Thank you to all of the brave men and women who have fought in defense of our nation's freedom.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed practice on Wednesday with a sprained foot.

A Buffalo Bills' loss at home to the Lions would shed the Bills' "lovable" label, writes Jerry Sullivan of The Buffalo News.

New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards expects serious boos from the Browns fans on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington will be the starter going forward.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Josh Wilson will start tonight against the Falcons.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Sean Kugler is used to plugging holes.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy is the likely starter on Sunday against the Jets.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer and wide receiver Chad Ochocinco squelched any talk of the schism.

Injuries have put the Indianapolis Colts' front office to the test, writes Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss is looking for wins, not trouble.

Jacksonville Jaguars guard Vince Manuwai has reclaimed the starting job from Justin Smiley.

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing is moving back to the strong-side, reports John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

The Kansas City Chiefs have made no progress towards signing linebacker Tamba Hali to a contract extension, Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star reports.

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is taking too many hits.

Unless the special teams improve, the San Diego Chargers won't make the playoffs.

Oakland Raiders first-round linebacker Rolando McClain made good on his promise and spoke to the media on Wednesday.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was cleared to play and is expected to start on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary will go with Troy Smith at quarterback until Alex Smith is healthy.

The Arizona Cardinals need to improve it's pass protection, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

Stopping Frank Gore will be the primary focus of the St. Louis Rams defense on Sunday.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress wouldn't dismiss the possibility of using the no-huddle offense earlier in games.

Chicago Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice has something to prove against the Vikings.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz took the media to task for their reporting of quarterback Matthew Stafford's injury.

The New York Giants offensive line will be shuffled some more this week against Dallas.

Embattled Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott is using a variety of looks, writes Jonathan Tameri of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Poor pass protection has put the Washington Redskins in bad situations, writes Rick Maese of the Washington Post.

Dallas Cowboys interim head coach Jason Garrett had his players strap on the pads for his first practice.

Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune provides his film study of the New Orleans Saints' defensive performance against the Panthers in Week 9.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking for ways to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will always be linked to Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson is ready for his first NFL start on Sunday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Colts wide receiver Austin Collie (25) and rookie safety Mike Newton (23), Jaguars sixth-round running back Deji Karim (24) and guard Justin Smiley (29), Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin (28), Patriots safety James Sanders (27), Giants rookie wide receiver Victor Cruz (24), Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (24), free agent defensive end Paul Carrington (28), safety Keith Fitzhugh (24), running backs LaMont Jordan (32) and Willie Parker (30), quarterback Dominic Randolph (24), offensive tackle Orrin Thompson (28). Retired safety Steve Foley (57), fullback Brad Hoover (34), tight end Dave Moore (41), quarterback Bill Musgrave (43), punter John Jett (42), and defensive tackle Dan Saleaumua (46).