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Despite reports earlier in the day that Jimmy Graham has a partially torn plantar fascia, the Saints tight end is active for Week 8 against the Bills, though he's expected to be limited with the injury. His availability will depend partially on his ability to tolerate the pain.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has a partially torn plantar fascia and will be a game-time decision Week 8 vs. Buffalo, according to FOX Sports. Graham is going to test the injury in pregame warmups.

Graham said his injury is a pain-tolerance issue. He said he felt better Friday, but it's still very painful. If he can play, then the Saints are expected to limit his snaps.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham is listed as questionable for today's game vs. Buffalo after practicing on a limited basis on Friday with a foot injury. But according to ESPN, "don't get your hopes up" about his availability. Per reporter Chris Mortensen, there isn't much optimism he'll be active. 

Ben Watson is expected to play in Graham's place in the event he is inactive. 

I promised the people in my Friday chat I'd do a little research on Andrew Quarless, so here it is. Quarless was the primary tight end for the Packers following the injury to Jermichael Finley, which makes sense since he was their No. 2 tight end going into last week's game. 

After watching some snaps of his this year I found Quarless to be well sized but not fast. That might be because of knee surgery for a torn ACL in 2012. His hands are all right. 

The reality is that he's no different than Jarrett Boykin was last week: Any opportunity to play a lot with Aaron Rodgers could result in some good numbers. Finley had 5.7 targets per game this year -- a number that could apply to Quarless for the foreseeable future. The only catch is that the Packers have another tight end named Brandon Bostick who could swipe some work, though he's considered fairly raw. 

Nearly all the players listed on the Friday injury report for the Lions are probable. The most prominent are wide receiver Calvin Johnson, running back Reggie Bush and safety Louis Delmas with knee injuries and cornerback Rashean Mathis (groin).

Others are linebacker Ashlee Palmer (ankle), tight end Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring), defensive lineman Andre Fluellen (concussion) and running back Theo Riddick (concussion).

As expected, wide receiver Nate Burleson (forearm) and tackle Corey Hilliard (knee) have been ruled out. Offensive linemen Jason Fox (knee) and Riley Reiff (hamstring) are questionable.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (foot) will likely be a gametime decision for Week 8 against the Bills, after making his return to practice Friday. Graham participated in Friday's practice on a limited basis, and is officially considered questionable for Sunday's game.

The confirmation that wideout Santonio Holmes will not play Sunday in Cincinnati highlighted the injury report released Friday by the Jets.

All other offensive players should participate, though center Nick Mangold (ribs) and wide receiver Greg Salas (knee) are questionable.

Among the probables are wide receivers David Nelson (hamstring), Josh Cribbs (knee) and Jeremy Kerley (hamstring) and tight ends Jeff Cumberland (hamstring) and Konrad Reuland (knee).

Falcons tight end Chase Coffman (knee) was able to practice Friday, and has been listed as probable for Week 8 against the Cardinals.

Redskins tight ends Jordan Reed (hip) and Logan Paulsen (knee) made it through practice without any concerns Friday, and are bother officially listed as probable for Week 8 against the Broncos Sunday. 

Buccaneers tight end Timothy Wright got off to a slow start in Week 8 against the Panthers, but came up with a big fourth quarter to salvage his game in a 31-13 loss Thursday.

Wright had just one catch for 10 yards at halftime, and was held without a catch in the third quarter. Fortunately, as the Buccaneers rallied in an attempt to make the score more respectable late, Wright and Glennon started to get on the same page. Wright brought in four receptions in the fourth quarter, one of which went for a 10-yard touchdown, the first of his career.

Wright finished with five receptions for 48 yards to go along with his touchdown. He has 19 catches for 195 yards in four games since Glennon took over as quarterback. He will try to continue his solid play in Week 9 against the Seahawks.