Clinton Portis missed Thursday's practice while nursing his sore knee, according to the Washington Post.

Analysis:Coach Jim Zorn still expects him to play Sunday in a favorable match-up against the Seahawks' 21st ranked run defense.

Steven Jackson will test his ailing thigh with a vigorous workout Saturday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Analysis:Jackson will miss this weekend's game against the Bears, but is optimistic he can return to the gridiron in Week 13.

Reggie Bush was limited in Thursday's practice, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He is yet to return to the gridiron following knee surgery.

Analysis:His status for Week 12 is yet to be determined. The Saints don't play until Monday night against Green Bay.

Marques Colston was limited in Thursday's practice while dealing with his knee ailment, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Analysis:If he is deemed fit to play on Monday night, he will have a tough match-up against a strong Packers' pass defense.

It has been revealed that Joey Galloway had been dealing with a broken foot and not a sprain earlier in the season, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

Analysis:Galloway is now believed to be fully healthy, but has taken a back seat to Antonio Bryant as the top target in the Buccaneers' passing attack. He did not have a reception last week against the Vikings and remains a risky fantasy option despite a great match-up against the Lions in Week 12.