Marshall pulls hammy in Week 11

Miami wide out Brandon Marshall suffered a right hamstring injury against the Chicago Bears in Week 11 on Thursday and had to leave the game. He sustained the injury just before halftime and had to be carted off the field.

Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery of the New York Jest may have had a good game in Week 10 but it came at a cost. He suffered a groin injury during the game and is not expected to play this weekend.

The running back situation in New Orleans is fairly muddled at this point. Pierre Thomas (ankle) missed practice Thursday and probably won't play in Week 11. Reggie Bush, who has missed most of the season with a broken fibula, practiced on Thursday but was limited. He's probably a game-time decision. Chris Ivory (shoulder) was also limited in practice Thursday. It's probably best to stay away from all of them until next week.

Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson (foot) was limited during Thursday's practice. If he can't go, Bernard Scott would replace him in the starting lineup.

The wide receivers in Indianapolis are starting to get a little healthier. Both Reggie Wayne (knee) and Austin Collie (concussion) practice fully on Thursday.

Pittsburgh Steelers wideout Hines Ward, who missed most of his Week 10 game after suffering a concussion, has been cleared to practice and participated fully on Thursday. Barring a setback he should start in Week 11.

The news is not so good for the Carolina running backs. DeAngelo Williams was put on injured reserve this week and Jonathan Stewart missed practice with a concussion. Mark Goodson, who ran for 100 yards last week, is the likely starter at this point.

The status of Minnesota wide receiver Sidney Rice (hip) is still up in the air. He says he wants to play this weekend, and has been cleared to do so by the medical staff, but also says he doesn't want to play until he is completely healthy. The Vikings have until Nov. 24 to add him to the active roster or he will have to sit out the entire season.

Fantasy owners may have heard this before but Arizona running back Beanie Wells (knee) says he is healthy for the first time this season and ready to finally show what he can do. Head coach Ken Wisenhunt said he doesn't know if Wells or Tim Hightower will start this week.

San Francisco placekicker Joe Nedney (knee) has been ruled out for Week 11. Shane Andrus has been signed to replace him.


San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (foot, ankle) says his chances of playing against Denver in Week 11 are 50-50. With those kind of odds, it's safer to look elsewhere for a starting tight end. 

San Diego wide receiver Malcom Floyd (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday and is expected to play on Monday night. He last played in Week 6 against the St. Louis Rams.