It's the final bye week of the season and four teams are out of the mix (Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers) while another two -- the Atlanta Falcons and the Baltimore Ravens -- have already played their Week 10 contest with the resumption of Thursday night football. Fantasy owners are looking forward to the return of all 32 teams in Week 11. After all, it's hard enough to find injury replacements for your fantasy roster without the pool shrinking during bye weeks.

There is no doubt that the roster depth of several NFL teams has been challenged in new and unique ways this season as a result of cascading injuries. Fantasy owners have had to learn a whole new slate of names such as Jacob Tamme, Danny Woodhead and Keiland Williams. This week fantasy owners should get to know Mike Goodson (Carolina Panthers) and reintroduce themselves to Mario Manningham (New York Giants).

Who's left to play in Week 10? Here's what we're hearing as we gear up for game day.

Quarterbacks

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans, (Q): Young's status when the Titans face the Miami Dolphins will come down to game time, according to coach Jeff Fisher. A report in the Tennessean cites Fisher as saying the Titans will "warm [Young] up Sunday and see how he does."

Young, still dealing with the effects of a sprained left ankle suffered in Week 6 and aggravated two weeks later, did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday, which is even more concerning given the Titans were coming off a bye. Young was able to practice some on Thursday, however, splitting first-team reps with Kerry Collins and seemingly increasing his chances of playing Sunday. But Young did even less Friday. The Tennessean reports Collins took the majority of the first-team reps, then stayed after practice to work extra with new teammate Randy Moss (who was a teammate of Collins' with the Oakland Raiders five years ago), all of which points to Collins getting the start.

After all, much of Young's game is predicated on his ability to move effectively and make plays on his feet. If his ankle does not allow him to scramble or evade defenders, his game is compromised as well as his safety. In fact, Young's recent setback to his ankle came as he was on the run. The Titans certainly don't want an ineffective Young at the helm, nor do they want to unnecessarily risk losing him for a prolonged period of time.

While he's not been ruled out as the starter, the last 24 hours have made it appear less likely we see Young take the reins Sunday. Fortunately for fantasy owners this is an early game so be sure to check game-day inactive reports before kickoff.

Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, (P): The probable tag tells us that the Vikings expect Favre to start this week -- not that we were expecting anything else. The ailments noted on the injury report are ankle, foot and chin. His chin has had another week of healing from the laceration suffered two weeks ago. His ankle is going to be an ongoing issue throughout the season. On the positive side, his elbow is not listed so perhaps that's feeling a bit better. Or perhaps there is just so much pain everywhere else that the elbow appears insignificant. Either way, Favre is coming off a career-high 446-yard performance, not to mention a win, which is always good medicine.

Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals, (P): Palmer did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, allowing his sore throwing shoulder to rest. He was back Friday doing limited work, demonstrating his readiness to go, although his status was never really in doubt. This was a short week for the Bengals after a Monday night game and resting his shoulder was perhaps more critical in readying him for Week 10 than practice. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Palmer never really doubted his status. On Thursday he said,"I'm definitely going to go but just getting a couple days of rest on it and be ready to roll on Sunday," noting that with the Week 9 Monday night game, " ... you lose a couple days of recovery." We'll see how his delivery looks Sunday when the Bengals face the Indianapolis Colts. There's sure to be plenty of passing.

Tom Brady, New England Patriots, (P): Brady appeared on the injury report this week with something new. His right shoulder is still listed as an ailment to be sure, but now there is a foot injury to accompany it. It must be of some significance since Brady missed practice Wednesday, something he rarely does. He was back Thursday and Friday in limited work and, as the probable tag suggests, he is expected to play Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Shaun Hill, Detroit Lions, (P): Hill will be returning not a moment too soon for the Lions, who lost starter Matthew Stafford last Sunday for an undetermined amount of time. Hill broke his left forearm in Week 6 and underwent surgery to stabilize it. The injury was to his non-throwing forearm so functionally it does not present much of an issue for him. The biggest concern is protecting the still healing bone and he will no doubt wear protection to do just that. Hill has been leading the team in practice all week and is expected to lead the Lions into Buffalo on Sunday.

Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks, (not listed): Hasselbeck suffered a concussion in Week 8, sat out Week 9 and is returning in Week 10. Hasselbeck was a full participant in practice from the outset and does not even appear on the injury report.

Running backs

Beanie Wells, Arizona Cardinals, (Q): Last week Wells suffered an allergic reaction to an injection of a joint lubricant causing his previously scoped right knee to become swollen and limiting his practice time. Although he was active on game day, no one would have known it with his stat of one carry for a loss of 2 yards. It's hard to have much confidence in Wells as there has been a pattern of limited Wells in-game productivity after limited practice. Whether this is due to performance limitations resulting from his problem knee, fewer opportunities due to coaches' lack of confidence after limited preparation, or a combination of both, the fact is he has not given many fantasy owners cause for celebration.

So what should fantasy owners expect after Wells missed the majority of practice this week due to swelling in his knee? Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic has indicated that Tim Hightower will likely get the start but also suggests that Wells could see more opportunities this week because of the game plan. According to Somers, Wells could be more likely to play Sunday because the scope of the run game has been trimmed down for the game against the Seattle Seahawks. "Hopefully, that will allow us to play him some in that role if we get the opportunity," said coach Ken Whisenhunt.

The words "hopefully" and playing him "some" are not overwhelmingly inspiring. The bottom line is that Wells is not fully healthy and that has caused him to miss valuable practice and learning time. Until we see more from Wells, fantasy owners should exercise caution.

Joseph Addai, (D) and Mike Hart, (Q), Indianapolis Colts: The status of both Addai and Hart really has not changed in the last week. Neither has practiced all week. Addai, at doubtful, is clearly not expected to play. Hart, at questionable, has a chance to play but it's hard to imagine him being ready for game action when he could not participate at all this week. Expect Donald Brown to start again for the Colts.

Kevin Smith and Jahvid Best, (P), Detroit Lions: Best is still limited in practice to protect his toes. Smith gets limited reps to protect his sore (and recently reconstructed) knee. Both are listed as probable and both are expected to play as the Lions travel to Buffalo.

Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams, (P): Jackson has been limited in practice throughout the week as a means of protecting his surgical left ring finger but he is expected to play as usual.

Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks, (P): Lynch was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday with a thigh injury, but after a full practice on Friday he is expected to play.

Fred Taylor, New England Patriots, (Q): Look who's moved up in this column! Taylor has been in the "Out" section virtually the entire season as he has been dealing with toe injuries on both feet. But Taylor quietly returned to limited practice this week, bringing him one step closer to providing another resource for the Patriots' running game. Whether he plays this week or not is questionable, literally, but it's a Sunday night game against a tough Pittsburgh Steelers defense so it might not be a great first test.

Ryan Torain, Washington Redskins, (Q): Speaking of tough calls, the Redskins' running back situation is cloudy heading into Week 10 and with the game not happening until Monday night, it creates a fantasy nightmare. Torain injured his hamstring before the Redskins' Week 9 bye and started the week running full speed Monday, a good sign. By Wednesday, however, Torain was again dealing with tightness and soreness in his hamstring. According to the Washington Post, coach Mike Shanahan expressed some concern. "Ryan was a little bit more sore than I thought he would be," Shanahan said. "Didn't get a lot of reps; said it was a little tight."

Things have looked up a bit since Wednesday. Torain was able to put in limited practice the next two days leading Shanahan to say Friday, "There was no setback. He's, again, day by day. He's pushing himself pretty hard, and hopefully tomorrow he'll feel good." Apparently, Torain did feel pretty good Saturday and the Post reports he appears on track to start Monday night. Regarding Torain's condition Shanahan noted, "Last two, three days, he's been feeling much better." The team still lists Torain as questionable, suggesting things could change by Monday, but this is the same team that has listed quarterback Donovan McNabb as questionable on multiple occasions (including this week) when there has been little doubt he would play. Fantasy owners should consider that the situation is still not crystal clear. Just a few days ago Torain was considered "day by day" and while the latest news suggests he is improving and looking more likely to start, whether he is completely past the injury is another matter. Hamstring strains always have the potential to be problematic as they are easily aggravated and until a player tests his leg in game conditions, it's impossible to know just how healthy he is. If Torain plays, it won't be until he gets through the game successfully (or not) that we learn whether the hamstring is still an issue.

It would be prudent to have an alternate running back at the ready. That alternate back should likely be Keiland Williams who will get the start if Torain and Clinton Portis are out. Although Portis is eager to return from his groin injury and he has been back in limited practice, he still has experienced some swelling and soreness this week. Shanahan told the Post that above all, caution is warranted with the still healing Portis. "You've got to be very careful," Shanahan said. "He wants to go, but is still a little bit sore&We've just got to make sure we're smart relative to his injury." Given the nature of Portis' injury (where the groin muscle tore from the bone), there is no reason to rush him back and the consequences are likely greater than the payoff. It would not be surprising to see Portis held out for another week but it appears all decisions will come down to the wire Monday night.

Wide receivers

Percy Harvin, Minnesota Vikings, (Q): Harvin was out Wednesday and Thursday because of a migraine episode but was back at the Vikings' facility Friday. Harvin participated in the workout on a limited basis. He's listed as questionable, likely due to the fact that there is unpredictability around the migraines and whether it could crop up again Sunday. Harvin is still nursing a sore ankle but the rest resulting from the migraine episode only helped his ankle. And Harvin showed last week that he could certainly deliver despite the injury.

Teammate Sidney Rice will not make his 2010 debut for the Vikings at Soldier Field, as the team decided not to activate him on Saturday, despite putting in some time in practice this week.

Andre Johnson, Houston Texans (Q): Despite the questionable tag, Johnson is expected to play. Coach Gary Kubiak said as much when he talked about Johnson's preparation. Most of that preparation involved caring for his ankle by resting it but Johnson has shown a willingness to push through this for most of the season. There's always the risk of an in-game setback but it will take a lot to keep Johnson off the field or remove him once he starts.

Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, (P): He got his ankle rolled on in the Monday night game and rested it on Wednesday. After fully practicing the rest of the week, Ochocinco should be fine for Sunday.

Blair White, Indianapolis Colts, (Q): The hits just keep on coming for the Colts yet they keep finding other talent to fill in. White stepped up when the starting receivers were injured but this week he went down with a shoulder injury. It was enough to keep him out of practice Thursday and Friday and might just keep him out Sunday as well. Reggie Wayne and Pierre Garcon are off the injury report.

Mike Williams, Seattle Seahawks, (P): What are a few stitches in your finger? Not much if you're Williams. He was a full participant in Friday's practice and is expected to play Sunday.

Tight ends

Jacob Tamme, Indianapolis Colts, (Q): Tamme, who has filled in ably since the loss of Dallas Clark, was dealing with a back injury early in the week but full practice Thursday and Friday tells us he should be ready to go Sunday.

Out: This space is intended for a list of key fantasy players, not including those who have been moved to injured reserve status, who are officially listed as "Out" for the upcoming game.

DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers: A concussion for Stewart and a foot sprain for Williams have the one-two tandem sitting out this week. Mike Goodson gets the start for the Panthers along with Jimmy Clausen, who is in for Matt Moore (on injured reserve).

Austin Collie, WR, Indianapolis Colts: No sooner did he return from thumb surgery then Collie suffered a concussion in Week 9. He was ruled out early in the week for Sunday's contest and will be evaluated again next week.

Steve Smith, WR, New York Giants: A pectoral strain suffered in Thursday's practice turned into an absence for Week 9. It could be severe enough to keep him out even longer. Mario Manningham should see increased action in his place.

Owen Daniels, TE, Houston Texans: Daniels is working hard to get back to the playing field according to coach Gary Kubiak, but he's not there yet.

Kenny Britt, WR, Tennessee Titans: Britt's Week 8 hamstring injury was serious and it's not clear when he might be able to return.

Earnest Graham, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Graham's hamstring injury will sideline him for Week 9.

Golden Tate, WR, Seattle Seahawks: He's still out with an ankle injury.

Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers: It's the other Smith (Troy) -- the one who won in England -- who will be under center for the 49ers this week.

See you at the injury chats (Tuesday and Friday 3-4 p.m.). Be sure to check out "Fantasy Football Now" on Sunday on ESPN2 from 11:30 a.m. to noon, switching to ESPNEWS from noon-1 p.m. ET for last-minute inactives, rankings, injury impact and more!