Chris Ellis’s family emergency isn’t going to leave the Bills shorthanded at defensive end on Sunday.
Former Dolphins QB Jay Fiedler had some words of advice for Chad Henne on the eve of his first start.
The matchup between Patriots QB Tom Brady and Ravens S Ed Reed will a key one on Sunday afternoon.
Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer won’t be making his customary Sunday morning call to wish Saints QB Drew Brees good luck.
Longtime special teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo is getting a chance to contribute as a linebacker as well this season.
Said Bengals RB Cedric Benson, “It would be foolish for us to start patting ourselves on the back. The season is still early and there are a lot of games left to play. A lot is going to depend about how you finish. We just have to stick to our guns and get better.”
All eyes will be on Browns QB Derek Anderson upon his re-entry to the starting lineup.
Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette profiles Thomas Tull, a Hollywood producer and new investor in the Steelers.
The Texans hope that adding S Bernard Pollard to the defensive mix will improve their substandard run defense.
Colts C Jeff Saturday likes how the team’s running game is coming along.
A low profile keeps people from noticing the impact LB Daryl Smith has on the Jaguars defense.
Titans QB Kerry Collins’s fourth-quarter numbers -- 8-of-24 for 77 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions -- need some improving.
Broncos LB Elvis Dumervil is eager to see how he measures up against LB DeMarcus Ware on the field Sunday.
Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers reflects on how lucky he is to have the career that he does.
Said Raiders coach Tom Cable, “You guys can write what you want, but we’re right on the brink of getting this thing going. I believe it, I see it.”
The Chargers need to change their habit of fading out in the red zone.
Jennifer Floyd Engel of the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram wonders why Cowboys WR Roy Williams has such a hard time figuring out his role when it’s obvious to everyone else.
Based on past performances by tight ends, Kevin Boss could be in for a big day against the Chiefs.
Young depth has made it easier for the Eagles to cope with injuries.
Bob Cohn of the Washington Times solicited five different opinions about fixing the Redskins.
Does the Bears offensive line deserve the criticism that they’ve been receiving thus far?
The Lions will face off with former head coach Rod Marinelli, now the Bears defensive line coach, on Sunday.
The Packers were expecting to get more production from TE Jermichael Finley this season.
Said Vikings DE Jared Allen of how hard it will be for Packers OL Daryn Colledge to move from guard to tackle and try to block him, “Pretty tough, and I’m going to make it as tough as I can.”
The Falcons have been a little more daring in their playcalling this season.
TE Dante Rosario has been a bright spot amid the rough start for the Panthers.
Said Saints coach Sean Payton of his team, “I think they’re smart enough to understand that this is a 17-week season, and especially this early you have to pay close attention to the next challenge and not sit here looking at what you’ve done after three weeks.”
In light of QB Josh Johnson’s start, Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times looks at the best and worst quarterback debuts in Buccaneers history.
Big passing plays have been missing from the Cardinals offense.
Rookie QB Keith Null is confident that he’s prepared enough to run the Rams offense if something happens to Kyle Boller.
49ers coach Mike Singletary said that he won’t be asking more of QB Shaun Hill with RB Frank Gore out of the lineup.
Said Seahawks WR Nate Burleson of QB Seneca Wallace, “He’s probably one of the most athletic guys I’ve played with. But I honestly believe because he’s so athletic that people don’t give him enough respect as a legit quarterback.”
