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WEEK 4 LATE-BREAKING UPDATES
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THURSDAY'S HEADLINES 
» MIA: McMichael Trying To Be Patient; Brown Earning Passing Grade? | 23:17 PT

» CAR: No Imminent Changes For Gardner, Receiving Corps... | 23:15 PT

» DAL: Jones Looking To Change Helmets After Repeated Shots | 22:57 PT

» ATL: Crumpler Bothered By Drops; Norwood OK With Role | 22:44 PT

» OAK: Turner, Janikowski Aren't Ready To Hit The Panic Button... | 22:30 PT

» NYG: Barber Looking For Stronger Commitment To Running Attack... | 21:12 PT

» OAK: Jordan Takes Offensive Teammates To Task | 21:12 PT

» NYJ: Pennington, Cotchery Still Limited; Smith Busier | 21:12 PT

» MIN: Could Peterson Get The Money Chris Johnsohn Wanted? | 21:12 PT

» CLE: Robiskie Continues To Come Up Short | 21:12 PT

» DET: Kitna No. 1... For Now; No Plan To Trade Williams | 21:12 PT

» OAK: Janikowski Named AFC Special Teams Player Of The Month | 21:12 PT

» DEN: Prater Surprised To Earn Player Of The Month Honor | 21:08 PT

» DET: Hanson Named NFC Special Teams Player Of The Month | 21:02 PT

» NYG: Tynes Altering His Approach On FGs And KOs | 20:59 PT

» OAK: Janikowski Moving Past Disastrous Week | 20:55 PT

» CAR: Newton Named NFL Rookie Of The Month | 20:55 PT

» SF: Battle Sits Again Thursday; Downgraded To Questionable... | 20:49 PT

» BUF: Fitzpatrick Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Month | 20:31 PT

» GB: Rodgers Named NFC Offensive Player of the Month | 20:14 PT

» MIN: Williams Misses Another Practice; K-Rob Sits With Migraine... | 20:03 PT

» NYG: Union, League Lawyers Discussing Burress Situation | 20:01 PT

» CAR: Smith Still Feeling Good; Offensive Benefits From His Presence | 20:00 PT

» DET: Marinelli Hopeful Johson Will Be Ready By Sunday | 20:00 PT

» BAL: Heap And Lewis Added To Injury Report As Probable... | 19:45 PT

» CAR: Jarrett's Agent Explored Trade Possibilities With No Luck | 19:45 PT

» OAK: Troupe Not Worried About Learning Raiders Offense2 | 19:45 PT

» OAK: Ford On Track To Return; McFadden Continues To Practice Fully | 19:37 PT

» CLE: Winslow, Carter Miss Practice Again Thursday | 19:34 PT

» MIA: Chambers Held Out Of Team Drills Again Thursday... | 19:34 PT

» HOU: Texans Likely To Rely On Committee Approach For Some Time | 19:28 PT

» GB: Franks Held Out Again; Davenport Now Probable... | 19:20 PT

» MIA: Thomas' Hamstring Flares Up Again; Slaton's Potential Role Unclear | 19:18 PT

» NO: Brees Not Afraid To Pump Payton Vs. Ryan Angle | 19:10 PT

» SD: Tomlinson, Gates Among Chargers Practicing Thursday | 19:01 PT

» SEA: Williams On Track To Play As Usual; Can Stokley Contribute This Week? | 18:56 PT

» NO: McAllister Still Waiting For A Role | 18:52 PT

» SF: Rattay On Track To Return To Starting Lineup... | 18:50 PT

» WAS: Hall Held Out Again Thursday; Novak Likely To Get The Nod... | 18:50 PT

» MIN: Taylor, Jackson, Williamson All Limited Again Thursday | 18:43 PT

» StL: Jackson Says He's Ready For The Full Load | 18:36 PT

» OAK: Cable Doesn't Dismiss Garcia's Return Out Of Hand | 18:34 PT

» KC: Hall's Hurting Lip No Laughing Matter... | 18:30 PT

» NE: Brady, Maroney, Stallworth All Limited; All Expected To Play | 18:25 PT

» SD: Mathews Practices Fully Again Thursday; On Track For Sunday Return | 18:20 PT

» GB: Jackson Ruled Out Again; Clifton Still In The Mix... But | 18:18 PT

» HOU: Kubiak: Green Officially A Dreaded Game-Time Decision | 18:15 PT

» WAS: Zorn: Kelly Not Ready for Sunday | 18:14 PT

» MIA: Martin Adds Flu To Sore Toe; Held Out Thursday | 18:07 PT

» PHI: McNabb Practices; Game Plan Won't Change... | 18:00 PT

» GB: Change In The Works At Fullback? | 18:00 PT

» BUF: Nelson Returns To Full Practice On Thursday | 17:57 PT

» HOU: Brown Nursing Sore Shin; Injury Shouldn't Be An Issue | 17:51 PT

» ATL: Jenkins Limited But Ramping Up Activities | 17:48 PT

» OAK: Culpepper Continues Working With First Team | 17:41 PT

» NO: Horn Held Out Again Thursday... | 17:35 PT

» TB: Galloway Not Ready; Askew Missing Practices | 17:29 PT

» ARI: Heap Back On The Practice Field; Stephens-Howling, Too | 17:19 PT

» CAR: Stewart Limited On Thursday; Robinson Works Fully | 17:18 PT

» DET: Bradford's Departure Could Open The Door For Williams, Bodiford | 17:15 PT

» TB: Williams Limited Again Thursday; His Shoes, However, Moving On Up... | 17:00 PT

» DEN: Walker Held Out Again Thursday; Mike Bell Ruled Out | 16:54 PT

» MIN: Peterson Limited Again, But Feeling Good | 16:43 PT

» StL: Jackson Returns To Work; Plans To Play As Usual; Bruce Sits... | 16:40 PT

» JAC: Jones-Drew Still Resting; Taylor Limited; Porter Full Go | 16:31 PT

» DEN: Hillis Returning From Head Injury; Stokley Limited | 16:30 PT

» TEN: McNair Limited, Bennett Returns Thursday; Both Questionable... | 16:22 PT

» HOU: Davis Heading For A Dreaded Game-Time Decision... | 16:20 PT

» StL: Wallace Gets In A Full Practice Thursday | 16:17 PT

» CLE: Edwards, Stallworth Continue To Work On A Limited Basis | 16:14 PT

» DEN: Lloyd Returns To Work; Moreno Held Out Again Thursday | 16:11 PT

» DET: Hanson Adds To Workload Thursday... | 16:05 PT

» SF: Nolan: WR Johnson A Game-Time Decision | 16:04 PT

» KC: Green Says He'll Miss At Least Two More Weeks | 16:00 PT

» BAL: McClain Held Out Thursday; McGahee Limited | 15:54 PT

» CLE: Delhomme Favoring Ankle Thursday; Harrison, Cribbs, Robiskie Limited | 15:46 PT

» DET: Calvin Johnson Back To Work Thursday; Pettigrew Still Limited | 15:42 PT

» IND: Wayne Returns, Likely To Play; Status Quo For Vinatieri, Stokley | 15:39 PT

» TEN: McNair Very Limited Thursday; Calico Still Not Full Speed... | 15:36 PT

» HOU: Johnson Returns To Practice; Foster Still Working | 15:23 PT

» TEN: White Held Out Again Thursday; Still Expected To Play | 15:20 PT

» OAK: Murphy Back On Practice Field; Doesn't Appear To Be Full Speed | 15:20 PT

» CHI: Forte, Clark Both Practice Fully Thursday | 15:19 PT

» NO: Moore Limited Again But On Track To Return | 15:13 PT

» DAL: Police Classify Owens' Case As Accidental Overdose | 15:13 PT

» PHI: Westbrook Rests Again Thursday; Still Expected To Play | 15:13 PT

» CIN: Benson Returns To Work Thursday; Big Game Coming? | 15:05 PT

» WAS: Brunell Tests Elbow; Remains Probable | 15:04 PT

» TEN: Titans Add White To Injury Report Thursday; WRs Practice | 15:03 PT

» WAS: Portis, Sellers Held Out Again; Still Expected To Play | 15:02 PT

» NYJ: Fiedler Targeting Nov. 6 Return... | 15:00 PT

» IND: Brown, Garcon Sit Again Thursday; Collie Limited | 14:56 PT

» SD: Tomlinson Back On The Practice Field Thursday | 14:53 PT

» GB: Grant Continues To Miss Practice Time; Finley Limited But Not A Worry | 14:52 PT

» CLE: Suggs Makes It Through Another; Status Still Pending... | 14:40 PT

» KC: Larry Johnson Misses Another Practice | 14:40 PT

» MIN: Favre Limited By Sore Foot Thursday | 14:39 PT

» DET: Best Feeling Better; Hopes To Practice Friday And Play Sunday | 14:31 PT

» SD: Mathews, V-Jax, Floyd, Gates All Sitting Out Thursday | 14:31 PT

» MIN: Chester Taylor Added To Injury Report As Probable | 14:24 PT

» DAL: Free-Agent Tight End Ricks Added To Roster... | 14:22 PT

» BAL: Heap, Washington Get In Full Practices Thursday | 14:22 PT

» DAL: Romo Practicing; Feeling Better With Hard-Rushing Lions Up Next | 14:17 PT

» ARI: Wells Opens It Up A Bit More On Thursday; Status Still Uncertain | 14:15 PT

» MIN: Williams Takes Wednesday Off To Rest Sore Knee... | 14:15 PT

» StL: Jackson Practices Thursday, Sounds Positive... But | 14:13 PT

» ATL: Robinson Says He's Likely To Miss A Week Or So | 14:06 PT

» CIN: Houshmandzadeh Practices; Pats Laugh Off Johnson's Remarks | 14:05 PT

» NE: Moss, Welker Limited Again Thursday | 14:04 PT

» NO: Thomas Officially A Dreaded Game-Time Decision | 14:00 PT

» NE: Taylor Held Out Thursday To Rest Sore Toe; Pats Add RB Clayton | 13:52 PT

» StL: Bulger Held Out Again Thursday; All But Certain To Sit | 13:52 PT

» PIT: Parker Held Out Again Thursday Due To Turf Toe | 13:44 PT

» DEN: Broncos Getting Healthier; Lloyd Asks OC For More Targets | 13:44 PT

» CIN: Rudi Johnson Ruled Out... For Now? | 13:36 PT

» ATL: Dez White Still Not At Full Strength... | 13:35 PT

» DAL: Parcells: Owens Might Play, Decision Unlikely Before Sunday | 13:30 PT

» BUF: Johnson Back On Practice Field Thursday | 13:29 PT

» NE: Faulk's Injury Could Mean More Passes For Pass... | 13:25 PT

» BAL: Rice Ready, Say He Expects To Play; Harbaugh Will Make Final Call | 13:21 PT

» NYG: Nicks Says Knee Won't Keep Him From Playing This Week | 13:19 PT

» MIN: Smith's Appeal To Be Heard Next Wednesday... | 13:18 PT

» DAL: Jerry Jones Expects Barber To Return | 13:12 PT

» OAK: Fargas Suffers Setback; Status Very Uncertain... | 13:10 PT

» CLE: More On Winslow; Browns Work Out FA QBs | 13:09 PT

» PHI: Westbrook, McNabb, Smith Sit Again Thursday | 13:06 PT

» PIT: Ward Hopes To Return To Practice Friday, Play Sunday | 13:00 PT

» NO: Shockey (Finally) Officially Ruled Out; Patten Sits Again | 12:51 PT

» JAC: Brady Could Miss Several More Weeks... | 12:51 PT

» NO: Payton Reiterates: Colstin Will Play... Question Is How Much? | 12:47 PT

» BAL: Williams Returns To Work; Clayton Still Hurting | 12:41 PT

» DAL: Parcells Keeping An Eye On Jones' Game Snaps... | 12:40 PT

» StL: Jackson Held Out Again Thursday; No Robinson Either | 12:39 PT

» NO: Henderson Opens Week As Questionable | 12:39 PT

» TB: Bucs Still Not Ready To Make A Decision On PK Bryant | 12:38 PT

» OAK: McFadden Returns To Practice Field Thursday | 12:30 PT

» MIN: Peterson Looking Forward To Taylor's Return | 12:30 PT

» CIN: Warrick Currently On Low Side Of Questionable... | 12:23 PT

» CHI: Hester Back On The Practice Field; Lloyd Takes Thursday Off | 12:22 PT

» NYG: Jacobs Has No Clue If He'll Be Able To Play This Week | 12:18 PT

» DAL: Bryant Not On The Field For Thursday's Practice | 12:18 PT

» NYG: Manningham Returns To Practice; Expected To Play Sunday | 12:11 PT

» NYG: Bradshaw Held Out Again Thursday; Nicks Works Fully | 12:01 PT

» KC: Green Will Play Through Sore Hand; Holmes Closing In On Milestone... | 12:00 PT

» PIT: The Good News? Roethlisberger Fine | 12:00 PT

» WAS: Brunell In Worse Shape Than Advertised? | 12:00 PT

» SF: Gore Not Sure He'll Be Ready To Go Sunday | 11:51 PT

» BUF: Bills To Find Out More About Hardy, Jenkins | 11:48 PT

» HOU: Status Quo For Johnson; Foster Named AFC Player Of The Month | 11:46 PT

» IND: Colts Preparing As If Painter Will Start | 11:40 PT

» NYJ: More On Jets RBs; Washington, Houston Ready For More? | 11:39 PT

» MIN: Peterson Downplays Sore Calf; OC Say RB Will Be Busier | 11:33 PT

» TB: Ward, Bryant Held Out Thursday; Graham, Williams Practice | 11:23 PT

» NO: Report: Carney To Take Over For Hartley This Week | 11:20 PT

» OAK: Jordan Tweaks Calf Wednesday; Injury Shouldn't Be An Issue... | 11:16 PT

» MIN: Childress Doesn't Believe Moore Is Ready For More | 11:15 PT

» BAL: Rice Returns To Work On A Limited Basis | 11:10 PT

» PHI: Maclin Returns To Practice; Confident He'll Play This Week | 11:07 PT

» ARI: Boldin Held Out Again Thursday; Not A Lock To Play? | 11:05 PT

» NYG: Nicks Still Hurting? WR Not On Practice Field Thursday | 11:02 PT

» TEN: More On Titans RBs; Brown Seems Likely To Start | 11:01 PT

» WAS: Campbell Still Sore; Portis Says He's Pain Free | 11:00 PT

» DEN: Smith Not Bothered By Concussion; Will Play As Usual... | 11:00 PT

» DET: Best Held Out Again Thursday, Morris Standing By; Burleson Sits, Too | 10:55 PT

» NYJ: Limp Gone; Favre On Track To Start | 10:48 PT

» NYG: Dayne's Status Remains Uncertain... | 10:41 PT

» NO: Horn Held Out Wednesday; Expects To Play; Hakim Practices... | 10:38 PT

» GB: Walker Rests; Favre Works As Usual Wednesday... | 10:33 PT

» GB: Jennings, Jackson Miss Thursday; Morency Looking Good | 10:31 PT

» DAL: Owens Returns To Practice Thursday | 10:29 PT

» CIN: Rudi Johnson Nicked; Injury Shouldn't Be An Issue... | 10:27 PT

» NE: Moss Says He Could Barely Walk On Monday | 10:26 PT

» PHI: Westbrook Limited, Stallworth To Sit Thursday; Reid Still Optimistic | 10:24 PT

» CAR: Delhomme Sits Out Again Thursday | 10:22 PT

» TEN: More Details: McCareins Says He'll Be Fine | 10:20 PT

» NO: Pathon, Horn Both Spectators Wednesday... | 10:20 PT

» DET: Smith On The Practice Field... But Lions Not In Pads | 10:18 PT

» DAL: Romo Focused On Eliminating Red-Zone Errors | 10:18 PT

» GB: Franks Held Out Wednesday; Monday Night Kickoff Helps His Cause... | 10:17 PT

» CIN: Rudi, T.J. Rest; Johnson Unofficially Questionable | 10:16 PT

» KC: Bowe Off The Stationary Bike; Status Still Uncertain | 10:07 PT

» SF: Battle Improving; McAddley Back On The Roster... | 10:00 PT

» CLE: Lewis On Stationary Bike Thurday; Dawson Held Out Again | 09:59 PT

» NYG: Burress Day-To-Day, Week-To-Week; Jacobs Ready? | 09:49 PT

» SF: Frustrated Davis Puts In Extra Work With O'Sullivan | 09:49 PT

» JAC: More On Porter: Del Rio Noncommittal About His Return | 09:42 PT

» CLE: Delhomme To Practice Thursday; Will Start If Healthy Enough | 09:40 PT

» TB: Pittman Looks Good In First Workout... | 09:38 PT

» SD: LT Eager To Test Tough Ravens; McCardell On Track To Play | 09:34 PT

» CIN: Bengals Won't Rush Henry Back; Not A Lock To Play Week 5 | 09:33 PT

» ATL: Pathon Unlikely To Make An Immediate Contribution... | 09:30 PT

» BAL: Heap, Washington Limited Wednesday | 09:27 PT

» CHI: Forte Limited Wednesday; Knee Shouldn't Be An Issue | 09:25 PT

» NE: Troy Brown Announces His Retirement | 09:25 PT

» ARI: McCown And Passing Attack Going Against Weakened Niner D... | 08:45 PT

» DEN: Bell Returns To Practice; Teammates Rally Round Griffin... | 08:44 PT

» BAL: Lewis Eager To Get Back On Track This Week... | 07:15 PT

» WAS: Gibbs Takes Brunell's Critics To Task... | 07:06 PT

» SD: Rivers Hurts Index Finger In Practice... | 06:50 PT

» SEA: Balanced Attack Could Be Key To Offensive Success; Warrick Ailing... | 06:26 PT

» CLE: Suggs Gets In Full Workout Wednesday... | 03:23 PT

» StL: Bulger Says Sore Ribs Won't Keep Him From Opening Up | 03:00 PT

» DAL: More On Owens; Personal Trainer Has Interesting Story | 02:37 PT

» PHI: No Surprise; Westbrook Held Out Wednesday | 02:35 PT

» WAS: Hall Remains Questionable; Novak Ready If Need Be... | 02:33 PT

» HOU: Johnson Finally Starting To Deliver For Texans | 02:21 PT

» BAL: McNair Ready; Heap, Too; Clayton, Williams Hurting | 02:10 PT

» CLE: Frye Ready; Droughns, Winslow Held Out Wednesday | 02:05 PT

» OAK: McCown Has Fractured Toe; Could Miss Significant Time | 02:02 PT

» SD: Tomlinson, Gates Sit Wednesday; Should Play As Usual | 02:00 PT

» MIN: Taylor Closer; Jackson Likely To Sit Out Another Week? | 01:58 PT

» DET: Mariucci Pleased With Hanson's Efforts In Limited Work... | 01:56 PT

» CHI: Clark Held Out Wednesday; Coaches Hope He'll Be Ready | 01:54 PT

» HOU: Davis Held Out Wednesday; Capers Calls RB Day-To-Day... | 01:51 PT

» NE: Maroney Limited By Sore Groin; Stallworth Waiting His Turn | 01:48 PT

» SEA: Morris Ready To Return; Timetable For Hackett | 01:46 PT

» DET: Johnson Sits Wednesday; Status Remains Uncertain | 01:42 PT

» SF: Gore, Hicks, Robinson All Practice; Johnson Ready | 01:40 PT

» NE: Faulk Ruled Out; Patriots Add Zereoue, Release Davis... | 01:40 PT

» CAR: No Surprises Here; Davis Officially Ruled Out... | 01:38 PT

» OAK: McFadden Takes Wednesday Off; Should Practice Thursday | 01:34 PT

» CAR: Delhomme Unlikely To Test Arm Before Friday | 01:32 PT

» TEN: Brown Questionable Again; Rushing Attack Under Scrutiny | 01:28 PT

» OAK: McFadden Practices Fully; Says He's Fine; Ford, Campbell Limited | 01:28 PT

» ATL: Robinson Still Wearing Heavy Brace On Wednesday | 01:21 PT

» MIA: Chambers Questionable; QB Change Official... | 01:21 PT

» TB: Williams Still Nicked, But Not Among Those Worried About Workload... | 01:21 PT

» OAK: Raiders Looking To Increase Overall Offensive Tempo | 01:14 PT

» KC: Johnson Held Out Wednesday; Rests Sore Hamstring | 01:13 PT

» DEN: Pittman's Blocking, Short Yardage Skill Paying Dividends | 01:10 PT

» TEN: Young Running, Throwing; Gage Fine; McCareins Nicked | 01:08 PT

» CLE: Edwards Will Try To Stop Pressing; Stallworth Almost Ready? | 01:03 PT

» HOU: Green's Status Very Uncertain; Dayne Good To Go | 01:01 PT

» BAL: Clayton To Play Bigger Role; Heap, Williams Questionable | 01:00 PT

» StL: Jackson Held Out Wednesday, Status Uncertain; Bruce Doubtful... | 01:00 PT

» TB: Olson: Johnson Among Most Explosive Bucs | 01:00 PT

» SEA: Forsett The Lead Back? Not So Fast | 01:00 PT

» NE: Hernandez Wants To Return This Week... Unlikely To Get His Wish | 01:00 PT

» HOU: Texans Excited With Slaton As Starter; Walter Nicked | 00:57 PT

» JAC: Garrard Not Worried By Edwards' Arrival | 00:56 PT

» KC: Baldwin Talks For First Time Since Injuring Thumb | 00:56 PT

» ARI: Cardinals Continue To Pull Back Curtain On Injury Reporting | 00:54 PT

» MIN: Taylor, Peterson, Rice Limited On Wednesday; Jackson Upbeat | 00:54 PT

» ARI: Green Explains Decision To Stick With Warner | 00:53 PT

» DEN: Walker Bothered By Inflamed Knee; Cutler Fine | 00:53 PT

» CHI: Is Cutler Starting To Get Gun Shy? Williams Not On Injury Report | 00:53 PT

» OAK: Can Red-Zone Woes Be Fixed? Murphy, Miller Nicked | 00:52 PT

» BUF: Jauron Hints That Lynch Could Be Brought Back Slowly | 00:51 PT

» SF: Rattay's Chances Of Starting This Week Improving... | 00:50 PT

» CIN: Ocho Cinco Getting Healthier; Staying Positive | 00:50 PT

» NE: Brady Downplays Talk Of On-Field Demeanor; Dillon Healthy? | 00:49 PT

» KC: Bowe Held Out Wednesday; Pope Could Play This Week | 00:45 PT

» CLE: Harrison Unsure About Role; Delhomme, Cribbs, Robiskie Still Ailing | 00:45 PT

» CIN: Houshmandzadeh Held Out Wednesday; Listed As Probable | 00:44 PT

» CLE: Winslow Hurting; Still Expects To Play | 00:43 PT

» CLE: Lewis, Dawson Still Ailing; Both Held Out Wednesday | 00:43 PT

» TEN: McNair, Bennett Held Out Due To Sore Feet; No Changes At RB... | 00:43 PT

» KC: Edwards Explains Chiefs QB Change; Gonzalez' Future In KC | 00:42 PT

» NO: Brees Preparing To Roll Without Top Receiving Threats | 00:41 PT

» BAL: Evans Likely To Give Way To Smith Again This Week | 00:41 PT

» NYJ: Coles Opens Another Week Listed As Questionable; Jets Add FB | 00:38 PT

» SF: No Surprise: Gore Officially Ruled Out; Coffee Up! | 00:37 PT

» IND: Addai Should Be Fine; Brown, Garcon Less Certain | 00:36 PT

» StL: More On Green; Jackson Nicked; Avery Starting | 00:35 PT

» MIA: Players Questioning Preparation; What Does Slaton Mean For Bush? | 00:35 PT

» CLE: Hillis Returns To Work; Hardesty Ready To Cut Into His Touches? | 00:34 PT

» PIT: Parker Held Out Due To Injured Toe | 00:34 PT

» StL: Bradford Fine; Jackson, Cadillac Limited; Amendola Still Not Ready | 00:33 PT

» PIT: Wallace Has A Sore Rib; Expected To Play As Usual | 00:32 PT

» DET: Best, Burleson Both Miss Wednesday; Smith's Role Still Locked In | 00:32 PT

» TEN: Scaife No Longer On Injury Report; White Sits Out With Illness | 00:32 PT

» NO: Moore Hopes To Return; Thomas Hopes To Eat | 00:31 PT

» WAS: Brunell Held Out Wednesday; Still Expected To Play | 00:30 PT

» GB: Favre Limited By Cut Finger; More On Morency, Jennings | 00:30 PT

» StL: Bulger Held Out Wednesday; Not Ruled Out But Unlikely To Play | 00:29 PT

» DEN: Moreno Still Hurting; Passing Attack Rolling Despite Running Woes | 00:29 PT

» CIN: Benson Locked In For This Week; Simpson Too? Green Fine | 00:29 PT

» GB: Grant's Bruised Kidney A Bigger Deal Than Initially Believed | 00:28 PT

» NYG: Coughlin, Bradshaw Say Injury Won't Be An Issue; Hixon, Nicks Limited | 00:28 PT

» WAS: Portis Held Out Wednesday; Expects To Play | 00:26 PT

» NYJ: Second Opinion Confirms Pennington Has Torn Rotator Cuff... | 00:26 PT

» BAL: Ravens File Complaint After McGahee's Eye Poked | 00:26 PT

» NYG: Stokley Hurt During Practice; Manningham On The Mend | 00:26 PT

» ARI: Wells Limited Wednesday; Not A Lock To Play This Week | 00:25 PT

» PHI: Westbrook, Stallworth Open Week As Questionable | 00:24 PT

» NE: Watson's Season Over; Branch Doubtful... | 00:22 PT

» SD: Mathews Practices Fully Wednesday; On Track To Return | 00:22 PT

» DAL: Romo, Bryant Limited; Jones Full Go; Austin Sits | 00:20 PT

» NE: Welker, Moss Limited Wednesday; Still Some Welker Concern | 00:19 PT

» NYG: Latest Burress; More On Ward, Jacobs, Too | 00:19 PT

» IND: Dungy Thinks Wayne Will Play; Vinatieri, Stokley Questionable | 00:18 PT

» CIN: Benson Turns Up On Injury Report; Offensive Chatter Continues | 00:18 PT

» HOU: Johnson Preparing As If He'll Play Sunday... But Nothing Certain | 00:14 PT

» JAC: Jones-Drew, Taylor Rest; Porter Practices Fully | 00:14 PT

» PHI: Westbrook, McNabb Remain Optimistic; Curtis Working | 00:13 PT

» DET: Smith Heading For Dreaded Game-Time Decision | 00:13 PT

» NO: Brees Wearing Brace, But Not On Injury Report; Thomas Is | 00:12 PT

» PHI: Vick Has No Interest In A Week Off; Maclin's Status In Question | 00:12 PT

» DAL: Teammates Dealing With T.O., Associated Hullabaloo | 00:11 PT

» PHI: Rest Isn't An Option; McNabb Must Manage Pain To Avoid Surgery... | 00:10 PT

» NO: Not So Fast... Is Colston Really Ready To Return? | 00:09 PT

» MIN: Peterson Held Out Wednesday; Should Return Today | 00:08 PT

» StL: Jackson Doing What He Can To Get Ready; Status Still Uncertain | 00:08 PT

» SD: Tomlinson Returns To Work; On Track To Return | 00:08 PT

» SD: Gates Not Optimistic; Mathews, V-Jax, Floyd Miss Time Wednesday | 00:07 PT

» TEN: Fisher Not Ready To Rule McNair Out... | 00:05 PT

» SEA: Alexander Admits Foot Still Broken; More 4-Wide Coming? | 00:05 PT

» NYJ: Favre Limited Wednesday; Works To Rally Teammates | 00:05 PT

» ARI: Leinart Confident In No. 1 Status; Boldin Sits Wednesday | 00:04 PT

» DAL: Barber Improving But Still Limited; Jones Held Out As Expected | 00:04 PT

» NYG: Teammates Take Burress Suspension In Stride | 00:02 PT

» HOU: Foster Ready To Start... But Not Carry The Load; Johnson Rests | 00:02 PT

» BAL: Rice Held Out Wednesday But Walking Without A Limp; McGahee Ready | 00:01 PT



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