Saints backfield may be crowded, uncertain

It's possible fantasy owners could experience a Pierre Thomas sighting this weekend. The New Orleans running back, who has been out for an extended period of time with an ankle sprain, may be able to return to the lineup in Week 13. Head coach Sean Payton said he'll make the decision on Sunday. Because of the uncertainty it's probably best to avoid all Saints' running backs this week but, if you have to play one, I would rank them 1--Chris Ivory, 2--Reggie Bush, 3--Pierre Thomas.

It sounds as if Seattle wide receiver Mike X. Williams (foot) could play Sunday and head coach Pete Carroll said he would not be limited. It's probably best to keep him sidelined until he actually has a game under his belt.

If you own San Francisco 49er placekicker Joe Nedney (knee) it's time to let him go. He apparently suffered a setback this week and the 49ers have signed Jeff Reed for at least Week 13 and probably longer.

San Diego receiver Malcolm Floyd (hamstring) went through a full practice Friday. He is listed as probable and, barring a setback, should play a lot on Sunday. With Vincent Jackson (calf) out, Floyd should be a decent play. The news out of San Diego is not so good for teammates Antonio Gates and Mike Tolbert. Gates (foot, toe) will be limited if he plays at all and Tolbert (hand) may have to split carries with Ryan Mathews.

Indianapolis wide out Reggie Wayne (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable. He is expected to play in Week 13. Teammate Austin Collie (concussion) is also questionable but is not expected to play and running back Mike Hart (ankle) will be a game-time decision.

.Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber III has officially been ruled out for Sunday.

It appears Minnesota's Adrian Peterson (ankle) and Percy Harvin (migraine) will both be game-time decisions. Back-up running back Toby Gerhart should get a decent amount of carries whether Peterson plays or not. There is no real back-up for Harvin.

Tennessee wide receiver Kenny Britt (hamstring) will not play Sunday but should be back in Week 14.

It's official in Detroit, Drew Stanton will be the starting quarterback in Week 13. both Matthew Stafford (shoulder) and Shaun Hill (finger) has been ruled out. Hill might be done for the season.

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has an injured foot and will be a game-time decision this week. If he can't play, Byron Leftwich would get the starting nod.

Jacksonville wideout Mike Sims-Walker (ankle) has officially been ruled out of the Week 13 game.

Jake Delhomme has been named the starting quarterback for Cleveland this weekend. Colt McCoy (ankle) has been ruled out with an ankle injury.