New England Patriots running backs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead are providing the offense with balance, writes Monique Walker of the Boston Globe.

New York Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine was not pleased with the defense's performance against the Texans.

Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson has thrived with an increased workload.

David Neal of the Miami Herald looks at the factors behind the struggling Miami Dolphins running game.

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron discussed Joe Flacco and his coaching future with The Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin liked how his players responded to Ben Roethlisberger being punched by Richard Seymour.

Cleveland Browns special teams standout Blake Costanzo was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer missed practice again on Tuesday.

Injuries have the Indianapolis Colts scrambling to plug up their secondary, writes Phillip Wilson of the Indianapolis Star.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher isn't holding all the cards, writes David Climer of The Tennessean.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey has taken a long and painful journey to a starting role.

Big plays have hurt the Houston Texans pass defense, writes Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle.

The Kansas City Chiefs' identity has yet to be revealed, writes Kent Babb of The Kansas City Star.

Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels isn't ready to give more playing time to first-round quarterback Tim Tebow.

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson was added to the 53-man roster on Tuesday.

The Oakland Raiders have signed defensive end Jarvis Moss, Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com has his All-53 Review of the San Francisco 49ers' 21-0 loss to the Buccaneers.

The Seattle Seahawks offense is struggling to find the end zone, writes Eric Williams of the Tacoma News Tribune.

Arizona Cardinals president Michael Bidwell hears the grumbles and is frustrated himself.

The St. Louis Rams scoring offense has improved, but not enough to win consistently.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is making his case to make the Pro Bowl.

Minnesota Vikings players hope to rally around Leslie Frazier and salvage the season, writes Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune.

Free agent guard Donald Thomas signed with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday.

Sunday's game against the Eagles is a chance for the Chicago Bears to prove they're for real, writes Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Bryan McCann is silencing his doubters, writes David Moore of the Dallas Morning News.

New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty was critical of dirty blocks by the Eagles guards.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed cornerback Brandon Hughes off the Giants' practice squad.

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis hopes to be able to play this Sunday against Minnesota.

The Carolina Panthers signed safety Gerald Alexander and added quarterback Keith Null to the practice squad.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins is playing a key role on offense, writes Jeff Haws of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been dining on cream puffs, writes Gary Shelton of the St. Petersburg Times.

New Orleans Saints left tackle Jermon Bushrod is ready for the challenge of blocking Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (28), Browns wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi (24), Saints third-round tight end Jimmy Graham (24), Giants safety Kenny Phillips (24), Raiders safety Hiram Eugene (30), Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth (26), Chargers cornerback Donald Strickland (30) and linebacker James Holt (24), and Buccaneers third-round cornerback Myron Lewis (23). Retired kicker Doug Brien (40).