Barring any setbacks, Seattle Seahawks first-round pick Russell Okung will start at left tackle against the Saints on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Barry Sims is a mudder, writes Matthew Barrows of The Sacramento Bee.

The Arizona Cardinals secondary is looking to rebound against Matt Cassel and the Chiefs.

St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo is pleased by the team's current sellout streak.

Green Bay Packers safeties Atari Bigby and Charlie Peprah will continue to rotate at strong safety, Bob McGinn of The Journal-Sentinel reports.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice intends to play tomorrow against Green Bay.

Despite toe and shoulder injuries, Detroit Lions first-round running back Jahvid Best will play against the Cowboys on Sunday.

The Chicago Bears may have a Super Bowl-caliber defense, writes Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Bryan McCann made the most of his first chance to play this season.

Sitting is not sitting well with injured New York Giants offensive lineman David Diehl.

The Philadelphia Eagles offensive line feels it's up to the challenge the Giants' front four brings on Sunday.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis returns from a groin injury on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox defended his decision to start Brian St. Pierre at quarterback.

The first-place Atlanta Falcons are now the hunted, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams will play tomorrow despite his DUI arrest early Friday morning, reports Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times.

New Orleans Saints third-round tight end Jimmy Graham's star is on the rise, writes Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune.

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub practiced on Friday and is ready to go on Sunday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are now 6-for-6 when it comes to avoiding blackouts this season.

Wide receiver Randy Moss likes the atmosphere in the Tennessee Titans' locker room.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jacob Tamme's breakout season is out of necessity with Dallas Clark on IR.

Kansas City Chiefs third-round tight end Tony Moeaki will miss Sunday's game with a head injury.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd will wait until the off-season to think about renegotiating his contract.

Oakland Raiders tight end Zach Miller is happy to be healthy again.

San Diego Chargers second-year linebacker Larry English could make a strong impression during the final seven games of the season.

At 5-5, the Miami Dolphins have no room for error, head coach Tony Sparano said on Friday.

New York Jets fourth-round running back Joe McKnight has been working at cornerback.

The pro game is beginning to slow down for New England Patriots second-round linebacker Brandon Spikes, reports Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.

With Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback, the Buffalo Bills are converting 44.1% of their third down conversion attempts.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer expects the Bills to test his secondary, reports Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs will be a game-time decision on Sunday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense looks to rebound against the Raiders.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice may be able to get on track against the NFL's 27th-ranked run defense on Sundayl

Today's NFL birthdays: Panthers defensive end Tyler Brayton (31), Cowboys running back Tashard Choice (26), Colts practice squadders John Chick (28) and wide receiver Kole Heckendorf (25), Eagles punter Sav Rocca (37), Redskins wide receiver Joey Galloway (39), free agent offensive linemen Andy Alleman (27) and Drew Mormino (27), linebacker Ezra Butler (26), safety Jeromy Jones (24). Hall of Fame center Dwight Stephenson (53). Retired defensive end Mark Gastineau (54) and left tackle Tra Thomas (36).