Hi Folks,

Lots of news so let's jump right into it.

Quarterbacks in the News:

QB Cade McNown (Chi) is out with a broken shoulder. Jim Miller starts
in his absence.

QB Troy Aikman (Dal) will sit with his sore back. Randall Cunningham
will take over the reins this week.

QB Brian Griese (Den) was arrested for driving under the influence.
This is not expected to cause any problems for the remainder of this
season.

QB Mark Brunell (Jac) is on a bye and will not play.

QB Jay Fiedler (Mia) will start with his sore ribs.

QB Vinny Testaverde (NYJ) has played two games with his sore neck.
Look for the same this week.

QB Ryan Leaf (SD) practiced with the second team. He will likely back
up Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the season.

QB Brock Huard (Sea) is not expected to play this week. Jon Kitna
returns to the starting job.

QB Kurt Warner (StL) is out with a broken pinkie. Trent Green starts
in his absence.

QB Steve McNair (Ten) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

QB Brad Johnson (Was) will miss at least this week's game. He
could
be out from 2-4 weeks. Jeff George gets the start in his absence.

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Running Backs in the News:

RB Michael Pittman (Ari) is expected to start with a sore shoulder.
He left practice early Wednesday to receive treatment, but is
expected to play.

RB Obafemi Ayanbadejo (Bal) is doubtful with a severely sprained toe.

RB Rob Johnson (Buf) is listed as questionable, but he is not
expected to play. QB Doug Flutie will start in his absence.

RB Tshimanga Biakabutuka (Car) had a successful MRI and is expected
to play with his sore ankle.

RB Corey Dillon (Cin) appeared to his assault hearing. His lawyers
got the trial pushed to January 9th so he will not be impacted this
season.

RB Howard Griffith (Den) will return to the lineup with a sore knee.

RB Terrell Davis (Den) practiced Thursday and will return as the
featured back. Mike Anderson will spell Terrell on a few plays a game.

RB Dorsey Levens (GB) continues to miss practice and is very
questionable to start this week. If he cannot go, look for Ahman
Green to play in his absence.

RB Fred Taylor (Jac) is on a bye and will not play.

RB Donnell Bennett (KC) could play, but now backs up Tony Richardson.
He has no fantasy value.

RB Ricky Williams (NO) practiced and is expected to play with his
hurt shoulder.

RB Curtis Martin (NYJ) is expected to play with a sore knee.

RB Bernie Parmalee (NYJ) will play if needed.

RB Tyrone Wheatley (Oak) is listed as questionable on the injury
report with a sore ankle, but is expected to play.

RB Amp Lee (Phi) is expected to see increased action this week.

RB Natrone Means is close to being signed by Philadelphia.

RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Pit) is out this week.

RB Jerome Bettis (Pit) is expected to play with his sore quad.

RB Kenny Bynum (SD) is listed as questionable with a sore hamstring.

RB Ricky Watters (Sea) has not practiced and could be a game-time
decision. Coach Holmgren has indicated that he believes Watters will
be ready to play with pain on Sunday.

RB Garrison Hearst (SF) returned to practice this week, but the team
has not commented whether he will rejoin the team this season or not.

RB Marshall Faulk (StL) has an assortment of ailments, but he is
expected to play through the pain. He is holding off surgery until
the end of the season.

RB Marshall Holcombe (StL) is questionable with a sore hamstring.

RB Trung Canidate (StL) is almost 100%, but he has lost the back up
spot to Justin Watson.

RB Eddie George (Ten) practiced Thursday, but remains questionable
for this week. He plays hurt so he will likely go again this week.

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Wide Receivers in the News:

WR Travis Taylor (Bal) is out with a broken clavicle.

WR Muhsin Muhammad (Car) is expected to play with his sore hamstring.

WR Darrin Chiaverini (Cle) is not expected to play this week.

WR David Patten (Cle) will likely play a limited role this week with
his sore toe.

WR Chris Cole (Den) has a hurt elbow and does not look to see any
significant playing time.

WR Robert Brooks (Den) will play with his sore hamstring. But it
remains to be seen if Brian Griese will throw the ball to any
receiver not named Smith or McCaffrey.

WR Germane Crowell (Det) is out with a broken foot. Johnnie Morton
and Herman Moore continue to start in his absence.

WR Jimmy Smith (Jac) will use this week's bye week to get healthy.

WR Keenan McCardell (Jac) is on a bye and will not play.

WR Slvester Morris (KC) could use a week off to heal his shoulder,
but will likely play against rival Oakland this week. If he cannot
go, look for Kevin Lockett to start in his absence.

WR Tony Martin (Mia) is not expected to play with a sore foot. Oronde
Gadsden and Leslie Shepherd will start again this week.

WR Bert Emanuel (Mia) is listed as questionable on the injury report.
He will likely play if needed.

WR Randy Moss (Min) was fined $25,000 for his contact with an
official last week.

WR Jake Reed (NO) is out.

WR Joe Horn (NO) is listed as questionable, but has practiced and is
expected to start.

WR Keith Poole (NO) will likely play with a sore neck. He appears to
be over his concussion symptoms.

WR Windrell Hayes (NYJ) is not expected to play this week.

WR Wayne Chrebet (NYJ) is expected to play with his sore shoulder.

WR Laveranues Coles (NYJ) is expected to play with his bruised shin.

WR Jerry Porter (Oak) has been on the injury report nearly every week
with a sore hamstring. In related news, he was seen dressed as Yancey
Thigpen at a local Halloween party in Oakland.

WR Andre Rison (Oak) is expected to play with a sore toe.

WR Troy Edwards (Pit) is expected to play with his sore hip.

WR Hines Ward (Pit) is expected to play with his sore back.

WR Derrick Mayes (Sea) has been named the starter opposite of Sean
Dawkins this week. Rookie Darrell Jackson moves to the #3 WR.

WR Karl Williams (TB) practiced and will play if needed.

WR Derrick Mason (Ten) is banged up with a sore back and ankle, but
will likely start.

WR Carl Pickens (Ten) will likely play, but may not start.

WR Yancey Thigpen (Ten) is questionable with a sore hamstring. Do not
count on him playing.

WR Irving Fryar (Was) is listed as questionable. If he plays, he will
likely be the #3 WR behind dinged up receivers Albert Connell and
James Thrash.

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Tight Ends in the News:

TE Chris Gedney (Ari) is questionable with sore ribs.

TE Wesley Walls (Car) has been lost for the season.

TE Kris Mangum (Car) is not expected to play.

TE Kyle Brady (Jac) is on a bye and will not play.

TE Anthony Becht (NYJ) is not expected to play this week. Fred Baxter
will start in his place.

TE Mark Bruener (Pit) is expected to play with his sore hip.

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Kickers in the News:

PK Mike Hollis (Jac) is on a bye and will not play.

PK Jaret Holmes (NYG) can play, but it remains unclear whether he
will be used or if the team will go with Brad Daluiso again this
week. Both of these players are probably worth avoiding this week.

PK John Hall (NYJ) is expected to play with a sore quad.

PK Jeff Wilkins (StL) is expected back next week. Pete Stoyanovich
will kick for the Rams this week.



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