Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna believes he has a higher calling, writes Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

New York Giants left takcle Shawn Andrews' back pain has flared up this week.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick says his mistakes instilled a new respect for the game.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth pines to be dominant.

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams was placed on injured reserve, putting his future with the team in doubt.

Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling has developed into a dual threat, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie guard Ted Larsen, claimed off waivers in September, has earned a starting job with his hometown team.

The New Orleans Saints feel refreshed after their bye week, Mike Triplett of The Times-Picayune writes.

St. Louis Rams rookie wide receiver Danario Alexander is closer to returning to the field.

Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Jeremy Bridges is comfortable at right tackle, where he'll likely start in place of the injured Brandon Keith.

Newly signed San Francisco 49ers kicker Shane Andrus is used to kicking on less-than-ideal field conditions, reports Matthew Barrows of The Sacramento Bee.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry is beginning to live up to his draft billing.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is bothered by his recent sack and turnover-filled performances in the Metrodome.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice says his contract situation is not impacting his return from hip surgery.

Kurt Warner continues to think that Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler doesn't yet trust the system, writes Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hopes to play again this season.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden reminds teammate Jerraud Powers that he's been in the end zone twice this season.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young defended his toughness on Wednesday.

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub was hospitalized with a bursa sac issue on Tuesday night.

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Zach Miller has carved out a role on offense.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Thigpen knows that he has a chance to impress the entire league during his start tonight.

The New York Jets defense is aware of their softness in the middle, writes Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger.

Sunday's New England Patriots-Indianapolis Colts game isn't a duel of quarterbacks, writes Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe.

Buffalo Bills nose tackle Kyle Williams is in the midst of a career year, writes Jerry Sullivan of The Buffalo News.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Josh Wilson is looking to move on from last week's non-call in Atlanta.

Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham has a short memory, writes Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Eric Wright hasn't had the season he expected to.

For the first time in seven seasons, the Cincinnati Bengals will not be shown on local television.

After back-to-back losses, the Kansas City Chiefs are going back to basics.

Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels wants Knowshon Moreno to get the bulk of the carries in the final seven games.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell is pleased to have earned the starting job, writes Steve Corkran of the Oakland Tribune.

San Diego Chargers nose tackle Antonio Garay is filling big shoes in the middle of the defense, writes Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Today's NFL birthdays: Bears wide receiver Eric Peterman (24), Browns tight end Greg Estandia (28), Dolphins defensive end Quentin Moses (27), Patriots rookie defensive tackle Kyle Love (24), Seahawks tight end Chris Baker (31) and guard Mike Gibson (25), free agent guard Edwin Harrison (26), linebackers Cato June (31) and Teddy Lehman (29), and cornerback Ricky Manning Jr. (30). Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon (54). Retired NFL wide receiver Rocket Ismail (41), linebacker Seth Joyner (46), and the late Jack Tatum, who passed away in July, would have turned 62 today.