Blog: Joe Haden, DeMarco Murray headline early game NFL inactive lists
Wide receiver Julio Jones is active and will play for the Atlanta Falcons, despite missing all of last week's practices due to a sprained ankle. Jones is third on the Falcons with 44 receptions, but is second on the club with 703 yards and five touchdown receptions. How much Jones plays will be determined during the game, which means Harry Douglas could see increased playing time. Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (oblique) and Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (foot) were not as fortunate as Jones. Both players were considered to be "game-time decisions" on Sunday, but neither will play. While Murray had hoped to play on Sunday, with the Cowboys playing on Thanksgiving Day this Thursday, holding him out of today's game is the prudent approach. Haden's absence in the Browns secondary somewhat mitigates the loss of Murray to the Cowboys' backfield, as Tony Romo could look to throw more as Cleveland's top cornerback is out. Key players giving it a go despite being limited by injuries include Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston (ankle) and wide receiver Calvin Johnson (knee), who had been listed as "questionable". Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (foot) returns to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 7. Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels returns after missing last Sunday night's 13-6 win over the Chicago Bears with a back injury. Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons Arizona : QB Kevin Kolb, WR LaRon Byrd, TE Todd Heap, G Senio Kelemete, G/T Pat McQuistan, DE Calais Campbell, LB Jamaal Westerman Atlanta : QB Dominique Davis, WR Kevin Cone, OT Lamar Holmes, G Phillipkeith Manley, DT Travian Robertson, LB Sean Weatherspoon, S Charles Mitchell Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers Tampa Bay : RB Michael Smith, WR Chris Owusu, DT Corvey Irvin, DT Matthew Masifilo, LB Najee Goode, CB Danny Gorrer, S Keith Tandy Carolina : QB Jimmy Clausen, WR David Gettis, G Jeremy Bridges, OT Bruce Campbell, DE Antwan Applewhite, LB Jason Williams, S D.J. Campbell Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys Cleveland : RB Brandon Jackson, FB Owen Marecic, G Jarrod Shaw, DT Ronnie Cameron, CB Joe Haden, CB Dimitri Patterson, S Raymond Ventrone Dallas : RB DeMarco Murray, WR Andre Holmes, C/G David Arkin, OC Phil Costa, OC Ryan Cook, DE Sean Lissemore, CB Mike Jenkins Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions Green Bay : WR Greg Jennings, WR Jarrett Boykin, TE Andrew Quarless, LB Clay Matthews, LB Terrell Manning, CB Sam Shields, S Charles Woodson Detroit : QB Kellen Moore, WR Brian Robiskie, OT Jason Fox, OT Corey Hilliard, DT Corey Williams, DE Ronnell Lewis, S Louis Delmas Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans Jacksonville : RB Maurice Jones-Drew, FB Greg Jones, C/G Steve Vallos, DT Jeris Pendelton, DT D'Anthony Smith, CB Rashean Mathis, S Dwight Lowery