New England Patriots seventh-round defensive lineman Brandon Deaderick is listening to the veterans that surround him in the locker and meeting rooms.

The Buffalo Bills see an opportunity to get some quarterback sacks on Sunday.

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan remains confident in Vernon Gholston.

Miami Dolphins undrafted rookie wide receiver Roberto Wallace is an ideal situation, writes Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason was irked by comments made by Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder.

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Jeff Reed is looking for consistency, writes John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Cleveland Browns third-round quarterback Colt McCoy will start on Sunday against New England.

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall will be a big test for the Cincinnati Bengals defense, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Clint Session will rest his broken right forearm.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss will need to block, writes Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Free agent quarterback Tom Bradstater worked out for the Jacksonville Jaguars this week.

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels' hamstring injury may keep him out of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

San Diego Chargers wide receivers Seyi Ajirotutu, Richard Goodman, and Gary Banks have been thrown into the fray.

The Oakland Raiders avoided a local television blackout for the first time since the 2009 season-opener.

Two hits on Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton drew fines from the NFL.

After dropping a few interceptions this season, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson spent time after practice working on his hands.

Dallas Cowboys free safety Alan Ball's play hasn't been worth the gamble, writes Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

A more consistent New York Giants punter Matt Dodge could be tested by the elements at Qwest Field on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley will play on Sunday for the first time since October 10.

Rick Maese of the Washington Post looks at the performance of the Washington Redskins special teams units during the first half of the season.

Since he doesn't have an "easy button", Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson is going to simplify the offense.

The Atlanta Falcons 20-1 record when entering the 4th quarter under Mike Smith could be tested the 4th quarter heroics of Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donald Penn is prepared to be challenged by Falcons defensive end John Abraham.

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush will be a game-time decision on Sunday.

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells says he's playing against the Vikings on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers linebackers Manny Lawson and Ahmad Brooks were fined for their hits on Kyle Orton.

Seattle Seahawks first-round left tackle Russell Okung is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants.

St. Louis Rams long-snapper Chris Massey is the longest-tenured player on the roster.

The Green Bay Packers special teams units have cut down on penalties this season, writes Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin got into a "heated exchange" with head coach Brad Childress on Friday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Detroit Lions first-round defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh wants to keep the momentum going at Ford Field.

Chicago Bears third-round safety Major Wright will return the field on Sunday, but his role is unclear.

Today's NFL birthdays: Texans fullback Vonta Leach (29), Colts running back Devin Moore (25), Chiefs tight end Jake O'Connell (25), Vikings defensive tackle Fred Evans (27), Patriots fourth-round tight end Aaron Hernandez (21), Redskins defensive tackle Anthony Bryant (29), free agent cornerback Scorpio Babers (27), tight end Devin Frischknecht (24), safety Brandon Harrison (24), wide receivers Brandyn Harvey (23) and Johnny Quinn (27), linebacker Rico McCoy (23), guard Isaiah Ross (29), defensive end J.D. Skolnitsky (24), retired offensive linemen Matt McChesney (29), Rich Braham (40), and Keith Van Horne (53) running backs Troy Hambrick (34) and Gerald Riggs (50), quarterback Erik Kramer (46), and linebacker Alfred Williams (42).