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 Manning is suffering from a torn plantar fascia in his left foot and
Brock Osweiler will start in his place. There isn't yet a timetable
for Manning's return and the team wants him focused on his
rehabilitation.
Outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware also isn't making the trip to
Chicago as he deals with a back injury. It will be the third game
Ware has missed this season.
Receiver Emmanuel Sanders is listed as questionable for the game due
to ankle and finger injuries. He nearly missed last Sunday's game
against Kansas City because of the ankle injury but suited up and
departed after suffering a concussion.
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Bears receiver Eddie Royal will miss his third straight game with a
knee injury and two other key offensive players were listed as
questionable against the Broncos.
Receiver Alshon Jeffery (groin, shoulder) didn't practice on Friday
and running back Matt Forte (knee) was a limited participant.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has insisted all week
that his sore right shoulder will be fine, and he was officially
listed as probable for Sunday's critical NFC North showdown against
the Vikings in Minneapolis.
Rodgers took part in full practice for the second straight day
Friday, while running back Eddie Lacy was a full participant for the
third straight day.
The receiving corps remains banged up, with Jared Abbrederis ruled
out with rib and chest injuries and rookie Ty Montgomery
questionable with the ankle injury that sidelined him last week.
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Running back Darren McFadden was listed as questionable on the
Dallas Cowboys' injury report with a groin injury.
McFadden has been limited in practice the past two days, leaving in
question Dallas' backfield plan for Sunday's game at the Miami
Dolphins.
Wide receiver Dez Bryant was limited for the third consecutive day
with knee and foot issues, but is listed as probable and expected to
play.
The Cowboys will be without cornerback Morris Claiborne
(hamstring/ankle), wide receiver Brice Butler (hamstring) and
defensive end Ryan Russell (abdomen).
Quarterback Tony Romo, who is returning to the lineup after
recovering from a broken collarbone, is not on the injury report.
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Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch is questionable with an abdomen
injury for the Seahawks' game against the San Francisco 49ers on
Sunday.
Lynch has been ailing all week but coach Pete Carroll said the
veteran feels he can play against the 49ers.
Linebacker Bruce Irvin was declared out earlier this week after
suffering a knee injury against Arizona.
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San Francisco running back Carlos Hyde will miss his third straight
game due to a foot injury.
Hyde was expected to return to practice this week but was unable to
due to soreness.
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin (hamstring) is expected to return after
missing the previous two games.
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Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien officially ruled out quarterback
Brian Hoyer and named T.J. Yates as the starter for Sunday's game
against the New York Jets.
Hoyer was injured in Monday night's win over the Cincinnati Bengals
and was unable to recall plays during the game.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith said the team will wait until
Sunday before deciding the game-day status of wide receiver Vincent
Jackson and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins against the
Philadelphia Eagles.
Jackson returned to limited practice this week after missing two
games with a knee injury. Seferian-Jenkins has participated in
limited practice for the past three weeks.
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Quarterback Sam Bradford and running back Ryan Mathews are out
against the Buccaneers, meaning the Eagles will use backup Mark
Sanchez behind center.
Sanchez was 4-4 was a starter for Philadelphia last season when Nick
Foles suffered a collarbone injury.
Bradford separated his left shoulder and was diagnosed with a
concussion in Week 10.
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The Indianapolis Colts will be without standout safety Mike Adams
due to an ankle injury when they face the Atlanta Falcons.
Adams is tied with Oakland's Charles Woodson for the NFL lead with
five interceptions. He injured his left ankle during the Nov. 8
victory over the Denver Broncos.
Colts coach Chuck Pagano said that injured quarterback Andrew Luck
(kidney, abdominal muscle) will make the trip to Atlanta and assist
the offense during the contest.
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New Detroit Lions president Rod Wood admitted he is "not a football
guy" when he met with the media and faced questions about his
qualifications.
The Lions hired Wood, the former CEO of Ford Estates who has dealt
with finances for the owners of the team, on Thursday. The move came
two weeks after the Lions fired team president Tom Lewand and
general manager Martin Mayhew after a 1-7 start to the season.
Team owner Martha Ford has said the team would hold a national
search to find a replacement for the Lewand. (Editing by Larry Fine)
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