Texans WR Andre Johnson (ankle) is probable against the Chiefs, but Jacoby Jones (questionable) is ailing and listed as questionable.

Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) was limited in practice on Friday, and is listed questionable against the 49ers. QB Bruce Gradkowski (right shoulder) missed practice and he, too, is listed as questionable.

Saints RB Pierre Thomas is out for Sunday, not much of a surprise considering that he had complained of soreness along with swelling, and the team signed Julius Jones this week.

Titans RB Chris Johnson returned to practice on Friday, after skipping practice the previous day because of “soreness” according to Titans beat reporter Jim Wyatt (via Twitter).

Talk about adding injury to insult, Vikings QB Brett Favre is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. Remind me, why did he get on that plane from Mississippi this summer?

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers fully participated in practice on Friday and is expected to play on Sunday against the Dolphins, according to coach Mike McCarthy.

Most NFL fans might consider going to the Super Bowl a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For the lucky winner of a new contest being run by Visa, going to the big game will become not only a once-a-year opportunity, but a reality. Which begs the question: If you had a pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLV, which less than four months away, who would you take?

Michael Irvin is the fantasy whisperer. A motivator unlike any other. And if you don’t believe me, look at the production of Roy E. Williams.

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi sat down with Tom Brady to discuss the end of the Randy Moss era in New England and how practice during the week breeds confidence for Sundays.

The Bengals are out of synch, Carson Palmer is struggling and Chad Ochocinco is … whoa. Where have you been, Ochocinco?

Does a less-than 100 percent Brett Favre give the Vikings a better chance to win than Tarvaris Jackson?

Chris Johnson missed Thursday’s practice, but he’s in no danger of missing Week 6.

LeSean McCoy practiced Thursday and should remain active in fantasy leagues this week.

Even if he’s active, Knowshon Moreno will be a risky fantasy option this week.

Joseph Addai missed Thursday’s practice, but he’s expected to be available in Week 6.