Eagles: Quarterback Decision Made

Head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday QB Jeff Garcia will start this week's game at the Colts.

Here are some brief updates of note from various teams before we bring you our 26 team-by-team practice updates on Thursday evening:

Bills: Starting RB Willis McGahee (ribs-questionable) surprisingly returned to full practice on Wednesday.

"I participated pretty well," said McGahee. "I was a little winded, but other than that I did better than I expected to do."

They'll see how he feels the rest of the week before deciding whether he'll be able to play on Sunday against the Jaguars. The good news is that he's well ahead of schedule even if he can't play this week. Backup RB Anthony Thomas would start again if needed.


Broncos: RBs Tatum Bell (toe) and Mike Bell (thigh) were upgraded to probable on Wednesday are expected to play. Both could wind up sharing time in the game.

Starting WR Rod Smith (ankle-probable) was upgraded to probable on Wednesday and is expected to start.

Starting G Cooper Carlisle (back-questionable) was limited this week in practice but is still expected to start.

Starting DE Kenard Lang (knee) was upgraded to probable on Wednesday and is expected to start.

Starting SS Nick Ferguson (knee) was placed on IR. Backup S Curome Cox starts for him.


Buccaneers: TE Alex Smith (ankle) was downgraded to doubtful on Wednesday and isn't expected to play.

Starting DT Ellis Wyms (ankle) was downgraded to doubtful on Wednesday and isn't expected to play.

Starting DE Simeon Rice (shoulder) was placed on IR this week.

Starting MLB Shelton Quarles (knee-questionable) was able to practice some this week bus his status remains a game-time decision. Backup MLB Barrett Ruud would start if he can't play.

Starting CB Juran Bolden (shin-questionable) was able to practice some this week bus his status remains a game-time decision. Backup CB Torrie Cox would start if needed.


Chiefs: Starting TE Tony Gonzalez (shoulder-questionable) was limited in practice this week but plans on trying to play depending on how he feels after pre-game warmups. Backup TE Jason Dunn would start again if needed or would take over if Gonzalez is limited in the game.

Starting SLB Derrick Johnson (ankle-questionable) practiced some this week but his status remains a game-time decision. Backup LB Keyaron Fox would start again if needed.


Colts: #3 WR Brandon Stokley (knee-questionable) and starting FS Bob Sanders (knee-questionable) didn't practice Wednesday. They'll have to get some practice time in this week in order to play.


Dolphins: QB Daunte Culpepper (knee) is out again as is starting G Jeno James (knee).

The only other player who is in danger of not playing Thursday is starting CB Will Allen (groin-questionable) whose status remains a game-time decision.

Lions: Starting RB Kevin Jones (ankle-questionable) is expected to be one of their inactives on Thursday with backup RB Arlen Harris starting for him.

KR/PR Eddie Drummond (concussion) hasn't gotten cleared to play yet and his status remains a game-time decision.

Starting DT Shaun Cody (toe-doubtful) won't be able to play.


Packers: Starting QB Brett Favre (elbow/groin-questionable) was held out of Wednesday's practice but at this point, they expect him to start. The team won't be practicing on Thursday due to the holiday. The team feels that was long as he can get some practice time in one of their final two practices (Friday or Saturday), he'll be able to start. If not, either rookie QB Ingle Martin or new backup QB Todd Bouman would start. Bouman played under head coach Mike McCarthy when both were with the Saints so Bouman knows his offense well. The problem for Favre is that strength in his elbow hasn't come back yet but he feels with the extra day of having the game being played on Monday night that he'll be able to play. He did say he's not in pain.


Panthers: Starting RB DeShaun Foster (elbow-questionable) didn't practice Wednesday. Keep in mind he could have went back in last week's game if he was needed after he got hurt so he would be expected to play at this point as long as he can get some practice time in the rest of the week. If not, rookie RB DeAngelo Williams would start.


Raiders: Starting RB LaMont Jordan (knee) is out for several weeks. Backup RB Justin Fargas starts for him.


Ravens: Starting MLB Ray Lewis (back-questionable) was limited on Wednesday but the team is optimistic that he'll be able to start.


Redskins: Starting WR Santana Moss (hamstring) missed practice Wednesday and remains questionable to play.

“We are going to have to take it as we go during the week. I know he wants to go so we will see," head coach Joe Gibbs said after practice.

Backup WR Antwaan Randle El would start again if needed.


Saints: Starting WR Marques Colston (ankle) missed practice Wednesday and remains questionable to play. Backup WR Devery Henderson, who took over after he got hurt last week, could start if Colston can't play. If Colston can practice by Friday he'll increase his chances of playing. If he can't, he likely won't play.


Seahawks: Starting QB Matt Hasselbeck (knee-probable) is expected to start Monday night's game.


Steelers: Starting WR Hines Ward (knee), as expected, didn't practice Wednesday and remains questionable to play. Head coach Bill Cowher said Ward did feel better Wednesday than he did on Tuesday. Backup WR Nate Washington is listed as Ward's backup but expect backup WR Santonio Holmes to split playing time with him if Ward can't play.


Titans: Starting TE Ben Troupe (ankle) is expected to be out for the rest of the season. Backup TE Bo Scaife fills in.