On the grand scale, the face and foundation of the Indi...

Sep 24, 2011

On the grand scale, the face and foundation of the Indianapolis Colts isn't able to provide the prognosis everyone desires.

Quarterback Peyton Manning remains on the active roster despite undergoing neck surgery Sept. 8, his third procedure in 19 months, but is unable to speculate on when he might return to the field.

"I do hope to get healthy, and when I'm healthy and cleared to play, I want to be out there," Manning said Friday. "But I'm off the clock as far as that goes. I'm just trying to follow the doctors' orders and get healthy."

While Manning spent a portion of each day this week walking laps around the practice field, he isn't walking aimlessly.

Behind the scenes, he provided input to the game plan for Sunday night's meeting with Pittsburgh at Lucas Oil Stadium. Specifically, he worked with offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen and quarterback Kerry Collins on how to deal with the Steelers' blitz-crazy 3-4 defense.

Gradually, his physicians will allow him to do more and more, certainly more than logging laps at the team complex while his teammates practice. Until then, Manning will try to offer something, anything.

Fantasy Impact:

At this point, Manning isn't worth a roster spot on the off chance he might come back before the season is over.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.