Injuries to Watch: Week 11

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive commentary of the key injuries for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our Fantasy Fanhouse expert live chat from 10am to 1pm EST every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Baltimore Ravens

Derrick Mason - Despite a partially dislocated shoulder, Mason plans to make the trip to New York and participate in the game against the Giants. While he is not a great start, I do believe he will play. Keep in mind this will be his 100th straight game, so Mason has a vested interest in getting out there on Sunday.

The Carolina Panthers

Jonathan Stewart - Stewart seems to be recovering well from his painful heel injury, although with the Lions on tap and DeAngelo Williams playing so well, we might not see too much of Stewart until next week.

The Chicago Bears

Kyle Orton - Kyle Orton practiced both Wednesday and Thursday, but his ankle was wrapped and he is still limited in his mobility. If you are considering starting Orton this week, keep a close eye on the situation as there is no clear word on his availability.

Brandon Lloyd - Brandon Lloyd is back at practice and looks to be finally nearing 100%. Keep a close eye on Lloyd, because he could be a great waiver pickup very soon. With Orton playing, I have my eye on Lloyd for a sleeper down the stretch.

The Dallas Cowboys

Tony Romo - Tony Romo returned to practice this week and should finally return to "save" the ailing Cowboys.

The Houston Texans

Matt Schaub - Schaub looks to be sidelined for another three weeks with Sage Rosenfels filling in during the meantime. Schaub suffered ligament damage in the knee, so it's probably not worth holding onto him considering he'll be coming back just in time for the fantasy playoffs and his starting job might be in question by then.

The Indianapolis Colts

Reggie Wayne - Wayne missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but Tony Dungy hopes to get him on the practice field on Friday and ready to play on Sunday. With Anthony Gonzalez also questionable and the Colts in a battle for a playoff spot, expect Wayne to play.

The Kansas City Chiefs

Larry Johnson - LJ returns this week amidst a roller coaster of publicity. While coach Edwards expects to work him back into the offense, it will be interesting to see how he fits in as Kansas City has been functioning with more spread sets and Tyler Thigpen running the show via the skies.

The New Orleans Saints

Reggie Bush - Reggie Bush initally looked ready to come back this week, but the odds seem to be slipping for his return. While it is too early to rule him out, if he does not practice Friday, he will be more of a doubtful than a questionable. Regardless, check up on Bush right up until game-time as this could go either way.

Marques Colston - Unfortunately, Marques Colston is struggling with the knee again and has not been practicing full speed. Things look good in terms of his likelihood of playing this weekend, but clearly he is not back to 100%.

The Oakland Raiders

Darren McFadden - McFadden will finally return to action this week after a couple nasty bouts of turf toe. The Raiders are pretty much in shambles at this point, so McFadden's return could make a huge impact.

The Philadelphia Eagles

Brian Westbrook - Westbrook says he is feeling better this week and expects better results than his mediocre effort versus the Giants. He remains an obvious start.

The Pittsburgh Steelers

Willie Parker - Fast Willie is on track to participate fully in Sunday's game against the Chargers.

The Seattle Seahawks

Matt Hasselbeck - Hasselbeck looks ready to return after a solid week of practice. I'd refrain from the start this week, but keep him on the roster to see how things develop. Personally, I don't like him much as a starter even when he does return.

The San Francisco 49ers

Frank Gore - Gore suffered what initially appeared to be a concussion, but Mike Singletary now deems it a neck strain. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but all parties say he should be ready to play against an accommodating St. Louis run defense.

The St. Louis Rams

Steven Jackson - After returning to practice and looking like a sure thing this week, Steven Jackson tightened up and now looks very doubtful for this week's game against the 49ers. Check on him at game time, but definitely make other plans.

The Tampa Bay Bucs

Earnest Graham - Graham looks ready to return, but his value it not was it used to be. Between Warrick Dunn and potentially Cadillac Williams, he is questionable even as a #3 running back. He still might get some goal-line action though, so you could do worse.