Syracuse WR Mike Williams, who dropped out of school three weeks ago, will enter the 2010 NFL draft.
The NFL always has room for another Mike Williams with off-field issues. This version caught 60 balls for 837 yards and 10 touchdowns as a true sophomore in 2007. He left Syracuse because coach Doug Marrone was poised to suspend Williams for being involved in a car accident with teammates. Williams also missed the entire 2008 season for breaking Syracuse's "Academic Integrity Policy." He has first-round ability (4.4 speed, 6'2/210 build), but figures to be available in the second or third.
Pierre Garcon (ankle) is active for the Colts Sunday, as expected.
Garcon was listed as "questionable" but put in a full practice both Thursday and Friday. He's healthy, but is nothing more than a WR3 option as he hasn't caught more than five passes in a game all season.
Roddy White is active Sunday against the Giants, as expected.
White was listed as questionable on the injury report coming in, but hasn't missed a game in his five-year career. The Giants have struggled badly to cover No. 1 receivers of late, so White is a high-quality WR1 play on Sunday.
Jerious Norwood (hip) and Michael Turner (ankle) are both inactive for Week 11 against the Giants.
Norwood got some practice time in this week, but it wasn't enough to get him cleared for his usual duties. Jason Snelling will be an every-down back at New York. The Falcons' other inactives are WR Brian Finneran, LB Spencer Adkins, OT Garrett Reynolds, DT Trey Lewis, OL Quinn Ojinnaka, and third QB John Parker Wilson.
Albert Haynesworth (ankle) will not play against the Cowboys Sunday.
Kedric Golston gets the start and is obviously a big downgrade. Upgrade Marion Barber's matchup, especially considering how much the Cowboys emphasized the run this week. Haynesworth's bulk in the middle will be sorely missed.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen confirms that Chris Simms will start for the Broncos on Sunday against the Chargers.
Starting Simms is the smart move for the Broncos, as they don't want to risk further injury to Kyle Orton's ankle. Simms was awful in relief of Orton last week, completing just 3-of-13 pass attempts with a pick. Look for the Broncos to try and pound the ball on the ground today.
ESPN's Rachel Nichols reports that Michael Turner (ankle) will not play on Sunday against the Giants, and Jason Snelling will get the start for the Falcons.
Turner was listed as doubtful on the injury report and has no timetable for return. He is likely out for a couple of weeks with a high ankle sprain. Snelling and Aaron Stecker will try to fill in as best as they can for the Falcons. Struggling QB Matt Ryan will have to carry the offense with Turner absent.
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