Archive for October, 2009

Sanders’ season debut lasts until fourth quarter

Bob Sanders headed to the locker room early in the fourth quarter of the game against the Rams, but the Colts said the safety isn’t injured.

Wayne shakes off groin injury, returns for Colts

The Colts can breathe a sigh of relief: Reggie Wayne is back in the game.

Falcons without RB Norwood, FB Mughelli

Falcons RB Jerious Norwood will miss the game against the Cowboys because of a right hip flexor injury he sustained against the Bears last week. FB Ovie Mughelli also will miss the game with a calf injury.

Cowboys WR Roy Williams is active and is expected to start.

Smith relieves Hill as 49ers’ QB, throws TD pass

After starting QB Shaun Hill struggled again, 49ers coach Mike Singletary went to backup Alex Smith to start the second half of the game against the Texans.

Hope you didn’t start 49ers QB Hill

Fantasy owners who started 49ers QB Shaun Hill will be disappointed.

Vikings’ Berrian pulls up lame on pass play

Vikings WR Bernard Berrian strained his left hamstring during the second quarter against the Steelers, but his status wasn’t immediately known.

Colts’ Wayne strains groin, might not return vs. Rams

Reggie Wayne, the Colts’ No. 1 receiver, left the game against the Rams with a strained groin and is questionable to return. The Colts already are playing with No. 2 receiver Anthony Gonzalez, who suffered a knee injury in the season opener and still isn’t ready to play.

Good start for Chargers RB Tomlinson, but …

Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson is on his way to a good day, but he still looks a step slow.

Niners’ Spikes likely to return after straining shoulder

Takeo Spikes left the 49ers’ game against the Texans with a shoulder strain, but he’s probable to return.

Packers TE Finley hurts knee, questionable to return

Packers TE Jermichael Finley suffered a knee injury during the first quarter against the Browns and is questionable to return.

Good news for owners of Texans RB Slaton

Texans RB Steve Slaton might have his goal-line duties back.

Niners involve rookie WR Crabtree in the offense

Michael Crabtree started against the Texans, as the 49ers opened in a three-receiver set. The 49ers attempted to go to Crabtree on their first play from scrimmage, but Texans DE Mario Williams sacked QB Shaun Hill.

Patriots likely to start Maroney at RB with Morris out

Patriots RB Sammy Morris is out of the International Series game against the Buccaneers because of a knee injury, so Laurence Maroney is expected to start.

Any league action against Cable won’t be severe

The NFL has continued its evaluation of Raiders assistant Randy Hanson‘s allegations that Tom Cable broke his jaw by striking him, but any action against the coach would be minimal at best, according to a league source.

Packers OT Clifton out, so rookie Lang likely to start

Packers rookie OT T.J. Lang likely will make his first NFL start because veteran Chad Clifton is inactive against the Browns with a lingering ankle injury.

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