Bills QB Trent Edwards is developing into a team leader.

Dolphins G Matt McChesney is playing for the memory of his brother, Nick, who drowned on June 29.

Patriots rookie QB Kevin O’Connell knows his role has changed now that he’s just one play away from being the starter.

Jets LB Calvin Pace is ready to face his old team.

The Cowboys’ defense will have its hands full with Redskins RB Clinton Portis.

Says Redskins coach Jim Zorn of the way he entered the NFL, “I was a rookie free agent undrafted from Cal Poly-Pomona — I mean, who was I?”

Giants K John Carney has been named Special Teams Player of the Week 13 times — as many Player of the Week awards as Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.

The Eagles’ defense knows all about Bears rookie RB Matt Forte.

Ravens TE Todd Heap says playing against the Steelers is a lot like practicing against his own defense.

Steelers WR Santonio Holmes needs to get himself more involved in the passing game.

Through three games, the Bengals have played nothing but undefeated teams.

Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski took responsibility for the team’s slow start.

Here’s a look at what the Bears expect to see against the Eagles.

A Detroit radio station gave a funeral to the Matt Millen era.

Packers T Chad Clifton will return to Tampa Sunday but won’t be thinking about the last time he was there.

The Vikings’ receivers expect their numbers to improve.

Colts TE Tom Santi admits that he has to improve in pass protection.

The Texans are focusing on stopping the Jaguars’ running game.

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio says WR Jerry Porter had his best week of practice.

Titans LB Stephen Tulloch expects a big challenge from Vikings RB Adrian Peterson.

Falcons WR Brian Finneran will play a more prominent role in the offense against Carolina on Sunday.

The Panthers’ defense has to be ready for a strong running game.

Is Drew Brees the best quarterback in the NFL right now?

Buccaneers return man Dexter Jackson is ready to break through.

Broncos RB Ryan Torain is almost ready to return.

Chiefs LB Demorrio Williams says he’s just focused on doing his own job.

Chargers DT Luis Castillo says there are no hard feelings about a low block that hurt his knee on Monday night.

The Raiders have an injury-plagued roster.

The Cardinals have a leisurely train ride scheduled to their game at the Jets.

The Rams are making a few changes on defense.

There are only two players in the NFL from the University of Central Missouri, and both play for the 49ers.

Says Seahawks OT Walter Jones of his charitable efforts, “I wanted to give back. I wanted to be more involved in the community things, helping people in need.”