Finley out, Rodgers may be in

In case you missed it, Green Bay Packers tight end underwent knee surgery this week and it was determined he will likely miss 8-10 weeks instead of the 3-6 weeks it was originally announced. There's even a chance he would wind up on injured reserve. It's safe to drop him in all non-keeper leagues.

Finley's teammate, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is progressing nicely from the concussion he sustained last week. His status for this weekend's game is still up in the air. 

Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson ran some routes and caught some lightly-tossed passes Thursday but was still favoring his shoulder. He is considered questionable for this weekend.

There's a chance Oakland running back Darren McFadden (hamstring) could get back on the field this weekend but only on a limited basis. Michael Bush is the likely starter for the Raiders.

Good new for owners of St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson. The veteran proclaimed himself 100-percent recovered from his recent groin injury. Now, if he could just find the end zone, everything would be great.


At Houston, wide receiver Andre Johnson (ankle) and tight end Owen Daniels (hamstring) were both limited in practice Thursday. They are both probable for this weekend but neither will be 100 percent.

San Diego wideout Vincent Jackson, who has been holding out since the start of the season, has been advised by the NFL Players Association to report the Chargers by Oct. 31. If he does so he will be an unrestricted free agent in 2011.

Jason Campbell is the likely starter at quarterback for Oakland this week as Bruce Gradkowski continues to nurse a shoulder injury. Campbell is a desperation play only.


It looks as if Colt McCoy will make his NFL debut for the Cleveland Browns in Week 6 against Pittsburgh. He may not have Peyton Hillis to hand off to, either, as the running back missed Thursday's practice with a thigh injury. If you have the Steelers' defense, you're in great shape.