New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is poised to have a breakout game, writes Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald.

The Buffalo Bills defense is on pace to be historically bad.

Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger profiles New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff.

Today's game in Cincinnati is a homecoming for Miami Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff is proving that the team made the right decision this summer, writes Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette previews tonight's Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Saints.

Despite the improvements the Cleveland Browns have made this season, 2-5 is still 2-5, writes Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

A no-huddle approach has breathed life into the Cincinnati Bengals offense, writes Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne is preparing for more double coverages with Dallas Clark and Austin Collie out.

On the brink of a possible suspension, Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan hasn't toned down his feisty style of play, writes John Glennon of The Tennnessean.

Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union details how the Jacksonville Jaguars defense has become one of the worst in the NFL.

Houston Texans linebacker Kevin Bentley is ready to add a starting role to his special teams responsibilities.

The Kansas City Chiefs are fun again, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Ryan McBean discusses his upbringing in Haiti.

With a loss today, the San Diego Chargers would then try to become the first 2-6 team in NFL history to make the post-season.

Back-to-back wins for the first time since 2008 would get the Oakland Raiders to .500 headed into November.

The Seattle Seahawks are legitimate contenders in the NFC, writes Jerry Brewer of The Seattle Times.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary thinks the England trip is helping the team bond and regain its focus.

Arizona Cardinals coaches have simplified the offensive gameplan, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

St. Louis Rams defensive backs O.J. Atogwe and Ron Bartell have followed similar career paths, writes Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Green Bay Packers seventh-round defensive end C.J. Wilson needed to hit the books before he could hit the college field.

Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune sensed some tension around the Minnesota Vikings this week.

Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers says sacks are overrated.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and running back Jahvid Best will try to provide a spark to the offense, writes Tim Twentyman of The Detroit News.

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is confident he'll hold up physically despite his style of running.

Jeff McLane and Jonathan Tameri of the Philadelphia Inquirer break down the Philadelphia Eagles at the bye.

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb is not playing at the level he's accustomed to.

David Moore of the Dallas Morning News provides a blueprint for how Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna could succeed.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton may just put the ball in Drew Brees' hands tonight, writes Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round defensive tackle Gerald McCoy's development should be measured over time, writes Roy Cummings of The Tampa Tribune.

Carolina Panthers sixth-round wide receiver David Gettis is showing signs of being a late-round steal, writes Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bills linebacker Chris Kelsay (31), Browns practice squad guard Pat Murray (26), Packers linebacker Diyral Briggs (25), Texans defensive tackle Tim Bulman (28), Rams tight end Billy Bajema (28), free agent guard Brian Daniels (26), defensive tackle Terdell Sands (31), former NFL linebackers Jeff Gooch (36) and Lee Woodall (41), and offensive lineman Ross Verba (37).