Panthers' Williams doubtful for Giants game

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after missing his third straight practice with a sprained left ankle.

Reserve running back Tyrell Sutton is also doubtful after sitting out Friday with a calf injury.

Williams was injured in the first quarter of last Sunday's win over Minnesota and didn't return. Jonathan Stewart replaced him and rushed for 109 yards and a TD.

Stewart is questionable with a sore left Achilles tendon but practiced Friday.

Quarterback Matt Moore (shoulder) and cornerback Richard Marshall (ankle) are also questionable.

Rams still uncertain at QB: St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo still hasn't picked a starting quarterback for Sunday's road game against Arizona Cardinals.

Rookie Keith Null started the past two games - the first when Kyle Boller was sidelined by a thigh injury, and the second after Boller had flulike symptoms for several days.

Boller returned to practice this week, but Spagnuolo has yet to tip his hand.

Spagnuolo said Friday he has talked with both quarterbacks but wasn't ready to make a decision.

Also, defensive end Leonard Little (knee infection) and running back Steven Jackson (lower back) didn't practice for the third straight day. Spagnuolo said both could play without logging any practice time.

Broncos's Royal out: Wide receiver Eddie Royal will not play for the Denver Broncos in Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Royal missed every practice this week with neck and hand injuries. He was absent from Friday's indoor workout.

He had three catches for 28 yards last week in a loss to the Oakland Raiders. Either Brandon Lloyd or Kenny McKinley will fill the void as punt returner.

Spencer Larsen, a special teams player and backup inside linebacker, has a hamstring injury and also won't play.

Taylor may not play against former team: New England Patriots running back Fred Taylor is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Taylor has missed the past 10 games with an ankle injury. He participated fully in practices Wednesday and Thursday and on a limited basis Friday.

Taylor spent 11 seasons in Jacksonville and is the Jaguars' all-time leading rusher. He signed with the Patriots as a free agent before the season.

Redskins' Haynesworth disciplined: Washington Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was sent home from practice Friday.

Coach Jim Zorn told reporters he sent home Haynesworth for disciplinary reasons. Zorn says Haynesworth will still play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys but might not start.

Haynesworth was fined $10,000 by the NFL on Thursday for an altercation with Giants running back Brandon Jacobs late in New York's 45-12 victory at Washington.

Fitzpatrick's status uncertain: Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was limited in practice Friday and his availability for Sunday's game against the Falcons in Atlanta will be a gametime decision.

Fitzpatrick participated in individual workouts but not in practice. Interim coach Perry Fewell said he hopes Fitzpatrick might be available.

Brian Brohm would start if Fitzpatrick can't go.

Westbrook expected to play: Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has completed a full week of practice and is expected play against the Denver Broncos on Sunday after missing five weeks with a concussion.

Coach Andy Reid says Westbrook has "done well this week" but will be limited in his use. Reid said he will "stay in communication with him throughout the game."

The NFC East-leading Eagles (10-4) host the Broncos (8-6) in a game with strong playoff implications.

Westbrook, a former All-Pro, sustained his second concussion in three weeks against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 15.