The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... HC Ron Rivera has no doubt Stewart will play in Sunday's NFC title game against the Cardinals. DE Jared Allen is his biggest concern.
Diehards Line:Both players were limited in practice on Thursday, Stewart with an ankle injury and Allen with a fractured foot. Stewart being limited is not unusual for this late in the season. Allen will be re-evaluated on Friday. Rivera said the league’s active sack leader (136) will be doubtful if there is soreness in the foot and questionable if there is not. How much Stewart and Allen participate in Friday’s practice will depend on the weather, said Rivera. A winter storm is expected to arrive overnight and dump up to half an inch of ice on the area. There is the possibility of snow accumulation later in the day. Rivera said he’ll adjust his Friday practice schedule accordingly. His preference is to practice outside so players are used to the conditions if they spill over into Sunday.