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The Dolphins have launched a new smartphone app that allows fans to upgrade their seats while at the game.

RB C.J. Spiller is among four Bills making a late push for a Pro Bowl berth.

Jets CB Antonio Cromartie has done a nice job of replacing Darrelle Revis as the guy who matches up with the other team’s best receiver.

Patriots DT Vince Wilfork says LB Jerod Mayo is “like Tom [Brady] on the other side of the ball.”

Browns K Phil Dawson’s final appearance at Cleveland Browns Stadium could be coming on Sunday.

Steelers WR Antonio Brown says his ankle is still less than 100 percent, but that like other injured players "[w]e’ll all just tape it up and go on.”

For Ravens P.R. guru Kevin Byrne, the decision to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron conjured memories of the organization’s decision in 1993 (while in Cleveland) to cut QB Bernie Kosar.

Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden wants to see QB Andy Dalton play better in the final two regular-season games; “We expect to see progress and not regression, and he kind of took a step back [Thursday] night,” Gruden said.

Titans DT Karl Klug will get more snaps on Monday night after getting two sacks in only 15 plays against the Colts.

The Texans have donated more than 225 bikes to local kids.

The Colts have thrown a league-high 21 tipped or batted balls, which isn’t a good thing considering that the Texans defense has a league-high 35 tipped or batted balls.

Rookie G Austin Pasztor is going from the Jaguars’ practice squad to the starting lineup, all in the same week.

WE Rod Streater is emerging as an unlikely star for the Raiders.

More words of wisdom from Chiefs QB Brady Quinn regarding a tragedy that feels like it happened a lot longer than two weeks ago.

This week, Chargers coach Norv Turner is avoiding contact with Carolina assistant Scott Turner, for obvious reasons.

The key to keeping Broncos QB Peyton Manning from being sacked on a regular basis could be G Chris Kuper.

Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan explained the penalty he received for getting into a verbal spat with Cincinnati OT Andre Smith: “I think he was attacking the American Flag,” Ryan said. “We’re America’s Team and he was attacking America.”

Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha is a finalist for the 2013 Bart Starr Award.

Given that Redskins QB Robert Griffin III loves superheroes, it was a no-brainer for coach Mike Shanahan to put RG3’s locker next to LB London Fletcher.

A pair of Virginia Tech rookies -- RB David Wilson and CB Jayron Hosley -- will play big roles for the Giants on Sunday.

Lions WR Kris Durham has learned more about playing the position from three months with the Lions and Calvin Johnson than Durham had in three prior seasons.

The future of Bears coach Lovie Smith remains shrouded in mystery.

Vikings DE Jared Allen thinks expanding the playoffs would be “stupid.” (He arguably would disagree if the Vikings finish No. 7 in the NFC and the league offered to let his team in.)

Packers WR Greg Jennings says that he’s aware of no contract talks between his agent and the team.

Bears coach Lovie Smith insists QB Jay Cutler doesn’t have a knee “problem,” but he’s listed as having a knee injury, and multiple reports indicate it’s a mild MCL sprain.

Saints QB Drew Brees wants a different kind of explanation.

The Buccaneers have had a hard time holding leads against hurry-up offenses.

Falcons WR Julio Jones prefers to let his play do the talking.

Rookie S D.J. Campbell is quickly becoming a leader for the Panthers.

The Cardinals look to be poised to abandon their 25-year relationship with Northern Arizona University, site of their training camp.

Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin has cut a $100,000 check to West Virginia University; the money will support the construction of a new weight room.

Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day at the Rams’ home stadium, and the Rams would surely appreciate it if fans show up. For a change.

49ers LB Aldon Smith is donating $5,099 for each regular-season sack to the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Francisco and the Peninsula; the current total of his donation is $99,430.50.