[MercJr]

Portis didn't practice today and won't play Sunday.

[Patrick McIrish]

Too lazy to look right now but did Duckett even play last week? I don't remember seeing him but I didn't watch the game....

[btwizzy]

Not sure about Duckett either. But I am very sad to see Portis a little knicked up, he is my favorite player in the league. I hope he bounces back and has an excellent year.

[MercJr]

Betts started. Duckett DNP

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TD
C.Portis 10 39 3.9 15 1
S.Moss 3 28 9.3 23 0
L.Betts 8 22 2.8 7 0
A.Randle El 2 7 3.5 4 0
M.Brunell 2 7 3.5 7 0
Total 25 103 4.1 23 1

[Don Dollars]

I read into it as a move by the coach to sit him out because he did not practice this week. I imagine the message will be loud and clear to Portis and he will back on the practice field next week. Soreness? Come on.

[Don Dollars]

With this said....I believe that Betts is in line to get a MAJORITY of the carries....with Ducket receiving some short yardage & Goal Line carries.