Mathews, Rice practicing this week

It sounds as if there's a slight chance Baltimore running back Ray Rice (knee) will be able to play this week. He practiced Thursday but was wearing a red no-contact jersey. Owners probably shouldn't count on his availability this weekend.

St. Louis Rams running back Kenneth Darby spent all his time with the first team during practice Wednesday. Owners shouldn't read too much into that because veterans, such as Steven Jackson, traditionally take it easier during Wednesday practices. Keep monitoring the situation.

At Detroit, neither running back Jahvid Best (toe) nor quarterback Matt Stafford (shoulder) was practicing. Stafford will almost surely not play but Best is considered questionable.

San Diego running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) is back practicing but is still listed as questionable. Considering he was struggling even before his injury, it's best to wait until he has a game under his belt before making him active.

Those owners who have been holding on to Houston tight end Owen Daniels (leg) in the hopes that he will regain his pre-injury form from 2009 should probably give it up. He seems to be limited in practice every week and do not appear close to 100 percent. There are too many tight ends out there who are actually producing to waste a roster spot on Daniels.

In case you missed it, Arizona receiver Steve Breaston had knee surgery this week and will miss at least 2-4 weeks. His fantasy value was minimal anyway.

Indianapolis running back Joseph Addai (knee) went through a full practice Wednesday and should be good to go this weekend.

Don't expect Colts wideout Pierre Garcon (hamstring) to play this week. He missed Week 3 and was not able to practice on Wednesday.

The news out of Philadelphia is that both wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (back) and tight end Brent Celek (wrist) practiced in full on Wednesday and should play in Week 4.

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