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Barry the "Big Dog" Simon runs down strong and weak plays, injuries to watch and likely waiver wire riders to stash on your bench for Week 5 in your NFL Fantasy League

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NFL WEEK 5 STRONG PLAYS / WEAK PLAYS

STRONG PLAYS:

QUARTERBACKS

Jay Cutler, Broncos

Donovan McNabb, Eagles

Drew Brees, Saints

Brian Griese, Buccaneers

Eli Manning, Giants

Peyton Manning, Colts

Philip Rivers, Chargers

Kyle Orton, Bears

Trent Edwards, Bills

RUNNING BACKS:

Marion Barber, cOWBOYS

Matt Forte, Bears

Joseph Addai, Colts

Earnest Graham, Buccaneers

Ryan Grant, Packers

Michael Turner, Falcons

Steve Slaton vs. Indianapolis.

Jonathan Stewart, Panthers

WIDE RECEIVERS ;

Calvin Johnson, Lions

Chris Chambers, Chargers

Antonio Bryant, Buccaneers

DeSean Jackson, Eagles

Greg Jennings, Packers

Brandon Marshall, Broncos

Steve Smith, Panthers

Lance Moore, Saints

Amani Toomer, Giants

Marvin Harrison, Colts

Lee Evans, Bills

TIGHT ENDS:

Dallas Clark, Colts

Anthony Fasano, Dolphins

Antonio Gates, Chargers

Greg Olsen, Bears

Tony Scheffler, Broncos

Visanthe Shiancoe, Vikings

Jason Witten, Cowboys

Kevin Boss, Giants

KICKERS:

Jason Elam, Falcons

Matt Bryant, Buccaneers

Nick Folk, Cowboys

Ryan Longwell, Vikings

John Kasay, Panthers

Matt Prater, Broncos

Dan Carpenter, Dolphins

Nick Folk, Cowboys

David Akers, Eagles

DEFENSES:

Giants

Chargers

Packers

Panthers

Patriots

Titans

Cowboys

Eagles

WEAK PLAYS

QUARTERBACKS

Jason Campbell, Redskins

J.T. O'sullivan, 49'ers

Matt Cassel, Patriots

Kerry Collins, Titans

David Garrard, Jaguars

Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks

Matt Schaub, Texans

Damon Huard, Chiefs

Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers

RUNNING BACKS:

Willis McGahee, Ravens

LenDale White, Titans

Reggie Bush, Saints

Rudi Johnson, Lions

Julius Jones, Seahawks

Chris Perry, Bengals

Fred Taylor, Jaguars

Mewelde Moore, Steelers

Clinton Portis, Redskins

WIDE RECEIVERS:

Chad Johnson, Bengals

Roddy White, Falcons

Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs

Deion Branch, Seahawks

Isaac Bruce, 49'ers

Derrick Mason, Ravens

Santana Moss, Redskins

Andre Johnson, Texans

TIGHT ENDS:

Vernon Davis, 49'ers

John Carlson, Seahawks

Alge Crumpler, Titans

Todd Heap, Ravens

Mercedes Lewis, Jaguars

Dante Rosario, Panthers

Benjamin Watson, Patriots

Owen Daniels, Texans

KICKERS:

Jeff Reed, Steelers

Rob Bironas, Titans

Joe Nedney, 49'ers

Josh Scobee, Jaguars

Matt Stover, Ravens

Shaun Suisham, Redskins

Olindo Mare, Saints

DEFENSES:

Vikings

Broncos

Redskins

Seahawks

Texans

Lions

Falcons

Dolphins

Buccaneers

Week 5 Injuries to Watch in the NFL

WEEK 5 INJURY REPORT

Byes: Cleveland, New York Jets, Oakland, St. Louis.

Arizona Cardinals
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE Bert Berry (groin), WR Anquan Boldin (head), TE Jerame Tuman (hamstring), S Adrian Wilson (hamstring); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DT Darnell Dockett (hamstring), TE Leonard Pope (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DT Gabe Watson (knee).

Atlanta Falcons
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- T Sam Baker (illness), DT Jason Jefferson (ankle), S Lawyer Milloy (rib), WR Laurent Robinson (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DT Grady Jackson (knee), T Todd Weiner (knee).

Baltimore Ravens
Injuries: OUT -- DT Kelly Gregg (knee), S Dawan Landry (neck), CB Samari Rolle (neck); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Antwan Barnes (shoulder), WR Yamon Figurs (hamstring), LB Nick Greisen (thigh), CB Derrick Martin (shoulder), RB Willis McGahee (chest).

Buffalo Bills
Injuries: OUT -- TE Derek Fine (hand), WR Roscoe Parrish (thumb); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- CB Terrence McGee (knee), DE Aaron Schobel (foot), DT Marcus Stroud (shoulder).

Carolina Panthers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- T Jordan Gross (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (ankle), QB Matt Moore (fibula), T Jeff Otah (ankle), S Quinton Teal (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Jake Delhomme (thigh).

Chicago Bears
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Marty Booker (knee), DT Tommie Harris (knee), WR Brandon Lloyd (knee), CB Charles Tillman (shoulder), CB Nathan Vasher (wrist); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- S Kevin Payne (neck), T Chris Williams (back).

Cincinnati Bengals
Injuries: OUT -- RB De De Dorsey (hamstring), S Dexter Jackson (thumb); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Dhani Jones (foot), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle), LB Corey Mays (ankle), RB Kenny Watson (hamstring); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Carson Palmer (right elbow), DT Domata Peko (hand), RB Chris Perry (hamstring).

Dallas Cowboys
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DT Tank Johnson (ankle), G Kyle Kosier (foot), S Pat Watkins (neck), S Roy Williams (forearm); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DE Stephen Bowen (hamstring); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- RB Deon Anderson (knee), TE Jason Witten (shoulder).

Denver Broncos
Injuries: OUT -- WR Clifford Russell (neck), RB Ryan Torain (elbow); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE John Engelberger (knee), DT Josh Shaw (groin); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR Darrell Jackson (calf); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Boss Bailey (ankle), DE Elvis Dumervil (finger), LB Louis Green (hamstring), RB Andre Hall (wrist), G Chris Kuper (knee), S Marquand Manuel (thumb), S Marlon McCree (neck), DT Kenny Peterson (groin), QB Patrick Ramsey (right elbow), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), WR Eddie Royal (ankle), CB Jack Williams (ankle).

Detroit Lions
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- T George Foster (knee), G Stephen Peterman (hand); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- CB Travis Fisher (groin).

Green Bay Packers Injuries: OUT -- CB Al Harris (spleen), DE Cullen Jenkins (chest); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), DE Jason Hunter (hamstring), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), CB Charles Woodson (toe); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- T Chad Clifton (knees), S Nick Collins (back), LB A.J. Hawk (groin), DT Ryan Pickett (knee), QB Aaron Rodgers (right shoulder), S Aaron Rouse (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR James Jones (knee).

Houston Texans
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Kevin Bentley (ankle), S Will Demps (hamstring), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle), RB Chris Taylor (quadriceps); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- TE Mark Bruener (hamstring), T Ephraim Salaam (knee), T Eric Winston (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- S Brandon Harrison (shoulder).

Indianapolis Colts
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- G Daniel Federkeil (shoulder), WR Roy Hall (knee), DE Robert Mathis (not injury related), CB Bob Sanders (knee).

Jacksonville Jaguars
Injuries DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: -- CB Drayton Florence (groin), S Reggie Nelson (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DE Reggie Hayward (hamstring), CB Rashean Mathis (shin), C Brad Meester (biceps), G Chris Naeole (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Justin Durant (groin), DT Tony McDaniel (biceps).

Kansas City Chiefs
Injuries: OUT -- T Branden Albert (elbow), LB Donnie Edwards (ankle); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Brodie Croyle (right shoulder), DE Tamba Hali (knee), CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps), CB Patrick Surtain (shoulder).

Miami Dolphins
Injuries: None to report.

Minnesota Vikings
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB E.J. Henderson (foot); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Vinny Ciurciu (knee), DE Ray Edwards (shoulder), TE Jim Kleinsasser (foot), WR Sidney Rice (knee), S Madieu Williams (neck).

New England Patriots
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Eric Alexander (hamstring), CB Lewis Sanders (hamstring), WR Kelley Washington (ankle).

New Orleans Saints
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Marques Colston (thumb), CB Aaron Glenn (ankle), WR David Patten (groin), S Chris Reis (hamstring), TE Jeremy Shockey (hernia); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- TE Mark Campbell (hamstring), WR Terrance Copper (hamstring), LB Troy Evans (ankle), CB Randall Gay (hamstring), C Jonathan Goodwin (hamstring), RB Mike Karney (ankle), RB Aaron Stecker (hamstring).

New York Giants
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Mario Manningham (illness); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DE Jerome McDougle (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- CB R.W. McQuarters (calf), CB Terrell Thomas (hamstring), K Lawrence Tynes (left knee).

Philadelphia Eagles
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE Victor Abiamiri (wrist), G Shawn Andrews (back); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR Kevin Curtis (hernia), DT Dan Klecko (hand), QB Donovan McNabb (chest), CB Asante Samuel (chest), RB Brian Westbrook (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- S Quintin Demps (knee), TE L.J. Smith (back), T Tra Thomas (knee).

Pittsburgh Steelers
Injuries: OUT -- DT Casey Hampton (groin), DE Brett Keisel (calf), RB Willie Parker (knee); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Patrick Bailey (hamstring), RB Carey Davis (ankle), DE Nick Eason (groin), LB Keyaron Fox (back), LB Andre Frazier (concussion), LB James Harrison (quadriceps), S Troy Polamalu (quadriceps), QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder), T Marvel Smith (not injury related), WR Hines Ward (not injury related); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR Santonio Holmes (neck).

San Diego Chargers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- TE Antonio Gates (hip), G Mike Goff (knee), FB Mike Tolbert (ankle), LB Jyles Tucker (hamstring), DT Jamal Williams (knee).

San Francisco 49ers
Injuries: OUT -- T Jonas Jennings (shoulder), CB Shawntae Spencer (knee); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- RB Frank Gore (not injury related), LB Manny Lawson (hamstring).

Seattle Seahawks
Injuries: Practice not complete.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- RB B.J. Askew (hamstring), WR Joey Galloway (foot), S Sabby Piscitelli (elbow); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Derrick Brooks (hamstring), RB Warrick Dunn (not injury related), QB Brian Griese (not injury related), G Davin Joseph (foot), DT Ryan Sims (groin).

Tennessee Titans
Injuries:DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Justin Gage (knee), P Craig Hentrich (back), CB Reynaldo Hill (hamstring), RB LenDale White (shoulder); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Vince Young (knee).

Washington Redskins
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE Andre Carter (not injury related), T Stephon Heyer (shoulder), CB Shawn Springs (calf), DE Jason Taylor (calf); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- G Randy Thomas (toe), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring)

Here's the BDBFF Club Waiver Wire Report for the 5th weekend of NFL football & I'll post the teleseminar phone number and password at the bottom of this post:

Fantasy players to target off the waiver wire heading into Week 5.

I start with Lots of wide receivers who were productive last week and could continue to be productive depending on their match ups.

Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona (More valuable if Boldin doesn't play)

Isaac Bruce, WR, San Francisco

Matt Jones, WR, Jacksonville

Bobby Engram, WR, Seattle (Should be back from injury week 5)

Robert Meachem, WR, New Orleans

Lance Moore, WR, New Orleans (Has become Brees' favorite target)

Amani Toomer, WR, N.Y. Giants (Burress out - will get lots of looks his way)

Kevin Walter, WR, Texans (With Johnson getting the double teams, Schaub is finding Walter)

Derrick Mason, WR, Ravens

Muhsin Muhammed, WR, Carolina

SLEEPER TO WATCH:  Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati (coming back this week from suspension)

Zach Miller, TE, Oakland (On bye this week, But has developed a rapport with Russell)

Marc Bulger, QB, St. Louis (Has been re-named the starter for the rest of the season)

Deuce McAllister, RB, New Orleans

Kevin Boss, TE, N.Y. Giants

Najeh Davenport, RB, Pittsburgh (signed with Steelers due to RB injuries.  Could see majority of carries immediately)

Le'Ron McClain, RB, Ravens (More valuable if McGahee doesn't play. However, Facing tough Tennessee D this week)

Mewelde Moore, RB, Pittsburgh (Will resume third down role with Davenport on board)

EVENT:  BDBFF Teleseminar Week 5 2008
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 2nd at 8:00pm Pacific
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW...
http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=4528029

NFL 2008 WEEK 5 PLAYER INJURY REPORT

Byes: Cleveland, New York Jets, Oakland, St. Louis.

Arizona Cardinals
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE Bert Berry (groin), WR Anquan Boldin (head), TE Jerame Tuman (hamstring), S Adrian Wilson (hamstring); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DT Darnell Dockett (hamstring), TE Leonard Pope (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DT Gabe Watson (knee).

Atlanta Falcons
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- T Sam Baker (illness), DT Jason Jefferson (ankle), S Lawyer Milloy (rib), WR Laurent Robinson (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DT Grady Jackson (knee), T Todd Weiner (knee).

Baltimore Ravens
Injuries: OUT -- DT Kelly Gregg (knee), S Dawan Landry (neck), CB Samari Rolle (neck); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Antwan Barnes (shoulder), WR Yamon Figurs (hamstring), LB Nick Greisen (thigh), CB Derrick Martin (shoulder), RB Willis McGahee (chest).

Buffalo Bills
Injuries: OUT -- TE Derek Fine (hand), WR Roscoe Parrish (thumb); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- CB Terrence McGee (knee), DE Aaron Schobel (foot), DT Marcus Stroud (shoulder).

Carolina Panthers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- T Jordan Gross (concussion), CB Ken Lucas (ankle), QB Matt Moore (fibula), T Jeff Otah (ankle), S Quinton Teal (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Jake Delhomme (thigh).

Chicago Bears
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Marty Booker (knee), DT Tommie Harris (knee), WR Brandon Lloyd (knee), CB Charles Tillman (shoulder), CB Nathan Vasher (wrist); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- S Kevin Payne (neck), T Chris Williams (back).

Cincinnati Bengals
Injuries: OUT -- RB De De Dorsey (hamstring), S Dexter Jackson (thumb); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Dhani Jones (foot), CB Johnathan Joseph (ankle), LB Corey Mays (ankle), RB Kenny Watson (hamstring); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Carson Palmer (right elbow), DT Domata Peko (hand), RB Chris Perry (hamstring).

Dallas Cowboys
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DT Tank Johnson (ankle), G Kyle Kosier (foot), S Pat Watkins (neck), S Roy Williams (forearm); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DE Stephen Bowen (hamstring); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- RB Deon Anderson (knee), TE Jason Witten (shoulder).

Denver Broncos
Injuries: OUT -- WR Clifford Russell (neck), RB Ryan Torain (elbow); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE John Engelberger (knee), DT Josh Shaw (groin); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR Darrell Jackson (calf); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Boss Bailey (ankle), DE Elvis Dumervil (finger), LB Louis Green (hamstring), RB Andre Hall (wrist), G Chris Kuper (knee), S Marquand Manuel (thumb), S Marlon McCree (neck), DT Kenny Peterson (groin), QB Patrick Ramsey (right elbow), DT Dewayne Robertson (knee), WR Eddie Royal (ankle), CB Jack Williams (ankle).

Detroit Lions
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- T George Foster (knee), G Stephen Peterman (hand); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- CB Travis Fisher (groin).

Green Bay Packers Injuries: OUT -- CB Al Harris (spleen), DE Cullen Jenkins (chest); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- S Atari Bigby (hamstring), RB Korey Hall (knee), DE Jason Hunter (hamstring), RB Kregg Lumpkin (hamstring), CB Charles Woodson (toe); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- T Chad Clifton (knees), S Nick Collins (back), LB A.J. Hawk (groin), DT Ryan Pickett (knee), QB Aaron Rodgers (right shoulder), S Aaron Rouse (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR James Jones (knee).

Houston Texans
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Kevin Bentley (ankle), S Will Demps (hamstring), LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle), RB Chris Taylor (quadriceps); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- TE Mark Bruener (hamstring), T Ephraim Salaam (knee), T Eric Winston (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- S Brandon Harrison (shoulder).

Indianapolis Colts
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- G Daniel Federkeil (shoulder), WR Roy Hall (knee), DE Robert Mathis (not injury related), CB Bob Sanders (knee).

Jacksonville Jaguars
Injuries DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE: -- CB Drayton Florence (groin), S Reggie Nelson (knee); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DE Reggie Hayward (hamstring), CB Rashean Mathis (shin), C Brad Meester (biceps), G Chris Naeole (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Justin Durant (groin), DT Tony McDaniel (biceps).

Kansas City Chiefs
Injuries: OUT -- T Branden Albert (elbow), LB Donnie Edwards (ankle); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Brodie Croyle (right shoulder), DE Tamba Hali (knee), CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps), CB Patrick Surtain (shoulder).

Miami Dolphins
Injuries: None to report.

Minnesota Vikings
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB E.J. Henderson (foot); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Vinny Ciurciu (knee), DE Ray Edwards (shoulder), TE Jim Kleinsasser (foot), WR Sidney Rice (knee), S Madieu Williams (neck).

New England Patriots
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Eric Alexander (hamstring), CB Lewis Sanders (hamstring), WR Kelley Washington (ankle).

New Orleans Saints
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Marques Colston (thumb), CB Aaron Glenn (ankle), WR David Patten (groin), S Chris Reis (hamstring), TE Jeremy Shockey (hernia); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- TE Mark Campbell (hamstring), WR Terrance Copper (hamstring), LB Troy Evans (ankle), CB Randall Gay (hamstring), C Jonathan Goodwin (hamstring), RB Mike Karney (ankle), RB Aaron Stecker (hamstring).

New York Giants
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Mario Manningham (illness); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- DE Jerome McDougle (knee); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- CB R.W. McQuarters (calf), CB Terrell Thomas (hamstring), K Lawrence Tynes (left knee).

Philadelphia Eagles
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE Victor Abiamiri (wrist), G Shawn Andrews (back); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR Kevin Curtis (hernia), DT Dan Klecko (hand), QB Donovan McNabb (chest), CB Asante Samuel (chest), RB Brian Westbrook (ankle); FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- S Quintin Demps (knee), TE L.J. Smith (back), T Tra Thomas (knee).

Pittsburgh Steelers
Injuries: OUT -- DT Casey Hampton (groin), DE Brett Keisel (calf), RB Willie Parker (knee); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- LB Patrick Bailey (hamstring), RB Carey Davis (ankle), DE Nick Eason (groin), LB Keyaron Fox (back), LB Andre Frazier (concussion), LB James Harrison (quadriceps), S Troy Polamalu (quadriceps), QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder), T Marvel Smith (not injury related), WR Hines Ward (not injury related); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- WR Santonio Holmes (neck).

San Diego Chargers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- TE Antonio Gates (hip), G Mike Goff (knee), FB Mike Tolbert (ankle), LB Jyles Tucker (hamstring), DT Jamal Williams (knee).

San Francisco 49ers
Injuries: OUT -- T Jonas Jennings (shoulder), CB Shawntae Spencer (knee); DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- RB Frank Gore (not injury related), LB Manny Lawson (hamstring).

Seattle Seahawks
Injuries: Practice not complete.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- RB B.J. Askew (hamstring), WR Joey Galloway (foot), S Sabby Piscitelli (elbow); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- LB Derrick Brooks (hamstring), RB Warrick Dunn (not injury related), QB Brian Griese (not injury related), G Davin Joseph (foot), DT Ryan Sims (groin).

Tennessee Titans
Injuries:DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- WR Justin Gage (knee), P Craig Hentrich (back), CB Reynaldo Hill (hamstring), RB LenDale White (shoulder); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- QB Vince Young (knee).

Washington Redskins
Injuries: DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE -- DE Andre Carter (not injury related), T Stephon Heyer (shoulder), CB Shawn Springs (calf), DE Jason Taylor (calf); LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE -- G Randy Thomas (toe), LB Marcus Washington (hamstring).

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Here are some fantasy players to target off the waiver wire heading into Week 5.

I start with Lots of wide receivers who were productive last week and could continue to be productive depending on their match ups.

Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona (More valuable if Boldin doesn't play)

Isaac Bruce, WR, San Francisco

Matt Jones, WR, Jacksonville

Bobby Engram, WR, Seattle (Should be back from injury week 5)

Robert Meachem, WR, New Orleans

Lance Moore, WR, New Orleans (Has become Brees' favorite target)

Amani Toomer, WR, N.Y. Giants (Burress out - will get lots of looks his way)

Kevin Walter, WR, Texans (With Johnson getting the double teams, Schaub is finding Walter)

Derrick Mason, WR, Ravens

Muhsin Muhammed, WR, Carolina

SLEEPER TO WATCH:  Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati (coming back this week from suspension)

Zach Miller, TE, Oakland (On bye this week, But has developed a rapport with Russell)

Marc Bulger, QB, St. Louis (Has been re-named the starter for the rest of the season)

Deuce McAllister, RB, New Orleans

Kevin Boss, TE, N.Y. Giants

Najeh Davenport, RB, Pittsburgh (signed with Steelers due to RB injuries.  Could see majority of carries immediately)

Le'Ron McClain, RB, Ravens (More valuable if McGahee doesn't play. However, Facing tough Tennessee D this week)

Mewelde Moore, RB, Pittsburgh (Will resume third down role with Davenport on board)


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