Saturday Evening Update

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Marvin Harrison will be out for the eighth time in nine games when Indianapolis plays the Ravens on Sunday.

Reggie Bush had been listed as questionable after an MRI this week indicated a partially torn left knee ligament. While confirming he is out for tomorrow’s game, the team Saturday did not comment about Bush's prospects for the rest of the season. With Bush out, Jamaal Branch, Aaron Stecker and rookie Pierre Thomas will be the running back. Thomas returned to practice Friday following a kidney bruise.

Ram QB Marc Bulger (concussion) suffered a setback in his recovery from a concussion, meaning it's possible that third-string QB Brock Berlin could start on Sunday against Cincinnati, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Coach Scott Linehan said that the decision on a starter is likely to be made late Saturday. Bulger passed a neurological exam Tuesday and was cleared to practice, which he did with no apparent problems on Wednesday and Thursday, but he began feeling poorly during meetings Thursday afternoon, Linehan said. Bulger took had limited practice time on Friday. Backup Gus Ferotte (shoulder) is out at least this week, so Berlin, who has never attempted a pass in a regular-season game, might end up starting. The team also signed 35-year-old veteran Todd Bouman as a backup. It does not look good for Bulger, which is horrible news for the Ram WRs.

Cardinal WR Anquan Boldin (dislocated toe) and WR Larry Fitzgerald (groin) are both looking like game-time decisions on Sunday, the Arizona Republic reports. Fitzgerald ran some routes in practice Friday but Boldin sat out for the third straight day. Boldin said he has never played without practicing, but he said he would play on Sunday if a special shoe insert can minimize the pain in his toe. If he can’t play, WR Bryant Johnson would start. If Fitzgerald can't play, either Johnson or backups Sean Morey and Jerheme Urban (heel) would be forced to start.

Jet WR Laveranues Coles (ankle) was limited in practice again Friday and is questionable for Sunday and could come down to a game-time decision, the Bergen Record reports. WR Jerricho Cotchery (finger) missed practice again Friday and is doubtful to play. WR Brad Smith (back) and WR Justin McCarins would both see increased action with Cotchery out. As for Coles, his past history and the fact that he practiced earlier in the week should indicate that he will play.

Steeler WR Santonio Holmes (ankle) practiced fully again Friday and is not on the official injury report, so he is expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday unless he has a setback, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. If not, Nate Washington would start again.

Dolphin RB Jesse Chatman (ankle) took limited practice Friday, giving him a chance to play, and is questionable for Sunday’s game. He’s expected to be a game time decision. RB Sam Gado worked with the first team Thursday and would start if Chatman can't play, the Miami Herald reports, and rookie Lorenzo Booker would likely see action in passing situations. RB Patrick Cobbs could also get some carries if Chatman is out.

Packer QB Brett Favre (elbow/shoulder) "threw the ball well (Friday)" in practice, according to coach Mike McCarthy, and will start as planned against Oakland. He’s listed as probable. Backup Aaron Rodgers (hamstring) could miss 1-2 weeks, and the team re-signed QB Craig Nall last week to handle the #2 role.

Buc QB Jeff Garcia (back) did not participate in Friday's practice as a precaution but is getting better and still has a chance to play on Sunday, coach Jon Gruden said. It is likely to come down to a game-time decision and Garcia is listed as questionable. Luke McCown would get another start if Garcia can't play. Garcia, for what it’s worth, says he’s ready to go.

Busted, Bruised & Broken, Week 14

By David Kaye, Fantasy Football Insiders

AFC Injury Report
Miami Dolphins running back Jesse Chatman (sprained ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s divisional match-up against the upstart Bills after sustaining the injury in last week’s debilitating loss to the Jets.

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Marshawn Lynch (ankle) has missed the previous three contests and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair (torn rotator cuff) will undergo surgery today and miss the remainder of the season.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (shoulder) left yesterday’s loss to the Titans in the first quarter after suffering dislocated left shoulder. Although Schaub is questionable for this weekend’s game against the division leading Buccaneers, it appears unlikely that he’ll be able to suit up.

Titans running back LenDale White (dislocated middle finger) is probable, while wide receiver Brandon Jones (groin) is questionable for Sunday’s game against San Diego.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard (elbow) was relieved late in last week’s loss to the Chargers after suffering an elbow injury that has him questionable for Sunday’s matchup at Denver.

Veteran linebacker Donnie Edwards (hamstring) is probable.

Broncos running back Selvin Young (arm) is questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Chiefs.

NFC Injury Report
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (fractured left fibula) will miss the remainder of the season after head coach Tom Coughlin declared that he ”will be out.’’ Ward injured his leg after rushing for 154 yards and a score in Sunday’s victory over the Bears.

Detroit Lions Pro Bowl wide receiver Roy Williams (knee) will likely miss the rest of the season after injuring his PCL in Sunday’s blowout loss to the surging Vikings.

Green Bay Packers resilient quarterback Brett Favre (elbow, shoulder) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Raiders after hurting his elbow and separating his left shoulder in last week’s loss to the red hot Cowboys.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia (back) missed last week’s game against the Saints and he’s currently questionable for Sunday at Houston. According to head coach Jon Gruden, there’s a ‘’possibility’’ that Garcia suits up for Sunday’s contest.

St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger (concussion) is questionable for this weekend’s game against the woeful Bengals. Bulger has been inactive for three games so far this season.
Running back Brian Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (groin) is questionable for this weekend’s game divisional match-up at Seattle.

Wide receiver Anquan Boldin (dislocated toe) is questionable. It’s imperative that both teammates play as the NFC West title will be up for grabs at Qwest Field this Sunday. (the Seahawks are 2 games ahead—the division is hardly on the line. I’d say “The cards must win if they want to stay in the race for the division.”)