a high ankle sprain after an MRI on Monday. Roethlisberger said that he thought it was a broken leg when it first happened. According to multiple sources, Roethlisberger was seen leaving the stadium on Thursday night in a boot. His status for week 15 is in doubt.
- Another quarterback was injured in Thursday Night's showdown. Browns quarterback Colt McCoy sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter on a hit from Steelers linebacker James Harrison. Browns ex-center LeCharles Bently that McCoy should not have been allowed back in the game, and it was clear that he had a concussion. In the post game press conference, the Browns PR guy asked if the bright lights could be turned down or off. This is an ongoing issue, and the NFL has to address it. Referees need to be able to tell players that they can not return when they see any signs of a concussion. The Browns stick to their case that Colt seemed OK, although that sounds unlikely to me.
- Josh Freeman (shoulder) practiced today, and looks very likely to start on Sunday after missing week 13.
- Vikings rookie quarterback Christian Ponder (hip) returned to practice today but was limited. He is listed as questionable, and will be a game-time decision on Sunday. Keep him out of your fantasy lineups.
- Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton (finger) was limited in practice on Friday for the third consecutive day. He is officially listed as doubtful to play this week.
- Rams quarterbacks Sam Bradford (ankle) and AJ Feeley (finger) did not practice on Friday. Both Tom Bradstater and recently-acquired Kellen Clemens split first-team reps in Friday's practice. Being a Monday night game, we will not get Bradford's or Feeley's official status until Saturday, but neither is expected to play.


Running Backs
-  Lions running back Kevin Smith (ankle) started practe with the team on Friday, but did not finish after he could not cut on the ankle. He is listed as questionable on the official injury report.
- Broncos running back Willis McGahee (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game after practicing for his first time on Friday.
- Bengals RB Cedric Benson (foot) practiced on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
- Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) and Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) both returned to practice on Friday and are expected to play this week. Both running backs were limited and are listed as probable for Sunday Night's game against the Cowboys.
- The Packers ruled out running back James Starks (ankle) today. Ryan Grant and rookie Brandon Saine will share the majority of the carries.
- The Saints ruled out rookie running back Mark Ingram (turf toe) today. Darren Sproles and Pierre Thomas should both be in your lineup with Ingram now out, as both shold get 10-15 touches in this explosive offense of the Saints.
- Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner was place on injured reserve today with a hamstring injury.
- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) said that his ankle is "about 80 percent" and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. He is likely to be a game-time decision, but Leslie Frazier said that the decision will be made amongst the team before Sunday.
- Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (knee, thumb, hamstring) is listed as probable to play against the 49ers. It seems like Wells' injuries have become a week-to-week thing for fantasy owners. Keep an eye on it, as always.


Wide Receivers
- Today after Texans' practice, head coach Gary Kubiak ruled Andre Johnson (hamstring), who did not practice on Friday, out for Sunday's game. Kevin Walter also missed practice on Friday with an illness, and is listed as questionable for Sunday. Jacoby Jones will start in place of the injured Andre Johnson.
- Cowboys wide receiver Laurent Robinson (shoulder) was limited in practice today and is listed as questionable. Robinson said that he thinks that he will be able to play.
- Raiders wide receivers Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (foot) did not practice on Friday and are officially out on Sunday.
- Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) is listed as probable after practicing in limited fashion all week long.
- Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal is listed as questionable with a concussion.
- 49ers wide receiver Braylon Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable to play against the Cardinals, but is expected to play.
- Falcons wide receivers Roddy White (shoulder), Julio Jones (hamstring), and Harry Douglas (groin) are all listed as probable for Sunday's game.


Tight Ends
- Colts tight end Dallas Clark is going to be back this week after practicing in full all week long.
- Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett (ribs) did not practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful.
- Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) was a full participant in practice all week long, and is listed as probable.


Defense/Others
- The Jaguars placed defensive end Aaron Kampman on injured reserve today for the second straight year with the team, and the third straight in the NFL.
- Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff (calf) is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision.
- 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
- Broncos rookie linebacker Von Miller (thumb) is listed as probable to play against the Bears. Miller did practice on Friday.
- Lions corner back Chris Houston (knee) is listed as doubtful after not practicing all week long.
- Cowboys linebacker Demarcus Ware (neck) returned to a full practice on Friday and is listed as questionable.
- Buccaneers corner back Aqib Talib (hamstring) has been ruled out for week 14.
- Eagles corner backs Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie practiced on Friday. Asomugha is listed as probable, while DRC is listed as questionable.
- Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (ankle) has been ruled out for week 14.
- Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes (foot) practiced on Friday and looks like he is going to return in week 14. Rhodes is officially listed as questionable.
- Lions defensive end Nick Fairley (foot) did not practice all week long with a foot injury. He is questionable, but is not expected to play.

December 8, 2011

December 8th Injury Report

By: Christian Hardy


Quarterbacks
- According to Jim Irsay, Peyton Manning is unlikely to be seen on the field in 2011. Exact quote: Irsay said that he doesn't "envision Peyton playing this season."
- Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder was not at practice on Thursday with a hip injury. Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave is not confident that Ponder will play this week. Ponder has now missed two consecutive days of practice. Joe Webb took first team reps in place of Ponder. If Ponder does not practice on Friday then he will not play in week 14.
- Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman was at practice and did "extensive throwing" on Thursday. He expects to play on Sunday.
- Chiefs quarterback Kyle Orton practiced on a limited basis for the second consecutive day on Thursday.
- Both Sam Bradford (ankle) and AJ Feeley (finger) did not practice for teh second consecutive day on Thursday. Tom Brandstater has taken first team reps on Wednesday and Thursday and would start if Bradford and Feeley were to miss Sunday's game.
- Ben Roethlisberger left Thursday's game with an ankle injury. More to come when more information is known on the situation. It looked ugly, I cna tell you that much.


Running Backs
- Kevin Smith (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, but will try to do some drills on Friday.
- Raiders running back Darren McFadden (foot) will not play in week 14, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Michael Bush will start at running back for the Raiders.
- Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) and Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) did not practice on Thursday, but are expected to practice on Friday according to head coach Tom Coughlin.
- Both Peyton Hillis (hip) and Montario Hardesty (calf)are active for Thursday Night Football against the Steelers.
- Jonathan Dwyer was placed on Ir by the Steelers today.
- Cardinals running back Beanie Wells was limited in practice with a knee injury on Thursday.
- Buccaneers running back Mossis Madu is expected to get more work in week 14. He is expected to surpass Kregg Lumpkin in snaps, but should be no threat to Blount's carries.
- Michael Turner was limited in practice on Thursday.
- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was a limited participant in practice on Thursday. Head coach Leslie Frazier said that Peterson had no pain in his ankle during the practice, in which he ran and cut.
- Broncos running back Willis McGahee did not practice Thursday with a knee injury, but he says that he will play on Sunday.
- Saints rookie running back Mark Ingram (turf toe) did not practice on Thursday.
- Packers running back James Starks (ankle) did not practice on Thursday.



Wide Receivers
- In NFL Draft news: Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon is expected to file paperwork to enter the NFL Draft. Also, Ryan Broyles, who tore his ACL just a couple of weeks ago, will not run at full speed until May, and as you know, the draft is in April. Huge hit to one of the most talented wide receivers in the draft.
- For the Cowboys wide receivers: Laurent Robinson (shoulder) was unable to practice for the second consecutive day while Miles Austin (hamstring) was a full participant in practice. I would expect to see Robinson limited in practice on Friday, at the least.
- Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday. If he practices on Friday, he is likely to be a go against the Cowboys on Sunday night.
- Both Oakland wide receivers Jacoby Ford (foot) and Denarius Moore (foot) did not practice on Thursday.
- An update on the status of the Falcons wide receivers: Julio Jones (hamstring) was limited, while Roddy White (shoulder) returned to a full practice.
- Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day.
- Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, but there is a good chance that he will try to give it a go on Sunday.
- Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs left yesterday''s game in the second quarter and never returned.

Tight Ends
- Colts tight end Dallas Clark (tibia) was a full participant in practice for the second consecutive day.
- Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Thursday.
- Bills tight end Scott Chandler (ankle) is not expected to play in week 14, and has not practiced all week.
- Browns tight end Benjamin Watson left the game with a head injury and was later ruled out of the game.

Others
- LaMarr Woodley was officially ruled out for Thursday Night Football against the Browns with a hamstring injury. He was already unlikely to play.
- Eagles linebacker Jamar Chaney was benched today in practice in favor of Casey Matthews. Matthews is expected to start in place on Chaney on Sunday.
- Raiders head coach Hue Jackson said that if any of his players want to return against the Packers on Sunday then they would have to practice on Friday (Darren McFadden, Jacoby Ford, Denarius Moore)
- Steelers nose tackle Chris Hoke (neck) was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve, and could quite possibly end the 35-year old's career.