Looks like Carson Palmer could actually play this week
Palmer threw during practice Friday and barring a setback Saturday morning, head coach Marvin Lewis said "all systems are go" this week if his QB's right elbow continues to respond, C. Trent Rosecrans reports.  That sounds promising, but look for Palmer to be listed as questionable once the official injury report comes out. This figures to be a game-time decision, but for now it seems as though the odds are tilted in Palmer's favor, especially with the Bengals 0-4 and desperate for a win.

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Aaron Rogers will be a game time decision
Rodgers threw lightly on Friday and will be a game-time decision, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  You'll need to be paying attention on Sunday morning if you are considering starting Rodgers for this week. Even if he does play, no one is sure how well he will do so it would be best to play another option at QB.

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McNabb is a go
McNabb (chest, probable) was listed as a full practice participant Friday, the Eagles' official site reports.  Through four weeks, McNabb has passed for 1100 yards, good for fifth in the league. He's been doing this with key skill players in and out of the lineup and it bodes well for him that they are gradually returning, likely starting with L.J. Smith (and hopefully Brian Westbrook) this week and possibly Kevin Curtis next week.

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LJ Smith still questionable
Smith (back, questionable) was listed as a full practice participant Friday, the Eagles' official site reports.  Though he carries the "questionable" tag, it looks like Smith will be back Sunday against the Redskins, given that he was listed a full practice participant all week. 

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Brian Westbrook UPDATE
Westbrook (ankle) was listed as a full participant at Friday's practice, but he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Redskins, the Eagles' official site reports. "He was able to get through everything and it looked like he did it well," coach Andy Reid said Friday. "We'll see how he feels later today and tomorrow."  If Westbrook does play Sunday, Reid would not say whether or not the Eagles would cut back on his workload. "We'll see how it all works out," Reid said, completely ignoring the needs of fantasy owners with his answer. Correll Buckhalter is on hand should Westbrook be scratched or limited at all on Sunday. In any case, Westbrook needs to be treated as a game-time decision, so check back with us Sunday for confirmation of his status.

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Tread lightly this week with LenDale White
White (shoulder) missed practice on Thursday, the Tennessean reports.  White doesn't look like he will be 100 percent even if he does play. White's biggest contribution to fantasy owners has been his goal line runs, so a bad shoulder certainly could limit White's effectiveness in that area

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Anquan Boldin out for Sunday
Boldin (head) will not play on Sunday, teammate Larry Fitzgerald told the Cardinals' official site on Thursday.  Head coach Ken Whisenhunt has not officially ruled Boldin out, but it certainly looks like Boldin will watch Sunday's game from the sideline. He underwent a baseline test to determine his brain function (and whether or not he has a concussion) on Thursday. The Cardinals expect to have a report on Friday. Look for Steve Breaston to start in Boldin's place this week and for Jerheme Urban to receive more snaps than usual.

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Colston still out too...
Saints WR Marques Colston (thumb) has been ruled out for Week 5 vs. Minnesota. Colston has missed the last three games and will miss a fourth Monday.  Colston was only expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery, but it appears as though he will come back toward the latter part of his expected return. If anything changes we will let you know since Colston is a must-start Fantasy WR when healthy.

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Week 5 Start em / Sit em

Start em
Jake Delhomme (vs. KC): Is Delhomme ready to get going after passing for 294 yards and two touchdowns against Atlanta last week? I think so, which means put him in your starting lineup against the Chiefs and their young secondary. Muhsin Muhammad gives Delhomme another weapon opposite Steve Smith, and the duo should allow Delhomme to pick up where last week left off. Delhomme has a favorable schedule ahead, so this should be the start of good things to come.

Matt Cassel (at SF): There are several things working in Cassel's favor this week, so have confidence in using him against the 49ers. The Patriots are coming off a bye, which is typically a good thing. Cassel is from California, so he could have friends and relatives making the trip up from Northridge. Randy Moss is going back to the Bay Area and should want to make up for his dismal time in Oakland. And the 49ers just got lit up by Drew Brees and the Saints for 363 passing yards and three touchdowns.

Jay Cutler (vs. TB): Cutler has caught the turnover bug recently with four interceptions and two fumbles in his past three games, which has some owners concerned. He also has a tough matchup against the Bucs, who have eight interceptions and 11 sacks on the year. Well, Tampa Bay also has allowed seven passing touchdowns, and Cutler will be throwing a lot this week. He only has one game with less than 300 passing yards this year, and he should remain hot this week.

Jonathan Stewart (vs. KC): Last week's Start of the Week had 52 rushing yards and a touchdown and has four touchdowns in his past three games. He gets another great matchup in the Chiefs, who are No. 30 in run defense with six rushing touchdowns allowed. Stewart has topped out at 14 carries twice this season, so you'd like to see him touch the ball more, and if the Panthers build a lead this week, that will happen. At worst, figure on Stewart for another game with around 60 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Matt Forte (at DET): Forte has gotten at least eight Fantasy points a week and is proving he is a solid dual threat. He's also getting plenty of opportunities with at least 19 carries a game. This week, Forte faces the worst run defense in the league. The Lions have allowed 207.7 rushing yards per game and six rushing touchdowns. Forte should be in line for his second 100-yard rushing game and could set a new career high in this matchup.

Earnest Graham (at DEN): Let's see, you have a running back who has at least 90-yards rushing in three of four games against a run defense that just allowed Larry Johnson to get 198 rushing yards and two touchdowns last week. Graham should be in line for a solid outing against the Broncos, who are allowing 132.8 yards per game and five rushing touchdowns. Graham is averaging 5.9 yards-per-carry and has three runs of at least 45 yards this year.

Chris Chambers (at MIA): Chambers spent seven years with the Dolphins before being traded to San Diego last year, so this is a homecoming of sorts. He only has eight catches for 196 yards on the season, but he has scored four touchdowns. The Dolphins have allowed six touchdown passes in three games with only one interception, so look for Chambers to have a couple of big plays against this secondary, which he is familiar with. "I can't wait to play in front of the fans I had when I was there,'' Chambers said.

Bernard Berrian (at NO): Berrian has gotten going the past two games with eight catches for 157 yards, but he hasn't scored yet this year. This week, he has a good matchup against the Saints, who are No. 29 in pass defense with five passing touchdowns allowed, and Berrian has a touchdown in each of his past two meetings with New Orleans. Look for Berrian to get a couple of opportunities to make a play downfield, and hopefully this time he will find the end zone.

Lee Evans (at ARI): Evans has to be giddy after watching what Laveranues Coles did against the Cardinals in Week 4 when he caught eight passes for 105 yards and three touchdowns. Arizona safety Adrian Wilson (hamstring) missed that game, and he's questionable this week also, which would help Evans and the Bills' passing game. Evans has 14 catches for 332 yards and a touchdown this season and is doing well in a contract year. Look for that to continue, which is a benefit for Fantasy owners.

Anthony Fasano (vs. SD): San Diego coach Norv Turner knows his team has struggled with tight ends. "Tight ends have had big days against us, and that's something we're working on," Turner said Wednesday. So far, Dante Rosario (seven catches for 96 yards and a touchdown), Tony Scheffler (six catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns), Dustin Keller (four catches for 41 yards and a touchdown) and Zach Miller (five catches for 95 yards and a touchdown) have all played well against the Chargers. Fasano should be next, and also look at David Martin in deeper leagues.

Chris Cooley (at PHI): Cooley isn't having a very Cooley-like year so far with only 17 catches for 179 yards and no touchdowns through four games. He also has a moderate history against the Eagles with 16 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown in his past five meetings. But the Eagles have also struggled to stop tight ends with Randy McMichael (five catches for 77 yards), Jason Witten (seven catches for 110 yards), Heath Miller (four catches for 63 yards) and Greg Olsen (four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown) doing well. Now it's Cooley's turn.

Dallas Clark (at HOU): Clark has been hampered this year by injury, the return of Marvin Harrison and the development of Anthony Gonzalez, which has limited Clark's production to just five catches for 55 yards and no touchdowns. Good thing he faces the Texans this week because Clark has been outstanding in this matchup. Clark has 18 catches for 213 yards and five touchdowns in his past five meetings with the Texans and seven touchdowns against Houston overall. Peyton Manning should look for Clark often this week.

Sit em

Carson Palmer (at DAL): Palmer hopes to play this week after missing Week 3 against Cleveland with an injured elbow. The safe option, however, is to keep Palmer on your bench. You don't want to have a last-minute situation where he's declared inactive again, and even if he plays, he hasn't exactly been stellar. The Cowboys defense is not playing well, but they should be able to limit Palmer and the Bengals in this matchup. Palmer hasn't done enough this year to warrant taking the chance that he'll play.

David Garrard (vs. PIT): Garrard played well against the Steelers last year with 197 passing yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the regular season and then his famous run in the playoff victory. But Garrard isn't playing on that level this year, and the Steelers might have to win this game on defense. The Steelers pass defense is No. 3 in the NFL with only three touchdowns allowed, six interceptions and 15 sacks. Garrard looked better against the Texans last week, but don't get excited and start him in this matchup.

Ben Roethlisberger (at JAC): The Steelers are going to lean on Big Ben with Willie Parker (knee) and Rashard Mendenhall (shoulder) out, but Roethlisberger's shoulder is still a concern. He has yet to pass for 200 yards this year and has one touchdown and two interceptions in his past two games. Along with that, his offensive line is a mess, and the Jaguars are ready. Last year, Jacksonville sacked Roethlisberger 11 times in two games, so look for Big Ben to struggle to find time to make plays.

LeRon McClain (vs. TEN): Include  Willis McGahee in this also, but McClain has been the best running back for the Ravens, so we'll focus on him. The Titans run defense is among the best in the NFL. Tennessee has allowed four rushing touchdowns this year, but two of those were scored by Minnesota's Adrian Peterson. The Ravens played a physical game Monday night at Pittsburgh, and McClain was dealing with leg cramps. He'll be fine for this week, but don't expect him to do much, especially if McGahee (chest) is healthy.

Rudi Johnson (vs. CHI): Johnson might have been named the starter for the Lions, but don't make him a starter on your Fantasy team. The Bears run defense is solid with only three rushing touchdowns allowed and 79.2 rushing yards per game. Johnson's plodding style is catered toward the Bears run defense, and he will still lose carries to rookie Kevin Smith. There will be better matchups ahead for Johnson if he can remain in the starting role, but this is not the week to count on him.

LenDale White (at BAL): White's shoulder injury limited him to 11 carries for 13 yards and a touchdown in Week 4 against Minnesota, and his shoulder is bothering him again. He also has a tough matchup this week against the Ravens, who have yet to allow a rushing touchdown and only 69.7 rushing yards per game. Chris Johnson is now getting carries at the goal line with two short-yardage touchdowns last week against the Vikings, and that's going to hurt White's production.

Bobby Engram (at NYG): I'm not ready to count on Engram or Deion Branch yet as they are expected to make their 2008 debut following injuries to start the season. The Giants have one of the best pass defenses in the league with a solid secondary and the ability to rush the passer. The Giants have only allowed three passing touchdowns in three games and are among the league leaders with 13 sacks. With Seattle coming across the country also for a 1 p.m. ET start, the Giants should be ready for this offense.

Steve Breaston (vs. BUF): Should you add Breaston following his nine catch, 122-yard performance at the Jets? Yes, especially with Anquan Boldin (head) expected to miss the game. But I'm not ready to count on Breaston against the Bills, who are No. 6 in pass defense and have only allowed two passing touchdowns. Breaston also has to deal with Larry Fitzgerald as the No. 1 option and Jerheme Urban taking away targets. Breaston could make some plays, but don't throw him into your starting lineup yet.

Isaac Bruce (vs. NE): Bruce has been the one constant the past three weeks for the 49ers passing game with 11 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns, but I'm concerned with this matchup. New England has enough help in the secondary to stay with Bruce, and the Patriots have only allowed three passing touchdowns this year (two from opposing quarterbacks when you count Ronnie Brown's touchdown pass). And Bill Belichick is typically good coming off a bye week, so keep Bruce on your bench.

Todd Heap (vs. TEN): What happened to Heap? He's not injured, but he can't seem to make any plays, going without a catch in Week 4 at Pittsburgh. For the season, Heap only has three catches for 37 yards and has not found the end zone. The Titans have allowed only one passing touchdown this year and have done well against opposing tight ends. Only Owen Daniels has done anything significant with four catches for 71 yards in Week 3. Heap is not as good as Daniels right now, so keep him reserved.

Kevin Boss (vs. SEA): We'll find out this week if Boss can be a reliable target or just a complementary player. With Plaxico Burress out, Boss could see more passes in his direction. But he also will see more coverage from the Seahawks, who have allowed four passing touchdowns in three games. Boss will need to help Eli Manning by getting open, but I don't like the matchup and the extra attention Boss will see without Burress on the field. Don't count on Boss this week.