I'm here at a soggy Meadowlands awaiting the kickoff of today's Jets-Cardinals tilt. As if any of us had any doubts, Brett Favre (ankle) will be making his 257th consecutive start for the Jets. Actually, I should say Titans, as in the New York variety. The Jets will be wearing throwback uni's from their original AFL days of the early '60's, when the franchise was then known as the Titans.
Favre will be facing a banged-up Arizona defense that will be minus standout strong safety Adrian Wilson, out with a hamstring injury. Nose tackle Gabe Watson (knee) and DE/OLB Bert Berry (groin) also inactive for the Cards.
Some updated injury information for the other early games:
* As I mentioned previously, QB Carson Palmer (elbow) will be the Bengals' 3rd QB for their matchup with division-rival Cleveland, with the pride of Harvard -- Ryan Fitzpatrick -- to start for Cincy. Browns to be without WR Donte' Stallworth (quadriceps) for a fourth consecutive game. Guard Eric Steinbach, who missed last week with a separated shoulder, is surprisingly active for Cleveland, although it's unclear as to whether he'll start.
*In New Orleans, the Saints' hurting receiving corps will consist of Lance Moore and Devery Henderson as the primary wideouts for their home game with San Francisco. Marques Colston remains out with an injured thumb, while normal No. 3 guy David Patten likely will see limited action with an ailing groin. New Orleans is also minus Jeremy Shockey after the colorful tight end underwent groin surgery earlier in the week. 49ers will have WR Bryant Johnson (hamstring, questionable) in the lineup today.
*In Tampa, Brian Griese will be taking aim at a Green Bay secondary without two key starters in Pro Bowl corner Al Harris (ruptured spleen) and hard-hitting safety Atari Bigby (hamstring). The Bucs will be missing top receiver Joey Galloway (groin) for a second straight week, with Antonio Bryant and Mark Clayton designated as today's starting wideouts.
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