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Friday morning one-liners

Houston Texans v New Orleans Saints

NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 25: Lance Moore #16 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the game against the Houston Texans at the Louisiana Superdome on September 25, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Chris Hairston will step into the left tackle spot for the Bills this weekend.

Said Dolphins coach Tony Sparano of QB Chad Henne, “The guy played three football games and his performance was really solid I thought in the three football games that he played.”

CB Antwaun Molden is one of several unheralded players making an impact for the Patriots.

The Jets feel confident they can get their running game on track this week.

The bye week should make the Ravens a healthier team come Week Six.

Bengals DE Carlos Dunlap is still looking for his first sack of the season.

Browns coach Pat Shurmur has daily talks with WR Greg Little.

RB Isaac Redman declared himself ready should the Steelers need him to step up.

Chris Ogbonnaya will be the second running back for the Texans this year.

Colts QB Kerry Collins is still dealing with the effects of his concussion.

Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union is critical of the way the Jaguars are avoiding blackouts.

After a miscommunication led to an interception last week, Titans WR Damian Williams said he’s on the same page with QB Matt Hasselbeck.

The Broncos have no middle ground between old and young in the secondary.

T Branden Albert has become a leader with the Chiefs.

Rock Cartwright might be pressed into service at fullback for the Raiders.

Chargers DT Tommie Harris will likely play in the neighborhood of 18 snaps a game.

Is Cowboys QB Tony Romo’s injury affecting how much RB DeMarco Murray gets to play?

Giants S Deon Grant wants the team to keep their intensity high against the Seahawks.

Injuries are causing the Eagles problems on the defensive line.

The emergence of new weapons might mean a smaller role for Redskins TE Chris Cooley going forward.

It looks like Frank Omiyale will be back at right tackle for the Bears this week.

Lions DB Vincent Fuller is in line for more playing time at safety.

Stopping Falcons RB Michael Turner is a priority for the Packers on Sunday.

The Vikings might need to add a punter if Chris Kluwe’s hamstring injury doesn’t improve.

Penalties have been coming fast and furious for the Falcons.

Panthers TE Jeremy Shockey is emphatic that his injuries won’t keep him from facing the Saints.

Saints WR Lance Moore is drawing attention for his dance moves.

Buccaneers WR Mike Williams isn’t worried about his stats being down this season.

RB Beanie Wells is trying to be a bigger contributor in the Cardinals passing game.

The Rams will give WR Austin Pettis first crack at filling Danny Amendola’s role.

49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio compared DE Justin Smith’s strip against the Eagles to “The Catch.”

The Seahawks don’t plan to stop taking big risks anytime soon.