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Injury Wrap: Percy Harvin doubtful, Owen Daniels a game-night call

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Here's the 1.0 version of the Week 10 bumps and bruises. Please have your co-pay ready, and let us know if you're allergic to any medication. We'll update this file as the news day meanders along.

• Percy Harvin (ankle) hasn't been practicing and he's listed as doubtful for Sunday's divisional rematch with Detroit. While head coach Leslie Frazier doesn't want to discount Harvin yet, it would be a stunner if the franchise wideout is able to play on game day. Minnesota's receiver depth is a mess after Harvin: Jerome Simpson is the other starter (perhaps worth a shot in deeper leagues), while Michael Jenkins (not recommended) should see more reps. A struggling Christian Ponder doesn't make things any easier.

• Owen Daniels (hip) had a limited Friday practice and he's no sure thing to play Sunday night at Chicago. The Bears have been ordinary in tight end coverage this year, though they've only allowed two touchdowns all season. Consider possible caddy options, not that the leftovers are appealing from the final two games of the week.

The Raiders have already said they'll go without Darren McFadden (ankle) and Mike Goodson (ankle) at Baltimore. Track star Taiwan Jones and converted receiver Marcel Reece are the next backs up on the depth chart, but neither is a runner to be confident in; the team doesn't seem to fully trust Jones with ball security, and Reece isn't the ideal physical match for the position. Look for Carson Palmer to throw a bunch of passes against the Ravens. Reece still might be a playable flex option when you consider his likely role in the passing game.

• Darren Sproles (broken hand) has already been ruled out for Week 10. Pierre Thomas is the best of the leftover backs, obviously, though Chris Ivory and Mark Ingram both looked good in the victory over Philadelphia. A fantasy-friendly shootout with Atlanta is expected on Sunday.

• Calvin Johnson (knee) was able to practice Friday and although he basically lives on the injury report, he's fully expected to go at Minnesota. The Lions also had Titus Young (knee) at Friday's session, and Young Sr. should be in his normal role on Sunday.

• Jake Locker (shoulder) had a good week of practice and will start at Miami. Locker is more week-to-week playmaker than reliable option at the moment, but at least in a theoretical sense he brings more upside to the Titans passing game.

Although Stevie Johnson (thigh) has been limited in practice all week and carries the questionable tag on the injury report, he insists he'll be ready to go at New England. He has a lukewarm track record in this matchup; I've ranked him a little lower than usual.


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