By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer
October 21, 2007
MIAMI (AP) -- Tom Brady emerged from the locker room Sunday wearing a suit and tie complemented by a pocket scarf, his stylish look marred only by a few small drink stains on one side.
So he's not perfect.
But he and the New England Patriots are awfully good.
Flawless at the start and off the bench, Brady threw a team-record six touchdown passes to help the unbeaten Patriots rout the winless Miami Dolphins 49-28.
With his team comfortably ahead, Brady came out early in the fourth quarter, then re-entered and threw for New England's final score. His TD total exceeded his career high of five, set last week against Dallas.
"He's looking awesome," Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas said. "He has always been awesome. That's where it all starts for them. But he has more talent to work with now."
The Patriots, who led 42-7 at halftime, improved to 7-0 for the first time in their 48-year history.
"We've got a long way to go," Brady said. "Our goals are bigger than winning seven games this year."
Brady completed his first 11 passes for 220 yards and four scores, including throws of 35 and 50 yards to Randy Moss. His other touchdown passes covered 14 and 16 yards to Wes Welker, 30 to Donte Stallworth and 2 to Kyle Brady.
"Those guys are making the plays," Brady said. "I'm just throwing it. They're making my job awful easy."
Brady has 27 touchdown passes after seven games and is on pace for 61. The NFL record is 49 set by Peyton Manning in 2004.
The drubbing was the biggest downer yet for the Dolphins, who fell to 0-7 for the first time in their 41 seasons. They next play the New York Giants in London.
"We can't win in America," defensive end Jason Taylor said. "Maybe we can win overseas."
Miami also lost running back Ronnie Brown to a knee injury in the third quarter. Brown, who came into the game leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage, is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam Monday.
The Patriots have won all seven of their games by at least 17 points, matching a league record to start a season. They showed little letup until backup quarterback Matt Cassel entered the game with 11 minutes left.
When Taylor intercepted Cassel's second pass and returned it 36 yards for a touchdown to make the score 42-21, Patriots coach Bill Belichick sent Brady back in.
"I did it because of the score," Belichick said. "One more turnover, and then it's a 14-point game in the middle of the fourth quarter."
"Coach Belichick looked back over at me and goes, `Yep, you're going back in,"' Brady said. "By that time I had taken all my stuff off, so I suited back up."
Brady then drove New England 59 yards in four plays, the last a touchdown pass to Welker.
The Patriots were that relentless all afternoon, dominating even on special teams. Willie Andrews returned a kickoff 77 yards for a touchdown. The first time the Patriots punted, Chris Hanson's kick pinned the Dolphins at their 1.
Even when Miami forced New England into a third-and-18 situation, Brady hit Moss for a touchdown. Moss outfought defenders in the end zone for both of his scores, making one of the catches one-handed.
"If you want to know why we're 0-7, you look at plays like that, and it says a lot," Miami cornerback Andre Goodman said.
But the entire NFL is struggling to stop Moss, who has 10 touchdown catches in his first season with the Patriots.
"You give him a chance, he usually comes down with it," Brady said. "He's such a mismatch. He has a size and speed advantage on every defender he plays against."
Brady finished 21-for-25 for 354 yards and no turnovers. For the second game in a row, the Patriots scored their highest points total in 23 years. Their 42 points by halftime were a franchise record for a half.
Notes: S Renaldo Hill hurt his right knee on Moss' second touchdown pass. S Courtney Bryan hurt his thigh, further depleting Miami at a position plagued by injuries. ... Taylor's touchdown was the eighth of his career, breaking the modern career NFL record for a defensive lineman he shared with George Martin. ... Patriots RB Laurence Maroney returned after missing three games with a groin injury. He carried six times for 31 yards.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Bills express interest in playing at least one home game in Toronto
Associated Press
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills intend to play a few games in Canada, eh?
That's the plan after the Bills announced on Thursday they are seeking approval to play a preseason and at least one regular-season game in Toronto. It's part of the franchise's attempt to expand its market base beyond western New York.
"The team hopes to capitalize on the increasing interest of fans in the Canadian market by playing a regular-season game in Toronto," the Bills announced in a release.
The Bills hope to play a preseason game at Toronto next summer, with plans to play a regular-season game as early as 2009. The games would be played at Rogers Center, a downtown stadium with a retractable roof that serves as home to baseball's Blue Jays and the Canadian Football League Argonauts.
The Bills require both county and state approval to play "home games" outside of Ralph Wilson Stadium as a condition of their lease, which runs through 2012. The lease requires the team to play half its preseason and all regular-season home games at the Orchard Park facility.
The team began the process by sending a letter of request to Erie County on Wednesday.
The Bills would also need approval from the NFL, considered a formality with the league already scheduling games in international markets. In two weeks, Miami and the New York Giants will play at London's Wembley Stadium in the first NFL game outside North America. In 2005, Arizona and San Francisco played in Mexico City in the first regular-season game outside the United States.
Toronto is the next logical choice as part of the Bills' expansion plans. Canada's largest metropolitan center is a 90-mile drive from Buffalo, boasts a large corporate base that can translate into additional marketing revenue, and the team also draws an average of 15,000 Canadian fans to its home games.
The Bills also consider this an opportunity to lure Toronto companies to purchase corporate suites at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Bills currently have three suites unsold and, next season, will unveil new prime suites as part of a plan to relocate the existing press box.
The Bills stressed the games at Toronto are part of their regionalization plans and should not be considered a first step for the franchise's relocation. The Bills noted the success they've enjoyed since moving their training camp in 2000 to Rochester, where they've taken advantage of the city's corporate base.
Bills owner Ralph Wilson, who turned 89 on Wednesday, has maintained he has no intention of selling or relocating the franchise. The team's future remains unclear because Wilson has no plans to keep the franchise in his family once he dies, leaving the door open for a new owner to move the team.
Toronto newspapers have published stories speculating whether the city can be a viable NFL market, and most often mention the Bills as a prime candidate.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills intend to play a few games in Canada, eh?
That's the plan after the Bills announced on Thursday they are seeking approval to play a preseason and at least one regular-season game in Toronto. It's part of the franchise's attempt to expand its market base beyond western New York.
"The team hopes to capitalize on the increasing interest of fans in the Canadian market by playing a regular-season game in Toronto," the Bills announced in a release.
The Bills hope to play a preseason game at Toronto next summer, with plans to play a regular-season game as early as 2009. The games would be played at Rogers Center, a downtown stadium with a retractable roof that serves as home to baseball's Blue Jays and the Canadian Football League Argonauts.
The Bills require both county and state approval to play "home games" outside of Ralph Wilson Stadium as a condition of their lease, which runs through 2012. The lease requires the team to play half its preseason and all regular-season home games at the Orchard Park facility.
The team began the process by sending a letter of request to Erie County on Wednesday.
The Bills would also need approval from the NFL, considered a formality with the league already scheduling games in international markets. In two weeks, Miami and the New York Giants will play at London's Wembley Stadium in the first NFL game outside North America. In 2005, Arizona and San Francisco played in Mexico City in the first regular-season game outside the United States.
Toronto is the next logical choice as part of the Bills' expansion plans. Canada's largest metropolitan center is a 90-mile drive from Buffalo, boasts a large corporate base that can translate into additional marketing revenue, and the team also draws an average of 15,000 Canadian fans to its home games.
The Bills also consider this an opportunity to lure Toronto companies to purchase corporate suites at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Bills currently have three suites unsold and, next season, will unveil new prime suites as part of a plan to relocate the existing press box.
The Bills stressed the games at Toronto are part of their regionalization plans and should not be considered a first step for the franchise's relocation. The Bills noted the success they've enjoyed since moving their training camp in 2000 to Rochester, where they've taken advantage of the city's corporate base.
Bills owner Ralph Wilson, who turned 89 on Wednesday, has maintained he has no intention of selling or relocating the franchise. The team's future remains unclear because Wilson has no plans to keep the franchise in his family once he dies, leaving the door open for a new owner to move the team.
Toronto newspapers have published stories speculating whether the city can be a viable NFL market, and most often mention the Bills as a prime candidate.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Chambers headed to Chargers in trade with Dolphins
Smart move by the Chargers to strengthen their porous receiving core. As for the woeful Dolphins, they lose their primary target on offense and will have a difficult time replacing stabilizing what is a volatile offense.
Associated Press
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Chargers acquired wide receiver Chris Chambers from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for a 2008 second-round draft pick.
The Chargers have been without No. 1 wide receiver Eric Parker since June and needed to bolster their passing game.
"We are very excited to add Chris to our team," San Diego General Manager A.J. Smith told chargers.com. "He brings a wealth of experience and outstanding production. He is an extremely talented football player and we have held him in high regard throughout his career."
Chambers has 31 receptions for 415 yards and no touchdowns this season. He was a second-round choice by Miami in 2001 and enjoyed his best season in 2005, when he made 82 catches for 1,118 yards and 11 scores.
Chambers is signed through 2009.
"This trade will give some of our younger players at that position, such as Ted Ginn and Derek Hagan, more of an opportunity this year," Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said in a statement. "Chris did everything we asked of him and represented this organization in a first-class manner. We wish him and his family the best of luck in San Diego."
To make room for Chambers on the active roster, the Chargers placed Parker on the Injured Reserved List. Parker had not played this season while recovering from August surgery to repair a cracked bone near his right big toe he injured during June minicamp. The Chargers originally expected Parker to be out up to 10 weeks.
The trade suggests the Dolphins are looking to the future following an 0-6 start, which matches the worst in franchise history.
The Dolphins are in their first season under Cam Cameron, the former offensive coordinator of the Chargers.
San Diego (3-3) has its bye this Sunday. Miami plays unbeaten New England.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Associated Press
SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Chargers acquired wide receiver Chris Chambers from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for a 2008 second-round draft pick.
The Chargers have been without No. 1 wide receiver Eric Parker since June and needed to bolster their passing game.
"We are very excited to add Chris to our team," San Diego General Manager A.J. Smith told chargers.com. "He brings a wealth of experience and outstanding production. He is an extremely talented football player and we have held him in high regard throughout his career."
Chambers has 31 receptions for 415 yards and no touchdowns this season. He was a second-round choice by Miami in 2001 and enjoyed his best season in 2005, when he made 82 catches for 1,118 yards and 11 scores.
Chambers is signed through 2009.
"This trade will give some of our younger players at that position, such as Ted Ginn and Derek Hagan, more of an opportunity this year," Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller said in a statement. "Chris did everything we asked of him and represented this organization in a first-class manner. We wish him and his family the best of luck in San Diego."
To make room for Chambers on the active roster, the Chargers placed Parker on the Injured Reserved List. Parker had not played this season while recovering from August surgery to repair a cracked bone near his right big toe he injured during June minicamp. The Chargers originally expected Parker to be out up to 10 weeks.
The trade suggests the Dolphins are looking to the future following an 0-6 start, which matches the worst in franchise history.
The Dolphins are in their first season under Cam Cameron, the former offensive coordinator of the Chargers.
San Diego (3-3) has its bye this Sunday. Miami plays unbeaten New England.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press
Trade - Michael Bennett from Kansas City Chiefs To Tampa Bay Buccaneers
From ESPN.com
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired seventh-year veteran tailback Michael Bennett from the Kansas City Chiefs.The Chiefs received an undisclosed draft pick in the trade.
"We believe that the addition of Michael Bennett will strengthen our running back position," Bucs general manager Bruce Allen said in a statement.
Although Bennett does not fit the model of the kind of running back that the club had been attempting to add in trade talks over the past week, the swap provides the Bucs a veteran back who was a starter in the league early in his career, and who was named to the 2002 Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,296 yards that season.
"It really caught me off-guard," Bennett told the Kansas City Star. "I heard the speculation for the past few days, but nobody from the Chiefs said anything to me, so I guessed it wasn't going to happen. I was wrong. It's a business. It's just one of those things that happen.
The departure of Bennett from the Chiefs could mean that Kansas City tailback Priest Holmes, who hasn't played in two years because of a neck condition, is ready to return to the practice field. Holmes is on the non-football injury list, and players on that reserve list are eligible to start practicing again on Tuesday, by league rule.
Kansas City coach Herm Edwards told local reporters Monday that Holmes would rejoin the team when it practiced on Wednesday in preparation for this week's game. Many felt that Holmes would retire in the offseason, but he surprised even Chiefs officials by reporting to training camp this summer.
"He's been here," Edwards said of Holmes. "I've been talking to him, about every other day or so. We talk about where he's at, how he's doing, what we're thinking. He knows what I expect and I know where he's at right now."
If Holmes does resume practice this week, the Chiefs, by NFL rule, would have a three-week window in which to evaluate him.
Tampa Bay has been beset by injuries in its backfield. The team lost veteran fullback Mike Alstott in the preseason and starting tailback Carnell "Cadillac" Williams suffered a torn patella tendon three weeks ago that ended his 2007 season. Most recently, Michael Pittman, who replaced Williams as the starter, sustained an ankle injury that could sideline him for two months, according to club officials.
Veteran free agent Zack Crockett was signed last week by the Bucs, but he is more of a short-yardage specialist. Tampa Bay, which is tied for the lead in the NFC South, used fourth-year veteran Earnest Graham as the starter last week, but he rushed for only 29 yards in the team's victory over the Tennessee Titans.
With the resurgent Bucs sensing a chance to steal the division, particularly given the struggles of the defending NFC South champion New Orleans Saints, many in the league felt that Tampa Bay general manager Bruce Allen would try hard to add a veteran tailback before the Tuesday 4 p.m. trade deadline. Allen was rebuffed in his attempts to acquire fourth-year veteran Mewelde Moore from the Minnesota Vikings, but was active in discussions on several fronts the past few days.
A Bucs officials said late Monday afternoon that the team was definitely pursuing a back and hoped to make a deal. Asked specifically about Bennett, who was being shopped by the Chiefs, the official noted that the club was looking for more of a physical runner. A former Olympic sprint candidate, Bennett is more noted for his speed than his power. But the Bucs almost had to make a move given their situation, and Bennett was the best option.
Bennett was the first-round pick of the Vikings in the 2001 draft. The former Wisconsin standout played his first five seasons in Minnesota (2001-2005), then signed with New Orleans to be the backup to Deuce McAllister in 2006. But the Saints then selected Reggie Bush in the 2006 draft, making Bennett expendable, and he was dealt to Kansas City last summer to fill the Chiefs' need for a backup to Larry Johnson.
He played sparingly in 2006, as Johnson established a league record with 416 carries. This season, Bennett carried 20 times for 52 yards and no touchdowns and had 10 receptions for 47 yards and no scores.
For his career, Bennett has 769 rushes for 3,426 yards and 12 touchdowns and 145 catches for 1,164 yards and five touchdowns. Since rushing for 1,296 yards in 2002, he has never gained more than 500 yards on the ground. Bennett has appeared in 81 games. He is in the final year of his contract, with a base salary of $1.2 million, and Tampa Bay will now be responsible for the prorated portion of that.
Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL reporter for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired seventh-year veteran tailback Michael Bennett from the Kansas City Chiefs.The Chiefs received an undisclosed draft pick in the trade.
"We believe that the addition of Michael Bennett will strengthen our running back position," Bucs general manager Bruce Allen said in a statement.
Although Bennett does not fit the model of the kind of running back that the club had been attempting to add in trade talks over the past week, the swap provides the Bucs a veteran back who was a starter in the league early in his career, and who was named to the 2002 Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,296 yards that season.
"It really caught me off-guard," Bennett told the Kansas City Star. "I heard the speculation for the past few days, but nobody from the Chiefs said anything to me, so I guessed it wasn't going to happen. I was wrong. It's a business. It's just one of those things that happen.
The departure of Bennett from the Chiefs could mean that Kansas City tailback Priest Holmes, who hasn't played in two years because of a neck condition, is ready to return to the practice field. Holmes is on the non-football injury list, and players on that reserve list are eligible to start practicing again on Tuesday, by league rule.
Kansas City coach Herm Edwards told local reporters Monday that Holmes would rejoin the team when it practiced on Wednesday in preparation for this week's game. Many felt that Holmes would retire in the offseason, but he surprised even Chiefs officials by reporting to training camp this summer.
"He's been here," Edwards said of Holmes. "I've been talking to him, about every other day or so. We talk about where he's at, how he's doing, what we're thinking. He knows what I expect and I know where he's at right now."
If Holmes does resume practice this week, the Chiefs, by NFL rule, would have a three-week window in which to evaluate him.
Tampa Bay has been beset by injuries in its backfield. The team lost veteran fullback Mike Alstott in the preseason and starting tailback Carnell "Cadillac" Williams suffered a torn patella tendon three weeks ago that ended his 2007 season. Most recently, Michael Pittman, who replaced Williams as the starter, sustained an ankle injury that could sideline him for two months, according to club officials.
Veteran free agent Zack Crockett was signed last week by the Bucs, but he is more of a short-yardage specialist. Tampa Bay, which is tied for the lead in the NFC South, used fourth-year veteran Earnest Graham as the starter last week, but he rushed for only 29 yards in the team's victory over the Tennessee Titans.
With the resurgent Bucs sensing a chance to steal the division, particularly given the struggles of the defending NFC South champion New Orleans Saints, many in the league felt that Tampa Bay general manager Bruce Allen would try hard to add a veteran tailback before the Tuesday 4 p.m. trade deadline. Allen was rebuffed in his attempts to acquire fourth-year veteran Mewelde Moore from the Minnesota Vikings, but was active in discussions on several fronts the past few days.
A Bucs officials said late Monday afternoon that the team was definitely pursuing a back and hoped to make a deal. Asked specifically about Bennett, who was being shopped by the Chiefs, the official noted that the club was looking for more of a physical runner. A former Olympic sprint candidate, Bennett is more noted for his speed than his power. But the Bucs almost had to make a move given their situation, and Bennett was the best option.
Bennett was the first-round pick of the Vikings in the 2001 draft. The former Wisconsin standout played his first five seasons in Minnesota (2001-2005), then signed with New Orleans to be the backup to Deuce McAllister in 2006. But the Saints then selected Reggie Bush in the 2006 draft, making Bennett expendable, and he was dealt to Kansas City last summer to fill the Chiefs' need for a backup to Larry Johnson.
He played sparingly in 2006, as Johnson established a league record with 416 carries. This season, Bennett carried 20 times for 52 yards and no touchdowns and had 10 receptions for 47 yards and no scores.
For his career, Bennett has 769 rushes for 3,426 yards and 12 touchdowns and 145 catches for 1,164 yards and five touchdowns. Since rushing for 1,296 yards in 2002, he has never gained more than 500 yards on the ground. Bennett has appeared in 81 games. He is in the final year of his contract, with a base salary of $1.2 million, and Tampa Bay will now be responsible for the prorated portion of that.
Len Pasquarelli is a senior NFL reporter for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Brady Quinn's Private Big Bus
Apparently you can always tell when Brady Quinn comes to town because he's got this huge-ass bus. Have you ever seen a player with wheels like this? I haven't.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Quincy Carter Arrested For Drug Possession - Sad Story
This is someone I've been rooting for and it's sad to see that drugs have overtaken him. I hope he gets the real help he needs and sees the wake-up call. He was a real talent that -- for a while -- had the World on a string.
Here's the story...
Former Cowboys QB Arrested On Drug Charge
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter was arrested in Shreveport on a drug charge early Friday morning.
Carter was booked into the Shreveport City Jail at about 4 a.m. after being charged with possession of marijuana. Carter was later transferred to the Caddo Correctional Center.
In a news release, police said the incident began at about 1:30 a.m. when an officer stopped a silver car that was reported to have been involved in selling drugs at the Circle K convenience store at Youree and Southfield.
Here's the story...
Former Cowboys QB Arrested On Drug Charge
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter was arrested in Shreveport on a drug charge early Friday morning.
Carter was booked into the Shreveport City Jail at about 4 a.m. after being charged with possession of marijuana. Carter was later transferred to the Caddo Correctional Center.
In a news release, police said the incident began at about 1:30 a.m. when an officer stopped a silver car that was reported to have been involved in selling drugs at the Circle K convenience store at Youree and Southfield.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Steeler RB Charged for Domestic Incident in Cleveland
Article retrieved from www.myfoxcleveland.com
Last Edited: Thursday, 11 Oct 2007, 8:09 PM EDT
Created: Thursday, 11 Oct 2007, 8:09 PM EDT
After investigating an early October domestic incident involving 29-year-old Najeh Davenport, the Cleveland Police department announced today that charges have been brought against the Pittsburgh Steeler's running back.
According to Cleveland Police Lt. Thomas Stacho, Davenport has been charged with domestic violence, endangering children and unlawful restraint.
Davenport is not currently in custody and will be given a chance to surrender to police on the charges.
On Thursday, October 4th, at 8:52 p.m., Cleveland Police investigated a report of a domestic dispute at 1374 E.115 Street.
According to Stacho, the incident involved Davenport and the mother of his 5-year old child, Anita Person, 27, of Cleveland.
The dispute resulted from a custody matter involving Davenport's and Person's child.
Cleveland Police received three 9-1-1 calls between 8:45 p.m. and 9:02 p.m. from individuals at the house where the incident took place.
No arrests were initially made as officers were unable to determine the primary physical aggressor in the dispute.
If convicted Davenport could face more than 1 year in jail, 6 months for domestic violence, 6 months for endangering children and 60 days for unlawful restraint.
Last Edited: Thursday, 11 Oct 2007, 8:09 PM EDT
Created: Thursday, 11 Oct 2007, 8:09 PM EDT
After investigating an early October domestic incident involving 29-year-old Najeh Davenport, the Cleveland Police department announced today that charges have been brought against the Pittsburgh Steeler's running back.
According to Cleveland Police Lt. Thomas Stacho, Davenport has been charged with domestic violence, endangering children and unlawful restraint.
Davenport is not currently in custody and will be given a chance to surrender to police on the charges.
On Thursday, October 4th, at 8:52 p.m., Cleveland Police investigated a report of a domestic dispute at 1374 E.115 Street.
According to Stacho, the incident involved Davenport and the mother of his 5-year old child, Anita Person, 27, of Cleveland.
The dispute resulted from a custody matter involving Davenport's and Person's child.
Cleveland Police received three 9-1-1 calls between 8:45 p.m. and 9:02 p.m. from individuals at the house where the incident took place.
No arrests were initially made as officers were unable to determine the primary physical aggressor in the dispute.
If convicted Davenport could face more than 1 year in jail, 6 months for domestic violence, 6 months for endangering children and 60 days for unlawful restraint.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys | Tickets & News
Sunday, October 14th is the perfect setting for what promises to be an epic battle. The New England Patriots travel to play the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Tickets for this contest start at $300 on the market and go up to as much as $16,000 for a "crown suite." Check it out for yourself...
New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys Tickets 10/14
The matchup itself is a battle of 5-0 unbeatens, and two of the three undefeated teams. What do various news outlets have to say about the game?
ESPN:
It's a battle of unbeatens ... and a potential preview of Super Bowl XLII. It's T.O. vs. Moss, Romo vs. Brady. It's 5-0 New England vs. 5-0 Dallas on Sunday at Texas Stadium (4:15 p.m. ET).
On Sunday, the Patriots and Cowboys will meet in one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. Both teams enter the game undefeated, and many believe this early-season meeting could prove to be a preview of Super Bowl XLII.
So far this season the Cowboys have established themselves the class of the NFC, thanks to the play of Tony Romo and a very strong offense. While New England's potent start, largely a result of a brilliant Tom Brady and resurgent Randy Moss, has many people believing the Patriots could be the first team to go undefeated in a season, since the 1972 Dolphins.
Sports Ilustrated:
IRVING, Texas (AP) -Excuse Tom Brady and the New England Patriots for wondering what all the fuss is about.
Sure, they find it interesting their game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys is just the fifth in NFL history between unbeaten teams with at least five wins. However, they were part of the last such meeting.
The Patriots also can appreciate all the star power that will be on display: Brady and Randy Moss on their side, Tony Romo and Terrell Owens on the other, both at the top of the NFL scoring list.
But, c'mon. This is October. The Red Sox play meaningful, historic games this time of year, not the Patriots. The only dates circled on New England's calendar are the trip to Indianapolis in three weeks and an expected trip to Arizona in February.
"It's another regular-season game for us and there have been a lot of big games around here,'' Brady said. "I don't think we're building this to anything more than it really is, which is another game on our schedule. It's another game that we're hoping to play our best and make improvements.''
That's certainly not the perspective in Dallas.
From players to fans, anyone aligned with the Cowboys sees this as a tantalizing matchup, a chance to show that "America's Team'' is headed back to the top. With Romo leading them to their best start since 1983, this game should show whether they're as good as they think they are.
Even impartial observers are calling this a possible Super Bowl preview. If nothing else, it will show how the NFC's best stacks up against one of the AFC's big boys.
"This is one of those games you dream about,'' Dallas linebacker Bradie James said. "To get to where those guys have been, we've got to beat these guys, the guys who are considered the best.''
This is easily the Cowboys' most anticipated regular-season game at Texas Stadium since 1995, when the San Francisco 49ers visited in a matchup of teams that had met in the previous three NFC title games and combined to win the last three Super Bowls. San Francisco won that game; Dallas went on to win that season's Super Bowl.
Cowboys home games are known for the hole in the roof and the cheerleaders, not for boisterous fans. But the parking lot will open six hours before kickoff and the turnstiles three hours early, obvious invitations for folks to get into the spirit - and into the liquid spirits - in plenty of time to create an atmosphere that lives up to the caliber of these teams.
"This is why you work so hard, why you do all the things you do in the offseason, to get to this point so you can play in big games,'' Romo said. "That's what makes it fun. It will be a really enjoyable experience either way.''
Romo and Brady are an interesting pair.
Draft-day afterthoughts who had to work their way up the pecking order, both ousted Drew Bledsoe to get their job and have never looked back. Both also will be marking statistical milestones Sunday: regular-season start No. 100 for Brady, No. 16 for Romo, marking the equivalent of his first full season.
Since Romo's ascent this time last year, he's thrown for the most yards in the NFL. He has the second-most TD passes, one behind Brady. Throw in the celebrity status that Brady has and Romo is fast approaching, and it's surprising they hardly know each other, having met briefly this past offseason.
"It wasn't a big thing,'' Romo said. "It was just normal, two guys talking.''
Another similarity is the defensive challenge the quarterbacks are about to face.
Knowing New England coach Bill Belichick's reputation for designing confusing schemes, Romo spent the week plotting how he can avoid getting fooled. Playing such mind games could be risky for a guy who threw five interceptions and lost a fumble in his last outing.
Brady is leery because he's struggled the two times he's faced a defense run by Cowboys coach Wade Phillips, completing only 54 percent of his passes with four interceptions and three touchdowns. Brady, however, still managed to lead the Pats past Phillips and the San Diego Chargers in the playoffs last season.
Phillips' unit isn't as ferocious as the one he left behind, but the Cowboys are getting there. The defense has given up only a field goal over the last two games and only one touchdown in three games.
The flip side is that Brady's supporting cast is better this season, starting with Moss - the guy Owens had in mind when he offered his version of "no comment'' about this game, a sign taped to his locker that mentioned "the original 81 and the other 81.''
T.O., of course, considers himself the original, and only partly because he wore the number first.
Owens leads Moss 2-1 in head-to-head meetings, but Moss had the most spectacular performance, a 172-yard, three-touchdown show for Minnesota in 2003 that left Owens muttering, "He's the best.'' Moss has plenty more highlight clips from games against the Cowboys, especially at Texas Stadium.
Moss is coming off his first game without a touchdown or 100 yards, but Owens has only five catches for 58 yards over the last two games. Owens has gone three straight without a touchdown. If the Cowboys hadn't pulled out an amazing finish Monday night in Buffalo, his drops of some key passes would be a bigger story this week.
"He's going to be very motivated,'' tight end Jason Witten said. "He wants to be the best on the field at all times. Obviously he's got a huge challenge this week. We're going to need him to play big and come alive.''
Slowing Moss will be especially tough for a banged-up Dallas secondary. Terence Newman has the speed, but he's nursing foot and knee injuries. Anthony Henry has the size, but he missed the last game with a high ankle sprain and isn't expected to play.
From quarterbacks to receivers, coaches to even the owners (Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft, each with three Super Bowls and hoping for a fourth this season), everyone has bragging rights on the line Sunday.
Oddsmakers are leaning toward New England. History leans toward Dallas, as the home team is 3-0-1 in previous matchups of teams 5-0 or better.
Like Owens said in the postscript on his sign, "Getcha popcorn ready.''
I'll have my popcorn ready, tickets too!
New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys Tickets 10/14
The matchup itself is a battle of 5-0 unbeatens, and two of the three undefeated teams. What do various news outlets have to say about the game?
ESPN:
It's a battle of unbeatens ... and a potential preview of Super Bowl XLII. It's T.O. vs. Moss, Romo vs. Brady. It's 5-0 New England vs. 5-0 Dallas on Sunday at Texas Stadium (4:15 p.m. ET).
On Sunday, the Patriots and Cowboys will meet in one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. Both teams enter the game undefeated, and many believe this early-season meeting could prove to be a preview of Super Bowl XLII.
So far this season the Cowboys have established themselves the class of the NFC, thanks to the play of Tony Romo and a very strong offense. While New England's potent start, largely a result of a brilliant Tom Brady and resurgent Randy Moss, has many people believing the Patriots could be the first team to go undefeated in a season, since the 1972 Dolphins.
Sports Ilustrated:
IRVING, Texas (AP) -Excuse Tom Brady and the New England Patriots for wondering what all the fuss is about.
Sure, they find it interesting their game Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys is just the fifth in NFL history between unbeaten teams with at least five wins. However, they were part of the last such meeting.
The Patriots also can appreciate all the star power that will be on display: Brady and Randy Moss on their side, Tony Romo and Terrell Owens on the other, both at the top of the NFL scoring list.
But, c'mon. This is October. The Red Sox play meaningful, historic games this time of year, not the Patriots. The only dates circled on New England's calendar are the trip to Indianapolis in three weeks and an expected trip to Arizona in February.
"It's another regular-season game for us and there have been a lot of big games around here,'' Brady said. "I don't think we're building this to anything more than it really is, which is another game on our schedule. It's another game that we're hoping to play our best and make improvements.''
That's certainly not the perspective in Dallas.
From players to fans, anyone aligned with the Cowboys sees this as a tantalizing matchup, a chance to show that "America's Team'' is headed back to the top. With Romo leading them to their best start since 1983, this game should show whether they're as good as they think they are.
Even impartial observers are calling this a possible Super Bowl preview. If nothing else, it will show how the NFC's best stacks up against one of the AFC's big boys.
"This is one of those games you dream about,'' Dallas linebacker Bradie James said. "To get to where those guys have been, we've got to beat these guys, the guys who are considered the best.''
This is easily the Cowboys' most anticipated regular-season game at Texas Stadium since 1995, when the San Francisco 49ers visited in a matchup of teams that had met in the previous three NFC title games and combined to win the last three Super Bowls. San Francisco won that game; Dallas went on to win that season's Super Bowl.
Cowboys home games are known for the hole in the roof and the cheerleaders, not for boisterous fans. But the parking lot will open six hours before kickoff and the turnstiles three hours early, obvious invitations for folks to get into the spirit - and into the liquid spirits - in plenty of time to create an atmosphere that lives up to the caliber of these teams.
"This is why you work so hard, why you do all the things you do in the offseason, to get to this point so you can play in big games,'' Romo said. "That's what makes it fun. It will be a really enjoyable experience either way.''
Romo and Brady are an interesting pair.
Draft-day afterthoughts who had to work their way up the pecking order, both ousted Drew Bledsoe to get their job and have never looked back. Both also will be marking statistical milestones Sunday: regular-season start No. 100 for Brady, No. 16 for Romo, marking the equivalent of his first full season.
Since Romo's ascent this time last year, he's thrown for the most yards in the NFL. He has the second-most TD passes, one behind Brady. Throw in the celebrity status that Brady has and Romo is fast approaching, and it's surprising they hardly know each other, having met briefly this past offseason.
"It wasn't a big thing,'' Romo said. "It was just normal, two guys talking.''
Another similarity is the defensive challenge the quarterbacks are about to face.
Knowing New England coach Bill Belichick's reputation for designing confusing schemes, Romo spent the week plotting how he can avoid getting fooled. Playing such mind games could be risky for a guy who threw five interceptions and lost a fumble in his last outing.
Brady is leery because he's struggled the two times he's faced a defense run by Cowboys coach Wade Phillips, completing only 54 percent of his passes with four interceptions and three touchdowns. Brady, however, still managed to lead the Pats past Phillips and the San Diego Chargers in the playoffs last season.
Phillips' unit isn't as ferocious as the one he left behind, but the Cowboys are getting there. The defense has given up only a field goal over the last two games and only one touchdown in three games.
The flip side is that Brady's supporting cast is better this season, starting with Moss - the guy Owens had in mind when he offered his version of "no comment'' about this game, a sign taped to his locker that mentioned "the original 81 and the other 81.''
T.O., of course, considers himself the original, and only partly because he wore the number first.
Owens leads Moss 2-1 in head-to-head meetings, but Moss had the most spectacular performance, a 172-yard, three-touchdown show for Minnesota in 2003 that left Owens muttering, "He's the best.'' Moss has plenty more highlight clips from games against the Cowboys, especially at Texas Stadium.
Moss is coming off his first game without a touchdown or 100 yards, but Owens has only five catches for 58 yards over the last two games. Owens has gone three straight without a touchdown. If the Cowboys hadn't pulled out an amazing finish Monday night in Buffalo, his drops of some key passes would be a bigger story this week.
"He's going to be very motivated,'' tight end Jason Witten said. "He wants to be the best on the field at all times. Obviously he's got a huge challenge this week. We're going to need him to play big and come alive.''
Slowing Moss will be especially tough for a banged-up Dallas secondary. Terence Newman has the speed, but he's nursing foot and knee injuries. Anthony Henry has the size, but he missed the last game with a high ankle sprain and isn't expected to play.
From quarterbacks to receivers, coaches to even the owners (Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft, each with three Super Bowls and hoping for a fourth this season), everyone has bragging rights on the line Sunday.
Oddsmakers are leaning toward New England. History leans toward Dallas, as the home team is 3-0-1 in previous matchups of teams 5-0 or better.
Like Owens said in the postscript on his sign, "Getcha popcorn ready.''
I'll have my popcorn ready, tickets too!
NFL Injury Report - NFL Injury Report For Thursday October, 12 2007
From NFL Media.com
Following is a list of injured players for Week 6 Games (October 14-15):
(For updated practice information on Oakland, San Diego and Seattle please check NFLmedia.com Friday morning)
CAROLINA PANTHERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle), LB Adam Seward (calf)
Thursday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), LB Adam Seward (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB James Anderson (thigh)
Thursday
CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
LB James Anderson (thigh)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)
Thursday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), T Levi Brown (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Levi Brown (ankle)
Thursday
DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Elton Brown (knee), DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)
Thursday
G Elton Brown (knee), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)
Thursday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back)
Thursday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), S Dexter Jackson (illness), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back), DE Frostee Rucker (hand)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Dexter Jackson (illness), DE Frostee Rucker (hand), C Alex Stepanovich (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
C Alex Stepanovich (knee)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)
Thursday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring)
Thursday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), QB Damon Huard (right shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)
Thursday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)
HOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HOUSTON TEXANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Andre Johnson (knee), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)
Thursday
K Kris Brown (left foot), WR Andre Johnson (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
K Kris Brown (left foot), DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand)
Thursday
DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)
Thursday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE George Wrighster (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Chris Naeole (knee)
Thursday
DE Reggie Hayward (hamstring), G Chris Naeole (knee), DE Paul Spicer (thigh), DT Marcus Stroud (ankle), RB Fred Taylor (groin), TE George Wrighster (knee)
MIAMI DOLPHINS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Trent Green (concussion), WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), C Samson Satele (neck), S Travares Tillman (knee), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)
Thursday
QB Trent Green (concussion), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), S Travares Tillman (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Jason Taylor (neck)
Thursday
WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), C Samson Satele (neck), DE Jason Taylor (neck), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)
Thursday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Charles Ali (toe), S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)
Thursday
S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
RB Charles Ali (toe)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS at CHICAGO BEARS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)
Thursday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), DE Erasmus James (shoulder), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)
CHICAGO BEARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Bernard Berrian (toe), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)
Thursday
LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (foot), WR Bernard Berrian (toe), LB Lance Briggs (hamstring), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder), CB Charles Tillman (ankle)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at DALLAS COWBOYS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)
Thursday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)
Thursday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)
DALLAS COWBOYS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)
Thursday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)
Thursday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)
Thursday
LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder)
OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Josh McCown (toe), DT Gerard Warren (quadricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Derrick Burgess (calf), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (foot), RB LaMont Jordan (back)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Eric Parker (toe), RB Andrew Pinnock (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Vincent Jackson (shoulder), LB Brandon Siler (back), DT Jamal Williams (coaches decision)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), G Todd Herremans (knee), T Tra Thomas (knee)
Thursday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), WR Greg Lewis (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Greg Lewis (ankle)
Thursday
G Todd Herremans (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)
Thursday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), T Tra Thomas (knee), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)
NEW YORK JETS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)
Thursday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)
Thursday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)
ST. LOUIS RAMS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)
Thursday
WR Dante Hall (ankle), RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring), WR Dante Hall (ankle), WR Torry Holt (knee)
Thursday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral), DE James Hall (pectoral)
Thursday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), CB Tye Hill (back), S Todd Johnson (neck)
Thursday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), DE James Hall (pectoral), CB Tye Hill (back), WR Torry Holt (knee)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)
Thursday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)
Thursday
C Mike Flynn (knee), QB Steve McNair (back), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
C Mike Flynn (knee), TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)
Thursday
TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)
TENNESSEE TITANS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
TENNESSEE TITANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee), G Benji Olson (team decision)
Thursday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)
Thursday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)
Thursday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Joey Galloway (team decision), LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)
Thursday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)
Thursday
LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS at GREEN BAY PACKERS
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)
Thursday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), RB Mike Sellers (heel), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)
Thursday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), CB Fred Smoot (illness), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Santana Moss (groin)
Thursday
WR Santana Moss (groin), RB Mike Sellers (heel)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)
Thursday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday
RB Vernand Morency (team decision)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot)
Thursday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), CB Charles Woodson (foot)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Sunday night
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Jason David (forearm), K Olindo Mare (right groin)
Thursday
CB Jason David (forearm)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday K Olindo Mare (right groin)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Deion Branch (foot), T Ray Willis (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Rocky Bernard (groin), WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), TE Marcus Pollard (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Josh Wilson (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Shaun Alexander (wrist)
NEW YORK GIANTS at ATLANTA FALCONS on Monday night
NEW YORK GIANTS
Practice Report
Wednesday Team did not practice
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Thursday
WR Steve Smith (shoulder)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday
WR Plaxico Burress (ankle), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee), RB Derrick Ward (ankle)
ATLANTA FALCONS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
T Todd Weiner (knee)
Thursday
T Todd Weiner (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), TE Alge Crumpler (knee, ankle), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)
Thursday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)
Thursday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), TE Alge Crumpler (knee, ankle), QB Byron Leftwich (ankle), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)
Following is a list of injured players for Week 6 Games (October 14-15):
(For updated practice information on Oakland, San Diego and Seattle please check NFLmedia.com Friday morning)
CAROLINA PANTHERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle), LB Adam Seward (calf)
Thursday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), LB Adam Seward (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB James Anderson (thigh)
Thursday
CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
LB James Anderson (thigh)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)
Thursday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), T Levi Brown (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Levi Brown (ankle)
Thursday
DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Elton Brown (knee), DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)
Thursday
G Elton Brown (knee), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)
Thursday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back)
Thursday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), S Dexter Jackson (illness), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back), DE Frostee Rucker (hand)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Dexter Jackson (illness), DE Frostee Rucker (hand), C Alex Stepanovich (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
C Alex Stepanovich (knee)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)
Thursday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring)
Thursday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), QB Damon Huard (right shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)
Thursday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)
HOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HOUSTON TEXANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Andre Johnson (knee), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)
Thursday
K Kris Brown (left foot), WR Andre Johnson (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
K Kris Brown (left foot), DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand)
Thursday
DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)
Thursday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE George Wrighster (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Chris Naeole (knee)
Thursday
DE Reggie Hayward (hamstring), G Chris Naeole (knee), DE Paul Spicer (thigh), DT Marcus Stroud (ankle), RB Fred Taylor (groin), TE George Wrighster (knee)
MIAMI DOLPHINS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Trent Green (concussion), WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), C Samson Satele (neck), S Travares Tillman (knee), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)
Thursday
QB Trent Green (concussion), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), S Travares Tillman (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Jason Taylor (neck)
Thursday
WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), C Samson Satele (neck), DE Jason Taylor (neck), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)
Thursday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Charles Ali (toe), S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)
Thursday
S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
RB Charles Ali (toe)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS at CHICAGO BEARS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)
Thursday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), DE Erasmus James (shoulder), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)
CHICAGO BEARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Bernard Berrian (toe), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)
Thursday
LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (foot), WR Bernard Berrian (toe), LB Lance Briggs (hamstring), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder), CB Charles Tillman (ankle)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at DALLAS COWBOYS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)
Thursday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)
Thursday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)
DALLAS COWBOYS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)
Thursday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)
Thursday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)
Thursday
LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder)
OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Josh McCown (toe), DT Gerard Warren (quadricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Derrick Burgess (calf), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (foot), RB LaMont Jordan (back)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Eric Parker (toe), RB Andrew Pinnock (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Vincent Jackson (shoulder), LB Brandon Siler (back), DT Jamal Williams (coaches decision)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), G Todd Herremans (knee), T Tra Thomas (knee)
Thursday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), WR Greg Lewis (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Greg Lewis (ankle)
Thursday
G Todd Herremans (knee)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)
Thursday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), T Tra Thomas (knee), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)
NEW YORK JETS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)
Thursday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)
Thursday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)
ST. LOUIS RAMS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)
Thursday
WR Dante Hall (ankle), RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring), WR Dante Hall (ankle), WR Torry Holt (knee)
Thursday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral), DE James Hall (pectoral)
Thursday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), CB Tye Hill (back), S Todd Johnson (neck)
Thursday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), DE James Hall (pectoral), CB Tye Hill (back), WR Torry Holt (knee)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)
Thursday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)
Thursday
C Mike Flynn (knee), QB Steve McNair (back), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
C Mike Flynn (knee), TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)
Thursday
TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)
TENNESSEE TITANS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
TENNESSEE TITANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee), G Benji Olson (team decision)
Thursday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)
Thursday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)
Thursday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Joey Galloway (team decision), LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)
Thursday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)
Thursday
LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS at GREEN BAY PACKERS
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)
Thursday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), RB Mike Sellers (heel), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)
Thursday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), CB Fred Smoot (illness), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Santana Moss (groin)
Thursday
WR Santana Moss (groin), RB Mike Sellers (heel)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)
Thursday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday
RB Vernand Morency (team decision)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot)
Thursday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), CB Charles Woodson (foot)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Sunday night
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Jason David (forearm), K Olindo Mare (right groin)
Thursday
CB Jason David (forearm)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Thursday K Olindo Mare (right groin)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Practice Report
Thursday Practice not complete
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Deion Branch (foot), T Ray Willis (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Rocky Bernard (groin), WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), TE Marcus Pollard (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Josh Wilson (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Shaun Alexander (wrist)
NEW YORK GIANTS at ATLANTA FALCONS on Monday night
NEW YORK GIANTS
Practice Report
Wednesday Team did not practice
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Thursday
WR Steve Smith (shoulder)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Thursday
WR Plaxico Burress (ankle), DE Osi Umenyiora (knee), RB Derrick Ward (ankle)
ATLANTA FALCONS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
T Todd Weiner (knee)
Thursday
T Todd Weiner (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), TE Alge Crumpler (knee, ankle), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)
Thursday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)
Thursday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), TE Alge Crumpler (knee, ankle), QB Byron Leftwich (ankle), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)
NFL Injury Report - NFL Injury Report For Wednesday October 11 2007
From NFL Media.com
Following is a list of injured players for Week 6 Games (October 14-15):
CAROLINA PANTHERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle), LB Adam Seward (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB James Anderson (thigh)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Levi Brown (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Dexter Jackson (illness), DE Frostee Rucker (hand), C Alex Stepanovich (knee)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), QB Damon Huard (right shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)
HOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HOUSTON TEXANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Andre Johnson (knee), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
K Kris Brown (left foot), DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE George Wrighster (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Chris Naeole (knee)
MIAMI DOLPHINS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Trent Green (concussion), WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), C Samson Satele (neck), S Travares Tillman (knee), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Jason Taylor (neck)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Charles Ali (toe), S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS at CHICAGO BEARS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)
CHICAGO BEARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Bernard Berrian (toe), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at DALLAS COWBOYS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)
DALLAS COWBOYS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)
OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Josh McCown (toe), DT Gerard Warren (quadricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Derrick Burgess (calf), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (foot), RB LaMont Jordan (back)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Eric Parker (toe), RB Andrew Pinnock (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Vincent Jackson (shoulder), LB Brandon Siler (back), DT Jamal Williams (coaches decision)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), G Todd Herremans (knee), T Tra Thomas (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Greg Lewis (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)
NEW YORK JETS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)
ST. LOUIS RAMS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring), WR Dante' Hall (ankle), WR Torry Holt (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral), DE James Hall (pectoral)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), CB Tye Hill (back), S Todd Johnson (neck)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
C Mike Flynn (knee), TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)
TENNESSEE TITANS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
TENNESSEE TITANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee), G Benji Olson (team decision)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Joey Galloway (team decision), LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS at GREEN BAY PACKERS
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), RB Mike Sellers (heel), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Santana Moss (groin)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Sunday night
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Jason David (forearm), K Olindo Mare (right groin)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Deion Branch (foot), T Ray Willis (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Rocky Bernard (groin), WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), TE Marcus Pollard (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Josh Wilson (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Shaun Alexander (wrist)
NEW YORK GIANTS at ATLANTA FALCONS on Monday night
NEW YORK GIANTS
Practice Report
Wednesday Team did not practice
ATLANTA FALCONS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
T Todd Weiner (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), TE Alge Crumpler (knee), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)
Following is a list of injured players for Week 6 Games (October 14-15):
CAROLINA PANTHERS at ARIZONA CARDINALS
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB David Carr (back), RB Nick Goings (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (shoulder), LB Dan Morgan (ankle), LB Adam Seward (calf)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB James Anderson (thigh)
ARIZONA CARDINALS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Anquan Boldin (hip), WR Bryant Johnson (quadricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Levi Brown (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring)
CINCINNATI BENGALS at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
CINCINNATI BENGALS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
T Willie Anderson (knee), LB Rashad Jeanty (shin), S Ethan Kilmer (knee), WR Tab Perry (hip)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Ahmad Brooks (groin), DE Jonathan Fanene (knee), RB Rudi Johnson (hamstring), LB Caleb Miller (back)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Dexter Jackson (illness), DE Frostee Rucker (hand), C Alex Stepanovich (knee)
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Eddie Kennison (hamstring), S Greg Wesley (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Dimitri Patterson (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
LB Keyaron Fox (hamstring), QB Damon Huard (right shoulder), CB Benny Sapp (ankle), T Kyle Turley (ankle)
HOUSTON TEXANS at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
HOUSTON TEXANS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Andre Johnson (knee), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
K Kris Brown (left foot), DT Travis Johnson (knee), WR Jacoby Jones (shoulder), DE Ndukwe Kalu (hand)
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
K Josh Scobee (right quadricep)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE George Wrighster (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Chris Naeole (knee)
MIAMI DOLPHINS at CLEVELAND BROWNS
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Trent Green (concussion), WR Derek Hagan (hamstring), DT Vonnie Holliday (ankle), C Samson Satele (neck), S Travares Tillman (knee), DT Rodrique Wright (ankle)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Jason Taylor (neck)
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
TE Darnell Dinkins (hand), RB Jamal Lewis (foot)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Charles Ali (toe), S Gary Baxter (knees), WR Joe Jurevicius (knee), S Brodney Pool (thigh), TE Kellen Winslow (shoulder)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS at CHICAGO BEARS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tarvaris Jackson (groin), LB Ben Leber (ribs), S Dwight Smith (hamstring)
CHICAGO BEARS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Bernard Berrian (toe), DT Tommie Harris (knee), T John Tait (ankle), CB Charles Tillman (ankle), CB Nathan Vasher (groin), DT Darwin Walker (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
G Ruben Brown (shoulder)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS at DALLAS COWBOYS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Wesley Britt (team decision), S Mel Mitchell (groin)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Tom Brady (right shoulder), CB Randall Gay (thigh), C Dan Koppen (ankle), RB Laurence Maroney (groin), G Steve Neal (shoulder), CB Asante Samuel (foot), WR Donte' Stallworth (knee), LB Adalius Thomas (ankle), WR Kelley Washington (hamstring)
DALLAS COWBOYS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Terry Glenn (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Anthony Henry (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Courtney Brown (biceps), LB Kevin Burnett (thigh), S Keith Davis (shoulder), RB Oliver Hoyte (neck)
OAKLAND RAIDERS at SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
OAKLAND RAIDERS
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Josh McCown (toe), DT Gerard Warren (quadricep)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
DE Derrick Burgess (calf), LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (foot), RB LaMont Jordan (back)
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
WR Eric Parker (toe), RB Andrew Pinnock (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Vincent Jackson (shoulder), LB Brandon Siler (back), DT Jamal Williams (coaches decision)
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK JETS
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Practice Report
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
S Brian Dawkins (neck), G Todd Herremans (knee), T Tra Thomas (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Greg Lewis (ankle)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Lito Sheppard (knee), TE L.J. Smith (hernia), RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen)
NEW YORK JETS
Practice Report
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
T Anthony Clement (thigh), S Erik Coleman (concussion), WR Laveranues Coles (knee), DE Shaun Ellis (foot), WR Justin McCareins (ankle), QB Chad Pennington (ankle), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), S Eric Smith (thigh)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
RB Darian Barnes (thigh), TE Jason Pociask (back)
ST. LOUIS RAMS at BALTIMORE RAVENS
ST. LOUIS RAMS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
RB Steven Jackson (groin), WR Dane Looker (thigh), LB Raonall Smith (knee)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Isaac Bruce (hamstring), WR Dante' Hall (ankle), WR Torry Holt (knee)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Marc Bulger (ribs), S Corey Chavous (pectoral), DE James Hall (pectoral)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
QB Gus Frerotte (ankle), CB Tye Hill (back), S Todd Johnson (neck)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Practice Report
OUT (DEFINITELY WILL NOT PLAY)
Wednesday
DT Trevor Pryce (wrist)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Derrick Mason (illness), T Adam Terry (ankle), TE Daniel Wilcox (toe)
LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
C Mike Flynn (knee), TE Todd Heap (thigh), T Jonathan Ogden (toe), CB Samari Rolle (illness), LB Gary Stills (knee)
TENNESSEE TITANS at TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
TENNESSEE TITANS
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Wednesday
DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle), WR Brandon Jones (knee), G Benji Olson (team decision)
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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Wednesday
RB Michael Pittman (ankle)
DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
CB Brian Kelly (groin)
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Wednesday
WR Joey Galloway (team decision), LB Barrett Ruud (knee), DE Greg White (shoulder)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Ike Hilliard (shoulder)
WASHINGTON REDSKINS at GREEN BAY PACKERS
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
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Wednesday
G Randy Thomas (triceps)
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Wednesday
DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring), RB Mike Sellers (heel), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)
FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
Wednesday
WR Santana Moss (groin)
GREEN BAY PACKERS
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Wednesday
CB Will Blackmon (foot), C Scott Wells (eye)
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Wednesday
T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot)
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS at SEATTLE SEAHAWKS on Sunday night
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
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CB Jason David (forearm), K Olindo Mare (right groin)
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
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Wednesday
WR Deion Branch (foot), T Ray Willis (knee)
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Wednesday
DT Rocky Bernard (groin), WR D.J. Hackett (ankle), TE Marcus Pollard (knee)
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Wednesday
CB Josh Wilson (ankle)
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Wednesday
RB Shaun Alexander (wrist)
NEW YORK GIANTS at ATLANTA FALCONS on Monday night
NEW YORK GIANTS
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ATLANTA FALCONS
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T Todd Weiner (knee)
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Wednesday
LB Keith Brooking (hamstring), TE Alge Crumpler (knee), LB Stephen Nicholas (ankle)
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Wednesday
DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Dwayne Blakley (pectoral), DT Roderick Coleman (knee), S Chris Crocker (knee), CB Lewis Sanders (shoulder)
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Leinart out for the season; Cards sign Rattay as backup to Warner
Associated Press
PHOENIX -- An already difficult second NFL season came to an end for Arizona's Matt Leinart on Tuesday when he was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone.
Kurt Warner, the 36-year-old quarterback who had shared duties with Leinart, moves into the starting job. The team signed Tim Rattay on Tuesday to be Warner's backup.
Leinart, a left-hander, fractured his left collarbone when he was sacked by Will Witherspoon in the second quarter of the Cardinals' 34-31 victory over the Rams in St. Louis on Sunday. He sat on the sideline in the second half with his arm in a sling.
"We didn't want to rush him back," first-year coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "To hold a roster spot for that long is difficult, with some of the areas we are banged, with the hope he can get back in time. I am more concerned about him trying to rush back and maybe jeopardize his future."
The uncertain timetable was a major reason for calling an end to the young quarterback's season.
"Whenever you have a fracture there will be six weeks or however long it takes to heal," Whisenhunt said, "and then, especially because it is his throwing shoulder, you have to do the rehabilitation of it throwing the football. Who knows what it could have been? Could have been 8 weeks, could have been 12 weeks."
Leinart, the 10th overall pick in the 2006 draft, had been unhappy with the two-quarterback system employed by Whisenhunt. The former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion at USC has started 16 games for Arizona, including the first five this season.
But Whisenhunt used Warner when the team went to a no-huddle offense that often has been effective.
Warner's statistics are better than Leinart's.
Warner has completed 62 percent of his passes (43-of-69) for 580 yards, with four touchdowns and one interception. Leinart has completed 54 percent (60-of-112) for 647 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions.
Warner, a former NFL and Super Bowl MVP, is in his 10th NFL season, the past three with the Cardinals. He started the first four games last season before losing the job to the then-rookie Leinart.
Rattay, an eight-year veteran, played in four games last year for Tampa Bay and completed 61 of 101 passes. He played for the San Francisco 49ers for six years before being traded to the Buccaneers.
"He has competed in this league and he has started in this league," Whisenhunt said. "That will help him pick up the offense. Just the way he understands the game -- you see it on tape -- that's why we were interested in him."
PHOENIX -- An already difficult second NFL season came to an end for Arizona's Matt Leinart on Tuesday when he was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone.
Kurt Warner, the 36-year-old quarterback who had shared duties with Leinart, moves into the starting job. The team signed Tim Rattay on Tuesday to be Warner's backup.
Leinart, a left-hander, fractured his left collarbone when he was sacked by Will Witherspoon in the second quarter of the Cardinals' 34-31 victory over the Rams in St. Louis on Sunday. He sat on the sideline in the second half with his arm in a sling.
"We didn't want to rush him back," first-year coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "To hold a roster spot for that long is difficult, with some of the areas we are banged, with the hope he can get back in time. I am more concerned about him trying to rush back and maybe jeopardize his future."
The uncertain timetable was a major reason for calling an end to the young quarterback's season.
"Whenever you have a fracture there will be six weeks or however long it takes to heal," Whisenhunt said, "and then, especially because it is his throwing shoulder, you have to do the rehabilitation of it throwing the football. Who knows what it could have been? Could have been 8 weeks, could have been 12 weeks."
Leinart, the 10th overall pick in the 2006 draft, had been unhappy with the two-quarterback system employed by Whisenhunt. The former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time national champion at USC has started 16 games for Arizona, including the first five this season.
But Whisenhunt used Warner when the team went to a no-huddle offense that often has been effective.
Warner's statistics are better than Leinart's.
Warner has completed 62 percent of his passes (43-of-69) for 580 yards, with four touchdowns and one interception. Leinart has completed 54 percent (60-of-112) for 647 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions.
Warner, a former NFL and Super Bowl MVP, is in his 10th NFL season, the past three with the Cardinals. He started the first four games last season before losing the job to the then-rookie Leinart.
Rattay, an eight-year veteran, played in four games last year for Tampa Bay and completed 61 of 101 passes. He played for the San Francisco 49ers for six years before being traded to the Buccaneers.
"He has competed in this league and he has started in this league," Whisenhunt said. "That will help him pick up the offense. Just the way he understands the game -- you see it on tape -- that's why we were interested in him."
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