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Report: Chargers LB Merriman expected to drop appeal
Greg Jennings: Might Practice Wednesday
Andrew Walter: Expected to Start Sunday
Justin Fargas: Re-injures Shoulder
Tatum Bell: Toe Continues to Cause Problems
Aaron Brooks: Cleared to Practice
Reggie Bush: Should Play Sunday
Tom Brady: Huge Game for Brady
Ben Watson: Big Game for Watson
Chester Taylor: Leaves with a Stinger
Troy Williamson: Returns to Action
Panthers reeling after fourth-quarter collapse against Cowboys
Gruden defends strategy in Bucs loss to Giants
Chiefs beat two contenders to get back in race
Niners' road woes are on the rise after Chicago blowout
Romo envy: Third-stringer Campbell watches Parcells move pay off

October 31, 2006
Johnson struggles, Brady shines on Monday night
Report: Jets RB Martin close to retiring
L.T. goes bananas; Merriman uncertain about drug test appeal
Broncos defense, Williams shake off poor performance against Indy
Lions release veteran WR Hakim
Giants sign veteran LB Claiborne
Wright expected back for Ravens
Jets trying to move on after Baker's Catch That Wasn't
Steelers finding that winning Super Bowl no guarantee of further success
Saints lament regression to error-prone ways of old
WR Robinson out against Patriots
Bears look to road ahead with caution
Despite seven straight losses, Green keeps his job
Son of Patriots coach arrested on marijuana charge
Carr looks to rebound after being benched
Raiders win second straight despite offensive woes

October 30, 2006
Don't take your eyes off the "6-5, 230-pound (with a) laser, rocket arm"
Oakland's Porter plays for first time this season
Watkins not with Cowboys; DeAngelo Williams out again for Panthers
Shaun Alexander: Will Not Play
Samkon Gado: Inactive on Sunday
Titans' Reynolds pleads guilty to 2 misdemeanors
Maroney looks to run Patriots past Vikings
Plaxico Burress: Delivers Despite Windy Conditions
David Carr: Still the Starter
Brandon Jacobs: Getting the Goal Line Looks
Joseph Addai: Carries the Load for Colts
Chad Pennington: Does Not Rock in Cleveland
Curtis Martin: Decision on Status Coming Soon
Leon Washington: Cools Off Against Browns
Cadillac Williams: Pedestrian Numbers Sunday
Cowboys assistant becomes ill on flight home
Bittersweet moments
Sunday's NFL Capsules
Foster, Smith give Panthers 14-10 lead over Cowboys
Panthers CB Lucas leaves with groin injury
NFL Today, Week 8

October 29, 2006
Steelers and Seahawks not looking super
Bush injures ankle, doesn't expect to be sidelined
Oakland's Porter plays for first time this season
Edgerrin James: Output Improves
Larry Johnson: Goes Off Against Seattle
Marques Colston: Big Game Sunday
Tony Gonzalez: Tops 100 Yards Again
Chris Henry: Productive in Return
Rex Grossman: Bounces Back Nicely
Desmond Clark: Nice Rapport with Grossman
Michael Vick: Another Passing Grade
Warrick Dunn: Yardage Pace Slows Down
Patriots look to extend unbeaten streak indoors

October 28, 2006
LaMont Jordan: Game-Time Decision
Eli Manning: Likely to be Battling Windy Conditions Sunday
Chris Perry: Could be Deployed as Pass-Catcher
Damon Huard: Game-Time Decision
Colts-Broncos highlight Week Eight of NFL
Great stats don't add up to wins for Eagles
Bucs' Rice confident sacks will come
Justin Fargas: Will Play Sunday
Jerry Porter: Could Be Active Sunday
L.J. Smith: Expected to Play Sunday
Deuce McAllister: Will Start Sunday
Donte Stallworth: Back in Business
Brodie Croyle: Could Start Sunday
Chris Henry: Will Play this Week
Holmgren, Seahawks hope Wallace stays calm
Ben Roethlisberger: Another Full Practice Friday
David Garrard: Expected to Start this Week
Troy Williamson: Remains Iffy
David Givens: Game-Time Decision
Cowboys hoping Romo provides Brady-like relief of Bledsoe
Young to play for 49ers despite missing practice
Terrell Davis, Bruce Matthews among hall nominees

October 27, 2006
Chiefs' Huard may not start Sunday against Seattle
Matt Leinart: Back in Practice
Damon Huard: Suffers Groin Injury
Ben Roethlisberger: Passes All Tests
Leon Washington: Runs With First Team
Larry Fitzgerald: (Hamstring) Participates in Light Workout
Good friends Crennel, Mangini face off in Browns-Jets game
Tagliabue, Matthews among nominees for 2007 Hall of Fame class
Colts-Broncos highlight Week Eight of NFL
Reagor 'feeling fine' after surgery
Ex-Patriot Johnson says this is just another game
Hampton joins Big Ben in calling Falcons dirty birds
Chris Henry: May be Needed this Week
Chad Johnson: Talking the Talk Again
Edgerrin James: Will Run Behind Re-Shuffled Line
David Givens: Hopes to Return this Week
Texans' second-round pick becomes defensive standout
Cowboys coach claims family found dead rat in McDonald's salad
Eagles dealing with close losses while preparing for Jaguars
Leinart basks in new fatherhood
Warner: Faith, anti-abortion commitment led to his ad appearance
T.O. happy about QB change; Cowboys owner sorry it happened
Cedric Benson: Could See More Carries
Antonio Chatman: Downgraded to Doubtful
Ben Roethlisberger: Practices Thursday
Strahan on the verge of beating L.T. sack record with Giants
Jags' Leftwich misses practice again

October 26, 2006
Williams misses practice, still questionable
Broncos' D faces Indy's O in classic matchup
Bond set at $5,000 for Titans linebacker
LaMont Jordan: Questionable After Missing Practice
Vernon Davis: Hopes to Practice Next Week
Trent Green: Returns to Practice
Wali Lundy: Regains Starting Job
L.J. Smith: (Back) Misses Some Practice Time
Donte Stallworth: Should be Ready Sunday
Steady Jake: No QB controversy with Panthers
Romo will be Cowboys starter Sunday at Carolina
Concussions a dirty little secret for many in the NFL
Falling hard and fast
Alexander beginning to run for Seahawks
J.P. Losman: Still the Starter
DeAngelo Williams: Returns to Practice
A year later, Niners still smarting over Vasher's 108-yard FG return
Merriman, Chargers press on despite linebacker's positive drug test
Steve McNair: Full Participant in Practice Wednesday
Brian Kelly: Lands on IR
Jerry Porter: Rejoins Raiders
Domestic violence case against Droughns to be dropped
'Rejuvenated' McNair ready for Saints
Houston defense looks to build on Jags game
Leon Washington making case to be Jets' RB of present -- and future
No tears shed for Carthon as Browns move forward
Chad back to bragging for long-awaited matchup
Steelers QB Roethlisberger practices, wants to play Sunday
Bucs K Bryant, CB Barber among NFL Players of Week
Del Rio reverses stance on Leftwich, gets Garrard ready

October 25, 2006
Vernon Davis: Still a Week Away
David Givens: Should Practice This Week
NFL owners approve games abroad during regular season
Bench Bledsoe
Chargers sign linebacker Gbaja-Biamila
Dolphins guard James sidelined by surgery
Moving target
ESPN breaks another Monday night record for ratings
Bucs place CB Kelly on injured reserve
Leinart excused from practice to attend birth of son
Parcells names QB Romo as starter for Sunday
Romo will be Cowboys starter Sunday at Carolina
Porter reinstated to Raiders after serving 2 games of suspension
Panthers' Williams returns to practice
Agent: Colts' Reagor "doing great" after auto accident
Ashley Lelie: Could be Promoted
Kelley Washington: Still Out
Matt Jones: (Hamstring) Cleared to Practice
Marcus Robinson: Likely Out this Week
T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Outproducing Johnson
Cowher says Steelers having a ``challenging'' season
Clinton Portis: Could Have High Ankle Sprain
Ben Roethlisberger: Status for Week 8 Uncertain
Deuce McAllister: Expected to Play Sunday

October 24, 2006
Steelers QB Roethlisberger questionable for Sunday
Abraham expected to miss 3-4 weeks following surgery
Carthon quits as Browns offensive coordinator
Bears-Giants will be first Sunday night game under flexible scheduling
NBC takes Bears-Giants away from Fox
Andrew Walter: Cleared to Start Sunday
LaMont Jordan: (Back) Undergoes MRI
Tony Romo: Assumes Starting Role
Drew Bledsoe: Benched on Monday
LaVar Arrington: Out for the Season
Tony Romo: Mixed Results in Relief of Drew Bledsoe
Seahawks' Hasselbeck out at least 3 weeks with knee sprain
Strahan ties Giants sack record
Green knows status shaky as team slides to 1-6
Julius Jones: Tough Day for Jones
Manning meets with NFL officials after conviction
Falcons DE Abraham to undergo surgery, out 3-4 weeks
Browns offensive coordinator Carthon resigns
Drew Bledsoe: Benched by the Cowboys
Roethlisberger's latest head injury another worry for Steelers
Giants LB Arrington ruptures Achilles tendon, out for season
Broncos' Lepsis done for year with ACL tear
Jaguars DE McCray charged with reckless driving
Colts S Doss out for season with torn ACL
Packers place Ferguson on injured reserve
Texans finally have reason to be happy
First win does wonders for Raiders' confidence
Might tricky Vikings offense have been mislabeled as boring
Alge Crumpler: Huge Game on Sunday
Steve McNair: (Concussion) Limited in Practice

October 23, 2006
Report: Seahawks QB Hasselbeck to miss 2-4 weeks
Colts DT Reagor released from hospital after accident
Steelers QB Roethlisberger suffers head injury
Barber becoming reliable third-down back for Cowboys
Browns cornerback tears tendons in both knees
Risky business
Passing the test
Matt Hasselbeck: MRI on Monday
Greg Jennings: Injured Ankle
Shawne Merriman: Four-Game Suspension
Tony Gonzalez: Finally a Big Game with Huard
Andrew Walter: Will Start Again Next Week
Giants-Cowboys Preview
Underdogs have their day
Field of nightmares
Bad day for NFL quarterbacks
Browns CB Baxter to undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday
Owens returns to Monday night stage as Cowboys face Giants
Report: Chargers LB Merriman to be suspended for steroids
Brother of NFL player-turned-soldier Pat Tillman calls Iraq war 'illegal'
Ben Roethlisberger: Concussion - Status for Week 8 Unknown
LaMont Jordan: Back Tightens Up in Pregame Warmups
Vikings WR Williamson briefly knocked out
Colts DT deactivated after auto accident
Walter leaves Raiders' game with injury
Harrison, Manning move up on career lists
Leon Washington: Big Game Sunday
Wali Lundy: Shines in Texans' Win
Santana Moss: Pulls Hamstring
Edgerrin James: Another Sub Par Effort
Anquan Boldin: Targeted Often, But Only Four Catches
Randy Moss: Comes Up Big in Win
Chester Taylor: Sets Career Rushing Mark Sunday
Justin Fargas: Fills in for Jordan
Green eyes mid- to late-November return
Seahawks' Hasselbeck out with sprained knee
Bledsoe knows the Giants will be coming after him
Bills DE Denney hurts hamstring
Wong activated, Dayne inactive for Texans

October 22, 2006
Leftwich improves, remains questionable
Roethlisberger duels Vick in Week Seven in NFL
Anderson the painter could get first NFL start
Johnson isn't worried about Philly's pass defense
Vikings receivers need to get on the ball
Seahawks TE Stevens to return Sunday
Adam Vinatieri: Should Get Kicks this Week
Ahman Green: Upgraded to Probable
Brian Westbrook: Now Listed as Questionable
Donte Stallworth: Practices, but Still Iffy
Matt Jones: Won't Play this Week
LaMont Jordan: Back at Practice
Bengals activate RB Perry from PUP list
Curtis Martin: (Knee) Still Sidelined
Improving Engram has both a virus and Graves' disease

October 21, 2006
Demoted offensive coordinator files grievance against Cardinals
Byron Leftwich: Added to Injury Report Friday
Report: Grievance filed over Colts' refusal to pay Simon
Wisconsin grocery clerk charged in Internet hoax threatening stadiums
Giants-Cowboys Preview
Cardinals-Raiders Preview
Redskins-Colts Preview
Broncos-Browns Preview
Vikings-Seahawks Preview
Eagles-Buccaneers Preview
Chargers-Chiefs Preview
Patriots-Bills Preview
Panthers-Bengals Preview
Jaguars-Texans Preview
Steelers-Falcons Preview
Packers-Dolphins Preview
Lions-Jets Preview

October 20, 2006
Brian Westbrook: Misses Part of Thursday's Practice
Ron Dayne: Inactive This Week
Chris Henry: Trial Pushed Back
Amani Toomer: Sore Calf
Larry Fitzgerald: Misses Practice Again
Aaron Brooks: Could Return Next Week
Laveranues Coles: Limited in Practice
Wes Welker: Returns to Practice Thursday
Ernie Conwell: Undergoes Knee Surgery
Willis McGahee: Likely to See More Touches
Billy Volek: Assumes No. 2 Quarterback Role
Brandon Stokley: Won't Play Sunday
Unbeaten Colts content to remain out of spotlight
Chargers DE Olshansky out at least three weeks
Out of focus
The Rocky Horror "O"
Three hobbling Bills expected to play
Thomas finally emerging as defensive standout in fifth season with Jets
Wisconsin grocery store clerk charged in hoax threat against 7 football stadiums
Without Robinson, Packers to use tight ends more
Peppers on Peppers: a short story
Rivers, L.T. rebound from 'Martyball' debacle to lead Chargers
Brown out
Pick your poison

October 19, 2006
Howard leaves Panthers for personal reasons
Browns' Droughns eager for Broncos reunion
Bengals get another tough opponent
Seahawks' Brown unusual -- even for a kicker
Eagles are scoring too quickly
Engram to miss second Seahawks' game
Keyshawn a mentor to cousin Chad
Patriots QB faces team that ruined his first play
Titans' RB Henry finally showing his running skills
Favre rips NFL for how it treated Robinson
Falcons O-line doesn't want this kind of attention
Winless season takes toll on Raiders' Sapp
Bears S Brown out indefinitely after foot surgery
Reggie Williams: Good Matchup This Week
Matt Jones: Doubtful Again
Dominic Rhodes: Questionable with Ankle Injury
Roethlisberger hopes ending losing streak will get Steelers offense going
FBI interviews Milwaukee resident in football stadium threat
Tiki Barber won't earn as much in TV as on the playing field
TDs are nice; now T.O. would like to get involved earlier
Woman driving with wounded Chargers linebacker to stand trial
Vikes happy to have Hutchinson as guard heads back to Seattle
Lions say drug policy that led to Rogers' suspension is confusing
His career revived, Vick prepares for NFL debut
New coordinator brings emotion, eyes less conservative approach
Struggling Redskins: 'I don't know where our swagger has gone'
Colts welcome addition of McFarland's big body to run defense
Ron Dayne: Not on Injury Report, But Will Lose Carries
Larry Fitzgerald: Unlikely to Play This Week
Mike Brown: (Foot) Out Indefinitely
Brian Westbrook: (Knee) Listed as Probable
Bryant Johnson: Increased Role Without Fitzgerald
Ahman Green: (Hamstring) Expected to Start
Chad Johnson: (Shoulder) Upgraded to Probable

October 18, 2006
Report: T Welbourn may return to Chiefs
Report: Giants RB Barber may retire after season
Colts acquire DT McFarland, Bucs sign CB Buchanon
Texans sign veteran DT Dalton
Report: Lions DT Rogers suspended four games for banned substance
Falcons G Lehr suspended four games by NFL
Williams, Davis, Wallace miss Panthers' practice
Three players face discipline; Ravens, Cardinals fire coordinators
Chiefs coach calls on inner strength in times of adversity
Replacement sod set for installation Oct. 25 in Foxboro
ESPN scores big again with wild Bears comeback
Marcus Vick rejoins Dolphins
At their worst, Bears still win
Texans sign DT Dalton
Matt Leinart: New Offensive Coordinator on Board
Jerry Porter: Still a Raider as Trade Deadline Passes
Reggie. Brown: Strained Quad
Tiki Barber: Says This is Last NFL Season
David Givens: (Thumb) Should Practice After Titans' Bye Week
Shawn Bryson: Placed on IR
Matt Jones: (Hamstring/Groin) Very Questionable for Sunday
Maurice Jones-Drew: Surprise Scratch From Practice
Larry Fitzgerald: (Hamstring) Week 7 Return Unlikely
Deuce McAllister: (Hamstring) Team Doesn't Think It's Serious

October 17, 2006
Younger brother of Cleveland Browns star Winslow dies at 23
Green fires offensive coordinator, gives job to Kruczek
Fassel fired as Ravens offensive coordinator
Packers' Robinson pleads not guilty to drunken driving
Colts' rushing tandem has finally started to gain its footing
Bills wildly inconsistent with loss to Lions
Seahawks flip-flop: Alexander out for perhaps 2 more weeks
Vikings back after seemingly quiet bye week
Nolan ponders changes as Niners head for bye
New Texans looking a lot like old Texans
Raiders WR Moss good fit for ex-teammate Gabriel
Rogers has surgery for broken thumb
Another dismal start for Dolphins
NFL union appeals Porter's suspension by Raiders
Bengals' latest setback: surgery likely for Levi Jones
Cadillac regaining form for Buccaneers
Even Polamalu can have a bad hair day once in a while
Bears 24, Cardinals 23
Chargers still marvel at L.T.'s leap over McNeill, 49ers
Struggling against the pass, Redskins sign DB Troy Vincent
Bears rally from 20-point deficit to remain undefeated
DeAngelo Williams: (Ankle) Could Miss a Month
Javon Walker: Wants Larger Role in Offense
Ronnie Cruz: Set to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Bobby Engram: Not Expected to Play This Week
Wali Lundy: Second Chance With Texans
Steve McNair: Should Recover for Week 8
Justin Fargas: Injury Not Serious
Matt Leinart: Positive Step in Loss
Ahman Green: Expected to Start Saturday
Anquan Boldin: Big Game for Boldin
Julius Jones: Third Straight 100-Yard Effort
Deuce McAllister: Hamstring Shouldn't be a Problem
Marion Barber: Fourth Straight Game with Touchdown
Kevin Jones: Unaffected by Hip Pointer
Jerramy Stevens: Should Play in Week 7
Jake Delhomme: Explodes for 365 Yards

October 16, 2006
Rams trade Hargrove to Buffalo
Titans, Bucs and Lions: winless no more
Cowboys release S Coleman
Justin Fargas: Shoulder Injury
Steve McNair: Concussion/Neck Sprain
Mark Brunell: Ripped Toenail, Mediocre Numbers
Jeremy Shockey: Big Game, Ankle Not a Problem
Roscoe Parrish: Scores TD, but Later Injures Hamstring
J.P. Losman: Mixed Results Sunday
Kevin Jones: Big Game in Lions' Win
Sunday's NFL Capsules
Brown's 54-yarder gets Seahawks by Rams
Delhomme leads Panthers by Ravens
3 Texan starters hurt, Payne done for the season
Chiefs' Hall held out against Steelers
Dunn runs for 90-yard touchdown to set Falcons record
Deion Branch: Busy with Engram Out
Shaun Alexander: Out Two More Weeks
Matt Hasselbeck: Bounces Back Sunday
Stevonne Smith: Returns to Top Form
Justin Fargas: Partially Dislocated Shoulder
Saints housecleaning more than fixed-up Superdome
Leinart makes Monday night debut against unbeaten Bears
Steve McNair: Leaves Sunday's Game in First Quarter
Broncos 13, Raiders 3
Jets 20, Dolphins 17
Chargers 48, 49ers 19
Steelers 45, Chiefs 7
Titans 25, Redskins 22
Saints 27, Eagles 24
Giants 27, Falcons 14
Cowboys 34, Texans 6
Lions 20, Bills 17
Buccaneers 14, Bengals 13
Culpepper, Booker inactive for Dolphins

October 15, 2006
Janikowski's kick cuts Denver's lead to 13-3 after three quarters
Roy. Williams: (Back) Starting on Sunday
Todd Heap: (Ankle) Starting Against Panthers
Joey Harrington: Will Start Sunday
Brian Westbrook: (Knee)
Unbeaten Bears, struggling Cardinals share Chicago roots
McAllister briefly sidelined with right hamstring
Stallworth sits out return to New Orleans

October 14, 2006
Adam Vinatieri: (Groin) Hopes to Return Following Bye Week
Jerry Porter: Suspended by the Raiders
Panthers sign Batiste, place Morgan on IR
Raiders-Cardinals game to be broadcast in Navajo

October 13, 2006
NFL fines Cardinals CB Rolle $12,500 for facemask penalty
Titans tight end Erron Kinney on injured reserve
Mora, Vick not concerned about red-zone problems
Davis settles in with Bears
Little payoff from Redskins' Lloyd, Duckett and Patten
Patriots sign center Koppen to five-year extension
At 35, Warner says he might call it a career
Cardinals Stadium name approved
Bobby Engram misses Seahawks practice again
Cowboys release kicker Suisham
Stalled Stallworth wants shot at former New Orleans team
Depleted Steelers bring back Chad Brown
Chiefs' Turley, Johnson back at practice; Hall still out
Bills grant Vincent's request to be released
Marty Booker: (Shoulder) Out at Least Two Weeks
Roy. Williams: (Back/Shoulder) Expected to Play
Rookie Vince Young fighting frustration with Titans still winless
Brad Smith giving Jets plenty of offensive options
In his third year, Jones starting to uphold Cowboys' RB legacy
Morgan's plight a sobering reminder for Panthers
LenDale White: (Stomach Flu) Unable to Practice
Kevan Barlow: (Calf) Still Expected to Start
Justin Fargas: Expected to Get More Carries
Brian Westbrook: Makes it Through Another Practice
Donte Stallworth: Remains Doubtful
Bobby Engram: Iffy for Sunday
DeAngelo Williams: High Ankle Sprain
Laveranues Coles: Low Snap Count Not an Issue

October 12, 2006
Larry Fitzgerald: (Hamstring) May Miss Just One Game
Kurt Warner: Considering Retirement After Season
Bryant Johnson: Should be No. 2 Wideout Monday
Chris Simms: Targeting Thanksgiving for Return
Erron Kinney: Could be Headed to IR
Todd Heap: Misses Portion of Practice, Again
Larry Johnson: "Probable," But Misses Practice
Randy McMichael: Sore Ribs
LenDale White: Laying Low with the Flu
Drew Bennett: Ankle Injury
Deion Branch: Could See Expanded Role this Week
Donte Stallworth: Iffy Once Again
DeAngelo Williams: Won't Play this Week
Brian Westbrook: Practices Wednesday
Dan Morgan: Out for Season
Yes, Owens is frustrated with role with Cowboys
Safety enforcements
Sensible but unlikely
Rams will be tested against the Seahawks
Ernster no longer has to worry about being a temp
Giants backup receivers make like Michael
Schottenheimer blows up at players
Benson coming to terms with role

October 11, 2006
Dividing lines
Spread the blame
Entering the conversation
Armed and dangerous
Chargers linebacker charged with DUI
Yes, Owens is frustrated with role with Cowboys
Alexander out, Engram questionable for Seahawks quest to regain NFC West lead
Broncos' Brown, Lions' Woody out for season
Niners' Gore surges to top of NFL rushing charts
Porter, Townsend injuries complicate Steelers' slow start
Abraham dons pads, ready to return to Falcons defense
McNabb's excellent start silences critics
Culpepper says he agrees with decision to go with Harrington
No rush: Packers struggling to establish ground game

October 10, 2006
Redskins sign K Novak in wake of Hall's latest injury
Lawrence Phillips convicted of assault with deadly weapon
Saints safety Harper out for season; Bellamy signed
Broncos release Sauerbrun in favor of Ernster
Overlooked Washington part of Bengals' plans again
Unbeaten no more, Ravens seek to regroup