NFL Week 16: Key Injuries and Weather for Early Kickoffs

For all you fantasy football players and sports bettors, here's a look at key NFL injuries and weather reports for the early starts...

Browns-Bengals

Winds will be a factor, as they'll be blowing west-southwest at 20 MPH.

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The Bengals will be without running back Rudi Johnson as Ken Watson gets the nod.

Packers-Bears

There's a 40 percent chance of snow at kickoff. Temperatures will be around 20 degrees and wins at 23-24 MPH west-southwest.

Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs is a game-time decision.

Texans-Colts

Wide receiver Marvin Harrison is out again for the Colts. Anthony Gonzalez starts in his place.

The Horse Shoes are also minus DT Raheem Brock, and OT Ryan Diem. Safety Antonie Bethea and end Robert Morris are game-time decisions.

Chiefs-Lions

Kansas City is without running back Larry Johnson as Kolby Smith starts.

Giants-Bills

Weather will be a huge factor, as there will be rain throughout—including thunderstorms in the fourth quarter. Winds will range from 20-24 MPH from the south.

Plaxico Burress gets the start for the G-Men.

Raiders-Jaguars

There's a 23 percent chance of rain at kickoff.

Raiders running back Justin Fargas is out. Dominic Rhodes starts for him.

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Eagles-Saints

Brian Westbrook will start for the Giggles. New Orleans' Reggie Bush is out as Aaron Stecker gets the start.

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