Practice Report Round Up Week 5

The purpose of this weekly article will be to tell our readers about the major skill position players that did not practice on Friday practices. Generally if a player does not practice on Friday in the NFL, he doesn't play on Sunday. In future weeks expect to see this on Friday evening or Saturday morning as we settle into a schedule of regular articles.

Carson Palmer (ARI) is out this week. Unlikely you are playing Drew Stanton unless in super deep leagues or deep 2 quarterback leagues.

Andre Ellington (ARI) is probable. Expect him to play. You're starting him every week where you drafted him.

Harry Douglas (ATL) is out this week. If you were starting him, consider Devin Hester.

Ben Tate (CLE) is active, but may be either on a snap count or somewhat limited during the game. Proceed with caution. Consider another player if you have a better option.

Joique Bell (DET) is out this week. Not a good match up for Bush. Bell's replacement in the offense is George Winn. He was on practice squad earlier this week, so I wouldn't start him.

Calvin Johnson (DET) is still nursing an ankle injury. If he plays, you start him. Keep an eye on the inactives before the games start Sunday morning.

Arian Foster (HOU) is likely to play. Expect him to get a lot of work against Dallas.

Andre Johnson (HOU) did not practice Friday. Reports on Saturday were that he would play on Sunday, but keep an eye on inactives. Also be aware of the possibility that he will play a decoy role.

Cecil Shorts III (JAC) has been ruled out with a hamstring injury this week. After the past few seasons it has become hard to count on shorts.

Marqise Lee (JAC) is out with a hamstring injury. Likely already a casualty to roster space needs, you can likely drop Lee at this point if you still have him.

Donnie Avery (KC) is out with a groin injury. This injury increases the value of Travis Kelce and Dwayne Bowe.

Odell Beckham Jr. (NYG) was limited in Friday practice. He has yet to make his season debut, but may find the field Sunday against a bad Atlanta defense.

Eric Decker (NYJ) aggravated his hamstring injury Thursday in practice. Decker has been dealing with this injury since the preseason, and has already missed time this season. Playing and scoring last week, Decker was useful and effective, but will be hard to trust after this latest aggravation.

Markus Wheaton (PIT) was a full practice Friday. He should see some good opportunity this week against the worst defense in the NFL in Jacksonville.

Vernon Davis (SF) has not practiced this week. It will be hard to trust Davis this week while he deals with back and knee injuries.

Jake Locker (TEN) was full practice all week. The Tennessee offense has been messy, but if Bishop Sankey can get in and be effective, Locker may find some time and less pressure to help him in the passing game.

Delanie Walker (TEN) was a full practice on Friday. Expect his usual productive game on Sunday.

Niles Paul (WAS) practiced in full on Friday. The Chargers exposed a weak spot against the Seahawks in week 2, with Antonio Gates catching 3 touchdown passes. Not saying this is likely, but if there was a weak spot for Seattle, that may give him a chance to score.

Remember to always keep your eyes on the inactives on Sunday mornings.  Good luck this week!