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Sunday, January 6
 
Week 17 infirmary report

Player What ails him When he'll be back
Sebastian Janikowski
Kicker
Raiders
Spent three days in the hospital last week with a bacterial condition in his left foot and did not kick Sunday against the Jets. He appears healthy enough to rejoin the Oakland Raiders for the first round of the playoffs.
Jerome Bettis Running back
Steelers
Bettis was held out again Sunday because of a groin injury, meaning he won't play for six weeks before Pittsburgh's first playoff game. Bettis is expected to be ready for the playoffs.
LaVar Arrington
Linebacker
Redskins
Left the Cardinals/Redskins game due to a right knee sprain. The Redskins' season is over.
Keith Hamilton
Defensive tackle
Ravens
Left the Giants/Packers game in the 1st quarter with a sprained left knee. The Giants' season is over.
Glen Steele Defensive tackle
Bengals
Sprained his left knee while blocking on a kick return in the first quarter Sunday against the Titans. The Bengals' season is over.
Steve McNair
Quarterback
Titans
Left the game with back spasms. The Titans' season is over.
Tedy Bruschi Linebacker
Patriots
Left Sunday's game against the Panthers with a head injury. The team said Bruschi likely would not be listed on next week's injury report.
John Engelberger
Defensive end
49ers
Suffered a high right ankle sprain. Status uncertain.
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala
Running back
Steelers
Left the game with a groin injury. The Steelers have a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Zach Thomas
Linebacker
Dolphins
Was held out of Sunday's game against the Bills because of a torn muscle in his right shoulder. Status uncertain.
Jason Taylor
Defensive end
Dolphins
Suffered sprained left shoulder. Status uncertain.
Chris Chambers
Wide receiver
Dolphins
Suffered a sprained right ankle. Status uncertain.
Shawn Springs
Cornerback
Seahawks
Left after three plays when his left hamstring tightened. Status uncertain.
Anthony Simmons
Linebacker
Seahawks
Suffered a bruised left quadriceps. Status uncertain.
Isaac Bruce
Wide receiver
Rams
Bruised his lower back. X-rays were negative. Status uncertain.
Alex Van Pelt
Quarterback
Bills
Sidelined by a sprained throwing shoulder in the first quarter. The Bills' season is over. Van Pelt said he won't throw for 6-to-8 weeks.







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