The Facts: Battle, who has been struggling to overcome a knee injury suffered on Sept. 25, has been declared inactive for today's game against the Bucs.

Diehards Line:Although head coach Mike Nolan had hoped he would return to action for this one, Battle was unable to practice all week and never appeared to have a realistic shot of making that return. ... Johnnie Morton will line up as the starter opposite Brandon Lloyd in Battle's absence.