Divisional Round Injury Report
(The Spread) – What’s the playing status of Troy Polamalu and other starters for this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round? Read our 2011 NFL Divsional Round Playoffs Injury Report to find out.
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Ravens: Chris Carr (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision for Saturday’s game against the Steelers. Carr has been Baltimore’s most dependable corner this season and if he can’t go, Lardarius Webb will see plenty of Mike Wallace today.
Michael Oher has been battling knee and ankle injuries but he’s no longer listed on the Ravens’ injury report. He had to leave during he second half of the Ravens’ Week 17 win over the Bengals but he’s apparently fine now.
Either this week, safety Ed Reed returned to practice after spending one day with his family in Louisiana following the disappearance of his brother. Just like last week, he’ll suit up for the Ravens’ key divisional matchup.
Steelers: The biggest injury news to report for the Steelers is that Troy Polamalu (Achilles/ankle) is now listed as probable for Saturday’s game against the Ravens. He returned to practice on Thursday along with Bryant McFadden (abdomen), although it doesn’t look like Aaron Smith will be back this week. (Smith has missed the past several months with a triceps injury.)
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com, the Steelers are 3.5-point favorites over the Ravens on Saturday. The over/under total for this game is currently 37 points.
Packers: Receiver James Jones told the media earlier this week that he’s battling a thumb injury but said that it had no effect on his dropped pass in last week’s win over the Eagles. Jones will play against the Falcons on Sunday. Bryan Bulaga is also dealing with a shoulder injury, but he says it’s not a big deal and he should be fine.
Falcons: Atlanta has a couple of minor injuries but nothing major. Roddy White (knee), Brian Williams (knee) and Curtis Lofton (knee) are all banged up, but only Williams is listed as doubtful. Chris Owens will take over Williams’ nickel duties.
The Falcons are 2-point favorites over the Packers on Saturday.
Seahawks: The biggest news for Seattle is that linebacker Lofa Tatupu has not been medically cleared to play this Sunday. He suffered a concussion against the Saints last week and may not be available against the Bears. Will Herring is also expected to play through a small fracture in his wrist.
Bears: Earl Bennett sat out of Thursday’s practice with an ankle injury but he will play against the Seahawks on Sunday. Chicago is a 10-point favorite over Seattle, while the over/under total is currently listed at 41.
Jets: New York’s running game received a huge blow earlier this week when it was announced that tackle Damien Woody was placed on injured reserve. Woody was arguably their best run-blocking lineman, although Rex Ryan has full confidence in backup Wayne Hunter. Receiver Santonio Holmes (quad) is good to go on Sunday.
Patriots: Tight end Aaron Hernandez is listed as questionable for Sunday with a hip injury, as is Deion Branch with a knee issue. Both are expected to play against the Jets, however.
New England is currently listed as a 9.5-point favorite over the Jets.
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