The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... After an initial X-ray and MRI came back negative, Williams underwent further testing that revealed a fracture in his back that likely will sideline him a couple of weeks, per sources.

Diehards Line: Williams was not progressing as anticipated this week. He was subsequently rescanned this morning and it showed a transverse process fracture. That’s why he was ruled out. That means, as ESPN.com's Lindsey Thirry pointed out, barring an LA Super-Bowl run, Williams' season is over.