Giants DE Mathias Kiwanuka says the bye week came at the right time for his ankle.

The Eagles aren’t happy with a 2-2 record but it’s still better than where they were a year ago.

Redskins CB Shawn Springs stayed at the home of Cowboys WR Terrell Owens the night after the teams played.

The Cowboys have three extra picks in the 2009 draft.

The Bills have signed FB Corey McIntyre.

Dolphins LB Joey Porter is popular with his teammates.

Patriots RB LaMont Jordan wouldn’t mind getting the ball more.

Jets QB Brett Favre says he’s working hard during his bye week.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh is hearing criticism for his decision not to challenge a close call that might have given the Ravens a touchdown.

The Bengals match up well with the Cowboys on special teams.

Browns LB Alex Hall is one of the team’s few bright spots.

Steelers RB Mewelde Moore wants to make sure he gives the team its money’s worth.

Bears RB Kevin Jones says he’s still disappointed that his teammates on the Lions weren’t more supportive when he got injured; he looks forward to playing them Sunday.

There might be changes in store for the Lions’ offense.

Packers QB Matt Flynn says he’ll be ready if he’s needed.

The Vikings’ defense wants to be more opportunistic.

Could an upset over the Colts be the start of a four-game winning streak for the Texans?

A couple of ex-Colts are looking for work.

Says Jaguars DE Quentin Groves, “In college, you can beat a tackle, and the quarterback will sit there and hold the ball. In the league, it’s like quarterbacks have a clock in their head.”

The Titans need their offensive line to be strong if they’re going to stay unbeaten.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan is looking good in the no-huddle offense.

Says Panthers QB Jake Delhomme, “We’re a quarter of the way through. If we keep it going, we’re 12-4 and that’ll get us there.”

The Saints showed how not to use RB Reggie Bush on Sunday.

Buccaneers DE Kevin Carter has high praise for a teammate: “Barrett Ruud is quietly becoming the best middle linebacker in the game.”

The Broncos re-signed WR Glenn Martinez and placed WR Clifford Russell on injured reserve.

Says Chiefs coach Herm Edwards of his young players, “They found out how hard it is to win in this league. They’re understanding what it takes. They’re growing up. That’s what I see.”

Says Raiders head coach Tom Cable, “Understand, I coach the offensive line, but I don’t live in that little world. I know who [the other players] are. I talk to them about life. I shake hands.”

Says Chargers NT Jamal Williams of the team’s game in England this month, “London should be cool, but that’s going to be a long trip home.”

The Cardinals paid a visit to wounded veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 

Rams coach Jim Haslett got in the face of TE Joe Klopfenstein on Tuesday.

Seahawks LB Leroy Hill thinks he’s overlooked.

Says 49ers C Cody Wallace, “I really enjoy working out and being in the weight room in the offseason. I love the offseason stuff as much as the in-season stuff.”