Hasselbeck (ribs) suited up for Friday's practice, Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hasselbeck's participation alone does not mean he will start Sunday's game against the Texans, but it does help his chances of doing so. The Colts figure to provide an update on their quarterback situation following the conclusion of Friday's practice.

Hasselbeck (back/ribs) participated in Thursday's practice, Kevin Bowen of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bowen further relays that Hasselbeck "says he showed the coaches (Thursday) in practice what he has to offer," while suggesting beyond that, who starts at QB for the Colts on Sunday against the Texans is a decision that remains in hands of the team's coaching staff. At this stage, it appears as though Hasselbeck starting the contest is hardly a lock and in the even that he does not draw the assignment, Charlie Whitehurst would get the nod, given that Andrew Luck is not an option for Week 15.

Coach Chuck Pagano hopes to have Hasselbeck (ribs) back at practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of the Colts' official site reports. Moreover, Pagano expects Hasselbeck to play Sunday against the Texans, a game the veteran QB would thus be in line to start, with Andrew Luck still not ready to play.

EDGE Analysis

While Luck returned to a limited practice Wednesday, he is not yet cleared for full team activity, which sets the stage for Hasselbeck -- who sat out the session -- to draw another start at QB for the Colts this weekend, in the absence of any setbacks as the week progresses.

Hasselbeck (ribs) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Meanwhile, coach Chuck Pagano noted Monday that the Colts hope to have Hasselbeck back for practice Thursday, but the veteran QB is clearly banged up at this stage, with Stephen Holder of the Indy Star relaying that Hasselbeck's left arm was in a sling Monday to immobilize it because the QB is "having spasms associated with (his) rib injury."

Hasselbeck (neck/back) completed 18 of 35 passes for 252 yards, before leaving with a rib injury during Sunday's demolition at the hands of the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jaguars teed off on Hasselbeck throughout the contest, and after a hit early in the second half, he remained on the ground for a bit before jogging to the sideline. He missed only two plays before coming back in, but he left for good after another scramble with 11 minutes left in the contest. Considering he was only one week removed from sustaining a sore neck and rib separation, Hasselbeck may soon hand off quarterback duties to Charlie Whitehurst, who underwhelmed with 2-for-8 passing for eight yards and an interception Sunday.

Hasselbeck (neck/back) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Hasselbeck is in line to play through his aches and pains Sunday, with Charlie Whitehurst slated to back him up. Beyond this weekend, it's unclear if Hasselbeck will draw another start for the Colts in Week 15, with Andrew Luck possibly nearing a return to action.

Hasselbeck (neck/back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Hasselbeck, a full participant throughout practice this week, is poised to continue as the Colts' starting quarterback come Sunday, despite getting knocked out of last weekend's game. While Hasselbeck should be full-go to face the Jaguars, backup Charlie Whitehurst will be waiting in the wings if needed again.

Hasselbeck (neck/back) practiced fully again Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, "all signs are pointing to" Hasselbeck starting Sunday's game against the Jaguars, a likely outcome that would be solidified by a probable designation upon the release of the Colts' final Week 14 injury report Friday.

Hasselbeck (neck/back) took the bulk of the Colts' first-team QB reps at practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Meanwhile, Hasselbeck was classified as a full practice participant Wednesday, which puts him on track to start Sunday's game against the Jaguars, with fellow QB Andrew Luck still on the shelf.

Kevin Bowen of Colts.com relays that Hasselbeck (neck/rib) "did his normal individual period routine" during the media access portion of Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

At this stage it looks like Hasselbeck should be a go against the Jaguars on Sunday, with fellow QB Andrew Luck not at practice Wednesday and thought to be targeting a Week 15 return to the Colts' starting lineup.