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Raiders coach Tom Cable refused to commit to JaMarcus Russell as his starting quarterback in Sunday’s post-game press conference. Owner Al Davis is a Russell supporter, at one point even calling the bumbling quarterback “a great player,” so beat reporter Jerry McDonald suggests that Cable’s stance will most likely cost Cable his job in the offseason if his teams play has not already done so. When looking at Russell’s stats, Cable’s decision cannot be argued. Russell’s 47.1 completion rate and 5.5 YPA both rank 30th in the league, and Russell has a 2:9 TD to INT ratio for the year.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Seattle: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Julius Jones experienced bleeding in his lung after being hospitalized Sunday. Jones will stay in the hospital overnight for observations while the Seattle Seahawks travel home. Expect Jones to miss at least two games. Fantasy owners figure to get at least two starts (@ MIN, @ STL) out of Justin Forsett.

Philadelphia: According to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche, there is “speculation” that Brian Westbrook’s second concussion in his last two games could keep him out for a “prolonged period” and perhaps jeopardize his season and/or career. Coach Andy Reid admitted that Westbrook took a “heck of a hit” Sunday and that “football is secondary” in this situation. “We’ve got to look at this kid and for his future,” he added. Wyche suggests that the Eagles could express interest in free agents Edgerrin James and Larry Johnson.

Cincinnati: The Cincinnati Bengals say that Cedric Benson (hip flexor) will be ready for Week 11. Benson also says the injury won’t keep him out, though he probably won’t practice much next week. He finished Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh with just seven rushes for 22 yards, but it was a good sign that he was able to briefly return to the game. Benson has an incredibly favorable Week 11 matchup against Oakland.

Miami: Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown left the stadium on crutches after injuring his right ankle in Sunday’s two-point win over Tampa Bay. “I don’t think it’s too bad,” Brown said, optimistically. “We took X-rays. We’ll wait to see what happens.” Brown also called his injury a “rolled” ankle, but the fact that he couldn’t reenter doesn’t bode well. Miami Dolphins has a short week, playing on Thursday night, so missing next weeks game is a distinct possibility.

Oakland: Raiders RB Darren McFadden rushed just four times for 11 yards in the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs. McFadden was used sparingly in his first game coming off knee surgery. Perhaps Oakland’s coaches weren’t impressed with his pregame warmups, as Michael Bush started the game with Justin Fargas coming in for relief. It will take a couple of weeks for McFadden to get back in the groove.