Week 11 Injury Update

Albert Haynesworth DT and Nick Harper CB are both game time decisions after failing to practice this week.

The Denver Post is speculating that Brady Quinn QB will likely be shopped this spring to a team like Atlanta, Chicago, or Carolina. Derek Anderson QB is expected to get a lucrative contract extension.

Ahman Green RB has been ruled out for Houston’s game against New Orleans. Ron Dayne is expected to start.

Santana Moss WR is expected to start this week in a huge divisional matchup at Dallas. The Redskins have opened up their offense in the last two weeks and Moss has a great history against Dallas. If ever there were a good game to start Moss, this would be it. Still, consider him to be a #4 option against Dallas.

Dante Hall WR/PR will be active for this weeks game against San Francisco.

Detroit starter Dewayne White DE is listed as doubtful and is expected to miss his second-straight game when Detroit hosts the Giants this weekend.

Recent Browns standout Shaun Smith DE injured his knee in practice on Thursday and is expected to miss this weeks game at Baltimore.

Alex Smith QB is expected to backup Trent Dilfer QB this week despite his injured shoulder and forearm.

Steve Smith WR will be a game-time decision after failing to practice this week. Green Bay’s Charles Woodson has been dominant at CB this year; thus, you are either very brave or very desperate if Smith makes it into your lineup this week.

Chris Brown RB is expected to return from an ankle injury this week. There is no word as to who will backup Lendale White. Some have speculated that Chris Henry will withdraw his appeal and begin serving his 4-game suspension immediately.

Travis Henry RB will finally learn the outcome of his appeal with the NFL on Tuesday of next week. This may be the last week fantasy owners have Henry available to plug into their lineup, although it may be advisable to sit him given that they play the leagues best defense against the run. Henry’s agent sounded optimistic that Henry would be exonerated. Earlier this week, Mike Shanahan argued that Travis has provided sufficient evidence of his innocence and should be allowed to keep his job.

Todd Heap TE is expected to miss this weeks game against Cleveland.

Leonard Davis LG practiced Friday and is expected to start in this weeks game against the Redskins.

Shaun Alexander RB will not play in this weeks game against Chicago. Holmgren intends to hold him out indefinitely until he is convinced that Alexander is healthy enough to play.

Cullen Jenkins DE practiced Friday and is expected to play in this weeks matchup against the Panthers.

Andrew Walter QB and not Jamarcus Russell QB will be the backup for the Raiders this week. Josh McCown QB is doubtful and Daunte Culpepper will start in his stead. Jerry Porter WR is expected to play after full participation in practice Friday.

Dallas Clark TE and Tony Ugoh LT practiced all week and will play this week against the Chiefs.

Wes Welker WR is listed as questionable (team decision) after being limited in practice this week and may miss Sunday’s game against Buffalo. Make sure you check his status before kickoff.

Saint’s Jamaal Brown LT is expected to be inactive this week against Houston. Second year player Zach Strief will start in his place. This could be a major factor as Houston has a pretty good pass defense and Brees has been sacked only 7 times all season, the least often among all NFL starters to have played in 10 games.

Charles Grant DE missed practice Friday and will be a game-time decision for the Saints game against Houston.

Brian Westbrook RB missed practice this week but is expected to play against Miami. Be wary of this matchup; if Philly dominates, Westbrook’s day could be over early. Still, Westbrook’s knee swelling is a chronic condition and shouldn’t worry fantasy owners beyond one weeks rest.

Bob Sanders SS returned to practice Friday and is expected to play this week. Marvin Harrison WR did not practice this week and is not expected to play. Even if he is activated, fantasy owners should stay away from Harrison who would likely be on a snap count.

Derrick Ward RB and Steve Smith WR both failed to practice this week and will miss the Giants game against Detroit. Antonio Pierce LB practiced Friday and is expected to start.

Myrshawn Lynch RB will miss this weeks game against the Patriots. Anthony Thomas is expected to be the starter.

Byron Leftwich QB returns from his injury this week. Bobby Petrino will name Sunday’s starter right before kickoff. Petrino has maintained that Leftwich is his starter when healthy so expect Leftwich to get the nod against Carolina.

Kevin Jones RB is expected to remain the starter the rest of the season but his workload may be diminished as his foot is ailing. Expect to see more of T.J. Duckett or special teams standout Aveion Cason.

Despite being listed as probable, Brian Griese QB will backup Rex Grossman against Seattle. Grossman was pretty good last year against Seattle in two starts. If he plays well, Lovie Smith may give him back his job.

Laveraneus Coles WR practiced all week and will play in Week 11.