By Rob Steingall
Quarterbacks
Struggling Bengals QB Carson Palmer (ankle) participated fully in practice all week and is listed as probable for a matchup with the defending Super Bowl champion Giants on Sunday. He's searching for his first touchdown toss of the young season.
Ravens QB Troy Smith (illness) is once again out this week, meaning rookie Joe Flacco gets the start against the Browns.
Titans QB Vince Young (knee, hamstring) is out this weekend, making Kerry Collins the starter once again in Week 3. Coach Jeff Fisher said Collins would remain the starter as long as the Titans are winning games, so Young could remain on the sidelines even after he returns from injury.
Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle (right shoulder) is listed as out for Sunday, clearing the way for Tyler Thigpen to get his first NFL start - the third QB the Chiefs have started in three games.
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (right shoulder) practiced fully all week and is listed as probable versus an Eagles secondary coming off a Monday night torching at the hands of the Cowboys.
Running Backs
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (hamstring) is questionable this Sunday after only participating on a limited basis at practice on Friday. He'll likely play this week, but could have his touches scaled back in favor of Chester Taylor.
Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) is listed as probable after practicing all week on a limited basis. The Browns, already banged up at WR, will rely heavily on Lewis this week despite his slow start to the year.
Often injured Texans RB Ahman Green (knee) is once again listed as doubtful after being held out of practice all week. Rookie RB Steve Slaton should get a bulk of the touches versus the tough Titans, not a good matchup for any running back.
The Jaguars tandem of RB Fred Taylor (toe) and Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) both practiced fully Friday and are listed as probable for Sunday against the Colts, yielding 180 yards per game on the ground.
The Patriots look to be without RB LaMont Jordan (foot); he's listed as doubtful after not practicing all week. Even worse, RB Laurence Maroney (shoulder) was held out of practice most of the week and only practiced on a limited basis Friday, making him questionable for Sunday. There is a very good chance he won't even touch the ball, making Sammy Morris a very attractive play against a terrible Miami defense.
The Raiders will most likely be without RB Justin Fargas (groin) this weekend after his absence from practice all week. Teammate Darren McFadden (toe) would have picked up the bulk of the carries, but he's only about 70 percent despite being listed as probable for this weekend. Look for RB Michael Bush to be the main beneficiary this weekend in the Raiders' run-heavy offense.
Seahawks RB Maurice Morris (knee) is out this week, meaning Julius Jones will once again carry the load this weekend against the struggling Rams.
Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (toe) was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday before practicing on a limited basis Friday, and is listed as questionable for Monday night against the Jets. Expect RB Darren Sproles to split carries with LT, and possibly even get the bulk of the load depending upon how Tomlinson practices Saturday.
Wide Receivers
Vikings WR Sidney Rice (knee) is listed as questionable, but is closer to doubtful after only participating on a limited basis Friday in hopes of establishing some chemistry with new Vikings QB Gus Frerotte.
A pair of Browns wideouts, Braylon Edwards (shoulder) and Donte' Stallworth (quadriceps), are both listed as questionable. Edwards was limited in practice this week, and should be starting on Sunday. Stallworth was held out of practice all week and is a good bet to be inactive against the Ravens.
Titans WR Justin Gage (groin) did some light running prior to practice this week, but will be a game-time decision. Brandon Jones would get the start in his place.
The Jaguars duo of Troy Williamson (thigh) and Jerry Porter (hamstring) are once again on the injury report this week. Williamson has already been ruled out, and Porter is closer to "doubtful" after limited participation in practice on Thursday and Friday.
Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) is again out.
Raiders WR Javon Walker (hamstring) is listed as probable after participating fully in practice on Thursday and Friday. Raiders receivers caught one pass last week.
Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (sports hernia) remains out. Teammate Reggie Brown (hamstring) is probable after putting in a week of full practice.
Rams WR Drew Bennett (foot) remains out this week. The Rams need all the help they can get at this point, and are looking forward to his return in about a month.
The Seahawks receiving unit has been hit hard by injuries to start the year, as WR Bobby Engram (shoulder) is out, and Deion Branch (knee) was limited in practice all week and "doubtful." Even newly signed WR Koren Robinson (knee) is questionable after being limited in practice on Thursday and Friday.
Buccaneers WR Joey Galloway (foot) is once again out this week after not practicing.
Jets WR Laveranues Coles (thigh) again is questionable after being limited in practice. He'll start Monday night, but will need to start putting in more reps on the practice field if he wants to get on the same page as new starting QB Brett Favre.
Other Positions
Giants K Lawrence Tynes (left knee) practiced on a limited basis this week and is questionable, but on schedule to return to the Giants after their Week 4 bye, replacing John Carney.
Ravens TE Todd Heap (wrist) got an extra week to heal courtesy of Hurricane Ike and is listed as probable after fully participating in practice this week.
Cowboys TE Jason Witten (shoulder) practiced without restrictions on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday night against the Packers.
Bears KR Devin Hester (ribs) is listed as questionable for this weekend after being held out of practice all week
Jets K Mike Nugent (right thigh) is out, giving Jay Feely a job for another week despite badly missing a 31-yarder in the Jets' loss last week versus New England.
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