Sunday morning one-liners

Said Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, "I know I can start in this league. I'm not the blue-chip prospect, the 6-5, 230-pound rocket-armed quarterback that everybody loves. But I like to think I'm a competitor. I have the ability to get it done. If there's one thing I've learned since being in the NFL, it's leadership, and how important it is to be on the same page with all the guys."

If and when Ronnie Brown gains two yards rushing Sunday, he'll move past Mercury Morris into third on the Dolphins career rushing yards list.

The Patriots added T Mark LeVoir and WR Brandon Tate to the 53-man roster.

Jets DT Sione Pouha discusses the task he faces in trying to replace Kris Jenkins.

Said Ravens DT Kelly Gregg, "I think the defense, we have to hold up our end of the bargain and do what we do; and that's stop people. And we're not doing that right now."

The Bengals will try to stick with the run longer this week than they did against the Texans.

The Browns secondary is going to have its hands full against the Packers.

The matchup between the Steelers run defense and Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is going to be a big one on Sunday.

Blocked field goals have developed as a problem for the Texans.

The Colts had to scramble to find a pair of pants small enough for K Matt Stover.

Jaguars G.M. Gene Smith said he doesn't feel any pressure to acquire University of Florida QB Tim Tebow because he's a local hero.

The Titans offensive line hasn't been performing well enough.

Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard has kept not being drafted as a chip on his shoulder. 

A constantly changing roster keeps Chiefs players on their toes.

Stopping the run is the next big step for the Raiders.

If the Chargers can't generate pass rush against the Chiefs, they may never be able to get one going.

Cowboys TE Jason Witten could be in line for a breakout game Sunday.

Giants DE Justin Tuck hopes he and the rest of the defense get back on track this week.

Eagles LB Omar Gaither had a screw surgically inserted in his injured foot Saturday.

K Shaun Suisham has been the steadiest part of the Redskins offense.

The additions of Gaines Adams shouldn't mean a reduction in Bears DE Mark Anderson's playing time.

LB Larry Foote is hopeful that the Lions return from their bye week with a victory.

RB Ahman Green could make his second Packers debut against the Vikings next week.

Vikings WR Sidney Rice has broken out after spending time in training with former Viking Cris Carter and other top current wide receivers this offseason.

D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal Constitution thinks the Falcons need to use the no-huddle offense if they're going to beat the Cowboys.

The Panthers will likely blitz often against the Bills young offensive line.

Said Saints LB Jonathan Vilma of smack talk coming from the Dolphins, "You can talk all you want to. Everybody will be there Sunday."

Buccaneers assistant coaches Jim Bates and Richard Mann were both on Bill Belichick's staff when he was coach of the Browns.

The Cardinals have lost their last four games at the Meadowlands.

Rams defensive coordinator Ken Flajole said he's been sleeping like a baby "and that means I get up every two hours and cry" at the prospect of facing Peyton Manning.

Mark Purdy of the Mercury News thinks throwing WR Michael Crabtree into the fire is the right move for the 49ers.

Said Seahawks coach Jim Mora, "Sure, we're facing adversity, but the great competitor relishes adversity. Sure, they'd rather be 6-0 and flying high, but they're going to accept the challenge. We all are."