Harvin, Rice could make impact for Vikings

Minnesota wide receiver Percy Harvin (ankle, migraine) has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears. He will probably be a game-time decision. Teammate Sidney Rice (hip) may make his 2010 debut this weekend but it's probably best for owners to keep him on their bench until he starts producing.


In case you missed it, Miami quarterback Chad Henne has been benched and will be replaced by veteran Chad Pennington. Pennington should only be used if you have no other options.

New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith could be out for at least two games with a pectoral muscle injury. His absence increases the value of wideout Mario Manningham.

Baltimore tight end Todd Heap is quietly becoming fantasy relevant again. He had four catches for 58 yards and a touchdown Thursday night and seems to be developing a good rapport with quarterback Joe Flacco. He won't make anyone forget Antonio Gates, but should be considered a low-end fantasy starter.

The news is not nearly as good for teammate Derrick Mason. The veteran Ravens re-broke his surgically-repaired finger at the end of Thursday's game. It's not known how long the injury will keep Mason out of the lineup.

If you haven't already, it's time for owners of Arizona running back Beanie Wells to put him on the shelf. He's been hurt off and all year and, even when he plays, gets no production. Tim Hightower is the running back to have for the Cardinals.

Carolina officials say running back DeAngelo Williams (foot) is expected to return to the lineup in Week 11 against Baltimore. That's a tough match-up for Williams so you might want to keep him sidelined another week.

Houston wideout Andre Johnson (ankle) was limited in practice Friday and is considered questionable for this weekend. He is expected to play.

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (finger) practiced on a limited basis and has been listed as probable for Sunday. Teammate Kenneth Darby will go into the game on passing downs because Jackson is still not able to catch passes yet.

Detroit Lions quarterback Shaun Hill (forearm) has been officially listed as probable for Week 10. Teammate Matt Stafford (shoulder) has been ruled out.

Denver head coach Mike Shanahan is up to his usual tricks with the injury report. He's not saying if or how much running backs Ryan Torain (hamstring) or Clinton Portis (groin) will play this week. It's best to stay away from both of them.

Indianapolis Colts receiver Austin Collie (concussion) will not play in Week 10. Pierre Garcon and Reggie Wayne will be the primary wide receivers. Teammate Joseph Addai (neck), a running back, is listed as doubtful so Donald Brown should get the start.


Buffalo Bills wideout Roscoe Parrish was placed on injured reserve this week. That means more targets for both Steve Johnson and Lee Evans.