Fred Taylor may not be the only tailback who won't be playing Sunday when the Patriots travel to Denver.
Broncos running back Correll Buckhalter may not be suiting up, either.
Buckhalter hasn't practiced on Wednesday or Thursday due to an ankle injury suffered in Sunday's win over the Cowboys.
Despite getting only 37 carries -- 23 fewer than rookie Knowshon Moreno -- Buckhalter is the leading rusher on the team with 267 yards. Moreno has 249.
Also missing practice for the Broncos were safety Brian Dawkins (knee/shoulder) and linebacker/fullback Spencer Larsen (shoulder). Guard Ben Hamilton (hamstring) and cornerback Alphonso Smith (ankle) have participated on Wednesday and Thursday on a limited basis.
Several Pats players participated in practice on a limited basis: tackle Nick Kaczur (tackle), linebacker Jerod Mayo (knee), safety James Sanders (shoulder), cornerback Shawn Springs (knee), receiver Wes Welker (knee), and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (ankle).
Buckhalter might not be on the field on Sunday against Pats
Posted by Mike Florio on October 8, 2009 6:11 PM ET
Buckhalter has been phenomenal. This is a huge loss for Denver.
Speaking of running backs, take Lawrence Maroney.
Please.
Bucks trouble in Philadelphia was never his impact on the game... he always had above average per-carry and per-reception numbers for a RB... it was the fact that he is always getting hurt.
It started his rookie year when he was dominating the 2001 NFC championship game... sprained his ankle and the Eagles never got back on track in the running game...
He has always had little sprains and tweaks to go along with the major blow-outs (ACL and patellar) in '02, '04 and '05.
The Eagles staff knew what they had, which is why they only used him when Westbrook was hurt.
Buck is an injury waiting to happen. It is very frustrating because he is so effective when healthy.
Buck is a great player when healthy.
Anyway, what is it with Denver and running backs? Last year they went through seven of them.
this game will be hard fought (two good teams)... it definitely will be an ugly game - as ugly as both teams head coaches.
WOW, WHAT A SURPRISE!!! FRED TAYLOR AND CORRELL BUCKHALTER BOTH GOT HURT???????? THAT NEVER HAPPENS.........