We’ll update injuries from the weekend’s action as necessary throughout Monday

Carolina Panthers QB Jake Delhomme sustained a chest injury and left Sunday’s contest against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter. Matt Moore finished the game.

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was reportedly limping after Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Note Rodgers has appeared on the injury report in recent weeks with a foot injury. Track his status closely this week.

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith was in and out of Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams with an ankle issue. However, this shouldn’t keep Smith out of Week 9’s contest against the Seattle Seahawks.

Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin aggravated his ankle injury against the Carolina Panthers. Steve Breaston would start in Week 9 if Boldin can’t go.

New York Giants WR Domenik Hixon suffered a hip injury against the Philadelphia Eagles. Hixon drew the start for Mario Manningham, who was inactive with a shoulder injury. If both can’t go in Week 9, rookie Hakeem Nicks would likely start alongside Steve Smith.

Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels suffered a knee injury against the Buffalo Bills and could be done for the season. With TEs Joel Dressen and James Casey on the depth chart after Daniels, the position takes a major hit. However, Daniels’ injury could open the door for WR Kevin Walter to re-emerge in the offense and WR Jacoby Jones could also see more snaps. [Update: Owens is out for the year with a torn ACL.]

Situations to track this week

Houston Texans RB Steve Slaton was benched against the Buffalo Bills after losing yet another fumble, his fifth of the year, in first quarter action. The team turned to Ryan Moats, who rushed 23 times for 126 yards and three scores, over Chris Brown. It’s clear coach Gary Kubiak had enough of Slaton’s inability to secure the ball, but whether Slaton loses his staring job for Week 9 remains to be seen. Obviously, put Moats on your radar as a free agent acquisition.

San Diego Chargers WR Malcom Floyd started Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders over veteran Chris Chambers. Given Chambers’ disappearing act this season, this move is likely permanent.


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Article first appeared Nov. 2, 2009