After Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams burned fantasy owners by leaving last week's game in the first quarter and not returning, it looks like he won't be available at all for this Sunday's meeting with the Giants. Williams' ankle injury forced him to miss the entire week of practice, resulting in him being listed as doubtful. That means Jonathan Stewart, who had 25-109-1 rushing plus a receiving TD against the Vikings last week, will almost certainly get the start at New York and will make for a fine fantasy play despite being listed as questionable with a heel injury, which he's had all season. QB Matt Moore also is considered questionable with an injured shoulder but practiced fully Friday and is expected to start.

Dealing with myriad injuries in recent weeks, the Eagles are expected to be just about at full strength offensively for Sunday's contest with the Broncos. RB Brian Westbrook, who hasn't played since Week 10 due to a concussion, was able to practice all week and is listed as probable. Head coach Andy Reid says he'll see only limited action Sunday, though, making him a shaky fantasy option. WR Jeremy Maclin, who sat out Week 15 with a foot injury, also is considered probable and is expected to return this week, but he could get lost in Philly's deep receiver group. The group could be without situational QB Michael Vick, who sat out all week with a quad injury, but that shouldn't affect fantasy owners.

Falcons RB Michael Turner tried to return from his ankle injury last week, but he carried the ball just once before re-aggravating it and sitting out the rest of the game. He wasn't able to participate in any practice this week and is considered questionable to face the Bills on Sunday. The odds appear to be against Turner playing, meaning Jason Snelling and Jerious Norwood would split time against Buffalo's league-worst run defense; as the goal-line back, Snelling would be the better fantasy start. QB Matt Ryan, who also returned last Sunday, was limited in practice this week and is listed as questionable, but he is likely to start. He's not a recommended fantasy play, however, against a stellar Bills pass "D."

The Raiders' backfield situation got a little more intriguing from a fantasy standpoint last week when starter Justin Fargas went down with a knee injury, opening the door for Michael Bush to come in and pick up 18-133-1 rushing. Fargas was not able to practice at all this week and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Cleveland, meaning Bush is likely to get the start. Given the favorable matchup, Bush makes for a solid fantasy play in larger leagues, though Darren McFadden will still be responsible for some of the workload. Meanwhile, TE Zach Miller is questionable after missing last week with a concussion, and QB Charlie Frye will once again get the start with Bruce Gradkowski (knee) listed as doubtful.

It was another week of missed practices for Rams RB Steven Jackson, whose bad back continues to keep him from practicing. He's been playing through the injury, however, and likely will do so again this Sunday at Arizona despite being labeled as questionable. Be sure to confirm his status prior to kickoff. Similarly, Seahawks RB Julius Jones is considered questionable with sore ribs, but he was able to practice in full on Friday and should be active at Green Bay on Sunday. With a difficult matchup and Justin Forsett around to steal carries, though, Jones is not a guy you want in your fantasy lineup in such a critical week.

Other notable players listed as questionable this week include: Saints TE Jeremy Shockey (toe), Bucs RB Derrick Ward (knee), Bucs WR Antonio Bryant (groin), Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (ankle), Ravens WR Mark Clayton (knee) and Patriots RB Fred Taylor (ankle). Seahawks WR Nate Burleson (ankle) and Redskins WR Devin Thomas (ankle) are listed as doubtful, while Saints WR Lance Moore (ankle), Colts WR Pierre Garcon (hand) and Broncos WR Eddie Royal (neck) have been ruled out.

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