T.J. game time call

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The Bengals should have had a better idea after Friday’s practice if wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh is going to be able to play Sunday. They wanted to see how the hand responds after his return on Thursday to full 11-on-11 drills, but he said Friday morning that he thinks he can play.

 

"I'm going to quit the team if he doesn't activate me," joked Houshmandzadeh, knowing he had to convice head coach Marvin Lewis in practice. "I'm just kidding, but it's up them. I think I'm OK."

 

Lewis said he'd make a game-time decision.

 

"He was witnessing, now he went out there and actually provided a case the last couple of days," Lewis said. "He did a good job ."

 

Free safety Madieu Williams (shoulder) had yet to return from doctor visits and is doubtful. He has a similar labrum injury to the one linebacker Landon Johnson played with last year, although it looked like Williams aggravated late in the Tennessee win on a tackle. Lewis wouldn't speculate on his status for the rest of the year, or if he needs surgery.

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I thought this was going to be another Thomas Jones thread...

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