Since trading Randy Moss, the New England Patriots offense's numbers are down, writes Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.

Buffalo Bills running backs are chipping in on the team's pass protection schemes, writes Mark Gaughan of the Buffalo News.

Now healthy, crnerback Antonio Cromartie is thriving in the New York Jets' defense.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has provided a lift to the run defense.

Baltimore Ravens second round linebacker Sergio Kindle has been attending position meetings while recovering from his fractured skull.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Ziggy Hood faces a tough test in his first NFL start.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace thinks he made a strong case to be the starting quarterback when he's healthy, reports Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.

Injuries have hit the Cincinnati Bengals secondary, which had just one healthy cornerback for Wednesday's practice.

The Indianapolis Colts are kind to on-field game officials, writes Phil Richards of the Indianapolis Star.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young returned to the practice field on Wednesday.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Derrick Harvey has lost his starting job.

The Houston Texans 32nd-ranked pass defense faces two of the most prolific passing offenses over the next two weeks.

Free agent linebacker Mark Simoneau signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, his hometown team.

Mike Klis of the Denver Post writes that the Denver Broncos' defense has been inconsistent over the last 4+ seasons.

San Diego Chargers first-round running back Ryan Mathews practiced on a Wednesday for the first time in three weeks.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell appears to be the starter for another week.

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is eager to play in his hometown on Sunday.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary likes the leadership that quarterback Troy Smith brings to the offense.

The Arizona Cardinals must keep wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald happy, writes Paola Boivin of The Arizona Republic.

Veteran safety Michael Lewis signed with the St. Louis Rams on Wednesday.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Brad Jones was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder that will require surgery.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss is helping his new team gameplan for his old team.

Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Follett's neck injury landed him on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears running backs Matt Forte and Chester Taylor may be in the backfield at the same time.

New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora gets two days off mid-week to keep him fresh for Sundays, writes Kevin Armstrong of the New York Daily News.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid's teams tend to get better as the season progresses, writes Paul Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News.

Washington Redskins offensive line coach Chris Foerster says the offensive line struggles with consistency on quarter to quarter basis.

With Tony Romo out, the Dallas Cowboys will need better production from its running game, writes Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

The New Orleans Saints are maintaining a positive approach as they search for answers to their 4-3 start to the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back LeGarrette Blount's running style energizes his teammates, writes Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith is pleased with the play of the team's rookies.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore wasn't as loose as he needed to be when the season starter.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet (25), Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer (30), Broncos safety Darcel McBath (25), Colts defensive tackle John Gill (24), Jaguars safety Sean Considine (29), Chiefs second-round cornerback Javier Arenas (23), Jets linebacker Calvin Pace (30), Seahawks fourth-round defensive end E.J. Wilson (23), free agent fullback Dan Curran (34), guard Tutan Reyes (33), kicker Louis Sakoda (24), retired NFL safety Steve Atwater (44), wide receiver Mark Carrier (45), linebacker Henri Crockett (36), running back Terrell Davis (38), cornerback and current Seahawks assistant defensive backs coach Kris Richard (32).