Said Bills WR Lee Evans of QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, “When he played before, he stepped up and made some big plays. So I think it’ll help. We have a lot of confidence in him. I’m excited to see him play.”
Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel believes the Dolphins need to remain innovative on offense to win games.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick “cursed out” his team when they watched film of the loss to the Colts.
With S Jim Leonhard sidelined, LB David Harris will make the defensive calls for the Jets this week.
The Ravens officially placed S Haruki Nakamura on injured reserve and promoted S K.J. Gerard from the practice squad.
Said Bengals T Andrew Whitworth of the RB Larry Johnson signing, “I think they believe in us and this team to make a move like this. It adds another troop and other guys who can step in and fill in. They think we’re close, and as much as we’ve been able to run the football that you want to add another back who can move the football.”
The five offensive touchdowns the Browns have scored in the last 15 games is the least in that span for any team since 1950.
Several Steelers starters asked to be put on special teams, but it doesn’t appear their requests will be granted.
Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle hopes that the spotlight of Monday Night Football will bring the best out of Texans DE Mario Williams.
With one catch on Sunday, Dallas Clark will pass John Mackey to become the leading pass catcher among all Colts tight ends.
The Jaguars signed WR Nate Swift to the practice squad.
The insertion of QB Vince Young has resulted in explosive production from Titans RB Chris Johnson.
Broncos WR Brandon Stokely hasn’t played much of late, but he’s produced when he’s been on the field.
WR Bobby Wade will have a chance to get back into the Chiefs offensive mix with WR Dwayne Bowe suspended.
Paul Gutierrez of the Sacramento Bee thinks the Raiders need to put QB JaMarcus Russell back in the lineup on Thanksgiving Day.
The Chargers added T Corey Clark to the active roster to take the place of LB Jyles Tucker.
Cowboys C Andre Gurode is preparing to face Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth in a regular season game for the first time since Haynesworth kicked him in the head in 2005.
Giants CB Aaron Ross remains on track to make his season debut against the Falcons.
Said Eagles QB Donovan McNabb, “I’ve been in the league for a while now, 11 years, and at this particular point in my career, as well as this point in the season, this is a must win for us and that’s the way that we have to approach it.”
Redskins CB Carlos Rogers is eager to get back on the horse after getting benched last weekend.
Steve Rosenbloom of the Chicago Tribune has taken to calling Bears QB Jay Cutler “Jay McNown.”
The Lions signed CB DeAngelo Smith off of the Bears practice squad, the eighth defensive back they’ve signed since September 4th.
TE Jermichael Finley, LB Aaron Kampman and T Mark Tauscher all returned to Packers practice on Wednesday.
The Vikings have maintained a strong balance offensively this season.
The Falcons re-signed WR Troy Bergeron to their practice squad.
LB Thomas Davis said he hopes to be back with the Panthers before heading to knee surgery to repair his torn ACL.
Said Saints CB Chris McAlister after his first practice with the team, “It’s going to take getting some timing back. It’s been a while since I put my helmet on and I’m getting into the swing of things.”
The Buccaneers don’t expect to get much on-field contribution from G Arron Sears this season.
Said Cardinals QB Kurt Warner of playing in St. Louis, “No question it’s a special place, but the meaning on the football field isn’t as big, not like the first couple times going back there. I love the place, I love the people and the fans there have just been tremendous to me.”
New Rams WR Jordan Kent said he’s ready to begin contributing to the team immediately.
The 49ers defense is focused on rushing the passer against the Packers this weekend.
Seahawks cornerbacks Marcus Trufant and Josh Wilson both missed practice Wednesday with concussions.