Seattle Seahawks first-round offensive tackle Russell Okung (ankle) is unlikely to play against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Quarterback Troy Smith will get the start for the San Francisco 49ers.

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells' role on Sunday is in question, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson is looking forward to playing a meaningful game in November.

Veteran Green Bay Packers tackle Mark Tauscher was placed on injured reserve.

The Minnesota Vikings have until 4pm ET today to activate wide receiver Sidney Rice from the PUP list.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will visit with Dr. James Andrews on Monday.

A smaller, quicker Chicago Bears defense is prepared to handle the Vikings' no-huddle offense.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Super Bowl-winning head coaches inquired about his team's head coaching job before it was available.

New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith will miss at least two weeks with a pectoral tear, reports Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News.

Max protection schemes are paying off for the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Rueben Frank of CSNPhilly.com.

A week after having his knee scoped, Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver/return specialist Brandon Banks may be available on Monday night.

The Carolina Panthers have signed veteran quarterback Brian St. Pierre to their practice squad.

Atlanta Falcons first-round linebacker Sean Weatherspoon is on target to return against the Rams on November 21.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Jeff Faine received assurances that he has not been Wally Pipp'd.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has copied how Eagles head coach Andy Reid treats the bye week.

The Houston Texans defense has to stop the Jaguars' running game.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Aaron Kampman will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins appears to be the starter against the Dolphins on Sunday, reports Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Indianapolis Colts safety Antoine Bethea is high on the list of indispensable players on the current roster.

Kansas City Chiefs rookies are learning to deal with the grind of the long NFL season, writes Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star.

Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels is disappointed in linebacker D.J. Williams, who was arrested for suspicion of DUI on Friday morning.

The Oakland Raiders' trade for Richard Seymour doesn't look so bad anymore, writes Gregg Rosenthal of ProFootballTalk.com.

San Diego Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers is the MVP of the AFC West at this point of the season, writes Bill Williamson of ESPN.com.

Miami Dolphins defensive end Randy Starks looks to improve his productivity in the second half of the season.

New York Jets first-round cornerback Kyle Wilson is ready for his increased role in the defense.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was walking gingerly on his sprained right foot, reports Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.

The Buffalo Bills are in a canyon-sized hole, writes Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackles Andrew Whitworth and Dennis Roland will have their hands full with Colts defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis.

Cleveland Browns second-round safety T.J. Ward knows who the highly-prized target for a big hit is on Sunday.

The left side of the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line may be new, but it doesn't lack experience.

Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun wonders if the sun is setting on the once-dominant Baltimore Ravens defense.

Today's NFL birthdays: Colts safety Melvin Bullitt (26), Dolphins offensive tackle Lydon Murtha (25), Jets cornerback Marquice Cole (27), Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett (25), Titans fullback Ahmard Hall (31), free agent running backs Samkon Gado (28) and Aaron Stecker (35), tight ends Kolomona Kapanui (27) and Jerramy Stevens (31), and quarterback Drew Willy (24). Retired quarterback Vinny Testaverde (47).