New York Jets 11/03/2007 1:46 PMThe Star-Ledger reports WR Laveranues Coles (concussion) is listed as doubtful on the team's official injury report after missing practice all week. "I always want to play," Coles said yesterday. "I feel like if I'm able to walk, then I'm able to play. With something like this, I have to let the doctors and our coaching staff do their jobs in coming up with the right decision and trust that."Read more
San Francisco 49ers 11/03/2007 1:40 PMThe Mercury News reports the lowest-scoring offense in 49ers history might be without its star running back Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. RB Frank Gore was listed as questionable on Friday's injury report because of a lingering ankle sprain. Although his playing status against the Falcons will be a game-time decision, neither Coach Mike Nolan nor the player sounded overly optimistic about Gore's chances.Read more
Houston Texans 11/03/2007 1:38 PMThe Houston Chronicle reports the Texans finally have pinpointed exactly when WR Andre Johnson will return â and it isn't this weekend. Johnson, who has been inactive the past six weeks, will not suit up against the Raiders. Coach Gary Kubiak said Johnson will play when the Texans return to the field on Nov. 18 against New Orleans. The Texans do not have a game Nov. 11.Read more
Cincinnati Bengals 11/03/2007 1:31 PMThe Dayton Daily News reports one of the most disturbing trends of the Cincinnati Bengals' 2007 season is their fall from grace in the first half of games. Like bungee jumpers, they spiral downward for 30 minutes, then bounce upward in the second half. The Bengals' only halftime lead this season â in the opener against Baltimore â resulted in a victory. They fought back from a 20-10 deficit to beat the New York Jets, leaving Cincinnati 1-5 when trailing at intermission. "When you have to come back in the second half, it takes a toll on you," Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said. "Fortunately, our offensive guys have been up to it. They've been able to stay in there.Read more
