Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger did not practice Wednesday because of a sore right shoulder, but he’ll be ready to go Sunday.

Ravens OT Jared Gaither is looking forward to the challenge of blocking Texans DE Mario Williams.

Bengals QB Carson Palmer is confident that the offense can be fixed.

Browns coach Romeo Crennel is optimistic that return man Josh Cribbs will be fully healthy soon.

Everyone in the Bears’ locker room seems to be confident in QB Kyle Orton.

The Lions are making changes on their defense.

The Packers say covering the Lions’ receivers won’t be an easy task.

Says Vikings C Matt Birk, “When you lose mistakes are magnified. There’s always things you can work on. You have to be tough on yourself.”

The Giants’ early schedule gives them a good shot at starting 6-0.

Cowboys WR Miles Austin was back at practice Wednesday.

Eagles WR Hank Baskett has three career receptions of 87 yards or more; nobody in NFL history has more.

Redskins DE Jason Taylor says he’s nowhere near 100 percent.

Said Bills QB Trent Edwards of practicing with OT Jason Peters for the first time, “I was really impressed with him. The hard part of an O-lineman coming in is cadences and getting familiar with my cadence. And he wasn’t jumping offsides.”

Dolphins WR Ernest Wilford doesn’t seem to have the confidence of his teammates.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick says the starter at left cornerback will be whoever matches up best against the opposing team’s receiver, and that could change every week.

The Jets waived LB Kenwin Cummings to make room for K Jay Feely; they also waived OL Stanley Daniels and WR Larry Brackins from the practice squad and added OL Stefan Rodgers and TE Brad Listorti.

With RB Ahman Green hurt, the Texans will activate RB Darius Walker from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

Colts offensive line coach Howard Mudd will be off the field for a few weeks after knee surgery.

Says Jaguars rookie Brian Witherspoon of his big day returning kicks in Week 1, “It really hasn’t hit me yet. I can’t believe I’m actually playing in the NFL.”

Said Titans coach Jeff Fisher of DT Albert Haynesworth’s condition, “He’s improving. We usually take a couple of extra days when you’re dealing with mild concussion symptoms.”

Falcons OL Alex Stepanovich returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a lower back injury on August 11.

Panthers S Chris Harris is plotting revenge against his former team.

Saints WR Robert Meachem will finally be active for a regular season game on Sunday.

Buccaneers LT Donald Penn will have a tough test against Falcons DE John Abraham.

Broncos C Tom Nalen practiced Wednesday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee almost three weeks ago.

Everyone expects Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe to bounce back after a bad game.

Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha explains why the defense struggled against the Broncos: “When they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren’t particularly ready for it, anything can happen.”

The Chargers still don’t know if they’ll be getting a new stadium any time soon.

The Cardinals could start 2-0 for the first time since 1991.

New Rams WR Eddie Kennison may have lost speed, but he says he’s gained wisdom about how to play the game.

Says new 49ers QB Jamie Martin of his familiarity with Mike Martz’s offense, “Obviously, it’s one thing for it to be familiar on paper and another thing to go out on the field and get acclimated to it again.”

The Seahawks may need Seneca Wallace to play multiple positions.