NFL News and Notes - September 29th, 2007

Many in Dallas feel Cowboys cornerback Anthony Henry has been the team's MVP thus far.

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo dismisses a rumor about his contract.

St. Louis Rams linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa likes being the underdog. (Which is fortunate, seeing how the Rams will be underdogs all season long.)

The Rams secondary will soon be getting some reinforcements.

Injured Houston Texans defensive end Cedric Killings made a surprise visit to the Texans practice facility.

Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson doesn't sound interested in returning punts.

Atlanta Falcons safety Chris Crocker is back in the starting lineup.

Mark Bradley of the Atlanta Journal Constitution doesn't regret the Matt Schaub trade.

The big toe on Baltimore Ravens left tackle Johnathan Ogden's left foot remains a question mark.

Cleveland Browns tight end Sergeant Kellen Winslow pointed to the "U" tattoo on his right arm to explain his desire to play this Sunday despite a dislocated shoulder.

In this Miami Dolphins notebook in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, we learn that the decision on whether or not Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas plays will be a collaborative one, and Thomas' fellow linebacker Joey Porter continued to run his mouth on Friday.

Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin has named Daunte Culpepper the starter for tomorrow's game at Miami.

Skipping tomorrow's game might help Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs hit the benchmarks needed to become an unrestricted free agent.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (back) and offensive linemen Damien Woody (rib) and Jeff Backus (rib) are questionable for tomorrow's game against the Chicago Bears.

Dave Hutchinson of The Star-Ledger examines the New York Jets 3-4 defense.

What happens when a New York Jets fan finally gets a JD? This nonsense.

Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron pumped up the volume at practice this week.

The Minnesota Vikings offensive line is playing well, and no changes are forthcoming on that unit, but it's still the subject of an article in today's Star Tribune.

Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel jinxes the hell out of the Green Bay Packers.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Darrell Jackson is beginning to develop a rapport with quarterback Alex Smith.

The hot start by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has answered a lot of questions people had heading into the last off-season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Jeremy Trueblood has another best test ahead of him tomorrow.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme is holding out hope that he'll be able to play tomorrow.

Denver Broncos guard Ben Hamilton is still experiencing symptoms from a concussion and has been placed on injured reserve.

Sunday will be a homecoming for Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, an Indiana native.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark and cornerback Marlin Jackson missed practiced on Friday.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward will miss the 4th game of his 10-year career.

Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James was the last running back to go for 100 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense.

Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin is doubtful for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Michael Bennett is ready to step in if Larry Johnson can't finish the game.

San Diego Chargers defensive end Luis Castillo isn't going to let a sprained foot keep him out of Sunday's game against Kansas City.

We may find out tomorrow what the Philadelphia Eagles offense looks like without running back Brian Westbrook.

New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan is beginning to look like his old self.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson wants to put up 45 points on Monday.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belchick had high praises for tight end Ben Watson.