Taking a look through the 2010 Pro Bowl rosters for the AFC and NFC, here are a few interesting distinctions. The list starts with the Minnesota Vikings, who lead the way with eight Pro Bowl representatives.

The Minnesota Vikings will have wide receivers Percy Harvin and Sidney Rice available to play in Sunday night’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

Vikings WRs Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin are expected to play against the Panthers on Sunday night.

Teams have released their injury reports for Week 15. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

Here are a few of the bigger news and notes to consider as we head into Week 15 of the fantasy season.

Vikings WR Sidney Rice has become the top option for QB Brett Favre.

Brett Favre’s presence will help the fantasy value of receivers Bernard Berrian, Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe. Look at Favre as a viable No. 2 fantasy quarterback and worth a middle- to late-round selection.

NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche was in Mankato, Minn., checking out Vikings training camp. Wyche says Minnesota’s QB situation — even without Brett Favre in the mix — is still intriguing. Tarvaris Jackson returned to the practice field for the first time since spraining his left knee, and Sage Rosenfels looked comfortable at the helm of the first-team offense.

Brett Favre has decided to remain retired rather than play for the Vikings. Michael Fabiano breaks down the fantasy implications of Favre’s decision.

Packers fans apparently aren’t too happy with all this talk about Brett Favre possibly playing for the Vikings, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Vikings WR Sidney Rice said his injured right knee is improving, though he’s still not at full strength. Rice talked to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune about the progress of his recovery from a sprained posterior cruciate ligament (PCL):

Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano talks about the fantasy implications of Brett Favre’s possible return to the NFL.

Michael Fabiano discusses the fantasy implications of the NFL Draft.

QB Sage Rosenfels, who was traded to the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, wants to wear No. 18. The problem is WR Sidney Rice has the number and isn’t going to give it up cheaply, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Texans: WR André Davis, RB Ahman Green, LB Xavier Adibi, G Kasey Studdard, TE Mark Bruener, DT Frank Okam, DE N.D. Kalu, T Rashad Butler.