Polamalu and Parker to play, Mendenhall to start

Oct 16, 2009

The Steelers will get two of their injured Pro Bowl players -- safety Troy Polamalu and running back Willie Parker -- back for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. But it appears only one of them will start.

Polamalu, who missed four games with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee, has practiced all week and will start against the Browns, wearing a protective brace that will restrict his mobility.

But Parker, who missed the past two two games with a turf-toe injury, is expected to be replaced again in the starting lineup by Rashard Mendenhall, even though Parker practiced all week and said his toe is feeling better.

Mendenhall returned to practice today after missing Thursday's session with flu-like symptons and looked just as he did in the previous two games against the San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions, when he rushed for 242 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per carry.

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

1 hour ago

Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

Guys I expect to play: Brandin Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith, Cooper Rush

Guys I don’t expect to play: Jake Ferguson, Caelen Carson (possible IR), Zack Martin, Asim Richards

Gonna be close: Trevon Diggs, Eric Kendricks, Marshawn Kneeland

Related players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson didn't practice Tuesday and remains in protocol, while Rush and Lamb both logged limited sessions. Cooks was also limited. Harris expects Rush, Lamb and Cooks to all play on Thanksgiving against the Giants. If Ferguson is out, Schoonmaker makes for a nice option as a replacement TE in fantasy lineups.

QB Daniel Jones has 'leading' choice, decision could come Wednesday

Josina Anderson on X

1 hour ago

A high-ranking league official told me they have the impression QB Daniel Jones has zeroed on a "leading" choice. While another high-ranking league source told me their understanding is Jones "is telling teams tomorrow."

Fantasy Impact:

Jones seems headed for a backup job and the Ravens, Vikings and Bucs seem like teams that could be in the market. There is a report that says Jones has eliminated the Raiders from contention. As the report said, a decision could come Wednesday from Jones.

Saints say WR Chris Olave (concussion) in a good place

Katherine Terrell on X

1 hour ago

Darren Rizzi said that Chris Olave is in a good place.

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say Olave was at the Saints practice on Tuesday and that Olave has seen several specialists and has another appointment coming up soon. On IR, the earliest Olave could be back is Week 15, but there seems to be a ways to go before we get to that point. Other reports say Olave may not return this season.