For Bills LT Jason Peters, the Dolphins’ defensive line looks different than what he’s used to. The Dolphins’ secondary has had a tough time with Bills WR Lee Evans. Patriots DB Mike Richardson was surprised by how much playing time he got in his first game on the active roster. The Jets could activate WR David Clowney for the first time this season. Cowboys QB Brooks Bollinger says he’s ready to go if needed. Giants coach Tom Coughlin isn’t happy with the mistakes his players are making. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson says Falcons QB Matt Ryan doesn’t play like a rookie. Redskins DT Cornelius Griffin won’t play Sunday at Detroit. Ravens S Ed Reed took some time out to address local students. Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh says he’s “kind of embarrassed” to go out in public while the Bengals are winless. [Editor’s note: And all along we thought it was because of the pony tail.] Steelers S Troy Polamalu says he feels OK despite suffering a concussion on Sunday. Says Browns WR Braylon Edwards, “I’m a big target, I like going outside. I like going deep. Every route I would like to be a ‘nine’ route, which is a go route, or a deep post, or a deep comeback. But what’s happening is, I’m worrying too much about that and I’m not playing football.” Bears CB Nathan Vasher isn’t sure if he’ll return to the starting lineup. Says Lions QB Dan Orlovsky of the TV blackout, “It’s frustrating to be a part of. It doesn’t make you feel too great about yourself that your hometown fans -- where in this city we have some phenomenal fans -- don’t want to come see you play.” [Editor’s note: Maybe you can drive up ticket sales by continuing to do zany stuff, like run out the back of the end zone and realize it once you’re in the locker room.] There are heated arguments in the Packers locker room about the election. Says Vikings P Chris Kluwe of his bye week, “Obviously you need that sort of mental recovery whenever you can get it. It’s been a rough couple weeks. I’m not going to lie. This will be a nice break.” The Texans have bad memories of the quarterback they’re facing on Sunday. The Colts are getting ready for a must-win game. Says Titans DE Kyle Vanden Bosch, “I’m anticipating being 100 percent on Monday night, but I don’t know.” Says Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio of getting ready for the Browns, “We’ve got 10 games left, a lot of football. Obviously that’s why we’re hungry teams right now, both of us. We need this game badly. So do they.” Falcons DE John Abraham likes the way DT Jonathan Babineaux plays. Panthers K John Kasay is closing in on two milestones. Bucs coach Jon Gruden will soon have the most wins in franchise history. The Saints and Chargers got some bad weather in London Thursday. Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson wants the ball more. Says Raiders coach Tom Cable of G Robert Gallery, “He’s a really fine, fine player now. You look at him, consistently, and he’s grading out at a much higher level. . . . He really is becoming what everyone wanted him to be when he was picked.” [Editor’s note: And he got there just in time to begin drawing Social Security.] The Broncos have high expectations for RB Ryan Torrain. The Chiefs need QB Tyler Thigpen to be careful. The Cardinals have a hard time with long road trips. Rams DE Chris Long is looking good. San Francisco offensive coordinator Mike Martz says he’s sorry to see Mike Nolan fired but happy to have Mike Singletary as his new boss. The Seahawks say they need to force turnovers.