Jaguars QB David Garrard (hamstring questionable) took limited reps again Friday and is questionable for week 15. Garrard is expected to play, but the Friday re-signing of QB Todd Bouman leads us to believe the Jaguars could be more concerned about Garrard than they are letting on. Garrard could be a nice play this week, but managers would be wise to seek a healthier option if possible.

Jaguars QB David Garrard (hamstring) took limited reps Thursday after being a full go Wednesday. We'll check back in Friday.

Jaguars QB David Garrard (left wrist probable) returned to full practice Friday and is expected to start this week in a good matchup with the Titans.

Jaguars QB David Garrard (left wrist) took limited reps again Thursday. Garrard is expected to start this week in a good matchup with the Titans.

Jaguars QB David Garrard (left wrist) took limited reps Wednesday. Garrard is expected to start this week in a good matchup with the Titans.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced tackle Eugene Monroe (concussion) will be out for Sunday’s game at New Meadowlands Stadium against the Giants.

Tight end Marcedes Lewis will probably have fewer chances to run routes as he will have to stay in more to help keep quarterback David Garrard upright. Jacksonville quarterbacks have been sacked 27 times this season. The Giants have 27 sacks.

The offense suffers when Lewis can’t get out.

Lewis has been especially effective as the lone tight end in three-wide formations this year.

With that personnel on the field, Lewis has 24 receptions on 36 targets with 265 yards and four touchdowns as opposed to 11 receptions, 180 yards and four TDs in all other sets. In three wide, as defenses account for the Jaguars’ additional speed, Lewis has operated well underneath, with 21 of his 23 catches coming on throws of 14 yards or less.

The loss of Monroe suggests the Jaguars won’t be able to spread the field as much as they might like against New York’s rush.

While Lewis should remain a reliable fantasy tight end, additional blocking will cut into his production.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (ankle) took full practice reps Wednesday. Rodgers is our #1 QB this week against a Cowboys team that just got lit up by David Garrard and Mike Sims-Walker.

Jaguars QB David Garrard (concussion probable) practiced fully Friday and is in line to start this weekend against the Cowboys as expected.

Jaguars QB David Garrard (concussion) practiced fully again Thursday. Garrard is expected to return under center this week against the Cowboys.

Now that quarterback David Garrard has been cleared to play, the Jaguars' task is to protect him from the Dallas Cowboys' pass rushers, most notably DeMarcus Ware.

"He's a game-breaker," Garrard said of Ware, who is tied for second in the NFL with eight sacks. "You don't want to let him disrupt the game. ... He brings it every Sunday," Garrard said.

Garrard returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion against Tennessee.

Keeping Garrard from getting hit this week takes on added importance this week because a player who just suffered a concussion is more susceptible to another one.