Rice will play for Vikes on Sunday

It's official: Minnesota wide receiver Sidney Rice (hip) has been activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and will play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Teammate Percy Harvin (ankle) has also been cleared to play but Bernard Berrian (ankle will likely be a game-time decision.

 Detroit's Jahvid Best now has a shoulder issue to go along with his turf toe but should still play in Week 11. Expect his workload to be limited.

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (fibula) has been downgraded to a game-time decision this weekend. Bush was evaluated during a long workout Saturday. Teammates Pierre Thomas (RB) and Jeremy Shockey (TE) have already been ruled out for Sunday but running back Chris Ivory (shoulder)  is listed as probable and should play.

Houston wideouts Andre Johnson (ankle) and Kevin Walter (ankle) are both listed as probable and should play against the N.Y. Jets this weekend.

San Diego tight end Antonio Gates (foot) is questionable for Monday night's game against the Broncos. He will probably be a game-time decision.  The Chargers Malcolm Floyd (hamstring) had a minor setback in practice Thursday but the wide receiver is still expected to get in the game.The same can not be said for running back Ryan Mathews (ankle) who is considered doubtful for the game. That increases the value of Mike Tolbert for this week.

Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday and is considered probable for Sunday.

Jacksonville wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 11. He was limited in practice on Friday.

Cincinnati running back Cedric Benson (foot) is questionable for Sunday but is expected to play.

At Washington, running back Ryan Torain (hamstring) has been ruled out but Clinton Portis (groin) is expected to play. Portis and Keiland Williams should bet the bulk of the carries.