Dallas Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking is over last year's playoff loss to the Vikings.

New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes sprained his non-kicking ankle on Friday.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb will get the start on Sunday.

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss may have to testify in the trial of Dr. Anthony Galea, reports Rich Campbell of the Free Lance-Star.

Investments in the defense are paying off for the Atlanta Falcons, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary has a ball-hawking mentality on Sundays, writes Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times.

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas disclosed that his ankle injury is of the 4-to-6 week variety. (This is Week 3)

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Chris Williams is indifferent about his move to left guard, writes Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams feels at home playing in a 4-3 defense.

Listed as questionable, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre expects to start on Sunday.

Injuries will call several members of the Green Bay Packers defense into service against the Dolphins.

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Mebane's nagging calf injury may keep him out of Sunday's game against the Bears.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree plans to appeal his $2,500 fine from last Sunday night.

St. Louis Rams rookie wide receiver Danario Alexander expects to make his NFL debut on Sunday.

The Kansas City Chiefs' passing offense could make some plays this week against the Texans' pass defense.

Signed after his surprisingly release from Seattle, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Kevin Vickerson has moved into the starting lineup.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell conceded that injuries in the pre-season affected his play when the regular season began.

Despite several catastrophic breakdowns, San Diego Chargers special teams coach Steve Crosby has maintained his job and sanity, writes Tim Sullivan of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Houston Texans tight ends are confident their production will increase, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

The Jacksonville Jaguars avoided a local television blackout for Monday night's game against the feisty and chippy Titans.

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson returned to practice on Friday.

The Indianapolis Colts know that they've lacked consistency this season, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.

After an appeal, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom's four-game suspension was upheld on Friday.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs is looking to break out in the return game on Sunday, reports Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Doug Legursky will make his third NFL start on Sunday.

An experienced Baltimore Ravens receiving corps faces an inexperienced Patriots secondary on Sunday, writes Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times.

New York Jets injured nose tackle Kris Jenkins eyes a 2011 return, writes Kevin Armstrong of the New York Daily News.

The Buffalo Bills players have a rare weekend off.

New England Patriots fourth-round tight end Aaron Hernandez's speed and athleticism cause match-up problems for opposing defenses.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall is expected to produce against one of the game's best corners on Sunday.

Today's NFL birthdays: Texans defensive tackle Frank Okam (25), Saints safety Matt Giordano (28), free agent defensive linemen Mkristo Bruce (26) and Dewayne Robertson (29), linebacker Tony Gilbert (31), offensive tackle Nick Landry (23), wide receiver Brandon London (26), retired NFL defensive end Chris Doleman (49), linebackers Greg Gaines (52) and Ike Reese (37), running back Adrian Murrell (40), and quarterback Kordell Stewart (38).