Week 10 Early Injury Reportby Mark Wimer, Exclusive to
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Quarterback
Kyle Boller missed the game on Sunday due to his ongoing turf-toe injury. When backup Anthony Wright was injured, the Ravens turned to Kordell Stewart for a bit.
Dorsey did not play in the game on Sunday, partially due to his injured ankle (and partially due to Cody Pickett outplaying Dorsey). He was listed as probable last Friday.
Fiedler's shoulder injury kept him sidelined on Sunday, as expected (out on Friday's injury report).
Garcia was inactive on Sunday due to his leg injury, which flared up after last week's game.
Grossman continues to miss games due to his broken ankle (out on Friday). The team is on a win streak and sits at 5-3 atop the NFC North with Kyle Orton under center - Grossman won't be rushed back into the lineup with the team doing well in his absence.
Harrington was hit in the knee during the game on Sunday. Though he stayed in the game, the team is waiting to hear the results of further evaluation of the knee injury before determining next week's starter. Said coach Mariucci "A lot is going to depend on the injury report."
Roethlisberger missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday).
Smith's bum knee kept him sidelined again this week (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Testaverde aggravated his Achilles injury during the game on Sunday and was forced to the sidelines. Backup Brooks Bollinger almost rallied the team to a come-back victory (four shots at the end-zone to win the game during the game's closing seconds) - is there a QB controversy in New York? Stay tuned...
Wright sprained his left ankle during the 3rd quarter on Sunday, opening the door for Kordell Stewart to get some game time at QB. Wright's status for the next game is not known as of Monday, but he did finish the game on Sunday after a short time on the sidelines - the injury doesn't look serious as of Monday.
Running Back
Alexander was forced out of the game with an upset stomach on Sunday - he returned to the lineup and continued to embarass the Cardinals after getting his stomach straightened out.
Arrington injured his left shoulder during the 3rd quarter of the game on Sunday, but returned to action in the 4th period - the injury doesn't appear serious as of Monday.
Beasley tweaked a thumb during the game on Sunday, but is expected to play next week as usual.
Bettis missed the game on Sunday due to his injured quadriceps (doubtful on Friday) - when Willie Parker was forced out of the game with an ankle injury, Duce Staley carried the load for the Steelers in his first action of 2005.
Blaylock continues to miss games, as expected (ankle, out on Friday's injury report).
Davis was sidelined on Sunday due to his sore knee/ankle (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report). He had inflammation in his ankle all last week and didn't practice at all. Keep an eye on his availability for practice this week.
Droughns was sidelined three times at the end of the game with leg cramps, but he's expected to be fine for the next game.
Duckett missed another game on Sunday due to his ailing ankle (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Finn was knocked unconscious during the game on Sunday, but returned to action during the final quarter. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along to make sure he's OK - right now the head trauma doesn't look too serious.
Fisher's broken rib kept him sidelined on Sunday - he may miss a few weeks. The injury is to the highest rib in his chest (the one closest to the collarbone). Said Fisher describing the reasons for not playing with the injury: "Punctured lungs. Blood in the lungs. Exposing my heart. There’s major arteries and major organs up there. Just due to how severe everything is that could happen, it was something that you really don’t want to risk." Meanwhile, ReShard Lee fumbled his way to the bench, opening the door for the "Nigerian Nightmare II", rookie Samkon Gado, who punched in a TD and rushed 26 times for 62 yards against the Steel Curtain on Sunday.
Green's injured ankle kept him sidelined on Sunday (out on Friday's injury report).
Hicks missed the game on Sunday as expected (knee, out on Friday).
Holmes missed the game on Sunday due to his head trauma (doubtful on Friday's injury report). His situation is being monitored closely as there is speculation he could miss more time.
Jones aggravated his shoulder injury and exited the game very early on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along - he's had a hard time staying on the field this year.
Jones aggravated his rib injury on Sunday and was unable to continue play. He'll be evaluated further on Monday - in his absence Cedric Benson put up 14/79/0 rushing.
Martin suffered an eye injury on Sunday, but it isn't considered serious at this time. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Moore suffered a sprained wrist on Sunday - the severity of the injury is being investigated.
Nash was sidelined on Sunday due to his sore hamstring (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Parker exited the game early on Sunday due to an ankle injury. He'll be evaluated further on Monday. Duce Staley saw the bulk of the carries on Sunday in Parker's absence.
Perry tweaked his ankle during the game on Sunday, but returned to action - the injury is not considered serious at this time.
Pinnock was unable to play on Sunday due to his calf and shoulder injuries (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Smith missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (doubtful on the NFL injury report).
Suggs' ongoing thumb injury kept him sidelined for another game on Sunday (out on Friday's injury report).
Taylor was knocked out of the game on Sunday with an aggravation of the bone bruise in his ankle. The extent of the re-injury is not currently known - he'll be evaluated further as the swelling goes down.
Williams was inactive on Sunday due to his injuries (knee/back, doubtful).
Wide Receiver
Amey missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Bennett missed the game on Sunday, as expected (hand surgery/rehab, out on Friday).
Berrian continues to miss games while he recovers from thumb surgery (out on Friday's injury report).
Boldin missed the game on Sunday, as expected (knee injury, out). His replacement, Bryant Johnson, was erratic with too many dropped balls - the team hopes Boldin heals up quickly, no doubt.
Boston missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Bradford was barely able to move his thumb and his left hand was badly swollen after the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further later in the week, but his hand is in bad shape as of Monday.
Bradley is out for the season due to an ACL injury (listed as out on Friday - he's headed to IR soon).
Calico missed the game on Sunday due to his calf injury (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Chrebet suffered what appeared to be a serious concussion on Sunday - the back of his head impacted the turf during a play. Chrebet has a history of serious concussions in years past and this one looked pretty scary (his eyes were fixed open, staring at nothing after the injury) - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along but we're concerned that this injury may be career threatening. It has already ended his season, as the Jets placed Chrebet on IR on Monday.
Driver reported soreness in his neck after the game on Sunday (he landed on his head after one play) - said Driver "I can’t go out. If I go out, we won’t have any more receivers other than (Antonio) Chatman. I got up and tried to make sure I could move my neck a little bit, and I could. I told (the doctors) my neck was hurting a little bit, but I’m OK." Keep an eye on how Driver's neck progresses as the week goes along - he's been injured in this region of the body before and this could be a concern for him, even though he didn't miss any game time on Sunday.
Edwards was inactive on Sunday due to his injured ankle, after being listed as questionable earlier in the week.
Ferguson missed another game due to his injured knee (doubtful on Friday). There is concern his sprained LCL may keep him out longer than the 2-4 weeks cited when he was initially injured "I’m just not ready to play right now. I can’t run yet. I’ve been jogging, but I haven’t been able to run...There’s obviously more damage. Who knows how long I’ll be out?" Ferguson said after the game on Sunday.
Hankton's sore hamstring kept him on the sidelines on Sunday (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Houshmandzadeh was forced out of the game on Sunday by leg cramps, but returned to action.
Jackson's knee injury kept him on the sidelines Sunday, as expected (out on Friday's injury report).
Jenkins missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Jones attempted to play on Sunday, but was clearly limited by his knee and ankle injuries and ended up with zero catches on the day - he's not back to form yet. He confirmed after the game that his knee injury is a strained MCL - said Jones ""I wasn't full speed at all. I felt like crap to tell you the truth, that's why I couldn't really do anything." He may need 2-3 weeks before the MCL is healed completely - Jones hopes to be himself by Nov. 20th (the team's next game).
Jurevicius bruised his shoulder during the game on Sunday and was limited in the second half due to the injury - he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along, but this doesn't look like a serious injury at first glance.
McCardell suffered a hip injury on Sunday - his status for the next game is unclear as of Monday.
Owens missed the game on Sunday due to verbal incontinence and an inability to apologize appropriately, according to the Eagles (indefinite team suspension).
Parker missed the game on Sunday due to his injured knee (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Swinton's knee injury kept him on the sidelines this week (doubtful on Friday).
Tyree missed the game on Sunday due to his injured elbow.
Tyree missed the game on Sunday due to his injured elbow (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report)..
Williams injured his right foot in the first half of the game on Sunday. Though he continued to play, it appears that he may have broken his foot when the initial injury occured. His foot was immobilized in a boot after the game and Williams commented "We'll find out (Monday)."
Williams attempted to play on Sunday, but his injured thigh wouldn't allow the receiver to get up to speed "He played early in the game, and his intentions were good. But when the game started and he had to release off a quick jam or the linebackers, we just didn't feel he had it enough to be productive." commented coach Mariucci after the game.
Tight End
Baker broke his ankle on Sunday and is lost for the season. TE Doug Jolley replaced Baker in the lineup.
Krause missed the game on Sunday, as expected (foot injury, listed as out on Friday).
Mangum sprained his knee during the game on Sunday - he'll be evaluated further on Monday.
Martin missed the game on Sunday due to his sore groin (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Meier was inactive on Sunday due to his ailing hip (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Royal was inactive on Sunday due to his injured calf (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Smith was knocked out of the game on Sunday in the 3rd quarter when he suffered a concussion.
Smith was knocked out of the game on Sunday in the 3rd quarter when he suffered a concussion. The severity of the concussion is under evaluation - sometimes side effects from concussions take several days to show up.
Troupe missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Kicker
Offensive Line
T Jonas Jennings missed the game on Sunday as expected (shoulder, out on Friday) - he's been sidelined for several weeks due to this injury.
G Eric Heitmann (neck stinger) and C Jeremy Newberry (ankle/shoulder/knee) were dinged up during the game on Sunday (Newberry's knees are a constant concern as they have little cartilage in them at this point in his career) - both are considered probable for next week's game.
G Ruben Brown missed the game on Sunday due to his chest injury (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
LT Levi Jones injured his knee during the game on Sunday, but returned to action despite the pain. "It felt a lot worse when it happened," was Jone's comment on the injury after the game.
RG Cosey Coleman suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee on Sunday and is scheduled for an MRI today to determine the extent of the injury. He'll be evaluated further when the test results are available.
LT Anthony Davis left the game on Sunday due to a right knee sprain that has the team's coaching staff concerned. Said coach Gruden after the game "We are concerned, obviously."
G Elton Brown was unable to play on Sunday due to a knee injury (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
C Nick Hardwick (ankle) and T Roman Oben (foot) were both sidelined due to their injuries on Sunday (they were both listed as questionable on the Friday injury report). C Bob Hallen injured his neck during the game on Sunday - his status for the next game is unclear as of Monday.
OT Willie Roaf missed the game on Sunday after his ailing hamstring acted up (he was listed as probable on Thursday but questionable on Friday).
G Langston Walker missed the game on Sunday as expected (abdomen, out on Friday).
T Wayne Hunter missed another game due to his hamstring injury (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
T Trai Essex missed the game on Sunday due to an illnes after being listed as probable on Friday.
G Zach Wiegert missed another game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
C Drew Hodgdon left the game on Sunday with a foot injury, and then backup Todd Washington replaced him and injured his neck on the first play at center. The Texans' line was reshuffled (again) on Sunday and gave up 6 sacks on their way to another loss.
G Toniu Fonoti continues to miss games due to his ongoing recovery from hand surgery (he was listed as doubtful earlier in the week).
Defensive Line
Allen strained his quadriceps during the game on Sunday and did not return to action - his status for the next game is not clear as of Monday.
Askew's bad hamstring sidelined him this past Sunday (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Berry suffered a pectoral injury during the game on Sunday - the injury is not considered serious at this time, but he'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Davis tweaked his right knee during the game on Sunday, but returned to action in the second half.
Griffin was unable to play on Sunday night due to his ongoing hip injury (doubtful on Friday).
Hamilton was unable to play on Sunday due to his injured ankle (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
James strained a hamstring during the game on Sunday. He'll be evaluated further today.
Kalu aggravated his shoulder injury during the game on Sunday - his status for the next game is not currently known.
Merriman injured his wrist during the game on Sunday - the severity of the injury isn't clear as of Monday morning.
Moore injured his left shoulder during the game on Sunday - the severity of the injury isn't currently known.
Rogers missed another game on Sunday due to his injured knee - he was inactive.
Salave'a played on Sunday despite a painful foot injury - he's been struggling to stay on the field due to the lingering problem.
Sims missed the gmae on Sunday due to his ongoing struggle with a foot injury (out on Friday) - he's been sidelined for most of the season due to this injury.
Smith missed the game on Sunday due to his injured toe (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Tubbs strained his calf during the game on Sunday, but said after the game that he was fine. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Tuck missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Williams pulled the calf muscle in his right leg and may miss some time as a result of the injury. He'll be evaluated further as the week goes along.
Linebacker
Boiman was sidelined by his calf injury on Sunday (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Campbell was inactive on Sunday, despite being listed as probable on Friday (shoulder injury).
Diggs continues to be sidelined due to his injured knee (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Emmons was unable to play on Sunday due to his injured chest (pectoral) - he was listed as questionable on Friday.
Farrior was forced out of the game on Sunday after suffering a MCL sprain in his knee. Said coach Cowher after the game "It could be a couple weeks. It's a grade-two MCL right now, is what I've been told."
Foley missed another game on Sunday due to his ongoing abdomen injury woes (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Godfrey's sore neck kept him on the sidelines on Sunday (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report). Godfrey's sister was killed in Georgia last week, so his emotional state may also have impacted the decision to place him on the inactive list.
Grant missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (listed as doubtful on Friday).
Lehman was inactive on Sunday due to his injured foot (out on Friday's injury report).
Lewis missed another game on Sunday due to his sore knee (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Lewis missed another game on Sunday due to his injured thigh (out on Friday's injury report).
Mitchell missed the gmae on Sunday due to a knee injury (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Rasheed's bad knee kept him sidelined, as expected (out on Friday's injury report).
Short has been lost for the season due to a broken fibula.
Sirmon did not play in the game on Sunday due to his sore ankle, despite being on the active list. 6 other Titans were inactivated due to injury, keeping Sirmon on the active roster.
Slaughter continues to be sidelined due to his groin injury (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
Defensive Back
Bly missed the game on Sunday, as expected (out, wrist injury).
Boulware left the game on Sunday after injuring his hamstring - the severity of the hamstring pull isn't currently known.
Carter pulled his hamstring during the game on Sunday and did not return to action.
Celestin missed the game on Sunday due to his bad knee (out on Friday's injury report).
Davis injured his calf during the game on Sunday - his status for the next game is unclear as of Monday.
Faggins was forced out of the game on Sunday with an unspecified injury - his status for the next game is not known as of Monday.
Florence was out of the game on Sunday due to his ankle injury (questionable on Friday's injury report).
Jackson's bad hamstring kept him out of the game on Sunday (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Kiel missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (he was listed as questionable on the Friday injury report).
Logan missed the game on Sunday as expected, (out, hamstring).
Manuel suffered a stinger early in the game on Sunday, but is expected to play as usual next week. He returned to play in the second quarter after suffering the injury.
As usual, Peterson stood on the sidelines due to his bad back (out on Friday's injury report).
Plummer missed another game due to his balky ankle (doubtful on Friday) - he's been sidelined almost the entire year due to this ongoing injury.
Reed missed the game on Sunday due to his injured ankle (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Rolle sat out yet another game due to his injured knee (out on Friday's injury report).
Smoot aggravated his strained shoulder during the game on Sunday, but returned to action after a brief time on the sidelines.
Spencer suffered a minor rib injury during the game on Sunday, but is expected to play as usual next week.
Stoutmire was sidelined on Sunday due to his injured hamstring (doubtful on Friday).
Waddell was knocked out of the game on Sunday due to a leg injury and did not return to action - his status for the next game is not clear as of Monday.
Ward injured his groin during the game on Sunday and did not return to action - his status for the next game is unknown as of Monday morning.
Warfield aggravated a hip pointer he suffered earlier this season - his status for the next game is unknown as of Monday.
Williams aggravated his hamstring strain on Sunday and did not return to action after the re-injury.
Woods was inactive for the gmae on Sunday due to his injured hamstring (doubtful on Friday's injury report).
Woodson missed the game on Sunday, as expected (broken leg, out).
Woolfolk missed the game on Sunday due to his ongoing hamstring woes (listed as questionable on Friday's injury report).
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