Saints WR Moore is going to play Saturday game

The New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore is hoping that he would be able to put on his No. 16 Saints jersey and play this Saturday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals after missing eight of the last nine games because of a series of ankle and hamstring injuries.

The Saints would like to use the shifty, 5-9, 190-pound Moore a lot like the New England Patriots use Wes Welker and the Dallas Cowboys use Miles Austin. That could be why the team has not placed Moore on injured reserve by so far. Plus quarterback Drew Brees has great trust and confidence in Moore, who became his go-to guy last year. And Moore showed his value well in Week 6 by catching six passes for 78 yards and a touchdown in a high-profile showdown with the New York Giants, who remained unbeaten till the game ended with Saints’ 48-27 victory.

Other Saints who were still dealing with injuries but are possible to play Saturday’s game include cornerback Malcolm Jenkins and tailback Pierre Thomas. Jenkins with a hamstring injury missed last Saturday’s practice but will return to practice on Tuesday and play Saturday. Thomas practiced despite ribs injury and he was confident that he will be able to play at a high level with some extra padding around the middle.

Bills starting QB Edwards not to play against Panthers with concussion

On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills will play against the Panthers at Carolina without starting quarterback Trent Edwards, who suffered a concussion after being knocked out early in the second quarter of the Bills' win over the New York Jets last Sunday.

Ryan Fitzpatrick will replace Edwards and start against the Panthers. The game will be the first game Edwards has missed in the season. Other starters who have been ruled out include starting safeties Donte Whitner and Bryan Scott and starting right tackle Jonathan Scott. All of the three starters wearing Bills jerseys suffered ankle injuries.

Other injured players who are probable to play Sunday’s game are defensive tackles, defensive end Chris Kelsay and cornerback Terrence McGee. Receiver Terrell Owens was not seen in Friday practice, but Coach Dick Jauron said his absence was not injury related, so T.O. is also probable for Sunday’s game.

Titans CB Finnegan questionable for playing against Patriots

After missing another day of practice on Friday with a hamstring injury, the Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

The injury occurred on Sept. 28 when the Titans played against the New York Jets. After doing some limited work on Oct. 8, the cornerback has not taken any practice.

Other questionable players include starting safety Michael Griffin and defensive back Vincent Fuller. Griffin also missed Friday’s practice with a neck stinger, and Fuller returned to practice after forearm was broken. He has yet to be cleared for contract.

Starter out for Sunday game is starting cornerback Nick Harper, who broke his forearm, too. Rookies Jason McCourty and Ryan Mouton would play in Harper’s position again this weekend.