Loss of Harris, Kampman big blows to Packers D

The playoff chase has gotten much more difficult for the Packers after they lost two key defensive players to season-ending injuries.

Cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman will have knee surgery after suffering major injuries Sunday. Both were hurt on separate plays in the second half of a victory over San Francisco, apparently damaging their left knees. Coach Mike McCarthy would not confirm specific details of either injury.

"They're both professionals," McCarthy said. "I think we have a lot of confidence they'll both respond very well. They're both in great shape, both take great care of their bodies."

The Packers have a short turnaround before visiting Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions also have injury concerns, particularly quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that the top overall pick in the draft was "extremely sore" after sustaining a separated left shoulder on the next-to-last play of the win over Cleveland, and he won't play against Green Bay unless the pain subsides.

Schwartz was also unsure about receiver Calvin Johnson, who hurt his knee on the same play that Stafford was injured.

The Redskins, already among the league's most injury-ravaged teams, added running back Ladell Betts (torn left knee ligaments), tackle Chad Rinehart (broken leg) and fullback Eddie Williams (broken leg) to their long injured reserve list. Betts is the backup to Clinton Portis, who likely won't return from his concussion for at least one more game. Tight end Chris Cooley will be in a walking boot for another 10 days, and DeAngelo Hall has a sprained knee.

The Steelers lost Ben Roethlisberger with concussion-like symptoms Sunday and backup Charlie Batch injured his left wrist during overtime. Batch could undergo surgery later this week and miss about six weeks. Roethlisberger told teammates he will be able to play this week at Baltimore.

Arizona's Kurt Warner left in the second quarter against the Rams after banging his head against the turf. Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said he spoke with Warner on the flight home, and the quarterback was "very upbeat and alert."

Warner will undergo a mandatory "baseline test" of his cognitive functions today.

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo took a knee to the back early in a victory over Washington. He didn't miss a snap.

"We've already talked to Tony and he says he feels a lot better," coach Wade Phillips said.

Phillips expects Romo to play Thursday against Oakland.

Rams QB Marc Bulger will be sidelined 3-6 weeks with a broken left leg sustained in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. The team said it would not place Bulger on injured reserve.

Dolphins nose tackle Jason Ferguson will miss the rest of the season with a quadriceps injury.

Bills rookie guard Eric Wood had surgery to repair a broken left leg.

Baltimore cornerback Fabian Washington is expected to miss the remainder of the season after hurting his knee during a loss to the Colts.

Extra point: Police are investigating a claim that San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie hit someone in the head with a champagne bottle at a bar shortly after the team returned from a victory in Denver.