Window still open for T-Jack

Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson did not participate in practice for the second straight day because of a strained groin muscle, but coach Brad Childress said the window is still open for him to play in Sunday's game at Kansas City.

"I'm still keeping it open just because I watched him move around and he did better this morning," Childress said. "He did better this morning in his treatment (and) movement. He did better in our individual sections. Better than I think we thought he could do."

With Jackson out, Kelly Holcomb and Brooks Bollinger continued to split snaps in practice, but Childress hedged when asked if he would name a starter Friday.

"I'll certainly have a better feel for it tomorrow," he said. "But I'm going to hold off for 24 hours."

Safety Dwight Smith (hamstring) was the only other player who did not participate in practice.