1.   He has some pretty sore ribs too, I imagine, and he also suffered a couple of cuts round his eyes.

2.   Well it could be sore ribs from rowing.

3.   Also, San Francisco thrower Jeff Garcia will be playing with sore ribs.

4.   And Jefferson has played on, despite very sore ribs, ribs he injured a month ago in Miami.

5.   Another source said Bledsoe had sore ribs that may be cracked.

6.   Another starter, Robert Horry, was suffering from sore ribs Sunday and was scheduled to be examined by a doctor to determine the nature of the injury.

7.   Bryant rested his sore ribs again Monday but reiterated his intention to play.

8.   Byrd is practicing in a limited role this week to nurse sore ribs, a bruised thigh and a tender hamstring but should be OK for the game.

9.   Byrd is nursing sore ribs and a hip pointer but will start, and Poston beat out Chris Howard for the backup spot.

10.   Canseco has been bothered by a sore left rib, a groin pull and a sore left elbow.