#NFL News and Notes - November 16, 2010

Philadelphia Eagles 59, Washington Redskins 28

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was sensational in the blowout win...Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson used an interesting choice of words to describe how a pre-game altercation with the Redskins had the team fired up to play last night.

How the Redskins respond from last night's loss will determine the rest of the season...The Redskins defense was embarrassed by its performance.

NFL News and Notes

In the wake of Sunday night's impressive win, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick kept his praise of individuals at a minimum.

Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller's hamstring injury causes some shifting in the backfield and return game.

New York Jets wide receiver Jerrico Cotchery's display of toughness on an overtime reception was the talk of the locker room on Monday.

Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long reportedly has some labrum damage in his left shoulder.

The Baltimore Ravens have struggled to score early in road games, writes Jamison Hensley of The Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward plans to play on Sunday against Oakland.

Cleveland Browns third-round quarterback Colt McCoy continues to convince the team that he's the long-term answer at the position.

Free agent kickers will audition for the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, reports Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Each of the Indianapolis Colts linebackers are content to play a role.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss will get more opportunities to make plays, reports Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Without Aaron Kampman, the Jacksonville Jaguars' pass rush struggled against the Texans.

The Houston Texans are on pace to be one of the worst defenses in the NFL history.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley apologized for his handshake snub of Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels.

How the Denver Broncos start tends to determine the game's outcome, notes Jeff Legwold of The Denver Post.

Several key players on the San Diego Chargers remained sidelined when the team returned to practice on Monday.

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable named Jason Campbell the starter at quarterback going forward.

Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune points out the contradiction to Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll's risky decision-making.

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Joe Staley may miss the remainder of the regular season with his broken fibula.

Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson was critical of his own performance from Sunday.

St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo won't use officiating as an excuse.

Green Bay Packers sixth-round running back James Starks is competing for playing time, head coach Mike McCarthy said.

Veteran players on the Minnesota Vikings aren't saying much these days, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford does not need surgery on his right shoulder.

Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo's team is overachieving, writes David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune.

New York Giants wide receiver Ramses Barden is likely done for the season with a serious ankle injury.

Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was fined an undisclosed amount for violating the team's new dress code for road games, Jan Hubbard of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

The New Orleans Saints installed their gameplan during Monday's "bonus" practice coming off the bye week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams is thriving in his new role on offense.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham is playing through the pain of his mother's cancer diagnosis, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen sustained a concussion during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.

Today's NFL birthdays: Browns linebacker Chris Gocong (27), Broncos tight end Daniel Graham (32), Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (29), Chargers left tackle Marcus McNeill (27),

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