The Bills blitzed on 32 of 55 defensive plays Sunday, a strategy that paid off for them.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick said that defensive communication has improved from last season.
Jets CB Darrelle Revis took issue with Patriots WR Randy Moss’s assertion that Revis didn’t shut him down without help from safeties.
Ravens CB Frank Walker gave the team confidence that he can handle a bigger role if CB Fabian Washington’s concussion keeps him out of the lineup this week.
On Sunday, the Bengals improved to 14-3 in games when QB Carson Palmer shares the backfield with an 100-yard rusher.
Browns coach Eric Mangini said he is sticking with QB Brady Quinn because “he works at it, which is the most important thing.”
The Steelers are mighty thin at safety now that Tyrone Carter is battling a severe thigh bruise.
DE Antonio Smith didn’t start for the Texans on Sunday as punishment for being late to meetings.
With Troy Williamson injured and Nate Hughes cut, the Jaguars are expected to activate wide receivers Jarrett Dillard and Mike Thomas this week.
Glenn Pakulak and scourge of the scoreboard A.J. Trapasso will work out as the Titans look for a replacement for injured P Craig Hentrich.
Said Broncos coach Josh McDaniels of his defense, “We’ve done some good things, but we’ve also made some mistakes we need to fix. There`s a learning curve, certainly.”
Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles said that none of the coaches have told him why he was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
With G Robert Gallery out with a broken leg, the Raiders will likely move Chris Morris to left guard and put Samson Satele in the starting lineup at center.
Chargers coach Norv Turner defended his playcalling at the end of Sunday’s loss to the Ravens.
Said Cowboys coach Wade Phillips of QB Tony Romo, “Tony’s a fighter. He’s going to keep after it.”
Former NFL WR Keenan McCardell, who worked with the Giants during training camp, said that the light has gone on for WR Mario Manningham.
Eagles coach Andy Reid remains optimistic about RB Brian Westbrook’s chances of regaining his old form.
Jason Reid of the Washington Post reports that the Redskins are unlikely to call Pete Kendall or any other outside player to replace G Randy Thomas on the roster.
The early returns on Bears rookie WR Johnny Knox have been positive.
Said Lions LB Larry Foote, “Confidence, it builds by winning, not by talking and going out practicing. Confidence builds by closing games, winning on the road and beating good teams.”
After watching tape, Packers coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged that the false start call that ended Sunday’s game was a correct call.
Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson doesn’t know if he’ll regularly be a part of the punt team or if it was just an attempt to make future opponents prepare for the possibility.
DT Thomas Johnson will get the first shot at replacing Peria Jerry in the Falcons starting lineup.
Said Panthers coach John Fox of criticism leveled at DE Julius Peppers, “As I said last week when everybody wanted to blame Jake [Delhomme] to this week when everybody wants to blame Julius, I don’t think that’s the answer.”
Said Saints QCB Randall Gay, “We are happy to be 2-0 right now, but you have to take it into the perspective that we beat two quarterbacks that never played in the NFL. But in this league, a win is a win, and it’s great to have another win.”
John Romano of the St. Petersburg Times laments the fact that the Buccaneers didn’t use more of their cap space to improve the team.
Said Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, “I was happy with our offensive line, but I think I’m going to stay mad at them. It seemed like we played a little bit better when I was angry at them last week, so I think we’ll try to keep that same mentality going.”
Both C Jason Brown and T Jason Smith have sprained knees, and the Rams expect Brown to practice on Wednesday while Smith may be sidelined for a game or two.
49ers WR Josh Morgan didn’t have a catch on Sunday, but threw some key blocks on RB Frank Gore’s long touchdown runs.
Seahawks T Sean Locklear has a high ankle sprain, but the team said they won’t rush T Walter Jones back into the lineup as a result.