The Dolphins’ defense is focusing on Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson.

Led by second-year MLB Paul Posluszny, the Bills are the pleasant surprise of the season.

Players on the Patriots say they don’t mind staying out West for a week.

Jets P Ben Graham was waived for the second time in two weeks.

Says Cowboys DT Tank Johnson of his confrontation with Redskins RB Rock Cartwright, “I told him, ‘Don’t disrespect our field. We wouldn’t do that to you guys.’ Why would you dance on our star like you won the Super Bowl?”

A remembrance of former Giants great Dick Lynch.

Eagles coach Andy Reid says he has full confidence in K David Akers.

Redskins coach Jim Zorn says he’s not thinking about anything other than the next opponent.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says RB Chris Perry needs to stop fumbling.

Browns WR Donte’ Stallworth says he’s finally close to making his regular-season debut.

Said Bears LB Jamar Williams of his lack of playing time on defense, “It’s very frustrating because you want to play. You want to do whatever you can to help this team win and just show your skills. But at the same time, it’s a business.”

Asked about the firing of Matt Millen, Lions WR Roy Williams said, “What’s the point? I’m not talking about Matt Millen today or any other day.”

Packers coach Mike McCarthy says his team needs to protect the punter better.

The Vikings still have hope, even at 1-3.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher is pleased with the effort of his team.

Says Jaguars QB David Garrard of the Texans’ defense, “They were playing a lot of two-man, and they were trying to cover all the receivers and play two high safeties on the top of it. … [T]he only person open is the quarterback.”

The Colts had to sit and watch as they fell further behind in the AFC South.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak regrets a timeout he didn’t call.

Falcons S Lawyer Milloy is day-to-day with a rib injury.

The Panthers’ backup offensive linemen are playing well.

The reappearance of Saints RB Deuce McAllister energized both the home crowd and his teammates.

When told that QB Brian Griese ranks 29th in the league in passer rating, Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden said, “You’ve got some really good stats there. He’s also 3-0 as a starter, how about that? He’s a winning quarterback for us.”

Does Larry Johnson’s big day show the holes in the Broncos’ 3-4 defense?

Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez wanted to break the record for receiving yards by a tight end in front of the home crowd, but that probably won’t happen.

The situation with the Raiders is described as a soap opera.

The Chargers know they need to start games faster.

The Cardinals know they had way too many mental errors on Sunday.

Rams TE Randy McMichael is out at least six weeks with a shin injury.

Says 49ers TE Vernon Davis of his outburst during Sunday’s game, “It was just me being me.”

The Seahawks suddenly have an abundance of receivers.