NFL
Sunday, September 8
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NFL betting: Week 1 injury watch list
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New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (+10, 51)
Patriots
- WR Danny Amendola is nursing a groin injury but is probable Sunday
- WR Aaron Dobson has a hamstring injury and is questionable Sunday
- TE Rob Gronkowski underwent surgeries on his left forearm and also on his back during the offseason but returned to practice September 1st with full pads on. He isn't expected to be ready for Sunday's game
Bills
- QB EJ Manuel was shelved midway through the preseason due to knee surgery, but will reportedly make the start for the Bills
- S Jairus Byrd is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is not expected to play
Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers (-7, 42)
Titans
- LB Akeem Ayers has an ankle injury and is probable Sunday
- WR Kendall Wright is dealing with a sprained knee but is expected to play
- T David Stewart is dealing with a calf injury but is expected to play
Steelers
- FB Will Johnson has some hamstring soreness but should play
- RB Isaac Redman is dealing with a stinger but is expected to play
- DE Brett Keisel was limited in practice Friday but is expected to play
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (-3, 55)
Falcons
- CB Asante Samuel has quad injury which limited his practice time this week, but is expected to play
- LB Stephen Nicholas is also suffering from a quad injury but is expected to play
- K Matt Bryant has a back injury but expects to play
Saints
- WR Marques Colston has a foot injury but expects to play
- LB Martez Wilson is nursing an elbow injury but is expected to play
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets (+3.5, 39.5)
Bucs
- CB Darrelle Revis has reportedly recovered from a torn ACL and is expected to play
- RB Mike James has an eye injury and is questionable
- TE Tom Crabtree suffered a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss Sunday's game
Jets
- WR Santonio Holmes is dealing with a foot injury but is expected to play
- QB Mark Sanchez suffered a right shoulder injury during preseason and is not available Sunday
- CB Antonio Cromartie has a hip injury and was limited in practice but is expected to play
- DT Kenrick Ellis is dealing with back injuries and is questionable
Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars (+3.5, 42.5)
Chiefs
- RB Jamaal Charles has a mild strain in his right foot but is expected to play
- TE Travis Kelce has a knee injury and is questionable
- OL Jon Asamoah did not practice due to a calf injury and is questionable
- LB Nico Johnson did not practice due to an ankle injury and is not expected to play
- DE Allen Bailey is dealing with personal issues and is questionable
- S Husain Abdullah has a foot injury and is questionable
Jaguars
- QB Blaine Gabbert has a hairline fracture in his right thumb but is expected to start
- G Will Rackley has an ankle injury and is questionable
- RB Justin Forsett was limited in practice Thursday and is questionable
- T Luke Joeckel suffered a hip flexor and is questionable
- TE Marcedes Lewis is suffering from a calf injury and did not practice this week and is reportedly ruled out
- LB Russell Allen has ankle soreness but is expected to play
- SS Johnathan Cyprien is dealing with some leg discomfort but is expected to play
Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers (+3.5, 45)
Seahawks
- WR Sidney Rice is dealing with a nagging knee injury but is expected to play Sunday
- WR Stephen Williams is dealing with a concussion but is expected to play Sunday
- TE Zach Miller continues to be hampered by a foot injury but is expected to be ready for Sunday
- DT Brandon Mebane has a groin injury but is expeteded to be ready
- DT Tony McDaniel was suffering from a groin injury but is expected to play
- DE Cliff Avril is dealing with an aggravated hamstring injury and is questionable
- DB Brandon Browner is questionable with a hamstring injury
- DE Chris Clemons is recovering from January 17th surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee and is expected to miss Sunday's game
Panthers
- WR Domenik Hixon is dealing with a hamstring injury and is questionable to play Sunday
- WR Armanti Edwards is dealing with a hamstring injury but is expected to play Sunday
- FB Michael Tolbert has a hamstring injury but practiced fully Thursday and is expected to play Sunday
- G Amini Silatolu is dealing with a hamstring injury and is questionable
- RB Kenjon Barner has an ankle injury and is doubtful
- LB Jon Beason did not practice this week due to a knee injury but is expected to play
- DT Dwan Edwards is dealing with a thigh injury and is questionable
- CB Captain Munnerlyn is questionable to play Sunday due to a hand injury
- S Mike Mitchell has a calf injury and is doubtful
- CB James Dockery is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a thumb injury
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears (-3, 41.5)
Bengals
- T Andre Smith is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to play Sunday
- T Andrew Whitworth did not practice this week due to a knee injury and is doubtful to play Sunday
- G Mike Pollak has a knee injury and is not expected to play
- DE Carlos Dunlap has been recovering from a concussion but is expected to play
Bears
- WR Earl Bennett missed the entire preseason due to a concussion he sustained on August 2nd but is expected to play
- LB D.J. Williams is nursing a calf injury but is expected to play
Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns (Pick, 41)
Dolphins
- G Nate Garner underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery in mid-August and is questionable to play
- CB Dimitri Patterson is dealing with a leg injury and is questionable to play
Browns
- RB Trent Richardson is still dealing with nagging shin injury but is fully expected to play
- TE Jordan Cameron is dealing with some groin discomfort but is expected to play
- OL Shawn Lauvao underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle on August 9 and will be out
- DL Ahtyba Rubin is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is questionable to play
- CB Buster Skrine has a shoulder injury and is questionable
- LB Barkevious Mingo is dealing with a bruised lung and is not expected to play
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-4.5, 47)
Vikings
- T Phil Loadholt is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to play
- DT Kevin Williams suffered a minor right knee injury in preseason action and is ruled out
- LB Erin Henderson is nursing a heel injury but is expected to play
- DT Letroy Guion is dealing with a finger injury but expects to play
Lions
- DE Ezekiel Ansah did not practice this week due to a concussion but is expected to play
- DE Jason Jones has a knee injury but is expected to play
- S Louis Delmas continues to rehab his surgically-repaired left knee but is expected to play
Oakland Raiders at Indianapolis Colts (-10.5, 47)
Raiders
- QB Matt Flynn is dealing with tendinitis in his elbow and is not expected to play
- K Sebastian Janikowski did not practice Wednesday due to a right calf injury but is expected to play
- TE David Ausberry is nursing a shoulder injury and is doubtful to play
- T Menelik Watson is dealing with a knee injury and is not expected to play
- LB Sio Moore is dealing with a foot injury and is questionable to play
Colts
- WR Reggie Wayne is dealing with a personal matter but is expected to play
- RB Ahmad Bradshaw is nursing a foot injury but will play Sunday
- TE Dwayne Allen is dealing with a foot injury but expects to play Sunday
- TE Coby Fleener suffered a sprained knee during the preseason but is expected to be ready
- T Anthony Castonzo is dealing with a knee sprain but expects to play
- LB Pat Angerer was diagnosed with a concussion on Thursday and is doubtful
- DE Fili Moala is nursing an injured foot but is expected to play
- LB Kavell Conner is dealing with an ankle injury and is doubtful
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers (-4.5, 49)
Packers
- WR Jordy Nelson has undergone knee surgery to clean up a lingering problem but is expected to be ready
- WR Randall Cobb is nursing a biceps injury but expects to play
- LB Brad Jones is dealing with a hamstring injury and is questionable
- S Morgan Burnett has a hamstring injury and is questionable
- CB Tramon Williams is dealing with a knee injury and is questionable
- CB Casey Hayward has a hamstring injury and is expected to miss Sunday's game
49ers
- RB LaMichael James suffered a sprained MCL and will be sidelined for an indefinite amount of time
- CB Nnamdi Asomugha has a collarbone injury but is expected to play
- LB Patrick Willis underwent surgery to repair a slight fracture in his right hand and should be ready to go
Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams (-4.5, 41.5)
Cardinals
- RB Rashard Mendenhall suffered a minor knee sprain in preseason action but is expected to play
- WR Andre Roberts has a Quadricep injury and is questionable
- S Rashad Johnson is nursing a knee injury and is expected to play
- CB Javier Arenas is dealing with hip discomfort but is expected to play
- DE Calais Campbell is dealing with a bruised thigh and is questionable
Rams
- DE Chris Long is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to play
- S Darian Stewart is dealing with thigh discomfort and is doubtful
- DB Quinton Pointer is dealing with thigh discomfort and is doubtful
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-3.5, 50)
Giants
- WR Hakeem Nicks is dealing with some groin discomfort but is expected to be ready
- WR Victor Cruz suffered a heel contusion in a preseason game but has shed his walking boot and is expected to play
- FB Henry Hynoski is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to an undisclosed injury
- C David Baas is suffering from a sprained left MCL and is questionable
- S Antrel Rolle suffered a sprained right ankle during a one-on-one drill in practice but is expected to play
- DE Jason Pierre-Paul has undergone back surgery and is questionable
Cowboys
- RB Lance Dunbar did not practice Wednesday due to a foot injury and is not expected to play
- G Ronald Leary suffered a knee injury during the preseason but has returned to practice and is expected to play
- DE Anthony Spencer is doubtful after undergoing surgery on his left knee
- S Danny McCray is dealing with a hamstring injury and is doubtful
- DT Ben Bass is dealing with a shoulder injury and is expected to miss two-to-four weeks
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Sunday, September 8
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NFL betting: Week 1 injury watch list
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New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (+10, 51)
Patriots
- WR Danny Amendola is nursing a groin injury but is probable Sunday
- WR Aaron Dobson has a hamstring injury and is questionable Sunday
- TE Rob Gronkowski underwent surgeries on his left forearm and also on his back during the offseason but returned to practice September 1st with full pads on. He isn't expected to be ready for Sunday's game
Bills
- QB EJ Manuel was shelved midway through the preseason due to knee surgery, but will reportedly make the start for the Bills
- S Jairus Byrd is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is not expected to play
Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers (-7, 42)
Titans
- LB Akeem Ayers has an ankle injury and is probable Sunday
- WR Kendall Wright is dealing with a sprained knee but is expected to play
- T David Stewart is dealing with a calf injury but is expected to play
Steelers
- FB Will Johnson has some hamstring soreness but should play
- RB Isaac Redman is dealing with a stinger but is expected to play
- DE Brett Keisel was limited in practice Friday but is expected to play
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (-3, 55)
Falcons
- CB Asante Samuel has quad injury which limited his practice time this week, but is expected to play
- LB Stephen Nicholas is also suffering from a quad injury but is expected to play
- K Matt Bryant has a back injury but expects to play
Saints
- WR Marques Colston has a foot injury but expects to play
- LB Martez Wilson is nursing an elbow injury but is expected to play
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets (+3.5, 39.5)
Bucs
- CB Darrelle Revis has reportedly recovered from a torn ACL and is expected to play
- RB Mike James has an eye injury and is questionable
- TE Tom Crabtree suffered a high ankle sprain and is expected to miss Sunday's game
Jets
- WR Santonio Holmes is dealing with a foot injury but is expected to play
- QB Mark Sanchez suffered a right shoulder injury during preseason and is not available Sunday
- CB Antonio Cromartie has a hip injury and was limited in practice but is expected to play
- DT Kenrick Ellis is dealing with back injuries and is questionable
Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars (+3.5, 42.5)
Chiefs
- RB Jamaal Charles has a mild strain in his right foot but is expected to play
- TE Travis Kelce has a knee injury and is questionable
- OL Jon Asamoah did not practice due to a calf injury and is questionable
- LB Nico Johnson did not practice due to an ankle injury and is not expected to play
- DE Allen Bailey is dealing with personal issues and is questionable
- S Husain Abdullah has a foot injury and is questionable
Jaguars
- QB Blaine Gabbert has a hairline fracture in his right thumb but is expected to start
- G Will Rackley has an ankle injury and is questionable
- RB Justin Forsett was limited in practice Thursday and is questionable
- T Luke Joeckel suffered a hip flexor and is questionable
- TE Marcedes Lewis is suffering from a calf injury and did not practice this week and is reportedly ruled out
- LB Russell Allen has ankle soreness but is expected to play
- SS Johnathan Cyprien is dealing with some leg discomfort but is expected to play
Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers (+3.5, 45)
Seahawks
- WR Sidney Rice is dealing with a nagging knee injury but is expected to play Sunday
- WR Stephen Williams is dealing with a concussion but is expected to play Sunday
- TE Zach Miller continues to be hampered by a foot injury but is expected to be ready for Sunday
- DT Brandon Mebane has a groin injury but is expeteded to be ready
- DT Tony McDaniel was suffering from a groin injury but is expected to play
- DE Cliff Avril is dealing with an aggravated hamstring injury and is questionable
- DB Brandon Browner is questionable with a hamstring injury
- DE Chris Clemons is recovering from January 17th surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus in his left knee and is expected to miss Sunday's game
Panthers
- WR Domenik Hixon is dealing with a hamstring injury and is questionable to play Sunday
- WR Armanti Edwards is dealing with a hamstring injury but is expected to play Sunday
- FB Michael Tolbert has a hamstring injury but practiced fully Thursday and is expected to play Sunday
- G Amini Silatolu is dealing with a hamstring injury and is questionable
- RB Kenjon Barner has an ankle injury and is doubtful
- LB Jon Beason did not practice this week due to a knee injury but is expected to play
- DT Dwan Edwards is dealing with a thigh injury and is questionable
- CB Captain Munnerlyn is questionable to play Sunday due to a hand injury
- S Mike Mitchell has a calf injury and is doubtful
- CB James Dockery is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a thumb injury
Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears (-3, 41.5)
Bengals
- T Andre Smith is recovering from a knee injury and is expected to play Sunday
- T Andrew Whitworth did not practice this week due to a knee injury and is doubtful to play Sunday
- G Mike Pollak has a knee injury and is not expected to play
- DE Carlos Dunlap has been recovering from a concussion but is expected to play
Bears
- WR Earl Bennett missed the entire preseason due to a concussion he sustained on August 2nd but is expected to play
- LB D.J. Williams is nursing a calf injury but is expected to play
Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns (Pick, 41)
Dolphins
- G Nate Garner underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery in mid-August and is questionable to play
- CB Dimitri Patterson is dealing with a leg injury and is questionable to play
Browns
- RB Trent Richardson is still dealing with nagging shin injury but is fully expected to play
- TE Jordan Cameron is dealing with some groin discomfort but is expected to play
- OL Shawn Lauvao underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle on August 9 and will be out
- DL Ahtyba Rubin is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is questionable to play
- CB Buster Skrine has a shoulder injury and is questionable
- LB Barkevious Mingo is dealing with a bruised lung and is not expected to play
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (-4.5, 47)
Vikings
- T Phil Loadholt is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to play
- DT Kevin Williams suffered a minor right knee injury in preseason action and is ruled out
- LB Erin Henderson is nursing a heel injury but is expected to play
- DT Letroy Guion is dealing with a finger injury but expects to play
Lions
- DE Ezekiel Ansah did not practice this week due to a concussion but is expected to play
- DE Jason Jones has a knee injury but is expected to play
- S Louis Delmas continues to rehab his surgically-repaired left knee but is expected to play
Oakland Raiders at Indianapolis Colts (-10.5, 47)
Raiders
- QB Matt Flynn is dealing with tendinitis in his elbow and is not expected to play
- K Sebastian Janikowski did not practice Wednesday due to a right calf injury but is expected to play
- TE David Ausberry is nursing a shoulder injury and is doubtful to play
- T Menelik Watson is dealing with a knee injury and is not expected to play
- LB Sio Moore is dealing with a foot injury and is questionable to play
Colts
- WR Reggie Wayne is dealing with a personal matter but is expected to play
- RB Ahmad Bradshaw is nursing a foot injury but will play Sunday
- TE Dwayne Allen is dealing with a foot injury but expects to play Sunday
- TE Coby Fleener suffered a sprained knee during the preseason but is expected to be ready
- T Anthony Castonzo is dealing with a knee sprain but expects to play
- LB Pat Angerer was diagnosed with a concussion on Thursday and is doubtful
- DE Fili Moala is nursing an injured foot but is expected to play
- LB Kavell Conner is dealing with an ankle injury and is doubtful
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers (-4.5, 49)
Packers
- WR Jordy Nelson has undergone knee surgery to clean up a lingering problem but is expected to be ready
- WR Randall Cobb is nursing a biceps injury but expects to play
- LB Brad Jones is dealing with a hamstring injury and is questionable
- S Morgan Burnett has a hamstring injury and is questionable
- CB Tramon Williams is dealing with a knee injury and is questionable
- CB Casey Hayward has a hamstring injury and is expected to miss Sunday's game
49ers
- RB LaMichael James suffered a sprained MCL and will be sidelined for an indefinite amount of time
- CB Nnamdi Asomugha has a collarbone injury but is expected to play
- LB Patrick Willis underwent surgery to repair a slight fracture in his right hand and should be ready to go
Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams (-4.5, 41.5)
Cardinals
- RB Rashard Mendenhall suffered a minor knee sprain in preseason action but is expected to play
- WR Andre Roberts has a Quadricep injury and is questionable
- S Rashad Johnson is nursing a knee injury and is expected to play
- CB Javier Arenas is dealing with hip discomfort but is expected to play
- DE Calais Campbell is dealing with a bruised thigh and is questionable
Rams
- DE Chris Long is dealing with a knee injury but is expected to play
- S Darian Stewart is dealing with thigh discomfort and is doubtful
- DB Quinton Pointer is dealing with thigh discomfort and is doubtful
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (-3.5, 50)
Giants
- WR Hakeem Nicks is dealing with some groin discomfort but is expected to be ready
- WR Victor Cruz suffered a heel contusion in a preseason game but has shed his walking boot and is expected to play
- FB Henry Hynoski is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to an undisclosed injury
- C David Baas is suffering from a sprained left MCL and is questionable
- S Antrel Rolle suffered a sprained right ankle during a one-on-one drill in practice but is expected to play
- DE Jason Pierre-Paul has undergone back surgery and is questionable
Cowboys
- RB Lance Dunbar did not practice Wednesday due to a foot injury and is not expected to play
- G Ronald Leary suffered a knee injury during the preseason but has returned to practice and is expected to play
- DE Anthony Spencer is doubtful after undergoing surgery on his left knee
- S Danny McCray is dealing with a hamstring injury and is doubtful
- DT Ben Bass is dealing with a shoulder injury and is expected to miss two-to-four weeks
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