INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts received some good news entering Sunday's home game against the 49ers.
Wide receiver Reggie Wayne (strained groin) and defensive end Dwight Freeney (knee) both participated in Friday's practice and are expected to play. Defensive tackle Eric Foster (shoulder) also practiced and should be available against the 49ers.
The post-practice injury report listed Wayne, Freeney, Foster, and tight end Jacob Tamme (hamstring) as questionable. Rookie running back Donald Brown (shoulder) is doubtful.
Quarterback Peyton Manning saw limited work Friday but will start. Safety Bob Sanders (knee) went through the workout and will make his second consecutive start.
Freeney was hurt against St. Louis last Sunday but didn't really feel the effects of the injury until Monday morning.
"I'll be out there (Sunday). My knee was a little stiff this week, but it has to be real serious for me (to miss a game)," he said. "I've got the swelling down now, so I should be all right."
If Brown doesn't play, second-year running back Chad Simpson will split time with starter Joseph Addai. Mike Hart, another second-year running back, also could play.
Raiders – The San Diego Chargers should be as healthy as they've been all season when they host AFC West rival Oakland on Sunday.
Just three players missed practice Friday, and coach Norv Turner hoped one would play against the Raiders.
Inside linebacker Kevin Burnett, though, will miss his second consecutive game because of an ankle injury. He's listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing all week.
Defensive tackle Ogemdi Nwagbuo also was out because of an ankle injury, but Turner was somewhat optimistic he would play. It will be a game-time decision.
Replacing Burnett will be Tim Dobbins, a fourth-year pro who had one of the better days of his career last week.
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