Injury Wrap: Waiting for Godot, Guffman and Anthony Gonzalez

Time for a lap around the circuit to see who's hurting and who's healing as we get ready for Week 9. • The waiting game continues with Anthony Gonzalez(notes) – the Indy receiver not only missed Wednesday's practice but he's apparently headed for a second opinion on his knee injury. Austin Collie(notes) and Pierre Garcon(notes) have been solid in Gonzalez's absence and it's clear that Peyton Manning(notes) trusts his young receivers. Donald Brown(notes) (shoulder) had a full day Wednesday and barring a setback it looks like he'll be ready to go against Houston Sunday. • Is this finally the week for Calvin Johnson(notes)? The limping Lion was able to work with Detroit's first-team offense Wednesday, a step forward from what he was able to do last week. Detroit didn't have Kevin Smith(notes) (shoulder) on Wednesday, but he's shown a willingness to play through injuries in the past. • Jermichael Finley(notes) (knee) sat out W...