Seattle Seahawks WR Paul Richardson (knee) may not be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list before the deadline Saturday, Oct. 31. If not, the Seahawks could very well activate him after their Week 9 bye.

Footballguys View: Richardson had a ton of talent in college at Colorado, but he also battled multiple knee problems in Boulder. That injury bug has followed him to the pros. If Richardson is back to full strength and as explosive as he used to be, then the Seahawks have an up-and-coming weapon here. Dynasty owners should be adding him or at least monitoring his comeback closely.

Tennesee Titans FS Michael Griffin (knee) and CB Jason McCourty (hamstring) are expected to play against the Houston Texans in Week 8.

Indianapolis Colts C Khaled Holmes (neck) and LB Nate Irving (knee) have been ruled out for Week 8. S Winston Guy (shoulder) did not practice Saturday, Oct. 31, and is doubtful. S Mike Adams and S Clayton Geathers (knee) participated fully and are probable.

Indianapolis Colts WR Phillip Dorsett (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers.

Footballguys View: It’s going to be tough against the Panthers on Monday night. Dorsett is a speedy rookie who can take the top off the defense. Without him on the field, we could see more targets for guys like Donte Moncrief and Andre Johnson.

Detroit Lions LB DeAndre Levy (hip) is doubtful to return this season, in the opinion of Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Footballguys View: The Lions are 1-6, and they need to be concerned with the long-term health of Levy. He missed the first month of the season with this hip problem, but Levy returned to the field in Week 5….for only 17 snaps before re-aggravating the injury. Now, Levy just needs to concern himself with healing the proper way and not rushing back.

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Heath Miller could be more involved in the offense as players and coaches have spoken openly about doing so.

Footballguys View: With Ben Roethlisberger back in action, it’s a boost for the entire offense. Miller is one of Roethlisberger’s favorite targets, and we could see an uptick in production from the veteran. We like Miller as a high-end TE2 with his quarterback back.

Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict (knee) will be able to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8.

Footballguys View: Getting Burfict back will help out the run defense. Burfict arrives at the ball-carrier with natural violence, and he does a good job of scraping and flowing to the play. We’ll see if they ease him back in or if Burfict gets his normal amount of snaps on Sunday.

St. Louis Rams DE Chris Long (knee) has been ruled out for the Week 8 game against the San Francisco 49ers and is expected to miss several more weeks because of his knee injury.

Footballguys View: The Rams defense is damn good, but with Long they’d be even better. William Hayes will continue to play more with Long out, although Hayes is listed as questionable with a thigh injury.

Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman is expected to shadow Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (foot) if he is active for the team’s Week 8 game.

Footballguys View: Sherman will usually just stay on his side of the field. However, the Cowboys could move Bryant around and get him away from Sherman. It sounds like the Seahawks are open to moving Sherman around as well. This will be a fun matchup to watch on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict was activated from the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, Oct. 31. The team also released WR Greg Little.