Antonio Gates/Ryan Mathews: Both practiced on Friday, Mathews doing a little more than he did yesterday, putting him on track to play this week. Gates practiced for the first time this week, so it looks like he’s a go as well. I’m more confident on Gates than Mathews, but if you’re in a pinch, Mathews appears ready to go. Play both this week.
Darelle Revis: He’s been ruled out this week due to the concussion he suffered on Sunday. He won’t be traveling with the team. This is a big boost to all the offensive stars on the Steelers (Antonio Brown, Mike Wallace, Big Ben) as the WRs will be much more free out there on Sunday.
Pierre Garcon: He’s been listed as a game time decision with a foot injury. I felt better about him earlier in the week (http://tinyurl.com/8ol7h2a) than I do now, as he seems to have regressed a bit this week. I still think he plays, but I’m not sure how much he can contribute if this foot injury is still bothering him. I still haven’t heard anything that says it’s more than a bruise, but be aware there’s a chance he’s inactive on Sunday.
Jake Locker: He will start on Sunday. He came through practice without any setbacks. Play him if you normally would (Why you would normally play him? I’m not sure)
Jeremy Maclin: Officially listed as questionable, I’d still stay away from him as he has not practiced all week. Go with plan B
Desean Jackson: He’s also listed as questionable, and appears to be a game-time decision with a hamstring strain. I like his chances of playing a lot more than Maclin, but even when healthy, Jackson hasn’t been the greatest option. If you have someone else, I’d roll with them until Jackson is healthy. Although as bad as he’s looked healthy, maybe he’ll be better when he’s hurt.
Adrian Peterson: Listed as probable and was a full participant in practice. He looks ready to go. This is huge for someone coming off his first game activity post ACL because it means he didn’t have any abnormal soreness or swelling, which can be common. As the season wears on, monitor his activity levels because he did do quite a bit in week 1 and he should be eased into things a little better or else he may suffer a fatigue-related secondary injury. But as for this week, roll him out there.
Kenny Britt/Nate Washington: Britt looks like he’ll play this week, Washington looks like he’ll be out. Either way, I don’t like either one with a quarterback who is also hurt. Britt is an ACL/MCL guy coming back for the first time. AP and Jamaal Charles both showed you can be fine in the first game back, but Britt is more reliant on his QB and with Washington not playing, Britt has much more attention on him. I think stay away from Britt until week 3.
Jonathan Stewart: Officially listed as questionable, he was able to run and cut in practice without any setbacks or issues. As bad as DeAngelo Williams looked last week, I think Stewart comes right in and gets the bulk of the carries this week. When a player with an ankle injury can run and cut and plant and not have any limitations, I think it’s a great sign. I like him this week and think he can really contribute. Make sure he’s active Sunday, but play him if he is.
Steve Smith: Knee soreness kept him out of practice and it seems like he’s got a very good chance of sitting out this week. He’s listed as questionable and Ron Rivera seems confident that Smith will play, but when your practice is cut short because the knee starts to get sore, I’d be a bit worried. He’ll probably play, but I’m a little weary. He’s playing in the 1pm ET block of games, so you’ll know early on if you need to bench him.
Hakeem Nicks: He practiced yesterday, wasn’t seen out there today. I wouldn’t worry about him. He’s a maintenance type of guy at this point, because if he played last week with the foot bothering him, he’ll be a go this week. Play him.
Ziad Dahdul 