The Bills were down a couple of defensive linemen in practice, but they expect to be healthy by game time.

Says Dolphins QB Chad Pennington of TE Anthony Fasano, “He has a great feel for the middle of the field. He runs with a sense of urgency and comes out of his break and routes fast.”

Vince Wilfork says he wants to retire as a Patriot.

Says Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff of his February operation, “It was almost a 10-hour surgery and I lost a great deal of blood. It is really complex carpentry in my leg. If you saw the X-rays you wouldn’t believe it.”

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips plans more carries for both Marion Barber and Felix Jones.

Giants WR Mario Manningham has the flu but expects to play Sunday.

Asked if his team is lacking an ability to win close games, Eagles coach Andy Reid said, “That’s a legitimate question. Games in this league are won and lost by very small margins.”

Has Redskins RB Clinton Portis lost the ability to break long runs?

Ravens LB Ray Lewis doesn’t want to make a comparison between the Kerry Collins he faced in Super Bowl XXXV and the Kerry Collins he’ll face on Sunday.

Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski is designing a game plan that fits both QBs Carson Palmer and Ryan Fitzpatrick.

The Browns’ bye week is just what the doctor ordered.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger threw his 100th touchdown pass on Monday night, and hardly anyone noticed.

Bears WRs Marty Booker and Brandon Lloyd and DT Tommie Harris all sat out Wednesday’s practice because of knee injuries.

Says Lions coach Rod Marinelli, “I’ve got to get these guys to play better. They can play better. We can play with more energy. To give up big plays like we have, some of the missed tackles, that’s inexcusable.”

The issue with Packers QB Aaron Rodgers’ shoulder isn’t pain, it’s arm strength.

Vikings DT Fred Evans says he’s quicker at 295 pounds than he was last year at 305 pounds.

Titans LB Keith Bulluck expects another tough game with the Ravens.

Asked if he’s going to make big plays this season, Jaguars WR Jerry Porter said, “Who’s made a big play when the ball ain’t thrown to him? So throw the ball to me. I’ll catch it. That’s it.”

The Colts’ offensive line is getting healthier.

Texans RB Steve Slaton is adding versatility to the offense.

Falcons CB Domonique Foxworth is not sure why the team traded for him, considering how little playing time he gets.

Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad worked the phones to try to get a job for his old Bears teammate Mark Bradley.

Saints coach Sean Payton is forcing the offense to run laps for false starts.

Says Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin of the advice he gives his son, Lane, “I’ve always said to take the high road — that’s all you can do.”

Chargers WR Chris Chambers is looking forward to returning to Miami.

Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell hasn’t spoken publicly about the firing of Lane Kiffin, but he’s still at the center of the issue.

Chiefs rookie CB Brandon Carr made a good first impression on coach Herm Edwards.

Broncos RB Michael Pittman isn’t forgotten in Tampa Bay.

If WR Anquan Boldin can’t go on Sunday, the Cardinals will rely heavily on Steve Breaston.

As soon as Rams coach Scott Linehan was fired, QB Trent Green said he expected to move back to the bench: “I think it was pretty clear last week that the one behind the whole thing was Scott, as far as getting me in there.”

Says 49ers WR Josh Morgan of his staph infection, “I didn’t know what was going on. It was my first illness, period. It was scary. Sometimes in life you have to go through things. I’m looking forward to coming back strong.”

Says Seahawks WR Bobby Engram of returning from an injury, “The shoulder rehab was tough. That’s behind us now. I just look forward to continuing to get better and getting back on the field and helping us win some games.”