Barnes expects to play
Bills fullback Darian Barnes did not practice today but he said he fully expects to be ready to play Sunday. He has a sore foot from falling awkwardly on it after he vaulted over a defender on one of his receptions vs. Oakland Sunday. He was running on the side without too much trouble and should be fine.
Meanwhile, Rams coach Scott Linehan said he's optimistic the Rams' best pass rusher, Leonard Little, will be back in action this week to face the Bills. Little missed the last two weeks with a hamstring injury.
The Rams are shaking up their lineup. As previously reported, they will start Trent Green over Marc Bulger at quarterback. On defense, Chris Draft will start at strong side linebacker ahead of Quinton Culberson. Draft is an 11th-year veteran on his fifth NFL team. He started seven games for the Rams last season. Cornerback Fakhir Brown, who started last week, was cut this week after apparently loafing on a long Seattle pass completion on Sunday. Tye Hill, a former first round pick, goes back into the starting lineup. He started the first two weeks for the Rams.
---Mark Gaughan
