Bradford, Winfield lead big names on early inactive list
For the second straight week, quarterback Sam Bradford will give way to A.J. Feeley in St. Louis, which must have Josh McDaniels wondering if Scott Pioli's going to hit him up anytime soon. The Rams' pathetic offense won't have much of a chance against the New Orleans Saints, especially with receiver Danario Alexander and tackle Jason Smith also out. For the Minnesota Vikings, there's the small matter of dealing with Cam Newton without their two best cornerbacks ¡ª Chris Cook (suspended) and Antoine Winfield (actually injured).
Also, remember when Lee Evans was supposed to help the Ravens' passing game? Yeah ¡ us, too.
Here are all the early inactives ¡ª as always, a big thanks to Brian McIntyre at Mac's Football Blog!
Arizona Cardinals at Baltimore Ravens
Arizona: QB Richard Bartel, WR Stephen Williams, TE Todd Heap, T D'Anthony Batiste, DE Ronald Talley, LB Joey Porter, S Kerry Rhodes
Baltimore: RB Anthony Allen, WR Lee Evans, G Ben Grubbs, LB Dannell Ellerbe, LB Sergio Kindle, CB Danny Gorrer, CB Chykie Brown
Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers
Minnesota: RB Lorenzo Booker, T DeMarcus Love, G Anthony Herrera, DE D'Aundre Reed, LB Xavier Adibi, CB Antoine Winfield
Carolina: QB Jimmy Clausen, RB Mike Goodson, FB Richie Brockel, T Lee Ziemba, DT Frank Kearse, CB Darius Butler, S Jordan Pugh
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans
Jacksonville: FB Brock Bolen, WR Chastin West, WR Cecil Shorts, T Eben Britton, C/G Jason Spitz, DE John Chick, S Courtney Greene
Houston: QB T.J. Yates, WR Andre Johnson, TE Garrett Graham, T Andrew Gardner, G Thomas Austin, CB Brandon Harris, S Danieal Manning
Miami Dolphins at New York Giants
Miami: RB Daniel Thomas, WR Edmond Gates, TE Will Yeatman, T Will Barker, G Richie Incognito, DE Phillip Merling, CB Vontae Davis
NY Giants: RB Da'Rel Scott, FB Henry Hynoski, OL Stacy Andrews, OT James Brewer, G Mitch Petrus, DT Dwayne Hendricks, CB Prince Amukamara
New Orleans Saints at St. Louis Rams
New Orleans: RB Mark Ingram, WR Adrian Arrington, TE David Thomas, T Zach Strief, DE Turk McBride, LB Will Herring, CB Johnny Patrick
St. Louis: QB Sam Bradford, RB Jerious Norwood, WR Danario Alexander, T Jason Smith, DT Darell Scott, LB Brady Poppinga, CB Justin King
Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans
Indianapolis: QB Peyton Manning, WR Anthony Gonzalez, T Anthony Castonzo, T Ryan Diem, G Joe Reitz, DT Drake Nevis, CB Jacob Lacey
Tennessee: QB Rusty Smith, TE Craig Stevens, T Byron Stingily, DE William Hayes, DT Zach Clayton, LB Colin McCarthy, S Chris Hope