Monday Night Football News and Notes

Monday, August 28, 2006

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NFL

Packers-Bengals

Wisconsin State Journal

Meanwhile, McCarthy reiterated halfback Ahman Green will start, making his preseason debut, while No. 2 halfback Najeh Davenport (hip) should play after practicing for the second consecutive day. Defensive end Kenny Peterson (ankle) is “still in question,” for the game, while guard Mookie Moore is questionable and cornerback Patrick Dendy (ankle) is doubtful. McCarthy said he expects cornerback Mike Hawkins (knee) to play but running back Ben Brown (tailbone) will be a game-time decision. McCarthy said backup quarterback Aaron Rodgers could “potentially” get some time with the No. 1 offense in the third quarter, depending on how productive Brett Favre is during his time. For the Packers defense, Monday night will be the first time all 11 preferred starters will be in the lineup.

Packers News

Coach Mike McCarthy should have plenty of choices at running back against the Bengals. Ahman Green will start, McCarthy said Saturday. It will be his first game action since he tore a quadriceps tendon at Minnesota on Oct. 23. Also expected to be available are Najeh Davenport and Arliss Beach, both of whom have been banged up and limited in practice this week. Davenport (hip) made it through practice for a second straight day. Beach (shoulder) practiced all week with a red jersey, meaning he could not have contact. Samkon Gado and Noah Herron also are expected to play. Green is expected to play 18 to 20 snaps, but the No. 1 offense will play more than that. McCarthy didn’t say which running back would follow Green. Herron could get a few snaps at fullback because starter William Henderson is out with a knee injury. Cornerback Mike Hawkins, who returned to practice on Monday after missing almost three weeks with a sore knee, made it through Saturday’s practice and should be available for the Bengals game. Cornerback Patrick Dendy also returned Monday after missing three weeks with an ankle sprain, but McCarthy said his status was less certain than that of Hawkins. Game-time decisions are expected for defensive lineman Kenny Peterson (ankle), offensive lineman Mookie Moore (shoulder), fullback Ben Brown (tailbone) and Dendy.