NFL GameDay News and Notes - Week 8

The Indianapolis Colts will be without wide receiver Marvin Harrison and linebacker Freddie Keiaho this afternoon.

Colts backup quarterback Jim Sorgi signed a 3-year extension.

Stan Olson of the Charlotte Observer has three things to watch in today's Colts-Panthers game.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Mike Furrey does a lot of charity work.

The two guys covering the Lions for the Detroit Free Press are predicting a Lions loss today.

The alarm is ringing on Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson's career.

Paul Brown Stadium has been a home away from home for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette breaks down today's Steelers-Bengals game.

Remember this, Bengals fans: Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is one of you.

John Jeansonne of Newsday writes that while everyone is talking about how jetlagged the New York Giants are going to be after a 5+ hour flight, other teams (like the Seattle Seahawks) routinely make flights that long several times a season with no fuss.

Londoners are curious about American football.

The Philadelphia Eagles offensive line hasn't been healthy this season.

The Eagles and Minnesota Vikings have yet to replace a pair of star receivers.

Brad Childress and Andy Reid are buddies, just not this week.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson and left tackle Joe Thomas are best of friends on and off the field.

The St. Louis Rams will start their sixth offensive line combination of the season against Cleveland.

Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch has five things to watch in today's Rams-Browns game.

A win over Tennessee could delay the "wait 'til next year" talk in Oakland.

The Tennessee Titans defense expects to to dominate.

Did quarterback JP Losman get a fair shot in Buffalo?

The injury to New York Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma is not career-threatening.

Can Jets fans remember the optimism?

A struggling Texans run defense hopes to stop the NFL's reigning MVP.

Wide receiver Chris Chambers will make his Chargers debut today.

With a really good day today, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor could surpass 10,000 yards rushing for his career.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden has altered his offense to compensate for an inexperienced offensive line.

Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is the leader on a rejuvenated Redskins defense.

The New England Patriots get defensive lineman Richard Seymour back today.

Could New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush repeat his breakout performance of 2006?

The San Francisco 49ers hope quarterback Alex Smith can spark the offense.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson is battling soreness as he returns from his suspension.

Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry and cornerback Champ Bailey will be game-time decisions on Monday.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt is a gadget guy.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott is just one of the Ravens' many radio guys.

There's not much to not like about Dallas Cowboys right now.

Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star has the Chiefs mid-season report card.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will be a happy guy when receivers Deion Branch and DJ Hackett return from injuries after the bye week.