NFL News and Notes (Nov. 23rd)

Packers Lose Kampman, Harris For Season

Green Bay lost their star outside linebacker Aaron Kampman and cornerback Al Harris, to knee injuries. Both players are expected to miss the remainder of the 2009 season .

Kampman looks to be fairly replaceable with either Brandon Chillar or Brady Poppinga, who are both quicker and more athletic, making them more suitable for the outside.

Harris, however, despite being 34 and obviously losing a step, will be far more difficult to replace. His only serious replacement option is third year cornerback, Tramon Williams, while the inept Jarrett Bush remains their second-best option.

Needless to say, a Packers defense that was just getting adjusted, will have to learn on the fly and re-establish it's chemistry.

Ladell Betts Done For Season for the Redskins

Betts reportedly has a torn ACL and MCL, which will effectively end his season.

With Clinton Portis already ruled out for week 12, back-up Rock Cartwright, who ran all over the Atlanta Falcons and gained over 100 total yards on Sunday,is suddenly a bit of a hot commodity.

The Redskins are reportedly searching for another running back to bring aboard, suddenly will be awaiting Portis's return more eager than before.

Look for Cartwright to be the feature back in week 12 and be a solid flex play, but also keep up with reports dealing with a possible signing of an extra back.

Big Ben Uncertain For Week 12

Ben Roethlisberger is dealing with a concussion that could threaten his status for week 12, but reports suggest that he is doing fine and looks as if he could still be a go against the Baltimore Ravens.

However, with an injury to back-up quarterback Charlie Batch as well, the Steelers have inquired about the possible services of veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia .

Dennis Dixon is currently the only other option behind the injured Roethsliberger, so this is a story you should follow if you are a Roethslisbeger owner.

Kurt Warner Confident He'll Play in Week 12

Warner left week 11's game against the St. Louis Rams with a head injury and was relieved by back-up Matt Leinart, who was 10-14 for 84 yards passing.

Warner isn't necessarily expected to miss any action, but if you own him, picking up Leinart (if you haven't already), is strongly encouraged.

Matthew Stafford Iffy for Thanksgiving Day

After an explosion for 400+ yards passing and five touchdowns Sunday (including the game-winner), Stafford is questionable heading into Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a non-throwing arm shoulder injury.

For more on Stafford and other NFL news, go here .