Superbowl Injury Status

New York Giants

Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) confirmed Thursday that he suffered no setbacks and feels “great.” Bradshaw is planning to practice again on Thursday. The Wednesday practice was Bradshaw’s first since early in the season. Coach Tom Coughlin had expressed some concern that Bradshaw might emerge from the workout with soreness, but he didn’t and appears to be as healthy as he’s been in months.

Hakeem Nicks (questionable, shoulder) says he feels “a lot better this week.” “There should be no setbacks. It’s not sore or anything,” Nicks said. “The rest helped out a lot with just my shoulder and just my body in general. I wouldn’t miss (the Super Bowl) for anything.” With 18 catches for 335 yards and four touchdowns through the Giants’ first three playoff games, Nicks could be in for a monster day against the Patriots’ 31st ranked pass defense.

Goldenstate Warriors Injury Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andris Biedrins is sidelined as of  Jan 6 for his ankle and is listed Day-to-day.

Stephen Curry is also sidelined since Jan 4 for his ankle again, but the Warriors are targeting a Thursday return.

Los Angeles Lakers News

Matt Barnes

Coach Mike Brown confirmed that Matt Barnes is his starting small forward “for the foreseeable future.” Barnes has started six straight games, averaging 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks during that span. He’ll continue to share time with Metta World Peace, but deep-leaguers can certainly do worse. Barnes has a roto-friendly game thanks to his plus defensive skills and reasonable 3-point shooting. We can safely expect 24-30 minutes nightly, depending on game flow.

Baltimore Ravens Ray Lewis Report

 

 

 

 

Ravens coach John Harbaugh insisted Monday that Ray Lewis (toe) is “100 percent.”

Saints’ Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams may leave team after this season

Rumors have been spreading across sports media that New Orleans Saints Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams may not return to the organization next season.  Williams’ contract with the Saints ends after this season, and he has an old friend possibly returning to NFL coaching.

NFL 2011 Difference Makers

1. Julio Jones, WR, Falcons – A midseason hamstring injury was the only thing that could slow down Jones as a rookie. The 4.39 40-yard dash he ran at the NFL Combine was jaw-dropping, but he appeared to be even faster on the Georgia Dome turf. Perhaps more impressive was Jones’ ability to shrug off tacklers near the goal-line, showing a nose for the end zone. In his final four games of the regular season, he scored six touchdowns. Jones’ raw talent makes teammate Roddy White appear ordinary.

New York Giants Injury Report

Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) returned to practice Friday, as expected, and is listed as probable for Week 18. Bradshaw has been sitting out mid-week practices to cut down on the wear-and-tear while playing through a cracked bone in his foot. He’s averaged just 3.65 yards per carry since returning to action five games ago.

NFL Wildcard Weekend Injury Report: Saints vs Lions

New Orleans Saints

Lance Moore  has been ruled out for the Wild Card round due to a hamstring injury. Moore is out indefinitely. Robert Meachem should start against Detroit.

Will 49ers’ TE D-Lay recover in time for the playoffs?

Despite sustaining what appeared to be a season-ending fractured jaw on December 24, SAn Francisco 49ers TE Delanie Walker remains on the 49ers 53 man active roster.  Walker, aka ‘D-Lay’, returned to the 49ers practice center on Thursday, now able to talk and eat solid food.  The 49ers are hoping Walker can recover quick enough to contribute on the field in the playoffs.  Walker plays a crucial role in the 49ers offense, many times behind the ‘scenes’.  For example, in the 49ers win against the Detroit Lions, RB Frank Gore had two 40+ yard carries through holes created by a “WHAM” block on Lions DT Ndamkong Su by D-Lay.  In the same game, Walker caught the game winning touchdown pass.

January 14 is the 49ers’ first playoff game, likely too early for Walker to be ready.  But he may recover in time for the Super Bowl.

Dwight Howard to the Warriors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warriors general manager Larry Riley said Thursday that “it’s obvious management would like to bring in a superstar.”