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and now onto the news:



Quarterbacks in the News:

Rob Johnson (Buf) is out.  

Scott Mitchell (Cin) injured himself in Wednesday's practice and
is now doubtful for this weekend.

Cincinnati has signed Scott Covington.  He will backup Jon Kitna this 
week.

Gus Frerotte (Den) has been placed on I/R and is out for the rest of 
the season.  In related news, the team signed Todd Husak for the 
remainder of the season.

Mark Brunell (Jac) is expected to practice on Thursday.  He appears 
on the injury report as probable with a sore quadriceps. 

Daunte Culpepper (Min) underwent surgery and is likely lost for the 
season.  Todd Bouman will start in his place.  He is nursing a 
sprained ligament in the thumb of his throwing hand, but is expected 
to play on Sunday. 

Jeff Garcia (SF) was held out of practice on Wednesday and may be 
rested this week.  He appears on the injury report as questionable 
with sore ribs.  Jeff would like to play, but coach Steve Mariucci is 
considering resting Jeff so that he is closer to 100% for the 
playoffs.  This would seem to make sense since the Rams have likely 
locked up winning the Division.  The 49ers believe they will need a 
healthy, scrambling Jeff Garcia to go deep into the post season.  If 
Jeff does not play, look for Tim Rattay to get the start.    

Steve McNair (Ten), despite being listed on the injury report as 
questionable with a sore back is expected to start.  

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Running Backs in the News:

Maurice Smith (Atl) continues to battle through cartilage damage in 
his knee.  He is expected to start on Sunday.  He appears on the 
injury report as probable.

Terry Allen (Bal) will start for the Ravens this week.  Moe Williams 
will back him up and see plenty of action. 

Jason Brookins (Bal) is out and will not play.

Shawn Bryson (Buf) will start this week.  Travis Henry is listed as 
out with a bad knee.  Sammy Morris will spell Shawn.

James Jackson (Cle) is out this week and is likely going to miss the 
remainder of the season with his bad ankle.  Jamel White and Ben Gay 
will both see duty in this week's game.

James Stewart (Det) practiced on Wednesday and likely will start on 
Sunday.

Ahman Green (GB) did not complete the full practice on Wednesday, but 
he is expected to play on Sunday.

Fred Taylor (Jac) continues to show up on the injury report as 
questionable with a sore groin, but do not look for him to play any 
time soon.  The injury is significantly worse than the team has let 
on.

Elvis Joseph (Jac) has a sore shoulder, but is expected to backup 
Stacey Mack.

Priest Holmes (KC) was excused from practice today.  He is expected 
to practice the rest of the week and will start on Sunday.  He 
appears on the injury report as probable with a pulled groin.

Rob Konrad (Mia) has a stiff neck, but is expected to play on 
Saturday against the Patriots.

Jim Kleinsasser (Min) will play through his sprained ankle.  

Ricky Williams (NO) is expected to start despite a hairline crack to 
one of his ribs.  He appears on the injury report as questionable.  

Jon Ritchie (Oak) is expected to play if needed.  He appears on the 
injury report as probable with a sore ankle.

Jerome Bettis (Pit) missed practice Wednesday.  He is listed as 
doubtful on the injury report with a pulled groin.

Amos Zereoue (Pit) missed practice Wednesday.  He is expected to 
contribute on Sunday as a backup to Chris Fuamatu Ma'afala
despite being listed as questionable with a sore shoulder.

Terrell Fletcher (SD) is out with a bad hamstring.  LaDainian 
Tomlinson will carry the running game like most weeks.

Warrick Dunn (TB) will play with turf toe.  He appears on the injury 
report as probable.

Skip Hicks (Ten) is expected to get significant playing time this 
week.  Eddie George will continue to start.

Stephen Davis (Was) did not practice on Wednesday.  He still is 
expected to start, but may be a gametime decision.  He appears on the 
injury report as questionable with a sore knee.  Proceed with caution.

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Wide Receivers in the News:

Martay Jenkins (Ari) missed Wednesday's practice with bruised
ribs and a sprained ankle.  He appears on the injury report as 
questionable and may be a gametime decision.

Brian Finneran (Atl) is expected to play despite a sore shoulder.  He 
appears on the injury report as probable.

Terance Mathis (Atl) is expected to play through his back pain.  He 
appears on the injury report as probable.

Peerless Price (Buf) was unable to practice Wednesday on his sore 
ankle.  He is listed as questionable on the injury report with a 
sprained ankle.  If he is unable to go, Reggie Germany would get the 
start opposite of Eric Moulds. 

Muhsin Muhammad (Car) skipped Wednesday's practice.  He will
likely be a gametime decision.  He appears on the injury report as 
questionable with a sore toe.

Bert Emanuel (Det) completed the Wednesday practice and is expected 
to play on Sunday.  He appears on the injury report as probable with 
a sore knee.  He has missed the last month and is likely rusty.

Larry Foster (Det) appears on the injury report as questionable with 
a sore thigh.  He was held out of practice on Wednesday.

Terrence Wilkins (Ind) is doubtful with a hamstring injury.  Marvin 
Harrison and Marcus Pollard are likely to get the majority of the 
pass attempts again this week.

Oronde Gadsden (Mia) continues to miss practice and is very 
questionable to play Saturday.  He appears on the injury report as 
questionable with a sore hamstring.  Rookie Chris Chambers is 
expected to start in his place. 

James McKnight (Mia) has a sore back, but is expected to start 
opposite of Chris Chambers.  He is listed as probable on the injury 
report.

Cris Carter (Min) hinted to reporters that this is likely his final 
season in the NFL.  Of course he said all those things last year, but 
no one is now believing this team is very close to winning a 
Superbowl soon.   

Terry Glenn (NE) is expected to see increased playing time on 
Saturday.

Santana Moss (NYJ) was able to practice Wednesday, but is not likely 
to make a big impact this week.  He appears on the injury report as 
questionable with a sore knee.  Wayne Chrebet and Lavernues Coles 
remain the starters.

Ike Hilliard (NYG) practiced on Wednesday and is expected to start on 
Sunday.

Joe Jurevicius (NYG) practiced on Wednesday.  He appears on the 
injury report as probable with a sore hamstring.  He is expected to 
play on Sunday.

Todd Pinkston (Phi) is expected to play despite a bruised shoulder.  
He appears on the injury report as probable.

James Thrash (Phi) is nursing sore ribs, but is expected to start as 
usual.  He appears on the injury report as probable.

Tim Dwight (SD) is out with Pneumothorax.  And No, I do not have a 
clue what that is.

Terrell Owens (SF) missed practice on Wednesday as he has the last 
few weeks.  He is expected to practice the rest of the week and start 
as usual.  He appears on the injury report as probable with a bruised 
hip.

Isaac Bruce (StL) is expected to start despite a sore foot.  He is 
listed on the injury report as probable.

Jacquez Green (TB) did not practice on Wednesday.  He appears on the 
injury report as probable with a bruised hip.

Keyshawn Johnson (TB) was able to practice on Wednesday.  He is 
expected to start on Sunday.  He appears on the injury report as 
probable with a sprained ankle.

Justin McCareins (Ten) is out this week.

Chris Sanders (Ten) was able to practice on Wednesday, but will 
likely be inactive for Saturday's game.  He appears on the injury 
report as questionable with a sore back.

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Tight Ends in the News:

Shannon Sharpe (Bal) is expected to start despite a bruised leg.  

Wesley Walls (Car) was able to do light running on Wednesday, but 
remains very questionable for Sunday.

Fred Baxter (Chi) is expected to play despite a sore knee.  He 
appears on the injury report as probable.

Aaron Shea (Cle) appears on the injury report as questionable.  OJ 
Santiago is expected to start as usual.

Bubba Franks (GB) did not practice on Wednesday, but is expected to 
play on Sunday.  He appears on the injury report as probable with a 
sprained ankle.

Todd Rutledge (NE) is expected to play despite a sore ankle.

Chad Lewis (Phi) is expected to play on Saturday despite a pulled 
groin.

Greg Clark (SF) is out this week.  Eric Johnson continues to start in 
his place.

Stephen Alexander (Was) was able to do light running on Wednesday, 
but he is not expected to play this weekend.  He appears on the 
injury report as doubtful.  Zeron Flemister will start in his place.  
Walter Rasby, who has a sore ankle, will also see some action.

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Kickers in the News:

Bill Gramatica (Ari) suffered a torn ACL after celebrating upon a 
successful FG attempt.  Cedric Oglesby do the kicking this week.

Mike Vanderjagt (Ind) is expected to play despite a sore knee.

Sebastian Janikowsi (Oak) missed practice on Monday, Tuesday and 
Wednesday citing personal reasons.  He is expected to practice the 
rest of the week and play on Sunday.

Jose Cortez (SF) worked on making an adjustment to his form this week 
in an effort to improve upon his accuracy.  He is not in any danger 
of losing his job despite poor performances as of late.





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