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NFL Week #13 
 Essential Practice Notes from Friday
11-30-2007
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Bucs QB Jeff Garcia (back) remains a big question mark for Sunday's game. He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but was able to do some work Friday. Coach Gruden on Garcia said, “I don’t know. He did some things today, which is very encouraging. He’s getting better. I don’t really know but I’m very optimistic after today… it’s just a matter of when he’s able to go out and go, and today was a real good step in that direction.” We believe Garcia now has a better than 50-50 chance, but treat him as a game time call. If Garcia sits Sunday, who will start? Coach Gruden directly said today, “I don’t really want to announce that, no disrespect to anybody. We have prepared two young guys to play. I just don’t want to say anything until I know Jeff’s official status.”
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Bucs RB B.J. Askew (ankle questionable) was limited at practice Friday. Same for backup RB Michael Pittman (ankle questionable). They’ll both be game-day decisions.
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Cardinals QB Kurt Warner (left elbow probable) took reps all week including Friday.
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Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald is questionable for Sunday and was limited all week due to his sore groin. We were told he would do more Friday. The fact he did not is definitely not great news. However, that certainly does not suggest "Fitz" will be ruled out this weekend. He’s a game time decision. The bad news is the Cardinals kickoff at 4PM Sunday and if you must put your lineup in early Sunday, you risk a zero score.
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Word is Cardinals backup WR Jerheme Urban (heel) isn’t going to play in week 13.
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Falcons QB Byron Leftwich (tailbone questionable) was limited at practice all week. In any case, Joey Harrington starts Sunday.
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Falcons TE Alge Crumpler (foot) got some more reps in Friday and remains on track to play Sunday.
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Ravens RB Willis McGahee (ankle) returned to take full reps Friday and is expected to start as normal Monday night against New England.
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Ravens backup WR Demetrius Williams (ankle) did not practice this week and is a scratch for Monday night.
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The Ravens did not practice Wednesday. On Thursday TE Todd Heap (thigh) was limited. Friday he did not take part in team drills. He’s a questionable game time call. All things considered, he’s not someone to count on given the Ravens kick off Monday.
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Ravens TE Daniel Wilcox (foot) is expected to play Monday night. He finished practice today without issue. Look for Wilcox and rookie TE Quinn Sypniewski to fill in for Heap if he can’t go.
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As fully expected, the Bills made it official today. RBs Marshawn Lynch (ankle) and Anthony Thomas (tore calf muscle) will not play this weekend. As we have mentioned all week, look for Fred Jackson to start at RB and rookie RB Dwayne Wright to back him up.
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Bills WR Roscoe Parrish (illness) took reps Thursday and Friday so he'll be able to play.
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Panthers QB Vinny Testaverde (back) took reps Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so barring a setback he'll be able to play against SF. Unfortunately Carolina has no measurable home-field advantage this year and the stadium could be half empty Sunday.
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The Panthers do not expect to have rookie WR Dwayne Jarrett (knee) dress on Sunday.
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Bengals RB Kenny Watson (hip) is probable for week 13 after being rested at practice Thursday. Watson did his team drills Friday without a reported issue.
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Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (back) is probable for week 13. He took full reps Thursday and Friday. Barring a setback, his back issue is becoming a thing of the past.
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Bengals WR Chad Johnson (knee) is probable and will play Sunday against the Steelers. CJ took reps Wednesday, was given time off Thursday and came back to a full practice Friday.
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Browns WR Braylon Edwards (hamstring) is listed as questionable. The good news is he was able to get back on the field for some limited team drills Friday. He’s headed towards a game time call but based on what we have, its leaning more to Edwards playing than a true “50-50” questionable listing. Still, Edwards comes with some extra risk if you have to submit your lineup early. Cleveland kicks off after 4PM ET Sunday.
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No surprise here. Broncos RB Andre Hall (high ankle) has been ruled out for week 13.
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Broncos RB Travis Henry (knee probable) took full reps all week and is able to play. Ditto for Broncos rookie RB Selvin Young (knee probable). From Denver, word is Young will back up Henry Sunday against Oakland.
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Broncos backup WR Glenn Martinez (ankle) is a game time call, however he’s been out on the field taking reps each day this week.
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Broncos WR Brandon Stokley (knee probable) did not practice Wednesday but was able to take part in all team drills Thursday and Friday.
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Broncos starting WR Javon Walker (knee) was able to practice fully both Thursday and Friday, still Denver listed him as questionable. Look for Walker to dress out Sunday, but he’s just coming back into the swing of things and per our Wednesday forecast, we only have him projected for 40-50 yards this weekend.
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Texans RB Ahman Green (knee) was scratched for week 13. On the plus side, Coach Kubiak was encouraged by Ahman Green's progress this week, but said Green won't play Sunday at Tennessee. RB Ron Dayne will get his third consecutive start Sunday for Houston.
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Texans WR Andre Johnson (knee) continues to sit out some drills at practice. This was the pattern all week including Friday. Barring a setback, Johnson will start Sunday. The fact he’s still not able to shake the lingering knee soreness is worthy of monitoring moving forward.
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Colts RB Joseph Addai (team decision) did not practice Friday but no injury was given and he’s considered ready to play.
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Colts WR Marvin Harrison (knee) is very questionable and not someone to count on this weekend.
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Colts TE Ben Utecht (groin) did not practice Wednesday but took reps Thursday and Friday. He’s expected to play Sunday.
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Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle (back) is listed as questionable but he did not practice Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. QB Damon Huard will start for KC Sunday.
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Reminder, Chiefs RB Larry Johnson (foot) did not practice this week and has been ruled out for week 13. Rookie Kolby Smith will start at RB and he’s coming off a very impressive 150+ yard game last week in his first NFL start.
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After practice Friday, Coach Cameron was asked about RB Jesse Chatman recovering from his injury. He said, "Jesse practiced. It was good." Chatman is expected to play and start Sunday against the Jets.
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Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) will play Sunday despite being listed on the injury report. On the down side, we wanted more from Peterson at practice Friday so his weekly projections will move down slightly as Chester Taylor could take 25% or more of the workload in AP’s first game back.
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As we suggested the other day, Vikings WR Troy Williamson (concussion) is not someone to count on this week. He’s listed as doubtful and he’ll almost certainly be ruled out before game time.
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Patriots QB Tom Brady (right shoulder probable) was held back a little Wednesday and Thursday but he took part in all team drills Friday. Naturally, he’s a go for week 13.
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Patriots RB Kevin Faulk (thigh) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday but took full reps Friday and will play Monday.
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Patriots WR Wes Welker (team decision) was removed for the Pats injury report Friday. He took full took reps today.
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Saints RB Reggie Bush (shin) is improving. He took all his reps Thursday and Friday and is considered a go for week 13.
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Saints RB Pierre Thomas (kidney questionable) took reps Wednesday but did not practice Thursday or Friday. Don’t count on him playing Sunday.
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Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (hamstring) is listed as doubtful and did not practice Friday. He has very little chance of playing. Don’t count on him.
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Giants RB Derrick Ward (ankle, groin probable) took reps Wednesday-Friday. Expect him to play and perhaps start but look for both Ward and Reuben Droughns to be active Sunday in Chicago.
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Giants WR Plaxico Burress (ankle, knee questionable) did not practice all week but is still expected to start Sunday. Officially, the Giants continue to list him as 50-50 despite the coaching staff firmly saying they think he will play.
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Jets WR Laveranues Coles (ankle) remains iffy for Sunday. He’s a game time call and has been limited at practice all week. If he can’t go, the Jets will need both backup WRs Brad Smith and Justin McCareins to step up. Deep backup WR Chris Davis (shoulder probable) is also in the mix if Coles is ruled out.
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Raiders QB Daunte Culpepper (quadricep questionable) did not practice Friday. QB Josh McCown (left finger) was able to finish two days in a row at practice, despite a bone sticking past his skin earlier this week. McCown is on track to get the start. However, the Raiders seem unwilling to say who will start and could hold off until game time. Culpepper’s leg became a bigger issue Thursday morning. Bottom line. Don’t wait for either Culpepper or McCown.
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No surprise here. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb (ankle/right thumb doubtful) did not rush back to team practice Friday after missing two prior days. The Eagles are set to have AJ Feeley back as their starting quarterback this weekend. Feeley will try and build off last week’s momentum.
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Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (knee probable) returned to practice Friday. The Eagles are set to have Westbrook start at running back.
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Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (thigh) took reps Wednesday and Thursday but rested some Friday. He remains on track to start as normal.
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No surprise here, Steelers WR Santonio Holmes (ankle) was ruled out for week 13. He did not practice Friday.
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Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck (hip probable) took reps all week and is expected to start against Philly Sunday.
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Seahawks RB Shaun Alexander (knee probable) took full reps all week and is going to start Sunday. However, he may get eased back into action with RB Maurice Morris (ankle probable) playing well. Bottom line, Alexander could share time with Morris in Philly so plan accordingly.
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49ers QB Alex Smith (right forearm, right shoulder) was limited at practice for a third consecutive day and should be inactive this weekend.
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49ers RB Frank Gore (ankle probable) did more Friday and should start Sunday.
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Reminder, Rams QB Marc Bulger (concussion) did not practice Thursday or Friday and has been ruled out for the week.
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Rams WR Dante Hall (ankle) did not practice Friday and will not play.
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Rams WR Torry Holt (knee) was held back at practice Wednesday but will start at wide receiver against the Falcons.
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Redskins RB Clinton Portis (back) did not practice Wednesday, was limited Thursday and took full reps Friday. He’s expected to start as normal.
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Redskins RB Mike Sellers (back) was ruled out today.
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Redskins WR Santana Moss (heel) did more than WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring) Friday. Moss is expected to start and Randle El says he will as well.
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Backup Redskins WR James Thrash (ankle) will not play Sunday.


 
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