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Here's the midweek status of several key injuries in the NFL:

Donte' Stallworth- The explosive WR was supposed to play last week, but right before the team left for Tampa Bay, they decided he would not play. This week it appears more likely that he will play. He participated in a walk-through Wednesday morning, but nothing can be decided till he fully practices.

Greg Jennings- After suffering an ankle injury on Sunday, Jennings has been listed as a doubtful in the team's injury report. It appears he will be out for at least his week, and Ruvell Martin will start in his place.

DeAngelo Williams- The rookie RB has made a lot of improvement recovering from an ankle injury the last few weeks. He was upgraded to questionable and has practiced a little, but it is far more likely that he will return after the team's bye and play week 10.

Matt Hasselbeck- After suffering what he calls an intentional injury, Hasselbeck will be out for the upcoming three or four weeks. This is a huge blow to fantasy owners because the Seahawks were approaching a very favorable schedule. Seneca Wallace should be picked up in all leagues because of this schedule, and if he plays well this Sunday, you can think about starting him against Oakland the following week if you really need QB help.

Shaun Alexander- Although Alexander thought he would play this week, Coach Holmgrem has said that he will be sidelined once again. He should realistically be back week nine against Oakland. He may struggle early because teams will play the run with Hasselbeck out.

Steve McNair- After suffering a concussion two weeks ago, McNair will be back behind center in week 8 versus New Orleans. It's unclear how well he will play and the Saints defense is vastly improved, so if at all possible, wait a week to start him.

Ben Roethlisberger- Despite suffering a concussion last week, Big Ben will start Sunday against Oakland. The move is a tad surprising because since he is their franchise QB who has been battered all year long, it would make sense to have him backup in a game they should win against the Raiders to ensure he is healthy for bigger games. It'll be interesting to see how healthy he is this Sunday.

Byron Leftwich- Once hyped as the best team in the AFC following a week three Monday night victory, the Jaguars have now taken a sudden nosedive. Leftwich needs to prove that his ankle is healthy to be able to play Sunday, and he will split reps with David Garrad all week in practice. Neither QB should be counted on in fantasy for Sunday.

Matt Jones- Once again the often injured WR is questionable for Sunday with his hamstring injury. Realistically, he'll probable be a game-time decision again and isn't a very good play in the first place possibly playing without Leftwich against the Eagles.

Jerry Porter- Not injured but exiled, Porter has been reinstated by the team. It will probably be several weeks till he sees the field, if he ever does. Don't count on him this season, and don't expect him to be a Raider next season.

Lamont Jordan- The Raiders RB angered his fantasy owners greatly as he sat out Sunday after having a back injury flare up during pregame warmpus. That same back problem has him listed as questionable for next week, and he will most likely be a game-time decision.

Trent Green and Larry Fitzgerald are still a while from returning and updates will be given as they become closer to action.