New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins will play today against the Browns.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is building his reputation as a leader in his second season, writs Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Roscoe Parrish is thriving in Chan Gailey's offense.

Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is still having fun playing football, writes David Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington is looking to redeem himself after giving up three touchdown passes in Week 7.

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round center Maurkice Pouncey is drawing comparisons to Dermontti Dawson, writes Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini matches wits today with his mentor, writes Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Four Cincinnati Bengals are questionable for Monday night's game against the Steelers.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez was placed on injured reserve for the second straight season.

Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean hands out mid-season awards for the Tennessee Titans.

Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union grades the Jacksonville Jaguars at the midway point of the season.

The Houston Texans offense is looking to rebound against the Chargers on Sunday.

After several down years, the Kansas City Chiefs-Oakland Raiders rivalry is meaningful again.

The combination of a young offense and old defense isn't working for the Denver Broncos, writes Mike Klis of the Denver Post.

A win heading into the bye week would be an ideal situation for the ailing San Diego Chargers.

Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece has evolved into a play-maker on offense, writes Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle.

The Seattle Seahawks signed two off their practice squad, including rookie quarterback Zac Robinson.

Matthew Barrows of the Sacramento Bee looks at the reasons the San Francisco 49ers' reasons for optimism...and skepticism.

Cutting down on turnovers would help the Arizona Cardinals beat the Vikings today, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

The St. Louis Rams' improvement on defense can be attributed to a number of factors, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Since arriving last April, Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews has done nothing but impress the Green & Gold faithful.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is a coach in crisis, writes Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune.

A rededicated Cliff Avril has been a force on the Detroit Lions defensive line, writes Tim Twentyman of The Detroit News.

Canadian-born Chicago Bears defensive lineman Israel Idonije is excited to play in his home country today.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is a dead man walking, writes Jennifer Floyd Engel of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The New York Giants defense is ready to get after Seahawks quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, who's making his first NFL start on Sunday.

Keeping DeSean Jackson happy is of interest to the Philadelphia Eagles, writes Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Washington Redskins fans have spawned a micro economy.

An already solid Carolina Panthers linebackers corps could receive a boost with the return of Thomas Davis.

Running back Gartrell Johnson hopes to lay down roots with the Atlanta Falcons.

The New Orleans Saints are still in position to fulfill all of their goals heading into the season, writes Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris is keeping his young team motivated.

Today's NFL birthdays: Falcons linebacker Coy Wire (32), Bills rookie wide receiver David Nelson (24), Saints practice squad wide receiver Adrian Arrington (25), Giants cornerback D.J. Johnson (25), Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens (25), Titans practice squad linebacker Patrick Trahan (24), free agent running back Chris Taylor (27), safety Will Demps (31), wide receiver Chad Lucas (29), retired NFL center LeCharles Bentley (31).