Here's today's spin around the NFL.
New England Patriots inside linebacker Jerod Mayo has become a leader of the defense.
The Buffalo Bills special teams have improved in recent weeks.
Miami Dolphins tight ends Anthony Fasano and Joey Haynos have played a minimal role in the offense.
New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller could be in line for a big day against the Dolphins.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and running back Cedric Benson swept this week's FedEx air and ground awards.
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan hates himself.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was tight-lipped about the availability of left tackle Jared Gaither.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Nick Eason would get the start at left defensive end if Travis Kirschke can't play next week.
Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels has picked up a nickname.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis has been ruled out of Sunday's game.
Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young's mobility alters the style of the offense, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne and defensive end Dwight Freeney returned to practice on Friday.
Denver Broncos center Casey Wiegmann will make his 134th consecutive start on Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson's comments demonstrate how difficult it would be for an openly gay athlete in an NFL locker room.
San Diego Chargers fullback Jacob Hester is now platooning with Mike Tolbert.
Teams have no need to throw the ball against the Oakland Raiders.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams is an after-thought on the offense.
The New York Giants need to get tight end Kevin Boss involved in the offense, writes Mike Garafolo of the Star-Ledger.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook's status for Sunday is up in the air.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris is expected to play on Sunday.
All signs point to Matthew Stafford starting at quarterback on Sunday, writes John Niyo of the Detroit News.
To exert the team's will against the Vikings run defense, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy will call on 255-pound rookie fullback Quinn Johnson to pave the way for Ryan Grant.
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams and cornerback Benny Sapp were fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness penalties last Sunday.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammed did not make the trip to Arizona.
New Orleans Saints running back Mike Bell treats each carry like it's the last chance he'll get.
Arizona Cardinals nose tackle Alan Branch is playing more now that he's weighing less.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Jim Mora wouldn't say how many snaps Marcus Trufant will get on Sunday.
St. Louis Rams cornerback Quincy Butler is expected to start for the injured Bradley Fletcher.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Jones could return punts this Sunday.
Today's NFL birthdays: Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay (30), Browns practice squad guard Pat Murray (25), Texans defensive tackle Tim Bulman (27), 49ers linebacker Diyral Briggs (24), Rams tight end Billy Bajema (27), free agent guard Brian Daniels (25), defensive tackle Terdell Sands (30), and long-snapper James Smith (24).
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