It's . A lot of teams face a do-or-die scenario this Sunday. Here are the injury stories we're tracking Sunday morning. We'll update right up until kickoff.
- ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Green Bay Packers running Ryan Grant will start at running back . Alex Green (concussion) wasn't cleared to play.
- NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith (elbow) is "very doubtful" to play .
- Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall is of Mike Tomlin's doghouse. He will be active . Wide receiver Plaxico Burress is inactive.
- Washington Redskins quarterback (knee) was by doctors Saturday. He will start .
- With no word from the NFL, it's safe to say Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman will not begin serving any potential suspension this week.
- New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib is active . He was a game-time decision. Tight end Rob Gronkowski (arm) did not make the trip.
- Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is inactive . It's all on DeAngelo Williams.
- Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is inactive . He's now the team's No. 3 quarterback. Running back LeSean McCoy will start, though.
- Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kevin Ogletree (illness) is active . He was listed as questionable.
- Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline (back) is active .
- All three New York Jets quarterbacks are active . Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez are behind Greg McElroy in line.
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