Vikings G Steve Hutchinson returned to practice today, albeit in limited fashion, and is listed as questionable to play Monday night against the Packers. Hutchinson is dealing with a back problem, but he hasn’t missed a game this season.

The Chargers should have their No. 1 running back this weekend. The Steelers probably will not.

Three Colts defensive starters are questionable to play this weekend against the Seahawks. LB Gary Brackett could miss his second consecutive game with a knee injury. DE Dwight Freeney (quadricep) said Thursday that he remains hopeful that he will be able to play through a strained quadriceps, but that appears to unlikely. CB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring) and DT Keyunta Dawson (foot) also are listed as questionable.

The Bills will limp into Land Shark Stadium for Sunday’s matchup with the Dolphins after ruling out five starters on today’s injury report.

One week after being given the start against the Giants, Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. If Ward can’t go, RB Cadillac Williams — listed as probable (knee) — is expected to start Sunday against the Redskins.

RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) and K Phil Dawson (right calf) likely will miss their second consecutive game when the Browns host the AFC North rival Bengals this weekend. Both players are listed as doubtful on Cleveland’s injury report.

The Cowboys received good news on the injury front today when RB Marion Barber (thigh), OT Flozell Adams (shoulder) and LB DeMarcus Ware (neck) all fully participated in practice, leading all three players to be listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.

The Titans’ 29th-ranked pass defense likely won’t get any relief against the Jaguars this weekend. Backup S Vincent Fuller (forearm) has been ruled out for Sunday’s AFC South showdown, and starting CB Cortland Finnegan (hamstring) is listed as doubtful. Backup DT Jason Jones is listed as questionable.

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that Giants WR Domenik Hixon (hamstring), DE Chris Canty (calf), CB Aaron Ross (hamstring) and RB Danny Ware (elbow) are all out for Sunday’s matchup with the Chiefs.

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that Saints coach Sean Payton has revealed the team’s final injury report before its Sunday showdown with the Jets.