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Week 17 Early Injury Reportby Mark Wimer, Exclusive to Footballguys.com
Quarterback
Brunell suffered a knee injury during the game on Saturday, and is scheduled to have an MRI. He was fitted with a brace and attempted to keep playing after the injury, but could not make it back on the field. Patrick Ramsey played well in relief of Brunell, and could be under center this week if Brunell's MCL is badly sprained. On Monday, Brunell characterized his injury status as "day-to-day", saying ""It's a day-to-day thing. I had an MRI today. It feels better than it did on Saturday and I think each day I'll improve a little bit more."
Frye ended up his miserable game vs. Pittsburgh by suffering a head trauma (getting his bell rung) - the guy was sacked 8 times by Pittsburgh. Ouch. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. Frye is also dinged up in the ribs and has a sore ankle - his status for the season finale is not yet clear.
Byron Leftwich's ankle injury kept him out of the game on Saturday, as expected. He is planning to practice on Wednesday, and may be available for the season finale - Leftwich and Garrard owners will want to check Leftwich's status later in the week.
Losman missed the game on Saturday due to his injured shoulder - he was active, but did not play step onto the field.
Maddox was inactive on Saturday after being listed as probable to play (illness). He's in the doghouse with coach Cowher and probably would have been inactive even if fully healthy.
McNair was forced out of the game vs Miami on Saturday due to a painful strained pectoral muscle that hampered his throwing. "I already had hurt the team bad enough with two interceptions in the first half," McNair said after the game. "I just wanted to come out and give Billy a chance." McNair says he plans to play in the season finale - he'll be evaluated as the week goes along.
Palmer tweaked his groin during the game vs. Buffalo, but the injury doesn't look serious as of Monday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Vick was shaken up on a hard hit/sack during the game on Saturday, but returned to action and didn't miss any game-time.
Running Back
Alexis missed the game on Saturday due to his sore groin - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Anderson suffered an ankle injury during the game this week, and left the stadium on crutches. The swelling is bad enough that he is unlikely to practice or play this week, according to sources from the Denver area. ""It kind of got rolled...I don't like that, I don't like that at all. An ankle injury - nobody wants to deal with that."
Barlow missed the game on Saturday due to his injured knee - he was listed as doubtful to play on Friday.
Benson's injured knee kept him out of the game on Sunday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Brown tweaked an ankle during the game on Saturday - the severity of the injury isn't currently known.
Brown was inactive for the game vs. Tennessee due to left knee and ankle injuries, but he hopes to play in the season finale: Brown said after the game, "I think I'll be back, I was starting to feel better [late in the week] so next week I'm hoping it'll be good enough to play.".
Davis missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
is battling a sore hamstring and will be evaluated further this week.
Gado's MCL injury forced him to miss the game on Sunday (out on Friday's injury report).
Gordon was inactive vs. Arizona due to his injured foot/ankle - Ryan Moats has become the Eagles' leading RB while Gordon has struggled to play through these injuries.
Jackson fought through his sore hip (which had to be deadened with a shot before the game) and a viral illness to play on Saturday. Said coach Vitt ""He was in the hospital with strep throat, throwing up - stomach virus. He came into the locker room (Saturday) morning, got the hip shot up, took a couple more IVs, and played in the game."
Johnson, just returning to action from a back injury, hurt his foot early in the game on Sunday and had to go out of the game. The severity of his foot injury isn't currently clear - he'll be evaluated further this week.
Johnson's concussion kept him inactive on Saturday, despite beinng listed as probable on Friday's injury report.
Jones' neck injury landed him on the inactive list this week - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Jone's injured elbow kept him inactive this week - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Jordan's turf toe injury kept him inactive on Saturday (listed as doubtful on Friday).
Perry was sidelined due to his injured ankle (listed as out on Friday).
Sams missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Wide Receiver
Calico suffered a left hamstring injury and was forced to leave the game on Saturday. Said Coach Fisher "Ty pulled a hamstring. This was about the time we expected Ty to make a move, and he just can't stay healthy."
Chatman suffered a minor hip injury on Sunday, but returned to the game. The injury isn't considered major at this time.
Clayton may not be available for the post season after suffering a turf toe injury this week, and won't play in the season finale, coach Gruden revealed on Monday.
Ferguson's injured knee kept him on the sidelines Sunday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Terry Glenn dislocated his right thumb during the game vs. Carolina, but continued to play in the game. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but at first glance this injury doesn't look very serious.
Harrison did not make the trip to Seattle due to his injured hand (broken bone in hand) - he won't play again until the playoffs.
McAddley suffered a finger laceration during the game on Saturday.
McCants suffered a shoulder strain and a separated finger joint during the game vs. Arizona - his status for the team's next game isn't currently known.
Stokley tweaked his left knee during the game on Saturday, and he was spotted icing it after the game - he walked with a limp, too - the severity of the injury isn't currently known.
Tight End
Anderson's sore knee (doubtful on Friday) kept him sidelined on Saturday.
Kelly's wrist injury forced him to miss the game on Saturday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Martin was forced out of the game on Sunday due to a head trauma/concussion. With Bubba Franks on IR now, the Packers are down to 1 TE, Donald Lee.
Neufeld was placed on IR last Thursday due to his injured knee.
Troupe tweaked an ankle during the game on Saturday - the severity of the injury isn't currently known.
Wilcox missed the game on Sunday due to his bad ankle (doubtful to play on Friday's report).
Wilson sat out of the game on Saturday due to his injured thigh - he was doubtful to play on the Friday report.
Kicker
Offensive Line
T Mike Williams missed the game on Saturday as expected (chest, out on Friday's injury report).
C Scott Jackson mmissed the game on Saturday, as expected (appendix, out on Friday's injury report).
RT Kenyatta Walker suffered a sprained ankle during the game on Saturday, and is questionable for the season finale vs. New Orleans, coach Gruden revealed on Monday.
LT Leonard Davis suffered a right knee contusion near the end of the first quarter of play on Saturday, and did not return to action. His status for the next game is up in the air.
C Casey Wiegmann suffered a right thumb contusion on Saturday - the injury isn't considered serious at this time.
T Ryan Diem was out of the game on Saturday, as expected (jaw injury).
G Marco Rivera was sidelined on Saturday due to his injured neck - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
LT Todd Weiner left the game in the first quarter with an aggravation to his injured elbow. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along. OG Matt Lehr injured his left thigh in the second quarter and was unable to complete the game. OG Kynan Forney went down late in the game with an unspecified injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
As expected, T Kareem McKenzie was unable to play on Saturday due to his injured hamstring.
G William Whitticker missed the game on Sunday due to his concussion (listed as probable on Friday).
C Mike Flanagan’s sports hernia flared up again on Sunday and this time, he might not be able return. He had surgery to correct the problem only 2 months ago.
C Jake Grove (knee injury) forced him to sit out of the game on Saturday (listed as doubtful on Friday).
T Rex Tucker missed the game on Saturday due to his illness - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
LG Edwin Mulitalo spent some time on the sidelines looking groggy during the game, but did return to action.
C LeCharles Bentley missed the game this week due to his injured elbow - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
G Marcus Johnson (ankle, doubtful) and C Melvin Fowler (ankle, questionable) were both out of the game on Sunday.
Defensive Line
Darby missed the game on Saturday due to his sore knee - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Hicks reinjured his right shoulder during the game this week - the severity of his reinjury isn't currently clear.
Howard missed the game on Saturday, as expected (out on Friday's injury report due to his bum knee).
Johnson was unable to play on Saturday due to his injured back, despite being listed as probable to play on Friday.
As expected, Joseph missed that game on Saturday (ankle, out on Friday).
Kearse injured the MCL in his knee during the game vs. Arizona. He's going to be evaluated further as the week goes along - the severity of the injury isn't known at the moment.
Kennedy is playing through a hernia right now - it was detected last Friday night, but Kennedy played on Saturday anyway. He'll be evaluated during the week to determine if he'll appear in the season finale.
Lake missed the game on Saturday due to his injured shoulder - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Mathis sat out of the game on Saturday, as expected (foot, doubtful on Friday).
Powell missed the game on Saturday due to his injured neck (he was listed as out on Friday's report).
Reagor's knee forced him to miss the game on Saturday (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Robinson was unable to play on Saturday due to his injured foot, as expected (out on Friday's injury report).
Scott's sore hamstring forced him out of the game on Sunday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Simon's injured foot forced him to sit out of the game on Saturday.
Smith missed the game on Saturday due to his injured toe - he was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report.
Spicer injured his hand in pre-game warmups, and was limited in participation during the game on Saturday.
Taylor was shaken up and out of the game for some time vs. Tennessee - after the game he reported getting his bell rung, but stated that he was fine and expected to play in the season finale.
Linebacker
Barber is still not able to get in the game, despite being listed as questionable with his injured hamstring - he's missed almost every game this year.
Blackburn suffered a neck injury during the game vs. Washington, but there are no serious injuries in his spinal column, according to coach Coughlin. "There was trauma in the neck area. But all the tests disproved any thought there might be some type of fracture. His neck is sore and he's going to have to recover from this." Blackburn is not expected to play in the season finale - it may take several weeks before he is able to play. With Antonio Pierce and Carlos Emmons also likely to be out due to injury, the Giants are very thin at LB.
Chamberlin missed the game due to his injured hamstring - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Clemons injured his MCL during the game and did not return to action - his status for the next game isn't currently known. Clemons stated after the game "It's hurting pretty good right now".
Cooper missed the game on Saturday due to his injured chest - he was listed as questionable on Friday.
Curry missed the game on Saturday due to his injured quadriceps - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Davis suffered an unspecified injury during the game on Saturday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Emmons' strained pectoral muscle is expected to keep him out of the season finale, according to coach Coughlin.
Frazier missed the game on Saturday - he was listed as doubtful on Friday due to his injured hamstring.
Hillenmeyer's injured thumb cost him a game on Sunday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Hodge's bad ankle forced him to watch from the sidelines on Saturday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
June missed the game on Saturday as expected (ankle/knee/groin, listed as out on Friday).
Mitchell strained his left shoulder during the game vs. San Diego. The extent of the injury isn't currently clear.
Morgan was unable to complete yet another game when he aggravated the shoulder injury that has plagued him all season vs. Dallas. We'll see if he can get on the field later this week, but his fantasy owners have to be concerned that even if he can start the game, will he be able to finish it?
Newman's injured knee kept him sidelined on Sunday, as expected (listed as out on Friday).
Pierce's high ankle sprain kept him out of the action vs. Washington, and he may not be available for the season finale, either. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but it doesn't look good early in the week.
Thomas missed the game on Sunday due to his injured quadriceps.
Waynes' injured ankle landed him on the inactive list this week - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Wilkins' hand injury forced him to miss the game on Saturday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Wilson will have surgery today to put at least two pins into his broken right thumb. He won't play in the season finale, but expects to see action in the playoffs.
Defensive Back
Bowen's knee bruise kept him sidelined on Saturday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Brown's injured calf forced him to miss another game on Sunday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Carpenter was a last-second scratch on Saturday due to his sore thigh (tightened up before the game).
Carter aggravated a foot injury during the game on Saturday, and could not complete game play. He'll be evaluated further during the week.
Chavous is playing with a high ankle sprain - he's fighting through the pain to stay on the field.
Collins had his wind knocked out during the game on Sunday - he returned to action later in the game.
Dyson missed the game on Saturday as expected (ankle, out on Friday).
Green suffered an unspecified shoulder injury during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Hall left the game in the second quarter with a shoulder injury he suffered at the end of his 65-yard interception return. He was diagnosed with a shoulder strain, and did not return to action.
Henry's bad groin sidelined him on Saturday after being listed as probable to play on Friday's injury report.
Herndon missed the game on Saturday due to his injured knee.
Howell missed the game on Saturday due to his injured hamstring - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Johnson suffered a neck stinger during the game on Saturday - the injury isn't considered serious at this time.
Kiel missed the game on Saturday as expected (ankle, out on Friday's injury report).
McGraw was unable to play on Sunday due to his injured shoulder - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
O'Neal banged his knee on an opposing players' helmet on Saturday, and missed some time. He did return to play and the injury doesn't appear serious, although it was very painful when first inflicted.
Perkins sat out of the game on Saturday due to his injured hand, despite being listed as probable on Friday.
Plummer's injured ankle kept him out on Saturday, as expected.
Reid was forced to sit out of the game on Saturday due to his injured knee (out on Friday's injury report).
Rogers' torn biceps kept him sidelined during the game on Saturday - he was listed as questionable on Friday.
Rolle's knee injury forced him to miss the game on Saturday (listed as doubtful on the Friday injury report).
Rossum's sore knee kept him out on Saturday - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Sanders sore back kept him on the sidelines on Saturday (listed as doubtful to play on Friday).
Sapp suffered a left shoulder strain on Saturday - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Trufant bruised his back during the game vs. Indianapolis - he'll be evaluated as the week goes along.
Williams was forced to sit out of the game on Saturday (groin, out on Friday's report).
Williams was shaken up during the game vs. Indianapolis on Saturday. The injury isn't considered serious at this time.
Woods was forced to sit on Saturday due to his injured hamstring - he was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.
Woodson's broken leg kept him from playing on Saturday (as usual).
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