NFL Week 9 – Point Spread, Injuries and Football Weather
October 30, 2008
With only one team left as undefeated the NFL has shown that teams that were dominate in the past (colts, patriots) are slipping while teams like the Titans seem to be emerging as super bowl contenders. Spread Weekly is still here giving you your fix on the updated point spreads, injuries and weather for week 9. This week’s key injuries include – Tony Romo (still),
Check out the NFL Point Spread for Week 9 (Updated every 5 minutes)
NFL Week 9 Gambling News and Notes
- In the past, When the Cots play the Patriots it’s a huge game…This year…not so much (yawn)
- Cowboys will start Brad Johnson (3rd string qb) against the Giants with Romo out for two more weeks
NFL Week 10 Point Spread, Injuries and Weather
Green Bay Packers at Tennessee Titans (-6)
Green Bay Packers Injuries:
- no significant injuries
Tennessee Titans Injuries
- Vince Young is sidelined by illness and is listed as probable.
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 72-34, Wind From East Southeast at 4mph
Houston Texans at Minnesota Vikings (-4.5)
Houston Texans Injuries:
- Kevin Walter didn’t practice on Wednesday with a knee injury and is listed as questionable.
- Ahman Green went from probable to questionable with a thigh/groin injury.
Minnesota Vikings Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Weather: Dome
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cincinatti Bengals (8)
Jacksonville Jaguars Injuries:
- Mike Walker is out because of his knee, Reggie Williams is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Cincinnati Bengals Injuries:
- Carson Palmer is out with an elbow injury
- TJ Houshmandzadeh is probable with an ankle injury.
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 68-46, Wind from South Southeast at 6mph
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Kansas City Chief (9)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injuries:
- Ike Hilliard is questionable with a limited practice on Wednesday because of his shoulder.
Kansas City Chiefs Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 73-58, Wind from the south at 13mph
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns (-1.5)
Baltimore Ravens Injuries:
- Willis McGahee did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for the sunday game.
Cleveland Browns Injuries:
- Done’ Stallworth is questionable with a quad injury and was limited at practice.
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 57-50, Southeast Wind at 9mph
New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (-5.5)
New York Jets Injuries:
- Jerricho Cotchery was probable with a shoulder injury.
- Laveranues Coles is probable with a thigh injury.
Buffalo Bills Injuries:
- Trent Edwards is probable with a minor ankle ailment.
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 50-42, Southeast Wind at 10mph
Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams (3)
Arizona Cardinals Injuries:
- Neil Rakcers is probable with a right calf problem, he fully participated in practice on Wednesday
St. Louis Rams Injuries:
- Steven Jackson is probable
Weather: N/A (Dome)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (-13)
Detroit Lions Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Chicago Bears Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 61-51, Wind from South at 10mph
Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos (-3.5)
Miami Dolphins Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Denver Broncos Injuries:
- Andre Hall is questionable with a right ankle problem
- Michael Pittman is probable with ribs
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 71-47, Southwest at 8mph
Atlanta Falcons at Oakland Raiders (-3)
Atlanta Falcons Injuries:
- Jamaal Anderson is questionable with concussion.
Oakland Raiders Injuries:
- Darren McFadden is wearing a boot on his left foot and is questionable.
Weather: Few Showers, 57-51, Southwest at 10mph
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (-9)
Dallas Cowboys Injuries:
- Romo is still out
- Jason Witten is questionable with a broken rib
New York Giants Injuries:
- Plaxico Burress is probable with a shoulder injury.
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 49-40, Wind from East Northeast at 6mph
Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (7)
Philadelphia Eagles Injuries:
- Brian Westbrook is probable witha rib/ankle issue.
- DeSean Jackson is probable with a shoulder problem
- Reggie Brown and LJ Smith are both questionable
Seattle Seahawks Injuries:
- Matt Hasselbeck is out because of his back
Weather: Showers, 53-46, South wind at 8mph
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts (-6)
New England Patriots Injuries:
- Randy Moss is questionable with a foot and was limited participant in practice.
Indianapolis Colts Injuries:
- Joseph Addai is listed on questionable because of a hamstring.
- Reggie Wayne is questionable with knee injury
Weather: Dome
Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Redskins (-2)
Pittsburgh Steelers Injuries:
- Ben Roethlisberger is probable because of his shoulder and did not practice on Wed.
- Willie Parker is probable with a knee but fully practiced
Washington Redskins Injuries:
- Clinton Portis and Santa Moss are both probable
Weather: Mostly Sunny, 62-43, Southeast wind at 4mph
NFL Week 8 – Point Spread, Injuries, Weather, and Betting Notes
October 22, 2008
As the NFL season rolls on, SpreadWeekly continues to be the go-to source for injury updates, weather conditions and news and information on NFL picks, line movements and matchups. This week’s key injuries include – Tony Romo, Reggie Bush and Champ Bailey. Read on for a full report.
Check out the NFL Point Spread for Week 8 (Updated every 5 minutes)
NFL Week 8 Gambling News and Notes
- Sagarin NFL Rankings through Week 7
- 2009 Super Bowl Bets Still Available at Bookmaker.com
- CBS Sportsline NFL Week 8 Expert Picks
NFL Week 8 Injuries and Weather
Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers (-4.5)
Arizona Cardinals Injuries:
- Anquan Boldin is still recovering from getting his face re-arranged. He is listed as questionable for this week after undergoing multiple surgeries.
Carolina Panthers Injuries
- Panthers look pretty healthy this week. Chris Harris, Mushin Muhammed and Jonathan Stewart are all listed as Probable, but should be good to go.
Weather: Sunny, 65 degrees, 20% chance of precipitation, wind from west at 7mph.
Oakland Raiders at Baltimore Ravens (-7)
Oakland Raiders Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Baltimore Ravens Injuries:
- Willis McGahee, Chris McAlister and Ed Reed have been banged up all year and are listed as probable for week 8. Expect Reed and McGahee to play. McAlister is still trying to get back on the field after suffering a knee injury early in the season.
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 62 degrees, wind from West at 12mph
Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions (+7.5)
Washington Redskins Injuries:
- Jason Taylor played through his calf injury last week and is expected to do the same in Week 8. He’s far from 100%, but shouldn’t matter too much against the pitiful Lions.
- Jason Campbell and Clinton Portis are both listed as Probable, but will play. Both players are just dealing with the typically aches and pains that set in after seven weeks of NFL action.
Detroit Lions Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Weather: N/A (Dome)
San Diego Chargers at New Orleans Saints (+3) (in London)
San Diego Chargers Injuries:
- LaDainian Tomlinson is still dealing with a toe injury. He’s listed as probably, but it’ll be the same deal as the past few weeks – he’ll play, he just won’t be the same.
New Orleans Saints Injuries:
- Reggie Bush is Out with a knee injury. He’ll be out for at least 2-4 weeks.
- Jeremy Shockey is listed as Questionable as he continues to recover from a sports hernia and some hurt feelings.
Weather: (game played at Wembley Stadium, UK) Partly Cloudy, 50 degrees, wind from SW at 5mph.
Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets (-13)
Kansas City Chiefs Injuries:
- Brodie Croyle is out for the year with a torn MCL. He got pounded by the Titans last week.
- Damon Huard is listed as Questionable with a hand injury and it’s still not known whether he’ll play.
New York Jets Injuries:
- Jerricho Cotchery is listed as Questionable with a leg injury, but it sounds like he’ll be good to go.
Weather: Showers, 59 degress, wind from SW at 12mph
Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins (+1.5)
Buffalo Bills Injuries:
- John DiGiorgio (awesome name) is out for the season with a knee injury.
Miami Dolphins Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Weather: Thunder Showers, 79 degrees, wind from North at 12mph.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys (-2.5)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Injuries:
- Remember Cadillac Williams? He’s back with the team and practicing. He’s listed as Questionable for this week’s game, but I doubt he’ll see any action for at least a few more weeks.
- Ike Hilliard is recovering from a concussion and should play this week.
- Warrick Dunn suffered a pinched nerve in his upper back last week against the Seahawks and is listed as Questionable. Doesn’t sound too good.
Dallas Cowboys Injuries:
- Tony Romo is out this week. After all that talk of Romor playing last week against the Rams, it looks like the original 2-4 prognosis still stands.
- Terence Newman is still out with a sports hernia.
- Pacman Jones is out due to suspension.
- Roy Williams (the Safety) is out for the season with a broken forearm. With Newman, Jones and Williams all out, the Cowboys are awfully thin in the secondary. Don’t be surprised if Jeff Garcia dinks and dunks them to death this week.
Weather: N/A (Dome)
Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles (-9)
Atlanta Falcons Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Philadelphia Eagles Injuries:
- Shawn Andrews is out after undergoing surgery on his back
- Brian Westbrook should be ready to go after sitting out the past few weeks with a rib injury
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 61 degrees, Wind from West at 13mph.
St. Louis Rams at New England Patriots (-7)
St. Louis Rams Injuries:
- Orlando Pace is currently listed as Questionable with a quad injury.
- Adam Carriker is walking with a boot due to an ankle injury and is listed as Questionable. He won’t practice until Friday, so this sounds like a game-time decision situation.
- Drew Bennett is Out this week with a foot injury
- Steven Jackson strained his quad last week, but will play this week against the Patriots
New England Patriots Injuries:
- Sammy Morris left last Monday’s game with a knee injury and is listed as Questionable for this week’s matchup.
- Rodney Harrison is out for the season with a torn quad muscle.
- Laurence Maroney is out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Weather: Rain, 60 degrees, wind from South at 19mph.
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars (-7)
Cleveland Browns Injuries:
- Kellen Winslow is Out due to a suspension after running his mouth.
- Shaun Smith is Out with a hand injury
Jacksonville Jaguars Injuries:
- It sounds like Matt Jones will start serving his suspension for playing in the snow this week, but no official word as of yet.
- Reggie Nelson is listed as Questionable with a knee injury, but should be back this week.
Weather: Sunny, 74 degrees, wind from NW at 8mph.
Cincinnatti Bengals at Houston Texans (-9.5)
Cincinnatti Bengals Injuries:
- Andre Caldwell is Out for the next few weeks with a foot injury
- Carson Palmer is Out again this week with an elbow injury.
Houston Texans Injuries:
- Andre Davis is Out with a finger injury
Weather: Sunny, 81 Degrees, wind from West at 9mph.
New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3)
New York Giants Injuries:
- Plaxico Burress is listed as Questionable after tearing a tendon in his pinkie. He should still be good to go this week.
- Antonio Pierce is listed as Questionable after sitting out last week’s game with a quad injury
Pittsburgh Steelers Injuries:
- Troy Polamalu is recovering from a concussion, but will play.
- Willie Parker could return this week from the knee injury that has kept him out the past few weeks. He is listed as Questionable.
Weather: Showers, 51 degrees, wind from West at 14mph.
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers (-5)
Seattle Seahwaks Injuries:
- Matt Hasselback is listed as Questionable and Head Coach Mike Holmgren says there is a “possibility” he’ll play against the 49ers. Doesn’t sound too likely though.
- Lofa Tatupu is recovering from a concussion that kept him out of most of last week’s game and is listed as Questionable.
San Francisco 49ers Injuries:
- Allen Rossum and Michael Lewis are both listed as Questionable with knee injuries.
Weather: Sunny, 77 degrees, wind from NW at 8mph.
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans (-4)
Indianapolis Colts Injuries:
- No significant injuries
Tennessee Titans Injuries:
- Kyle Vanden Bosch is listed as Questionable with a groin injury.
- Justin Gage is Questionable with a knee injury
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 58 degrees, wind from WNW at 22mph.
NFL Week 7 – Point Spread, Injuries and Weather Reports
October 16, 2008
As always here are the injury reports, betting news and weather forecasts for the NFL action in Week 7. Key injuries for Week 7 include -Tony Romo (may still try to play), Reggie Bush, Laurence Maroney.
Make sure to check out our NFL Football Point Spread for week 7 with constantly updated odds. Find the best offshore sportsbooks to place a bet at.
NFL News for Week 7
- Romo may try to play with his broken pinkie finger
- Packman gets suspended for 4 games
- Kitna mad at Lions
NFL Injuries and Weather for Week 7
San Francisco 49ers (10.5) at New York Giants (-10.5)
49ers Injuries
-Nothing Major
Giants Injuries
Eli Manning – chest, probable – Manning suffered a chest injury but has told the press he is fine and will be playing.
Weather
Sunny at 59 with wind from North Northeast at 7 mph
Tennessee Titans (-9) at Kansas City Chiefs (9)
Titans Injuries
Justin McCareins – hamstring, probable
Justin Gage – knee, questionable
Chiefs Injuries
Brodie Croyle – Probable – Participated in practice expected to play.
Weather
Partly Cloudy at 71 with wind from the south at 15 mph
San Diego Chargers (1) at Buffalo Bills (-1)
Chargers Injuries
Chris Chambers – ankle, questionable – Did not practice…so there is a chance but not looking good.
LaDainian Tomlinson – toe, probable-Did not practice on Wed but after last week’s game said his toe is feeling the best it has all season.
Bills Injuries
Roscoe Parrish - thumb, probable
Weather
Party Cloudy at 58 with winds from the South Southwest at 13 mph
Pittsburgh Steelers (-10) at Cincinatti Bengals (10)
Steelers Injuries
Willie Parker - knee, questionable – He didn’t practice on Wednesday and is uncertain to play.
Ben Roethlisberger - back, probable – Wasn’t on the injury list, looks like he is going to play.
Bengals Injuries
Kenny Watson - probable – He is close to 100% and is very likely to play.
Weather
Mostly Cloudy at 67 with winds from South Southwest at 7 mph
Baltimore Ravens (3) at Miami Dolphins (-3)
Ravens Injuries
Willis McGahee - knee, probable – Wasn’t listed on the injury report on Wednesday’s practice.
Dolphins Injuries
None
Weather
Scattered Showers at 82 with winds from Northeast at 13 mph
Dallas Cowboys (-7) at St. Louis Rams (7)
Cowboys Injuries
Tony Romo - broken finger, questionable- He has a broken pinkie finger on his throwing hand but practiced on Thursday.
Roy Williams - forearm, questionable
Rams Injuries
Orlando Pace - quad, questionable – Did not practice on Wednesday remains question mark.
Marc Bulrger – finger, probable
Weather
Partly Cloudy at 69 … Indoor
Minnesota Vikings (3) at Chicago Bears (-3)
Vikings Injuries
All good
Bears Injuries
Rasheid Davis - knee, probable – Limited during practice on Wednesday.
Weather
Partly Cloudy at 64 with winds from South Southwest at 14 mph
New Orleans Saints (3) at Carolina Panthers (-3)
Saints Injuries
Reggie Bush - knee, probable- He has swelling in his knee and sat out but said his knee was fine…ehh not that fine.
Jeremey Shockey - sports hernia, questionable
Panthers Injuries
Mushin Muhammad - knee, questionable
Weather
Sunny at 65 with winds from Northeast at 6 mph
Detroit Lions (9) at Houston Texans (-9)
Lions Injuries
Calvin Johnson- concussion, probable- Symptom free and said he is ready to play.
Texans Injuries
Ahman Green - foot, probable -Limited in practice on Wednesday.
Weather
Dome
New York Jets (3) at Oakland Raiders (-3)
Jets Injuries
Lavernues Coles- thigh, probable – Limited in practice.
Raiders Injuries
Darren McFadden- toe, probable
Weather
Sunny at 64 with winds from West at 13 mph
Cleveland Browns (-7.5) at Washington Redskins (7.5)
Browns Injuries
Kellen Winslow- illness, questionable – Hasn’t been cleared to practice
Redskins Injuries
Ladell Bets - strained knee ligament, out
Weather
Sunny at 61 with winds from Northeast at 7 mph
Indianapolis Colts (2.5) at Green Bay Packers (-2.5)
Colts Injuries
Dwight Freeney- hamstring , probable
Packers Injuries
Aaron Rodgers- shoulder, probable- Threw lightly in practice.
Al Harris – out
Weather
Cloudy at 62 with winds from the Southwest at 14 mph
Seattle Seahawks (11) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-11)
Seahawks Injuries
Matt Hasselback- back, out
Buccaneers Injuries
Brian Griese- elbow, probable
Weather
Partly Cloudy at 83 with winds from the Northeast at 12 mph
Denver Broncos (3) at New England Patriots (-3)
Broncos Injuries
Tony Scheffler - left groin, questionable
Patriots Injuries
Laurence Maroney – shoulder, questionable
Lamont Jordan - calf, questionable
Weather
Partly Cloudy at 61 with winds from Southwest at 10 mph
News, Injuries and Weather for NFL Week 6
October 10, 2008
Here is your fix of injury reports, betting news and weather updates for the NFL action in Week 6 brought to you by Spread Weekly. Key injuries for Week 6 include – Westbrook, McFadden, McGahee, Maroney. Want more info? Check out the status and full injury reports for every matchup. As always check out our constantly updated NFL Football Spread for week 6 nfl odds.
NFL News for Week 6
- Charles Rodgers has to pay $8.5 million dollars of bonus money for failing a drug test
- 3 Dolphins fined for Cupid Shuffle
- Chargers looking to snap 0-3 record against patriots
NFL Injuries and Weather
St. Louis Rams (-13.5) at Washington Redskins (13.5)
Rams Injuries
Dante Hall – hamstring, probable – He is expected to play after fully participating in the Wednesday practice.
Redskins Injuries
Jason Taylor – calf – Will play on Sunday
Weather
Sunny at 67 with winds ENE at 5 mph
Oakland Raiders (-7) at New Orleans Saints (7)
Raiders Injuries
Darren McFadden – toe, questionable – Limited in practice on Thursday
Justin Fargas – groin, probable – Took part in practice on Thursday.
Saints Injuries
Marques Colston – thumb – Expected to play…last time he played was on Week 1.
Jeremy Shockey – sports hernia, questionable – missed practice on Thursday.
Weather
Dome
Baltimore Ravens (-4) at Indianapolis Colts (4)
Ravens Injuries
Willis McGahee - ribs/knee, questionable – No contact jersey during practice.
Ray Lewis – knee, questionable
Colts Injuries
Dwight Freeney – hamstring, questionable
Anthony Gonzalez - concussion, questionable – missed practice but thinks he can play…
Weather
Dome
Cincinatti Bengals (6) at New York Jets (-6)
Bengals Injuries
Carson Palmer – elbow, questionable – Coach said that Palmer is not starting.
Jets Injuries
Laveranues Coles – thigh, probable – Limited in practice on Thursday.
Weather
Sunny at 64 Wind NE at 3mph
Carolina Panthers (-1.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1.5)
Panters Injuries
DJ Hackett – knee, out – Will miss game with sprained MCL.
Buccaneers Injuries
Brian Griese – elbow/shoulder, out – Did not practice and will not play.
Joey Galloway – foot strain, questionable – He has been working out but is probably not going to be activated for Sunday’s game.
Weather
Party Cloudy at 83 with Wind E at 11 mph
Detroit Lions (-13) at Minnesota Vikings (13)
Lions Injuries
Calvin Johnson - knee, probable – He will play his knee is a bit banged up.
Roy Williams – hip, probable – Fully participated should be ready to go.
John Kitna – back, questionable – May not make start.
Vikings Injuries
Bernard Berrain- knee, probable – Did not practiceon Thursday
Weather
Dome
Chicago Bears (3) at Atlanta Falcons (-3)
Bears Injuries
Brandon Lloyd - knee, questionable -Did not practice on Thursday.
Falcons Injuries
Roddy White- head, questionable- After a collision with teamate felt a bit fuzzy in the head…I am not doctor but maybe a mild concusion?!?
Weather
Dome
Miami Dolphins (-3) at Houston Texans (3)
Dolphins Injuries
Good to go
Texans Injuries
Chris Taylor - quad, questionable
Weather
Dome
Philadelphia Eagles (6) at San Francisco 49ers (-6)
Eagles Injuries
Reggie Brown - groin, out
Brian Westbrook – ribs, out
Kevin Curtis – hernia, questionable
Donavan McNabb – chest, probable
49ers Injuries
Michael Lewis - elbow, probable
Weather
Sunny at 72 Wind from North at 13 mph
Dallas Cowboys (6) at Arizona Cardinals (-6)
Cowboys Injuries
Jason Witten – Shoulder, it’s hurting but he fully participated in Thursdays practice.
Cardinals Injuries
Kurt Warner - Has some stitches from last weeks game and also a minor finger injury. But looks like he will be able to play.
Weather
Sunny at 78 with Wind from the North-Northwest at 5 mph
Green Bay Packers (-3) at Seattle Seahawks (3)
Packers Injuries
Aaron Rodgers - shoulder, probable – Took part in walk through practice on Thursday.
James Jones – knee, probable
Seahawks Injuries
Matt Hasselbeck- knee, probable – Didn’t practice but offensive cordinator convinced he will play.
Weather
Dome
New England Patriots (-5) at San Diego Chargers (5)
Patriots Injuries
Laurence Maroney - shoulder, questionable – Limited on thursday practice.
Lamont Jordan – right calf, questionable
Chargers Injuries
Chris Chambers - ankle, questionable
Vincent Jackson – knee, questionable
Ladainian Tomlinson – toe, probable – Returned to practice after Wednesday not playing.
Weather
Sunny at 76 with Wind from the Northeast at 11 mph
New York Giants (-8) at Cleveland Browns (8)
Giants Injuries
Anonio Pierce - quadriceps, questionable – Didn’t practice but people think he will be ready to go.
Browns Injuries
Kellen Winslow- ??, questionable
Jason Wright – knee, probable
Donte Stallworth – quad, probable – Should be ready to go and made good progress.
Weather
Partly Cloudy at 74 with Wind from the South Southwest at 9 mph
News, Injuries and Weather for NFL Week 5
October 4, 2008
Every week, Spread Weekly provides injury reports, betting news and weather updates for the full slate of NFL action. Key injuries for Week 5 include – Aaron Rodgers, Carson Palmer and Brian Westbrook. Read on for their status and full injury reports for every matchup.
News
CasinoGamblingWeb.com: Couple Arrested for Running “Offshore” Book from U.S.
Covers.com: NFL Week 5 Pros and Cons
SignOnSanDiego.com: Ed Zieralski’s NFL Picks
Injuries & Weather
Tennessee at Baltimore (+1)
Injuries:
Tennessee:
LenDale White (Probable) Comment: White (shoulder, probable) was a full participant at Friday’s practice.
Vince Young (Questionable) Comment: Young was a full participant in the Titans practice Thursday after limited work on Wednesday in his return from a knee injury suffered in the season opener, the Nashville City Paper reports.
Justin Gage (Questionable) Comment: Gage (knee) missed practice for the second consecutive day, the Tennessean reports.
Baltimore:
Willis McGahee (Questionable) Comment: The Ravens won’t know until game-time Sunday whether McGahee (ribs) will be able to play against Tennessee, ESPN’s John Clayton reports.
Samari Rolle (Out) Comment: Head coach John Harbaugh announced Friday that Rolle (neck) would be out for at least a month, the Baltimore Sun reports.
Kelly Gregg (Out) Comment: Head coach John Harbaugh said he was hopeful, but unsure if, Gregg (complications from knee surgery) would be able to play this season, the Baltimore Sun reports.
Yamon Figurs (Questionable) Comment: Figures (hamstring) was participating in the media-access portion of Friday’s practice, the Baltimore Sun reports.
Weather: Partly Cloudy and 67, Wind NE at 2MPH
Seattle at NY Giants (-7)
Injuries:
Seattle:
Maurice Morris (Questionable) Comment: Morris (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Koren Robinson (Questionable) Comment: Robinson (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Deion Branch (Questionable) Comment: Branch (knee) has looked good in practice this week and is ready to go Sunday, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Bobby Engram (Questionable) Comment: Engram (shoulder) has looked good in practice this week and is ready to go Sunday, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
NY Giants:
Lawrence Tynes (Probable) Comment: Tynes (knee) is probable for Sunday’s game.
Plaxico Burress (Out) Comment: Burress’ fine has been cut in half, but he remains suspended for Week 5, ESPN.com’s Sal Paolantonio reports.
Mario Manningham (Probable) Comment: Manningham returned to practice Thursday after being held out due to a stomach flu, the New York Times reports.
Weather: Mostly Cloudy and 62, 10% chance of precipitation, Wind E at 5MPH
Washington at Philadelphia (-6)
Injuries:
Washington:
Jason Taylor (Out) Comment: Taylor (calf) has been ruled out of the Redskins’ Week 5 game.
Shawn Springs (Questionable) Comment: Springs (calf) will be a game-time decision for Week 5, the Washington Post reports.
Marcus Washington (Questionable) Comment: Washington (hamstring, hip) did not practice on Friday, but head coach Jim Zorn still expects him to play on Sunday, the Washington Post reports.
Malcolm Kelly (Questionable) Comment: Redskins coach Jim Zorn said Thursday he was unsure if Kelly (ankle) will be active Sunday against the Eagles, according to the Washington Post.
Philadelphia:
Donovan McNabb (Probable) Comment: McNabb (chest, probable) was listed as a full practice participant Friday, the Eagles’ official site reports.
L.J. Smith (Questionable) Comment: Smith (back, questionable) was listed as a full practice participant Friday, the Eagles’ official site reports.
Brian Westbrook (Questionable) Comment: Westbrook (ankle) was listed as a full participant at Friday’s practice, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Redskins, the Eagles’ official site reports. “He was able to get through everything and it looked like he did it well,” coach Andy Reid said Friday. “We’ll see how he feels later today and tomorrow.”
Kevin Curtis (Questionable) Comment: Curtis (hernia) was a limited participant in Eagles practice for a second day in a row on Thursday, the team’s official site reports.
Weather: Partly Cloudy and 64, Wind ESE at 7MPH
San Diego at Miami (+6.5)
Injuries:
San Diego:
Antonio Gates (Probable) Comment: Gates (hip) practiced again Friday, NFL.com reports.
Jyles Tucker (Questionable)Comment: Tucker (hamstring) missed practice again on Thursday and says he “has no idea” if he’ll be able to practice on Friday or play on Sunday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Miami: NONE
Weather: Scattered T-Storms and 84, Wind ESE at 12MPH
Chicago at Detroit (+3.5)
Injuries:
Chicago:
Nathan Vasher (Questionable) Comment: Vasher is not expected to play this in Week 5 after having minor wrist surgery, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Marty Booker (Questionable) Comment: Booker (knee) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Brandon Lloyd (Out) Comment: Lloyd (knee) has been ruled out of Chicago’s Week 5 matchup against Detroit.
Tommie Harris (Out) Comment: Harris has been suspended for Sunday’s contest in Detroit, according to WGN-AM Radio in Chicago.
Detroit:
Roy Williams (Probable) Comment: Williams (knee) participated fully in Lions practice Friday, NFL.com reports.
Jordon Dizon (Questionable) Comment: Dizon (neck) will not be in the rotation at middle linebacker for the immediate future, Lions head coach Rod Marinelli told MLive.com.
Weather: N/A (Dome)
Atlanta at Green Bay (-7)
Injuries:
Atlanta:
Todd Weiner (Probable) Comment: With Sam Baker (concussion/illness) limited in practice all week, Weiner (knee, probable) could be starting at left tackle again this week, according to the Falcons’ injury report.
Grady Jackson (Questionable) Comment: Jackson (knee) is questionable for Sunday, according to the Falcons’ injury report.
Lawyer Milloy (Questionable) Comment: Milloy (ribs) remains questionable for Sunday against the Packers, according to the Falcons’ injury report.
Laurent Robinson (Questionable) Comment: Robinson (knee) was held out of practice on Thursday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Green Bay:
Charles Woodson (Probable) Comment: Woodson (toe) is probable for Sunday’s game.
James Jones (Probable) Comment: Jones (knee) is probable for Sunday’s game.
Nick Collins (Probable) Comment: Collins (back) is probable for Sunday’s game.
A.J. Hawk (Questionable) Comment: Hawk (groin) remains questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons and head coach Mike McCarthy said that he would be a game-time decision, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Aaron Rodgers (Questionable) Comment: Rodgers threw lightly on Friday and will be a game-time decision, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Weather: Mostly Cloudy and 55, 20% chance of precipitation, Wind SSE at 9MPH
Indianapolis at Houston (+3)
Injuries:
Indianapolis:
Roy Hall (Out) Comment: Hall (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Texans.
Tyjuan Hagler (Out) Comment: Hagler (torn pectoral) looks ready to return when eligible to come off the PUP list in Week 7, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Jacob Tamme (Probable) Comment: Tamme (ankle) returned to full practice on Wednesday, the team’s official web site reports.
Houston:
Chris Taylor (Out) Comment: Taylor has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Colts with a quad injury.
DeMeco Ryans (Probable) Comment: Though Ryans (ankle, probable) missed practice again Friday, he is expected to play Sunday against the Colts, the Texans’ official site reports.
Will Demps (Questionable) Comment: Demps (hamstring) missed Thursday’s practice, the Texans’ official site reports.
Weather: N/A (Indoor)
Kansas City at Carolina (-9.5)
Injuries:
Trevor Johnson (Questionable) Comment: Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Patrick Surtain (Probable) Comment: Surtain (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday’s injury report, but coach Herm Edwards said in his post-practice press conference that Surtain practiced fully.
Tamba Hali (Questionable) Comment: Hali (knee) was limited in Wednesday’s practice, the Chiefs’ official site reports.
Brodie Croyle (Out) Comment: Croyle was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice, the Chiefs’ official site reports.
Donnie Edwards (Out) Comment: Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Panthers, the Chiefs’ official site reports.
Carolina:
Jake Delhomme (Probable) Comment: Delhomme (thigh) is listed as probable for Sunday’s game despite practicing all week, the Rock Hill Herald reports.
Ryne Robinson (Questionable) Comment: Robinson (knee) practiced Friday, but is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Ken Lucas (Questionable) Comment: Lucas (ankle) practiced Friday, but is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Chiefs, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Jordan Gross (Out) Comment: Gross (Grade 3 concussion) will not play against the Chiefs on Sunday, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Matt Moore (Out) Comment: Moore (leg) did not practice on Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports.
Weather: Sunny and 75, Wind S at 4MPH
Tampa Bay at Denver (-3)
Injuries:
Tampa Bay:
Derrick Brooks (Questionable) Comment: Brooks (hamstring) is questionable for Tampa Bay going into Sunday’s game at Denver.
Joey Galloway (Out) Comment: Galloway (foot) has been ruled out by Tampa Bay for Sunday’s game at Denver.
B.J. Askew (Out) Comment: Askew has a torn hamstring that will keep him out of action for another 3-4 weeks, according to the Pewter Report.
Sabby Piscitelli (Questionable) Comment: Piscitelli (elbow) likely will not play for Tampa Bay at Denver on Sunday, the St. Petersburg Times reports.
Denver:
Ryan Torain (Out) Comment: Torain (elbow) should be cleared for practice soon and could play in a game as early as November 2nd against the Dolphins, the Rocky Mountain News reports.
Darrell Jackson (Questionable) Comment: Jackson (calf) was limited in practice again on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Bucs.
Dewayne Robertson (Probable) Comment: Robertson (knee) was a full participant in Friday’s practice, the Rocky Mountain News reports.
Weather: Mostly Cloudy and 63, 20% chance of precipitation, Wind NNE at 7MPH
Buffalo at Arizona (-1)
Injuries:
Buffalo:
Marcus Stroud (Questionable) Comment: Stroud (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game in Arizona, the Bills’ official site reports.
Aaron Schobel (Questionable) Comment: Schobel (foot) was able to practice on Friday, the Bills’ official site reports.
Terrence McGee (Questionable) Comment: McGee (knee) did not practice again Thursday, the Bills’ official site reports.
Derek Fine (Out) Comment: Fine (thumb) is out for Sunday’s game, the Bills’ official site reports.
Arizona:
Darnell Dockett (Probable) Comment: Dockett (hamstring) is probable for Sunday’s game.
Jerame Tuman (Questionable) Comment: Tuman (hamstring, questionable) missed another practice on Friday.
Adrian Wilson (Questionable) Comment: Wilson (hamstring) is unlikely to play on Sunday, the Arizona Republic reports.
Leonard Pope (Questionable) Comment: Pope (ankle, questionable) was a limited participant in Friday’s practice, the Cardinals’ official site reports.
Anquan Boldin (Out) Comment: Boldin (head) has been ruled out of Sunday’s game and is likely to miss the following contest as well, the Cardinals’ official site reports.
Weather: Sunny and 79, Wind WSW at 7MPH
New England at San Francisco (+3)
Injuries:
New England:
Wes Welker (Probable) Comment: Welker, who was listed as a limited participant in Thursday’s practice due to a groin injury, was present for the start of Friday’s practice, the Boston Herald reports.
Kelley Washington (Questionable) Comment: Washington (right ankle) was not at the media-access portion of Wednesday’s practice, the Boston Globe reports.
Jerod Mayo (Probable) Comment: Mayo was sporting a black cast on his left wrist and forearm at practice Monday, reportedly because his wrist was “hurt a little” last week, the Boston Globe reports.
San Francisco:
Jonas Jennings (Out) Comment: Jennings (shoulder) has been ruled out for San Francisco in Week 5, the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reports.
Manny Lawson (Out) Comment: Lawson (hamstring) has been ruled out for San Francisco in Week 5, the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat reports.
Weather: Sunny and 64, Wind NW at 7MPH
Cincinnati at Dallas (-16)
Injuries:
Cincinnati:
Chris Perry (Probable) Comment: Perry (hamstring) was listed as a full practice participant at Friday’s practice, the Bengals’ official site reports. He’s listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys.
Johnathan Joseph (Questionable) Comment: Joseph had his first full practice Friday since injuring his ankle Sept. 14 and sitting out the last two games, the Bengals’ official site reports.
Kenny Watson (Questionable) Comment: Watson (hamstring) is listed as questionable after a limited practice Friday, but coach Marvin Lewis indicated that he won’t be ready for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, the Bengals’ official site reports.
Carson Palmer (Questionable) Comment: Coach Marvin Lewis said that Palmer (elbow) threw for all the routes at Friday’s practice, whether they were short, long or intermediate, the Bengals’ official site reports.
Dhani Jones (Questionable) Comment: Jones (foot) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday, Bengals.com reports.
Dallas:
Kyle Kosier (Out) Comment: Kosier (sprained ligament) is still wearing a protective boot on his right foot, and is likely two weeks away from returning to action, the Cowboys web site reports.
Andre Gurode (Questionable) Comment: Gurode (ankle) returned to practice on a limited basis Friday, the Cowboys web site reports.
Jason Witten (Probable) Comment: Witten (shoulder) is probable for Sunday’s game.
Deon Anderson (Questionable) Comment: Anderson (knee surgery) returned to practice on Wednesday, the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Weather: N/A (Indoor)
Pittsburgh at Jacksonville (-4)
Injuries:
Pittsburgh:
Willie Parker (Out) Comment: Parker (knee) is almost back to 100 percent healthy and will be ready to go against Cincinnati in Week 7, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Ben Roethlisberger (Questionable) Comment: The Steelers are listing Roethlisberger (shoulder) as their starting quarterback for Sunday night’s game in Jacksonville, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Santonio Holmes (Probable) Comment: Holmes (neck) practiced fully again on Friday, the Steelers’ official site reports.
Troy Polamalu (Probable) Comment: Polamalu (thigh contusion) practiced fully Thursday, the Steelers’ official site reports.
Carey Davis (Questionable) Comment: Davis (ankle) sat out practice on Wednesday.
Brett Keisel (Out) Comment: Keisel (calf) won’t play Sunday night in Jacksonville, according to coach Mike Tomlin.
Rashard Mendenhall (Ir) Comment: The Steelers have officially placed Mendenhall (shoulder) on the injured reserve list.
Casey Hampton (Out) Comment: Hampton (groin) will miss his second consecutive game Sunday night against Jacksonville, coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday.
Kendall Simmons (Ir) Comment: The Steelers have placed Simmons on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon.
Jacksonville:
Justin Durant (Probable) Comment: Durant (groin) was a full participant at practice all week and is probable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.
Rashean Mathis (Probable) Comment: Though limited at week at practice. Mathis (shin bruise) is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Steelers.
Drayton Florence (Out) Comment: Florence (groin) has been ruled out for the Jaguars’ Week 5 game against the Steelers.
Reggie Nelson (Out) Comment: Nelson (knee) is out for the Jaguars’ Week 5 game against the Steelers.
Weather: Mostly Cloudy and 78, 20% chance of precipitation, Wind NE at 12MPH
Minnesota at New Orleans (-3)
Injuries:
Minnesota:
Jimmy Kleinsasser (Questionable) Comment: Kleinsasser (foot) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Saints, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Sidney Rice (Questionable) Comment: Rice (knee) is questionable for Monday’s game.
Bernard Berrian (Questionable) Comment: Berrian (knee) was added to the Vikings’ injury report as questionable on Friday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Benny Sapp (Probable) Comment: Sapp was limited in Thursday’s practice with a sore hamstring.
Vinny Ciurciu (Questionable) Comment: Ciurciu (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday.
Ray Edwards (Questionable) Comment: Edwards (shoulder) had limited participation in Thursday’s practice.
New Orleans:
Mark Campbell (Probable) Comment: Campbell (hamstring) is probable for Sunday’s game.
Sedrick Ellis (Out) Comment: Ellis has a medial meniscus tear in his right knee and will miss the next two-to -four weeks, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Jeremy Shockey (Out) Comment: Shockey (hernia) ran off to the side of Saints practice on Thursday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Aaron Stecker (Questionable) Comment: Stecker (hamstring) was a limited participant in Saints practice Thursday, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Aaron Glenn (Questionable) Comment: Glenn (ankle) has been ruled out of New Orleans’ Monday night game against the Vikings, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Marques Colston (Out)
Comment: Colston (thumb) has been ruled out for the Saints’ Monday night match-up with Minnesota, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
David Patten (Out)
Comment: Patten (groin) has been ruled out of the Saints’ Monday night contest against Minnesota, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.
Mike Karney (Questionable)
Comment: The Times-Picayune reported Wednesday that Karney returned to practice on a limited basis.
Weather: N/A (Dome)




