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Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Impacts: Bush came out of the St. Louis game with swelling and soreness in his left knee, which was surgically repaired twice in a three-month span a year ago.

Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Impacts: Bush came out of the St. Louis game with swelling and soreness in his left knee, which was surgically repaired twice in a three-month span a year ago.

Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Impacts: Edwards said Friday he will appeal in an effort "to get some of it back."' He said the fine was levied because the hit came at a time when Cribbs "supposedly shouldn't have reasonably expected it."

Delhomme was 19 of 42 for 227 yards and one TD and one INT on Thursday in a 24-17 loss to Miami.

Impacts: Delhomme had gone three straight games without a touchdown before Thursday. He gets a chance to bounce back against the New York Jets on Nov. 29 - the first of two games at Giants Stadium for him with a trip to face the Giants set for Dec. 27.

Bess had six catches for 63 yards in a 24-17 victory at Carolina on Thursday.

Impacts: Bess could be more of a factor in Miami's passing game after this effort. The Dolphins play the Bills next in Buffalo.

Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 24-17 victory at Carolina on Thursday.

Impacts: Williams started in place of an injured Ronnie Brown. The 2002 NFL rushing champion had a receiving and rushing touchdown in the same game for the first time in his career that included a couple of lost seasons. "Coach always talks about finishing," Williams said. "Sometimes in this league, in a physical game, it's difficult to finish. I think in the past we've prided ourselves on finishing games and we did a good job tonight."

Berger, who replaced Jake Grove at center in Miami's game Thursday, left the game in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.

Impacts: Berger tried to go back into the game but was re-injured. Nate Garner replaced him. It's not certain how serious the injuries to Berger and Grove are.

Redskins coach Jim Zorn says Haynesworth remains a game-time decision for Sunday's contest at Dallas with a sprained left ankle.

Impacts: The coach says Haynesworth is "coming along'' and that the ankle's swelling is starting to go down, but his absence would be huge for the Redskins and give Dallas much more room to run.

The Detroit Lions put Manuel on injured reserve Wednesday because of a shoulder injury.

Impacts: Manuel made 35 tackles in nine games this season.

The Chargers have placed Tucker on the injured reserve list, meaning he's finished for the season.

Impacts: Tucker suffered an ankle injury in a win at the New York Giants two weeks ago. He appeared in seven games as a reserve and was inactive for two others. Tucker was given a five-year contract before the 2008 season despite having played in only six career regular-season games.

Heiden was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with an ankle injury.

Impacts: Heiden injured his ankle in Monday night's loss to Baltimore. He had off-season knee surgery and had missed two games with a knee injury.

The Oakland Raiders are benching Russell, handing the starting job to Bruce Gradkowski.

Impacts: Coach Tom Cable said after practice Wednesday that Gradkowski will get the nod Sunday against Cincinnati. Cable says the plan is for Gradkowski to start the rest of the season. Cable has pulled Russell, the former top overall draft pick, for ineffectiveness in two of the past three games. No Raiders quarterback should be considered as a viable fantasy option at this point.

The New Orleans Saints have signed McAlister.

Impacts: The 32-year-old former Ravens star has been elected to the Pro Bowl three times in his 10-year career but missed most of last season with a right knee injury and was released by Baltimore last February. Both Saints starting cornerbacks are nursing injuries. Jabari Greer has a groin pull and Tracy Porter a sprained left knee.

The Packers have released Allen.

Impacts: Allen spent the entire 2008 season and the first seven weeks of the 2009 season on the Packers' practice squad, and was signed to the team's roster after Brett Swain sustained a season-ending knee injury.

Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month.

Impacts: Edwards was arraigned in Cleveland Municipal Court on Tuesday. The 26-year-old was traded to the New York Jets two days after he was accused of punching a friend of NBA star LeBron James on Oct. 5. Edwards waived his right to a speedy trial and was scheduled for a Dec. 12 court hearing.

Quinn fell to 1-6 all-time as an NFL starter Monday in a 16-0 loss to the Ravens. He was 13 of 31 for 99 yards with two INTs, including one returned 48 yards by Dawan Landry for a Baltimore touchdown.

Impacts: Making matters worse, Quinn made a questionable chop block on Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs following an interception and legendary Ravens LB Lewis accused Quinn of a dirty play. Quinn defended the controversial chop block, but his skills as a quarterback are indefensible right now. Fantasy owners should try to avoid using Quinn.

Lewis carried 10 times for 36 yards Monday in a 16-0 loss to the Ravens.

Impacts: The retiring Lewis had five 1,000-yard seasons with the Ravens, but found things tough against his former team. Lewis has also gained 1,000 yards each of his first two full years with Cleveland, but he has already said that he is frustrated with coach Eric Mangini and won't be back for a fourth season.

Flacco was 13 of 18 for 155 yards and no TDs or INTs in a 16-0 win Monday at Cleveland.

Impacts: Flacco provided little fantasy value on a dreary night in Cleveland, but he didn't sound too disappointed in letting down his fantasy owners. "I guess I agree it wasn't pretty," he said. "It was an ugly win, but that's the way some wins are in the NFL."

Reed has been absolved by the Steelers for his poor tacking effort Sunday in an 18-12 loss to the Bengals in which he failed to bring down Bernard Scott on a 96-yard kickoff return for a TD.

Impacts: Reed only halfheartedly tried to bring down Scott, but Tomlin won't blame a kicker for the latest touchdown. Kickers rarely have the speed, mobility or quickness to do more than get in the way of a returner downfield. "Man, I am not going to go down to evaluating Jeff Reed as a tackler," coach Mike Tomlin said. "When it comes down to that, we have failed as a coverage unit. I don't lose any sleep on the quality of Jeff Reed's tackles."

Reality TV star Tila Tequila is suing Merriman in a filing alleging domestic violence. Attorney Cyrus Nownejad told The Associated Press that Tequila is seeking $1.5 million in damages.

Impacts: Merriman was arrested on Sept. 6 after Tequila signed a citizen's arrest warrant accusing him of battery and false imprisonment at his suburban home. District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis declined to charge Merriman. Merriman told the AP in an e-mail that he hadn't seen a copy of the suit. His attorney didn't immediately return a call seeking comment Tuesday.

The Steelers have waived Harrison, the first player to lose his job after three kickoff return touchdowns were allowed by Pittsburgh's coverage unit in the last four games.

Impacts: Harrison had played for the Steelers since 2005. He is not related to Steelers Pro Bowl LB James Harrison.

Johnson has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals to be one of their backups, giving the AFC North leaders depth at the position, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

Impacts: Johnson reached the contract agreement Tuesday, according to the person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. The Bengals have to make a roster move to clear a spot for Johnson, who will be fourth on the depth chart at the outset.

Barber had five carries for 26 yards Sunday in the Cowboys' 17-7 loss at Green Bay.

Impacts: Dallas never really got its running game going on Sunday, and the five carries were the fewest of the year by far for Barber. A player who once looked like a fantasy star has been embroiled in a tailback-by-committee approach in Dallas, and it's tough to figure what Barber will do each week.

Jennings had four catches for 45 yards in the Packers' 17-7 win over Dallas on Sunday.

Impacts: Jennings has been oddly quiet this season as the Packers have been spreading the ball around. He's gone six straight weeks without a 100-yard performance, totaling just one touchdown in that stretch, adding up to a disappointing fantasy campaign. Perhaps he can rebound against San Francisco's 29th-ranked pass defense this week.

Williams had his first 100-yard effort as a member of the Cowboys, totaling 105 yards and a touchdown in Dallas' 17-7 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.

Impacts: Williams did lose a fumble after one long catch, but it's a good sign that he seems to finally be developing some chemistry with Tony Romo. He'll try to keep the momentum going against Washington on Sunday after the Redskins allowed a big day to another big receiver - Denver's Brandon Marshall - last week.