Maybe the NFL Network should create their own show "The Walking Injured" and air it on Sundays after Sunday Night Football. I have no idea how you would tie the zombies in, unless it's what your fantasy team looks like after you've been visited by "The Walking Injured".

It could've been worse. There's no lasting image of Jamaal Charles being carted off the field from Week 6. So we have to be pretty excited about that. But that's not to say that everybody emerged healthy from Week 6. Let's take a look at the major injury news and issues as we begin our preparation for Week 7.

 

FELIX JONES - Cowboys owner had done fantasy owners a bit of a favor and announced that Jones has a high ankle sprain. This is most likely a multi-week injury and Jones could miss 2 - 4 games. The Cowboys are coming off of their bye week, so there's no extra time for Jones to heal. DeMarco Murray should be the most popular pick-up this week and he should get the first shot to replace Jones.

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has never trusted Tashard Choice and Choice's fumble on Sunday won't help matters. Choice was actually rumored to be on the trading block before his game, but it's doubtful that the Cowboys would trade him now.

PEYTON HILLIS - Hillis appear to suffer a hamstring injury and his status is unknown, pending the outcome of a MRI. This is very poor timing for Hillis to get injured. The Browns have not present Hillis with an acceptable contract extension offer and it's looking more and more like Hillis won't be a Cleveland Brown next season.

With the trade deadline approaching, it's not impossible that the Browns could trade Hillis. But it is highly unlikely. The more likely situation is that the Browns continue to increase the role of Montario Hardesty who is shaping up to be the Browns starting RB in 2012.

Hardesty should be a popular pick-up this week, even if Hillis proves healthy. The Browns do have a tough schedule, but it's not as bad as it looked at the beginning of September.

HIGHTOWER - What a mess the Redskins RB situation was. Right up until kickoff, there were conflicting reports about whether Hightower or Ryan Torain was starting starting at RB for the Redskins. Torain started and Hightower didn't see the field despite being active for the game.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan has implied that Hightower is dealing with a shoulder injury and will not play a role on offense until he is fully healthy. Ryan Torain had a chance to seize the starting job, but he managed only 22 yards on 10 carries against the Eagles league-worst rushing defense.

The only thing we know for sure is that we know absolutely nothing. Shanahan is brutal on fantasy owners because he will often say one thing and do another. For instance, he keeps insisting that Roy Helu is only a "change of pace" option. But if Hightower is injured and Torain is ineffective, won't Helu get a shot? He's worth picking up in deep leagues, just in case we get Shanahan'd.

SAM BRADFORD - Bradford sprained an ankle, but looks probable for Week 7. He's coming off of his best statistical performance of the season and the return of Mark Clayton is on the horizon. But Bradford isn't ready for fantasy primetime yet.

But if you are in a deep league and he was cut during the Rams bye week, he might be worth picking up. The Rams schedule finally gets a bit easier and the Rams are rumored to be in the trade mix for Brandon Lloyd. As the Rams get more repetitions in Josh McDaniels' system, Bradford should see his fantasy stats improve.

CHRIS COOLEY - After venting about the Redskins disclosing the fact that he'd had his knee drained, Cooley broke a finger. Now you probably weren't starting Cooley in any fantasy leagues. I'd be surprised if he was owned.

This is big news for Fred Davis. With Cooley out of the way, Davis should see a few more targets per game. That's enough to launch him to the edge of "start every week" status. Even with John Beck at QB. He can't be worse than Rex Grossman. Davis should be owned in all leagues going forward.

JASON CAMPBELL - Broke his collarbone and is out for the season. This is a bad break for the Raiders. They will quickly discover that Kyle Boller is not the answer. And pray that they don't try to find out what Terrelle Pryor can do.

So what do the Raiders do? They've already been linked to Carson Palmer, David Garrard and Josh McCown. If I'm the Raiders I would call up the Vikings and offer a 7th round pick for McNabb. And probably hit up the Eagles and offer a 6th round pick for Vince Young. Neither are great options, but they're better than Kyle Boller and they're in game shape.

For fantasy owners, just wait and hope. Every Raiders WR just became droppable and none will be recommended starts until the Raiders get the QB position settled. Darren McFadden is still an elite every-week starter, but defenses will get to load up the box a little bit more now.

DISHONORABLE MENTION

REX GROSSMAN - Grossman was horrendous against the Eagles and was benched for John Beck. Beck was originally going to be the starter for the Redskins before being out-performed by Grossman in the preseason. Looks like Mike Shanahan is going back to the original plan. Grossman can be dropped in all leagues. Beck is worth a speculative add in deep leagues. This shouldn't have much effect on Santana Moss or Fred Davis.

MIKE SIMS-WALKER - Sims-Walker was a healthy scratch for the Rams and might find himself released with the return of Mark Clayton. Not to mention if the Rams traded for Brandon Lloyd. Sims-Walker can be safely cut in all leagues. His only shot at fantasy value would be to get cut and sign with another team.

So that's what we've got right now. This injury stuff is crazy and news can just pop up out of nowhere. Like, you know, zombies. Pay attention and try to stay ahead of the curve. Continue to read Football Nation and check me out on Twitter for the latest updates.

Good luck to all in Week 7. Please use the comments if you have anything to add.

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