Injuries to Watch: Eli Ready to Roll

Whether it's torn, sprained, broken or just needs to be taped, Injuries to Watch will keep you up to date on injuries around the NFL and how they'll affect your fantasy football team.

[Last Updated: Saturday, Oct. 10]

Quarterback

Brett Favre, Vikings - Favre was limited again in practice on Friday but is listed as probable for the game.

Matthew Stafford, Lions - Lions coach Jim Schwartz will not announce his decision to bench or start Stafford until Sunday. Stafford did practice on Friday, but most of the Detroit media feels like Daunte Culpepper will start instead of Stafford.

Marc Bulger, Rams - Bulger practiced on Friday and even though it was on a limited basis, he did have some extra zip on the ball. He's a game-time decision but most feel Kyle Boller will start.

Eli Manning, Giants - Manning was a full participant in Saturday's walk-through and with Rhett Bomar still on the practice squad, only Manning and David Carr are available at quarterback. This leads me to believe we'll see Manning under center on Sunday.

Kurt Warner, Cardinals - Warner practiced on Friday and will play on Sunday.

Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks - Seahawks coach Jim Mora expects that Hasselbeck will start on Sunday.

Donovan McNabb, Eagles - McNabb was back at practice and participated fully. He may wear a protective jacket to cover his ribs but he should start this Sunday.

Running Back

Frank Gore, 49ers - Gore has been ruled out for Week 5. He will not play against Atlanta on Sunday.

Jamal Lewis, Browns - Lewis participated fully in practice on Friday but is still listed as questionable for Sunday.

Marion Barber, Cowboys - Barber will play on Sunday and get his normal workload.

Willie Parker, Steelers - Parker will not play on Sunday. Bench him and start Rashard Mendenhall if you've got him as a handcuff.

Kevin Smith, Lions - Smith participated fully in practice on Wednesday and claims he is ready to go.

Cedric Benson, Bengals - Benson practiced on Friday and is probable for Sunday.

Fred Taylor, Patriots - Taylor had ankle surgery on Thursday. The hope is that it's not season-ending.

Correll Buckhalter, Broncos - Buckhalter will not play on Sunday due to a high ankle sprain.

Felix Jones, Cowboys - Jones (knee) will not play on Sunday.

Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants - Bradshaw was limited in practice on Friday but is listed as probable for Sunday.

Wide Receiver

Michael Clayton, Buccaneers - Clayton fully participated on Friday and is listed as probable for Sunday.

Donnie Avery, Rams - Avery has been downgraded to questionable.

Nate Washington, Titans - Washington is listed on the injury report with a concussion but practiced in full on Wednesday.

Calvin Johnson, Lions - Johnson has been upgraded to probable.

Steve Breaston, Cardinals - Breaston was still limited on Friday at practice and is listed as questionable.

Wes Welker, Patriots - Welker was limited in practice on Wednesday but says he's feeling good and looking forward to the weekend. Sounds like he'll be ready to play.

Derrick Mason, Ravens - He was limited in practice on Friday but is listed as probable for Sunday.

Randy Moss, Patriots - Moss missed practice on Wednesday but his absence was not injury related.

Roy Williams, Cowboys - Williams will not play on Sunday due to a rib injury.

Antonio Bryant, Buccaneers - Bryant is still a game-time decision with a knee injury.

Tight End

Kevin Boss, Giants - After missing practice on Friday, Boss was downgraded to doubtful.

Zach Miller, Raiders - Despite a concussion, Miller is expected to play on Sunday.

Kicker

Phil Dawson, Browns - Dawson has officially been ruled out for Sunday.

Jason Elam, Falcons - Elam was limited in practice on Wednesday with a left hamstring injury but should kick on Sunday.