Chambers was listed as doubtful because of a sprained left ankle and may miss Sunday night's game against the New England Patriots.
Impacts: Chambers sprained his ankle during last Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins and didn't practice this week. He was unsure if he would test the ankle during warmups on Sunday. Coach Norv Turner said Chambers' availability would be a game-time decision.
Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says quarterback Carson Palmer will not start Sunday's game against the New York Jets because of a sore right elbow but that he could play.
Impacts: Backup Ryan Fitzpatrick will get his second start of the season for the Bengals. He started against the Cleveland Browns two weeks ago, the week after Palmer injured his elbow in a loss to the New York Giants and threw three interceptions and lost a fumble while being sacked.
Despite not making a single throw in practice this week, Rodgers is prepared to start for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Seattle.
Impacts: Coach Mike McCarthy said the team made a medical decision to keep Rodgers, who has a sprained right shoulder, from throwing in practice Friday. The Packers listed Rodgers as probable on their injury report. "I feel like I'm going to be able to be good for Sunday,'' Rodgers said Friday. "I would've liked to do a little throwing, but I did as much as I could (in practice) with the run game and took the mental reps. I feel good about the game plan and my preparation.''
Pierce plans to play against the Cleveland Browns on Monday despite missing two straight practices with a thigh injury.
Impacts: Pierce was vague when asked how he hurt his thigh, but indicated it probably happened when he was running during the Giants' 44-6 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. "I will never miss a game unless I am on IR, so I'll be there,'' Pierce said Friday. "We expect Pierce will work tomorrow," coach Tom Coughlin said. "Right now we are expecting that he will go."
The Jaguars will be without Walker for Sunday's game at Denver.
Impacts: Walker, who has 12 catches for 161 yards, injured his knee against Pittsburgh last Sunday and was listed as out. "We're going to get him rested up and have him coming out of the bye week," coach Jack Del Rio said Friday. "He has been a big help both receiving and on special teams."
Wilson has been fined $25,000 by the NFL for a hit on Buffalo quarterback Trent Edwards last Sunday.
Impacts: Wilson hit Edwards on the third play of last week's game. The hit was not helmet-to-helmet, but Edwards suffered a concussion and did not return to the game. No penalty was called on the play. Wilson said Friday that league officials also put him on notice he may face heavier fines or a suspension for future incidents.
Henderson returned to practice Friday for the first time since suffering a concussion on Monday night against New Orleans.
Impacts: Henderson's practice was limited and he's questionable for Minnesota's game Sunday against Detroit. The Vikings are thin at linebacker after losing E.J. Henderson for the season a week ago, and could use his little brother on special teams.
Winslow will spend a second night in the hospital with an undisclosed illness that could keep him out of Monday night's game against the New York Giants.
Impacts: Coach Romeo Crennel said Friday that Winslow was kept overnight at the Cleveland Clinic. Winslow had been feeling ill for several days and the team sent him to the doctor Thursday for further tests and evaluation. Crennel had expected the 25-year-old player to be discharged on Friday, but team spokesman Bill Bonsiewicz said Winslow will remain hospitalized. Citing patient privacy laws, Crennel did not provide specifics on Winslow's illness.
The Falcons listed White as questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago after the receiver missed a second straight practice Friday.
Impacts: White, whose 454 yards receiving rank third in the league, was knocked out of Wednesday's practice after hitting his head in a collision with safety Lawyer Milloy. White said, "I'm OK. It's no big deal," after he missed Thursday's practice, but he was held out again Friday. White He established himself as the team's top receiver in 2007 when he set career highs with 83 receptions for 1,202 yards and six touchdowns.
Hasselbeck has not been cleared to play against Green Bay, meaning the Seahawks will likely start Charlie Frye against the Packers.
Impacts: Coach Mike Holmgren made the announcement after practice on Friday. Hasselbeck was again a spectator watching practice wearing a neon green baseball hat, while Frye took the majority of the snaps. Hasselbeck bruised his right knee last Sunday against the New York Giants. Holmgren said earlier this week that Hasselbeck "has to play'' for the 1-3 Seahawks. He says there still is a chance Hasselbeck will be cleared for Sunday's game.
Taylor practiced for the second straight day Friday and appears set to play in Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams.
Impacts: Taylor has missed two games since undergoing surgery on his left calf Sept. 22. He returned to practice Thursday wearing a titanium pad to protect the stitches in his leg. "I don't know if he's going to start, but he's going to participate,'' coach Jim Zorn said.
Curtis is expected to see his first action this season Sunday against the 49ers after having surgery for a sports hernia.
Impacts: Curtis had career highs of 77 catches for 1,110 yards and six touchdowns last season, and should once again provide the Eagles with a big play threat when he returns.
Kalil missed his third straight workout Friday and is listed as doubtful to play against the Buccaneers Sunday.
Impacts: Kalil injured his right ankle against the Chiefs last Sunday. Geoff Hangartner is expected to start in his place.
The Rams promoted Stanley from the practice squad Friday, while Dane Looker said additional tests on his brain after a spot was found have not yet revealed answers.
Impacts: St. Louis plays at Washington after a bye week that saw a coaching change from Scott Linehan to Jim Haslett. Haslett said the Rams moved up Stanley when it became clear Looker would be inactive for the game. The 5-foot-11, 179-pound Stanley, who signed a contract Friday, played in the final three games as a rookie in 2007 and returned kickoffs. He also saw some time as a receiver but did not have any receptions. He did have one rush for 5 yards.
Looker said additional tests on his brain after a spot was found have not yet revealed answers.
Impacts: Looker said he had an angiogram Thursday. The additional test was taken to try and rule out an aneurysm after a CAT scan that cleared him from a concussion revealed a brain abnormality. "We don't know for sure right now what it is,'' Looker said. "We're going to take some tests and see what it is. I'll meet with the doctor on Tuesday, and he'll talk to some more doctors. I'm good. I'm not playing this week, but I'm hopeful about the future.''
Westbrook will miss his second game in three weeks when the Philadelphia Eagles visit San Francisco on Sunday.
Impacts: Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington last Sunday, though he kept playing and finished the game. He sat out a 24-20 loss at Chicago on Sept. 28 because of an ankle injury. Westbrook leads the Eagles with 194 yards rushing and has six touchdowns, two receiving. He should return on Oct. 26 after a bye week.
Otah practiced for a second straight day Friday.
Impacts: Otah is listed as questionable, but participated fully in Friday's practice. Otah sat out the Panthers' Week 4 win over the Falcons with a sprained right ankle.
Washington will miss Sunday's game against Indianapolis with a dislocated right shoulder.
Impacts: Washington was filling in for starter Samari Rolle, who is out at least a month following neck surgery last week.
Gross practiced for a second straight day Friday.
Impacts: Gross is listed as questionable, but participated fully in Friday's practice. Gross missed last Sunday's win over Kansas City after being knocked unconscious a week earlier against Atlanta when he was kneed in the head.
Brown and two Miami Dolphins teammates have been fined $10,000 each by the NFL for excessive celebrating.
Impacts: After Brown scored a touchdown Sunday against San Diego, he performed a dance shuffle in the end zone with offensive linemen Vernon Carey and Ikechuku Ndukwe. The league said Friday that choreographed celebrations by two or more players aren't permitted.
Chambers missed practice Thursday and it's likely that he'll miss Sunday night's home game against New England. Chambers, who has five touchdown catches, sprained his ankle Sunday in a loss at Miami.
Impacts: Chambers said he can't remember a similar injury putting him on the sideline. "It really doesn't compare because I haven't had much the last two, three years,'' Chambers said. "In the offseason, you may tweak a hamstring, you may do something but the offseason's nothing. Whereas getting it in the thick of the season, I haven't had this come up in an awful long time so I just gotta manage it the best way I can.''
Hasselbeck didn't practice again on Thursday, but the team says he'll still play on Sunday against Green Bay.
Impacts: Offensive coordinator Gil Haskell reiterated Hasselbeck will play even if he doesn't practice Friday, but Haskell would prefer Hasselbeck got one day of work in this week with a jumbled receiving corps. Haskell was asked if Seattle's starter since 2002, who set most of the team's passing records for a season in 2007 but is the NFC's lowest-rated passer this season, is one guy who doesn't need to practice to play.
Sobomehin, who injured his shoulder when he absorbed a heavy hit and fumbled on the goal line during the Saints' Week 4 victory over San Francisco, was placed on injured reserved on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the season.
Impacts: Sobomehin had two carries for eight yards this season in limited time.
Heyer, who has been sidelined with a sprained shoulder, practiced Thursday but was less certain about his prospects to play on Sunday.
Impacts: "I'm trying to get myself to go," said Heyer, who has started three of four games for the Redskins this season.
Springs, who missed last week's game with a strained left calf, practiced Thursday and appears set to play Sunday.
Impacts: Springs strained a calf muscle in the second half of a Week 4 win at Dallas, and sat out last Sunday's 23-17 win at Philadelphia.
Washington did not practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, and appears unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus St. Louis.
Impacts: Washington has five solo tackles, and has assisted on eight others in three games for the Redskins this season.
Doughty did not practice Thursday due to a back injury, and appears unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus St. Louis.
Impacts: Doughty has 14 tackles in four games for the Redskins this year.
Griffin did not practice Thursday due to a shoulder injury, and appears unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus St. Louis.
Impacts: Griffin, who hasn't missed a game thus far this season, has eight tackles and a sack for the Redskins.
The Lions signed Norris on Thursday.
Impacts: Norris, a two-year starter, was waived by the San Francisco 49ers during training camp. He has started 30 games and contributed on special teams since being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2001 draft.
The Lions cut Thomas and signed fullback Moran Norris on Thursday.
Impacts: Norris - a fifth-round pick for San Diego this summer - appeared in three games for the Lions, returning four kicks for 93 yards.
Taylor practiced Thursday for the first time since the emergency surgery on his left calf.
Impacts: Taylor did not take part in all of the drills, and the team was going to be cautious about playing him Sunday against St. Louis. The leg still has stitches, which Taylor protected during practice by wearing a titanium pad underneath a knee-high black sock. "It's better than it was yesterday, better than it was a week ago, and hopefully tomorrow will be another step forward and I won't swell up too much," Taylor said.
The Browns sent Winslow to the doctor for tests after he missed his second straight day of practice with an unspecified "illness."
Impacts: Browns coach Romeo Crennel says Winslow has been sick for two days. Crennel would not say if he would play in Monday night's game against the New York Giants. "He's a valuable piece to the puzzle," Crennel said Thursday. "I know he'll want to play, and he'll do everything he can to play." Winslow caught 82 passes and made the Pro Bowl last season. So far this year, he has 19 catches and one touchdown for the Browns.
Jones is still in the lineup for the Cowboys after scuffling with his bodyguard at a Dallas hotel in what police are calling a private matter that will not lead to charges. Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said Thursday that Jones will play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, and owner Jerry Jones said the team didn't plan any discipline.
Impacts: Jones was fully reinstated in August by commissioner Roger Goodell after the cornerback served a 17-month suspension for an accumulation of arrests and legal problems. Goodell said in a radio interview Thursday that the league was investigating the matter. He said he didn't speak with Jones individually during a previously scheduled meeting with the entire Cowboys team Wednesday night.
Kitna missed a second straight practice Thursday because of an injured back, leaving Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton to split snaps.
Impacts: Lions offensive coordinator Jim Colletto said the team might not know if Kitna can play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday until pregame workouts. The quarterback has started 36 consecutive games for the Lions. Orlovsky replaced Kitna during the third quarter of a loss to Chicago on Sunday, the first playing time of his four-year career.
The Lions signed Norris and cut running back Marcus Thomas on Thursday.
Impacts: Norris, a two-year starter, was waived by the San Francisco 49ers during training camp. He has started 30 games and contributed on special teams since being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2001 draft.
Kitna's 36-game starting streak with the Detroit Lions is in jeopardy. Kitna missed a second straight practice Thursday because of an injured back, leaving Dan Orlovsky and Drew Stanton to split snaps.
Impacts: Lions offensive coordinator Jim Colletto said the team might not know if Kitna can play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday until pregame workouts. Orlovsky replaced Kitna during the third quarter of 34-7 loss to Chicago on Sunday, the first playing time of his four-year career. Orlovsky hurt his ankle and knee, but Colletto said he was healthy enough to practice.
Freeney missed practice Wednesday, but is expected to play Sunday against the Ravens.
Impacts: Freeney, a three-time Pro Bowler and former league sacks champ, has constantly fought nagging injuries since his rookie season and missed the second half of last season after undergoing foot surgery. This time, he's dealing with a strained hamstring that isn't likely to keep him out too long.
Jackson sprained his ankle Sunday against Houston, and did not practice Wednesday.
Impacts: Colts team officials initially feared Jackson had a high-ankle sprain that typically sidelines players four to six weeks. "He'll be fine," coach Tony Dungy said. "I can't speak for Marlin, but I think he'll be fine." Indianapolis plays the Ravens Sunday.
Gonzalez was hurt Sunday at Houston, did not practice Wednesday and may not play Sunday against the Ravens.
Impacts: Gonzalez, the Colts' first-round pick in 2007 and an increasing contributor in Indy's offense, has been diagnosed with a concussion, and cocah Tony Dungy hasn't said whether Gonzalez had been cleared to practice or play.
Orlovsky may get the start at quarterback for the Lions on Sunday according to the Detroit Free Press.
Impacts: Ovlovsky and third-stringer Drew Stanton split practice time Wednesday. Ovolvsky replaced an injured Jon Kitna in Sunday's loss to the Bears, and went 13-of-23 for 97 yards and an interception.
Harris is back at practice this week and is expected to play this Sunday at Atlanta.
Impacts: Harris, a three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman, served a one-game suspension last Sunday at Detroit for an unspecified disciplinary violation.
Turner leads the league in rushing yards (543) and touchdowns (six), but has been shut down by two of the league's top defenses (Tampa Bay and Carolina). He's going to face another big challenge this week.
Impacts: Turner has been limited to only 98 yards on 32 carries in the two losses, compared to averaging 148.3 yards and scoring all six of his TDs in the wins. He may have trouble against a Bears team that limited Detroit to 54 rushing yards last week and ranks fourth in the league in rushing defense (74.2).
Bigby was able to run Wednesday, but said he wasn't sure if his hamstring injury would force him to sit out Sunday's game at Seattle.
Impacts: "The goal is, I want to play this weekend," Bigby said. "I don't want to go out and hurt myself and be out four more weeks, though."
The Panthers placed Robinson on injured reserve Wednesday after he failed to make progress from a preseason knee injury.
Impacts: Robinson sprained his left knee in training camp July 31. After missing all the preseason, he practiced on a limited basis the past several weeks but has not been active for a game.
Rodgers will once again be playing through the pain of a sprained right shoulder on Sunday. He says there's "no doubt'' that he'll be on the field in Seattle.
Impacts: "Being able to play, and realizing the pain that I went through last week and pushing through it told me I can play with it,'' Rodgers said Wednesday. "I'm very confident I can play this week. I'm hoping the pain and the soreness will be less, but either way I'm going to go.'' Rodgers said he felt a "duty'' to play as one of the team's leaders.
Kitna had an MRI exam on his injured back and could miss Sunday's game at Minnesota.
Impacts: Kitna missed practice Wednesday, three days after leaving the Lions' game against the Chicago Bears with back spasms. Coach Rod Marinelli said he doesn't know yet whether Kitna will be available Sunday, putting his streak of 36 consecutive starts in jeopardy.
Jones was involved in a fight with one of his bodyguards, according to Dallas police, the night before attending a previously scheduled team meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. No one was arrested and no one will be charged in connection with the fight late Tuesday night at The Joule, an upscale downtown hotel.
Impacts: Jones missed all of last season for Tennessee while serving an NFL suspension for off-field incidents. Goodell fully reinstated the cornerback, acquired by Dallas in a trade in April, just before the season opener.
Young won't play on Sunday when the Broncos host Jacksonville due to a groin injury, coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday.
Impacts: Young is the Broncos' leading rusher this season, averaging 5.7 yards on 47 carries with one touchdown. The injury shouldn't keep him out longer than a week.
Scheffler won't play on Sunday when the Broncos host Jacksonville due to a groin injury, coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday.
Impacts: Scheffler has been one of fantasy's better tight end options through the first third of the season, pulling in 16 catches for 259 yards and two touchdowns. The injury shouldn't keep him out for more than a week.
Gregg had season-ending surgery on his left knee Tuesday, according to his agent. Gregg has not played this season because of the troublesome knee. His agent, Jack Bechta, said Monday night the knee was not responding to treatment, and that the operation will probably sideline the veteran until next May or June.
Impacts: Gregg underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on his left knee in early August after getting hurt in training camp in late July. He has been dealing with a hole in his cartilage that has caused significant pain and discomfort. Before this season, Gregg has played in every game for the Ravens since 2004. Justin Bannan, who is starting in Gregg's place, intercepted a pass in Baltimore's 13-10 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.
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