New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead is in the right sports town to make his mark, writes Michael Vega of the Boston Globe.

New York Jets defensive end Trevor Pryce credits Rex Ryan for extending his career.

The Miami Dolphins are entering a tough portion of their schedule.

Baltimore Ravens rookie long-snapper Morgan Cox has had a smooth start to his NFL career, writes Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette previews today's Turnpike Rivalry.

Cleveland Browns third-round quarterback Colt McCoy will be prepared for his first NFL start, his college coach says.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackles Dennis Roland and Andre Smith split playing time at right tackle against Tampa Bay last week, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Indianapolis Colts have fared well against NFC opponents since 2002.

Tennessee Titans third-round wide receiver Damian Williams is climbing the depth chart.

Island roots run deep for Jacksonville Jaguars teammates Vince Manuwai and Tyson Alualu, writes Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union.

Nobody on the Houston Texans has any doubts about quarterback Matt Schaub, writes Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle.

Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star previews today's Kansas City Chiefs game against the Texans.

The Denver Broncos signed a pair of players off their practice squad on Saturday.

San Diego Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill makes his 2010 debut this afternoon.

A win today would get the Oakland Raiders to .500 for just the second time in the Tom Cable Era.

The Seattle Seahawks have rarely been competitive in road games the last 2+ seasons, writes Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune.

San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin disagrees with his head coach about his training camp absence.

Arizona Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes has been a huge addition to the defense.

Losing big is an unfamiliar feeling to St. Louis Rams first-round quarterback Sam Bradford, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy insists the team hasn't abandoned the running game.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre will meet with NFL security on Tuesday.

Wide receiver Nate Burleson says the Detroit Lions are no longer anyone's homecoming game, writes Tom Kowalski of MLive.com.

The Chicago Bears special teams have been excellent in 2010.

New York Giants middle linebacker Jonathan Goff has been silencing his critics and doubters this season.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott faces a tough test today against the Falcons.

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Brandon Banks is showing why he's a favorite of head coach Mike Shanahan.

Jean-Jacques Taylor of the Dallas Morning News expects the Dallas Cowboys to fall to 1-4 on Sunday.

Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune thinks the New Orleans Saints' ineffective running game is a key part of today's game against Tampa Bay.

Instant chemistry with quarterback Josh Freeman has helped the young receivers of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Atlanta Falcons secondary has a plan to deal with Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay discussed the labor situation with Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons offensive tackle Tyson Clabo (29) and quarterback John Parker Wilson (25), Raiders practice squad defensive tackle Kellen Heard (25), Chargers third-round linebacker Donald Butler (22), free agent center Mike Byrne (24), cornerbacks Dovonte Edwards (28) and Courtney Smith (26), long-snapper Mark Estermeyer (25), wide receivers Eric Fowler (26) and Brandon Godfrey (25), offensive tackle Aaron Kia (24), tight end Nate Lawrie (29), running back Shawnbrey McNeal (22), defensive tackle Matt Stommes (24), linebacker Marcus Washington (33), and retired defensive lineman Steve McMichael (53).