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Even though Texans WR Andre Johnson (bruised lung) missed practice again on Tuesday, he promised reporters that he will play in Week 8. “I’ll be out there,” said fantasy football’s No. 2 overall receiver. “They might have to cut my leg off or something to keep me from going out there.” Houston will be playing on the road against a tough Buffalo team in bad weather.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

The Chiefs have suspended RB Larry Johnson two weeks for conduct detrimental to the team. Two games will cost the RB $660K and the Chiefs are expected to eventually release the disgruntled Johnson. The Jamaal Charles era in Kansas City Chiefs has now begun.

New York: New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw missed practice Wednesday to visit renowned orthopedic specialist Dr. Robert Anderson about his foot/ankle injury. If Bradshaw is cleared to practice Thursday it would be a positive sign for his fantasy value going forward.

Indianapolis: Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) missed Indianapolis Colts practice Wednesday. Gonzalez did participate in the pre-practice walkthrough, but he is not expected to play until week 9.

Oakland: Raiders RB Darren McFadden (knee) will miss his fourth straight game Sunday against the Chargers. Beat writer Jerry McDonald also considers McFadden “no slam dunk” to be ready after Oakland’s Week 9 bye. McFadden has not been talking to the media and nobody can even remember him being at the teams practice facility.

Buffalo: Bills QB Trent Edwards (concussion) has resumed practicing on a limited basis, despite already being ruled out for Week 8. Edwards has been medically cleared, but is at risk of losing his job outright to Ryan Fitzpatrick. It doesn’t matter who the starter in Buffalo Bills is as both players should not be on a fantasy roster.

Green Bay: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot) was limited in Packers practice on Wednesday. Rodgers was on last weeks injury report, but he is in no danger of missing action this Sunday against the Vikings.