Aaron Rodgers questionable....outlook not good
Rodgers (shoulder) was at practice on Thursday, but did not participate, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  It's looking more and more likely that Rodgers will not be able to play on Sunday, but the Packers are still holding out hope. They won't push him until Friday or Saturday and see if things have healed enough to allow him to play on Sunday. Matt Flynn would likely get the start if Rodgers can't play.

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Not a smart move to play Palmer this week
During the early portion of practice Thursday, Palmer was not throwing passes, the Bengals' official site reports. Later, Palmer, who was dressed in pads with his helmet, went to the side and threw at a distance of about 10 yards.  It's virtually certain that Palmer will officially be listed as a limited practice participant Thursday. He'll need to do more Friday though in order to have a realistic chance of getting the green light Sunday against the Cowboys.

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Update on Brian Westbrook
Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook said he would be surprised if his brother Brian played in Sunday's WAS/PHI contest, the Washington Post reports. "I don't think he'll play," Byron Westbrook said of his older brother. "The ankle injury is more serious than what the Eagles put out."  He's no doctor, so take that with a grain of salt, but what can be said is that his brother is no lock to suit up in Week 5. For his part, Brian Westbrook says "I'm definitely more optimistic than I was last week...I'm close. I'm getting closer daily." More on his status following Thursday's practice.

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Boldin's weekend plans still undecided
Anquan Boldin has a fractured sinus as a result of what he acknowledges was the worst hit he's received in his football career. The Arizona Cardinals standout wide receiver doesn't know how long he will be sidelined, but when he returns, he says, there will be no change in his trademark tough, aggressive style. "For me it was just a part of football," Boldin said after watching his teammates practice on Wednesday. "It's an unfortunate incident that happened but, you know, you take your bumps and bruises." NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended New York Jets safety Eric Smith for one game and fined him $50,000 for the vicious, helmet-to-helmet hit on Boldin in the end zone during the waning seconds of the Jets' 56-35 victory over the Cardinals at the Meadowlands on Sunday. "You never know somebody's intentions," Boldin said, "but I didn't think it was intentional."

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Maroney close to being back on the field
The Boston Globe reports that Patriots RB Laurence Maroney, who missed Week 3 with a shoulder injury and was on a bye last week, was not listed on the team's injury report Wednesday and is excited to get back on the field for Week 5 against the 49ers. "Like a little kid in a candy shop," he said. "Just to get back out there and get back in the groove of things. That one week felt like forever." 

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Top 5 Fantasy Duds
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Phillip Rivers - San Diego
Rivers posted an adequate fantasy day by throwing for 180 yards and one touchdown with a two-point conversion. However, with 11 quarterbacks recording multiple touchdowns or 300 yards, that left many owners at a disadvantage at quarterback.

Marion Barber - Dallas
After totaling at least 100 yards and one score in each of the first three games, Barber combined for just 37 yards. He was only given eight carries, making it difficult for the star running back to gain significant yardage and convert scoring chances inside the red

Ryan Grant - Green Bay
After being a training camp holdout, Grant battled a hamstring injury in camp to delay his progress. He rushed for 92 yards in the opener, but has run for just 20 yards in two of the last three contests. He received 15 carries, averaging a meager 1.3 yards against Tampa Bay. Grant has yet to score this season.

Michael Turner - Atlanta
He's been hit-or-miss in fantasy in his first season with Atlanta. Turner has amassed 324 rushing yards in two games (Weeks 1 and 3), but has averaged just 49 rushing yards in the other two contests. After struggling against Tampa Bay and Carolina, Turner faces the tough defenses of Green Bay, Chicago and Philadelphia in the next three games.

Reggie Bush - New Orleans
After averaging 156 total yards in two of the first three contests, Bush disappointed by totaling only 38 yards against San Francisco. He only received 10 carries with teammate Deuce McAllister being given twice as many.

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Chris Chambers looking for big week against former team
Chambers would like nothing more than to get a couple of touchdowns and a win in his return to Miami, where he played his first seven seasons in the league, the Chargers' official site reports.   Chambers left Miami as the Dolphins' fourth-leading receiver for yards (5,688) and TD catches (43), third in 100-yard games (17) and fifth in receptions (405). Upon his arrival in San Diego, Chambers made an immediate impact. He caught 35 passes for 555 yards and four scores in 10 regular-season games. In the playoffs, he had 16 more catches for 278 yards and another TD. So far this season, Chambers has only eight receptions, but four of them have gone for scores, and he has averaged a stout 24.5 yards per catch. The Chargers would like to get him more involved in the offense, but he will always face stiff competition from Antonio Gates and LaDainian Tomlinson for touches. Still, Chambers could be a sneaky good play this week in front of his old team and fans.

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