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Tuesday morning one-liners

CJ Spiller, DJ Moore

Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (21) runs past Chicago Bears’ defender D.J. Moore (30) during the first half of an NFL football game at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

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RB C.J. Spiller has a chance to play for the Bills in Week 12.

Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall vowed to do everything in his power to play against the Raiders.

The return of G Logan Mankins has paid off for the Patriots running game.

Said Jets S Eric Smith, “The way we played, it definitely does feel like we lost. Because we didn’t perform to the best of our ability. To give up that many points in the fourth quarter definitely feels like a loss to us.”

Ravens coach John Harbaugh has broached the issue of reducing LB Ray Lewis’s snaps to extend his career.

Marvin Lewis isn’t ready to end his run as Bengals head coach.

Browns LB Scott Fujita can’t quite wrap his head around losing a game while forcing six turnovers.

Youth has been served in the Steelers wide receiver rotation.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak had no comment on the status of TE Owen Daniels for Sunday’s game.

Colts QB Peyton Manning took the blame for Sunday’s loss, but his teammates tried to take it away from him.

The Jaguars aren’t planning on having WR Mike Sims-Walker back in the lineup this week.

TE Craig Stevens could return to action for the Titans this week.

Veteran members of the Chiefs are telling their younger teammates that everyone needs to be more focused over the final six weeks.

Will Sunday’s loss to the Steelers push the Raiders toward the right path as they finish out the season?

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett had his best day as a player on Thanksgiving.

WR Kevin Curtis is a possibility for the receiver-depleted Giants.

Eagles coach Andy Reid took issue with a flag on CB Asante Samuel for a hit on Giants WR Derek Hagan.

The Redskins placed S Anderson Russell and RB Chad Simpson on injured reserve and promoted RB James Davis from the practice squad.

Bears DE Israel Idonije has finally found a permanent role after years of bouncing between positions.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz bristled at the notion that his team’s problem with penalties comes from a lack of discipline.

Packers RB Dimitri Nance made a good impression in his first extended playing time.

Fred Pagac will get a bump from Vikings linebackers coach to defensive coordinator with Leslie Frazier taking over as coach.

The Falcons hope to put together a more consistent effort against the Packers.

If the doctors give the OK, Jimmy Clausen will start at quarterback for the Panthers this week.

The Saints signed Justin Drescher to replace Jake Ingram as their long snapper.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame asked Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber for the jersey and gloves he wore while picking off his 40th career pass, making him the first player in history with 40 picks and 25 sacks in their career.

Cardinals LB Will Davis will miss the rest of the season with a broken fibula.

His shoulder injury hasn’t gone away, but Rams T Rodger Saffold still plans on making the start this Sunday.

The 49ers aren’t planning any offensive line changes in the wake of allowing six sacks on Sunday.

Said Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, “We have a chance to benefit from this game. And take care of these last six games and do something with it, see if we can finish strong.”