Sunday, October 5, 2008

Rodgers, Westbrook to start

As the first wave of inactives for today's early games filter in, a resolution has been reached on the status of two of Week 5's most significant injury concerns.

In Green Bay, quarterback Aaron Rodgers will start the Packers' matchup with the Atlanta Falcons after apparently making it through a pregame workout okay. Brett Favre's successor was a 50/50 shot to play after spraining his throwing shoulder in last week's loss at Tampa Bay.

In Philadelphia, the Eagles will have star running back Brian Westbrook at their disposal for today's pivotal divisional clash with the surging Washington Redskins. As most of you know, the versitale All-Pro has been dealing with an ankle sprain that kept him out of last Sunday's loss at Chicago. FYI, the Redskins won't have a key member on defense available, as cornerback Shawn Springs is inactive with a strained calf.

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