Bowe could be right back in the mix this week.
Chris Henry Sustains “Life Threatening” Injuries
Henry has reportedly sustained injuries to his head and is in critical condition. Henry apparently was involved in a domestic dispute and jumped into a moving pick-up truck, and then somehow fell out of the back of the truck.
There is no clear report on his health, but his status is reportedly “dire”.
Dwayne Bowe Back With First Team
Bowe’s suspension is over, and he returned to practice in great shape, immediately re-inserted back into the first-team offense. He’ll likely be rusty, but his presence should benefit Matt Cassel and Chris Chambers, and considering how much Cassel has missed him, he’s likely to get a ton of targets, himself.
Look for the Chiefs to find success early and often against the Cleveland Browns 25th ranked pass defense.
Mangni Gone if Holmgren Signs?
Reports have surfaced again that Mike Holmgren has visited the Cleveland Browns, and despite leaving without signing a contract, the two sides are on good terms and a deal is still very possible.
The speculation now is if Holmgren comes in, whether or not he would keep current head coach, Eric Mangini. Mangini is an unimpressive 2-11 in his first season, and Holmgren would be expected to bring someone in he knows and is confident in.
Look for names like Jon Gruden, Steve Mariucci, Mike Sherman, and other Holmgren descendents to be on the lists of possibilities if (when) Mangini gets canned.
Charlie Frye Getting the Start For Raiders in Week 15
The Raiders signed former Buffalo Bill and UFL star J.P. Losman and promoted Charlie Frye to the starting line-up, almost guaranteeing that Jamarcus Russell is done as the starter for 2009, and likely nudging the Raiders into another direction at the position next season.
How well Frye fares against the Denver Broncos could go a long way in determining whether or not Losman even takes the field this season, and could help the front office decide which quarterbacks they want to hold onto going into 2010.
Michael Turner Misses Wednesday’s Practice
This isn’t really news. Turner was missing practice left and right when he returned two weeks ago, and will likely miss Thursday’s practice as well.
The Falcons are desperate to get Turner and Matt Ryan back for their game against the New York Jets this week, as they need some star power to keep them alive for the playoffs. Consider Turner a 50-50 play, and bank on him being a full-fledged game-time decision on Sunday.
Percy Harvin Still Not Practicing
Harvin missed Week 14′s action with migraines after not practicing all week, and was held out of Wednesday’s practice once again with the same issue, which reportedly has Minnesota staff members “concerned”.
The Vikings are still trying to figure out what is causing the migraines and why they are lasting as long as they are. Harvin could still practice Thursday or Friday and play this week, but we advise you start looking for another option at your WR3.
Larry Fitzgerald Back at Practice
Fitzgerald was being truthful when he “tweeted” that his knee injury wasn’t a big deal, as he was already back at Arizona’s practice on Wednesday.
He was limited, and probably wouldn’t be needed against the Detroit Lions, but all signs point to him being a “go”, which should make him his usual elite WR1 self.
