Thursday Injury Report

Quarterbacks

Bills starting QB Trent Edwards(notes) (head) practiced more on Thursday, but with the scout team. Backup QB Ryan Fitzpatrick(notes) is expected to start again for him.

Browns QB Derek Anderson(notes) (hip) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford(notes) (knee) took in more than half the first-team practice reps on Thursday and is on target to start.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers(notes) (foot) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Ravens QB Joe Flacco(notes) (ankle) practiced again Friday and is expected to start.

Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck(notes) (ribs) returned to practice Thursday and is expected to start.

Vikings QB Brett Favre(notes) (hip) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Running Backs

Bears backup RB Adrian Peterson (knee) practiced again Thursday and is on target to play on Sunday.

Browns RB Jamal Lewis(notes) (wrist) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Bills starting FB Corey McIntyre(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Browns FB Lawrence Vickers(notes) (shoulder) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Colts rookie RB Donald Brown(notes) (shoulder) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered very questionable to play.

Cowboys RB Marion Barber(notes) (thumb) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start. Backup RB Felix Jones(notes) will be returning kicks this week, so that’s a really good sign that his knee is fine.

Cowboys FB Deon Anderson(notes) (illness) returned to practice and will start. He was removed from the injury report.

Dolphins backup RB Ricky Williams(notes) (thumb) practiced Wednesday and is expected to play.

Eagles starting RB Brian Westbrook(notes) (concussion/knee) didn’t practice again Thursday, as expected, and is considered very questionable to play. However, he dressed for practice, in his jersey, but without a helmet. That could suggest that he’s not having typical light sensitivity issues that are sometimes related to concussions. We’re told he was feeling pretty good today, but he still hasn’t been cleared for running yet. The team is still preparing as though rookie RB LeSean McCoy(notes) will start on Sunday.

Falcons starting FB Ovie Mughelli(notes) (calf) saw light practice time on Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Falcons backup RB Jerious Norwood(notes) (hip) didn’t practice Thursday and is considered very questionable to play. Backup RB Jason Snelling(notes) (hamstring) didn’t practice Thursday and is considered questionable to play. The team signed veteran RB Aaron Stecker(notes) for insurance this week.

Lions FB Jerome Felton(notes) (ankle) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Giants backup RB Ahmad Bradshaw(notes) (ankle/foot) didn’t practice again Thursday, but is expected to play. He has a small fracture on the outside of his foot and if it breaks much further, he could wind up having surgery. If that happens, he could miss the rest of the season. No. 3 RB Danny Ware(notes) would fill in if needed.

Panthers backup RB Jonathan Stewart(notes) (Achilles) returned to practice Thursday and is expected to play.

Panthers FB Brad Hoover(notes) (back) practiced again Thursday and is on target to start on Sunday.

Raiders starting RB Darren McFadden(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play. Backup RBs Michael Bush(notes) and Justin Fargas(notes) will fill in again.

Saints starting FB Heath Evans(notes) (knee) was placed on IR. The team signed FB Kyle Eckel(notes) who could see time filling in for him. Evans’ loss could be potentially an issue in blocking for the running game as Eckel isn’t known for his blocking.

Receivers

Browns starting TE Robert Royal(notes) (finger/hamstring) saw light work Thursday and is considered questionable to play. No. 2 TE Steve Heiden(notes) (knee) missed practice Thursday and is considered questionable to play. No. 3 TE Greg Estandia(notes) (FG.com favorite for no particular reason) was added to the injury report after not practicing on Thursday. No. 4 TE Michael Gaines(notes) would start if the other three players weren’t available for Sunday’s game.

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson(notes) (foot) returned to practice Thursday and is expected to start. WR Jeremy Maclin(notes) (foot) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin(notes) (high ankle) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start. However, it remains to be seen how many plays he can handle since his ankle won’t be healed for at least a few more weeks. Backup WR Steve Breaston(notes) (knee) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to play.

Colts starting WR Reggie Wayne(notes) (groin), as expected, didn’t practice Thursday. The team considers him questionable at this point to play. They do believe he will be able to test his injury on Friday. If he doesn’t, the chances of him playing would decrease. If he’s not able to play, the team has a lot of ways to approach filling his role. They could move WR Pierre Garcon(notes) to his side and start backup WR Hank Baskett(notes) opposite him or they could move rookie WR Austin Collie(notes) in with Garcon. Or they could use more two-TE sets. We’ll know more after Friday’s practice. WR Anthony Gonzalez(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play.

Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery(notes) (hamstring) took in more practice time Thursday with the first-team offense. If he can practice again Friday, he’ll likely start on Sunday.

Lions starting WR Calvin Johnson(notes) (knee) took in about half of Thursday’s practice. The coaches were encouraged with his progress, but he’s still considered questionable to play. Friday’s practice is important for him. If he can practice some again Friday, the chances of him playing would increase. If he can’t practice, he likely won’t play with veteran WR Dennis Northcutt(notes) filling in again for him.

Packers backup TE Jermichael Finley(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play.

Panthers starting WR Muhsin Muhammad(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Backup WR Dwayne Jarrett(notes) filled in again for him.

Raiders starting WR Chaz Schilens(notes) (foot) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play. Rookie WR Louis Murphy(notes) (hip) was added to the injury report after being limited in Thursday’s practice, but is expected to start again for Schilens again.

Saints TE Jeremy Shockey(notes) (shoulder) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Texans WR Andre Johnson(notes) (lung/chest) took in about three quarters of Thursday’s practice, but moved around pretty well. He’s on target to start on Sunday, barring a setback. Backup WR Andre’ Davis(notes) would likely start if Johnson wound up not being able to play.

Titans starting WR Nate Washington(notes) (quadriceps) was added to the injury report after not being able to practice on Thursday. More on his status will be known after Friday’s practice.

Vikings starting WR Bernard Berrian(notes) (hamstring) saw light work on Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Rookie WR Percy Harvin(notes) (illness) was added to the injury report after not practicing on Thursday. The team would not disclose what’s wrong with him, but it could be a migraine headache. He dealt with them earlier this season and had light sensitivity issues for a few days. We’ll know more after Friday’s practice.

Place Kickers

Browns K Phil Dawson(notes) (right calf) saw light work again Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Backup K Billy Cundiff(notes) would fill in again if Dawson can’t play.

Colts K Adam Vinatieri(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday and won’t be able to play for several more weeks. Backup K Matt Stover(notes) will start again for him.

Ravens K Steven Hauschka(notes) (ankle) was added to the injury report despite practicing on Thursday, but is expected to start.

Saints K John Carney(notes) (hip) practiced Wednesday and likely will handle the kicking duties again over K Garrett Hartley(notes).

Offensive Line

Bills starting RT Jonathan Scott(notes) (ankle) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered very questionable to play.

Browns C Alex Mack(notes) (shoulder) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Cardinals G Reggie Wells(notes) (thumb) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Chargers starting C Nick Hardwick(notes) (ankle) saw light work again Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Eagles LG Todd Herremans(notes) (foot) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Eagles LT Jason Peters(notes) (knee/ankle) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Giants RT Kareem McKenzie(notes) (groin) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Jaguars starting G Maurice Williams(notes) (knee) saw light work on again Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Jets starting G Brandon Moore (foot) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Jets RT Damien Woody(notes) (foot) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Lions RT Gosder Cherilus(notes) (shoulder) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Packers starting LT Chad Clifton(notes) (ankle) saw light work again Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Packers starting G Jason Spitz(notes) (back) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play.

Raiders starting G Robert Gallery(notes) (leg) saw light work again Thursday and is considered very questionable to play.

Raiders starting RT Cornell Green(notes) (calf) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play.

Rams starting G Richie Incognito(notes) (foot) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Ravens starting LT Jared Gaither(notes) (neck) was held out of Thursday’s practice and is now considered questionable to play. Starting RT Michael Oher(notes) would move over to LT on Sunday if Gaither can’t play.

Saints C Jonathan Goodwin(notes) (ankle) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Saints G Jahri Evans(notes) (toe) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Saints LT Jermon Bushrod(notes) (thumb) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Saints RT Jon Stinchcomb(notes) (knee) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Seahawks starting RT Sean Locklear(notes) (ankle) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play. Backup OL Ray Willis(notes) is expected to start for him again.

Seahawks G Rob Sims(notes) (ankle) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Texans G Chris White(notes) (ankle) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Defensive Line

Bears DE Adewale Ogunleye(notes) (ankle) saw light work on Thursday, but should start.

Bears DT Tommie Harris(notes) (knee) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start, barring a setback.

Bills starting DT Kyle Williams (knee) didn’t practice Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Bills starting DE Chris Kelsay(notes) (back) was added to the injury report after not being able to practice because his back locked up. He’s now considered questionable to play. Backup DE Ryan Denney(notes) would likely start if Kelsay can’t play.

Broncos DT Ronald Fields(notes) (hamstring) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Browns DEs Kenyon Coleman(notes) (groin) and Robaire Smith(notes) (shoulder) saw light work on Thursday, but are expected to start.

Browns NT Shaun Rogers(notes) (foot) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Chargers starting NT Ogemdi Nwagbuo(notes) (ankle) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Colts starting DE Dwight Freeney(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday. The team isn’t overly concerned, but if he doesn’t practice again Friday, the chances of him playing would decrease.

Dolphins NT Jason Ferguson(notes) (foot) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Falcons DE John Abraham(notes) (foot) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Falcons DT Jonathan Babineaux(notes) (ankle) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Giants backup DL Chris Canty(notes) (calf) saw light practice time Thursday and is considered very questionable to play.

Jets DE Shaun Ellis(notes) (knee/ankle) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Lions DT Grady Jackson(notes) (knee) rested, as expected on Thursday, but is expected to start.

Lions DE Dewayne White(notes) (hamstring) practiced again Thursday and is on target to start, barring a setback.

Raiders DE Greg Ellis(notes) (knee) didn’t practice again Thursday, but is still expected to start.

Raiders DT Gerard Warren(notes) (ribs) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Rams DT Cliff Ryan (illness) was added to the injury report after not practicing on Thursday, but is expected to start.

Saints starting DT Sedrick Ellis(notes) (knee) didn’t practice Thursday and won’t be able to play. The team believes he could miss several weeks.

Seahawks DE Patrick Kerney(notes) (groin) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Texans DE Mario Williams(notes) (shoulder) practiced Thursday and is expected to start. It was his first full practice in over a month.

Linebackers

Bears WLB Lance Briggs(notes) (shoulder) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Browns OLB David Bowens(notes) (knee) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Chargers starting ILB Kevin Burnett(notes) (ankle) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Backup ILB Tim Dobbins(notes) would start again if Burnett can’t play.

Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman(notes) (foot) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware(notes) (foot) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Dolphins starting ILB Channing Crowder(notes) (shoulder) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Backup LB Reggie Torbor(notes) would start if Crowder can’t play.

Eagles WLB Akeem Jordan(notes) (hip) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

49ers starting ILB Takeo Spikes(notes) (shoulder) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play.

Giants starting WLB Michael Boley(notes) (knee) saw light practice time Thursday and is considered very questionable to play. Backup LB Chase Blackburn(notes) is still on target to start again for him.

Giants MLB Antonio Pierce(notes) (hamstring) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Jets ILB Bart Scott(notes) (knee) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start. ILB David Harris(notes) (wrist) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Jets OLB Bryan Thomas(notes) (wrist) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Saints starting SLB Scott Fujita(notes) (calf) didn’t practice Thursday and is considered very questionable to play. Backup LB Troy Evans(notes) is filling in.

Vikings starting MLB E.J. Henderson(notes) (knee) saw light practice time Thursday, but is expected to start.

Vikings SLB Ben Leber(notes) (calf) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Packers OLB Clay Matthews(notes) (jaw) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Panthers WLB Thomas Davis(notes) (hamstring) practiced Thursday and is on target to start on Sunday.

Ravens starting ILB Tavares Gooden(notes) (head) saw light practice time Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Rookie ILB Dannell Ellerbe(notes) would likely start if Gooden can’t play.

Ravens OLB Jarret Johnson(notes) (shoulder) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Texans SLB Brian Cushing(notes) (foot) didn’t practice again Thursday, but is still expected to start. The coaches will generally look to limit his practice time each week until his injury has healed.

Texans MLB DeMeco Ryans(notes) (groin) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Defensive Backs

Bears FS Danieal Manning(notes) (foot) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Bills CB Terrence McGee(notes) (knee) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Bills starting FS Donte Whitner(notes) (ankle) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Rookie S Jairus Byrd(notes) would start again if he can’t play.

Bills starting SS Bryan Scott(notes) (ankle) saw light work again Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Backup S George Wilson(notes) would start again if he can’t play.

Broncos FS Brian Dawkins(notes) (hamstring) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Browns CBs Brandon McDonald(notes) (shoulder) and Eric Wright(notes) (shoulder) saw light work on Thursday, but are expected to start.

Cardinals starting FS Antrel Rolle(notes) (foot) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered questionable to play. Rolle has a small fracture in his foot. Backup S Matt Ware(notes) filled in again.

Cardinals CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie(notes) (ankle) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Cowboys SS Gerald Sensabaugh(notes) (thumb) practiced again Thursday and is expected to start.

Eagles FS Macho Harris(notes) (ankle) didn’t practice again Thursday and is now considered questionable to play. Backup S Sean Jones(notes) filled in again for him.

Giants starting CB Aaron Ross(notes) (hamstring) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered doubtful to play. Backup CB Terrell Thomas(notes) is expected to start again for him.

Jaguars starting CB Rashean Mathis(notes) (broken finger) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered very questionable to play.

Jets starting CB Lito Sheppard(notes) (quadriceps) saw light practice time Thursday and is considered very questionable to play.

Packers CB Charles Woodson(notes) (hip) saw light work again Thursday, but is expected to start.

Panthers starting FS Charles Godfrey(notes) (ankle) didn’t practice again Thursday and is considered very questionable to play. Rookie S Sherrod Martin(notes) filled in again.

Ravens FS Ed Reed(notes) (illness) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Texans FS Eugene Wilson(notes) (groin) didn’t practice again Thursday. As long as he can practice some on Friday, look for him to start. If not, backup S Dominque Barber would likely start for him.

Texans CB Dunta Robinson(notes) (hamstring) practiced Thursday and is expected to start.

Titans starting CB Cortland Finnegan(notes) (hamstring) saw light practice time Thursday and is considered questionable to play. CB Nick Harper(notes) (forearm) saw light work again Thursday, but is not expected to play.

Vikings starting CB Antoine Winfield(notes) (foot) didn’t practice Thursday and is considered doubtful to play. Backup CB Karl Paymah(notes) (quadriceps/saw light work again Thursday/expected to play) is expected to start for him again.