The Dolphins want to be known for their toughness.

Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert knows what J.P. Losman is going through because he used to be a backup quarterback.

Sunday’s Patriots-Chargers game isn’t quite the marquee event everyone thought it would be before the season.

Says Jets Hall of Fame QB Joe Namath of Brett Favre, “We know what Brett’s going to do, for the most part. If the Jets are a good enough team, they’ll be serious contenders. If the rest of the team can’t own up, Brett’s in for a long season.”

Says Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware of Sunday’s effort, “A win is a win, which is good, but you can’t be satisfied with the way we won. There is a lot of stuff we need to work on, me being one of them.”

Has Giants QB Eli Manning surpassed his brother?

Pamela Browner Crawley has been named the Eagles’ new senior vice president of public affairs and government relations.

The Redskins have a tackle controversy.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh says NT Kelly Gregg’s knee injury is season ending but not career ending.

Bengals K Shayne Graham is earning the respect of his teammates.

Browns NT Shaun Rogers is playing like a monster in the middle.

Steelers K Jeff Reed needs the bye week to rest his strained calf.

Bears CB Corey Graham draws inspiration from his brother, who is in prison for dealing drugs.

Lions CB Leigh Bodden explains the team’s problem: “Defense is supposed to stop people, and we haven’t stopped anybody. That’s what it comes down to.”

The Packers have released LB Tracy White and promoted LB Danny Lansanah from the practice squad.

Vikings WR Bernard Berrian had the team’s first 100-yard receiving performance in the last 35 games.

Titans RB LenDale White is limited by a shoulder injury.

Jaguars S Pierson Prioleau has a long history with defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.

Colts coach Tony Dungy went through a range of emotions as he watched his team go from down 27-10 to up 31-27.

Texans RB Steve Slaton has been surprisingly impressive.

The Falcons have avoided a local TV blackout.

The next two weeks will tell us a lot about the Panthers.

Saints K Martin Gramatica isn’t making the fans happy.

Says Bucs QB Jeff Garcia of whether he’ll get back on the field, “If Coach needs me, I’ll be there for him.”

Broncos DE Elvis Dumervil was relieved to get his first sack of the season.

Sixteen NFL players have more sacks than the Chiefs have as a team.

The Raiders are partnering with area high schools to discourage steroid use.

Chargers C Nick Hardwick is not a fan of Patriots DE Richard Seymour.

The Cardinals’ coaching staff has inside knowledge of the Cowboys.

Rams DE Leonard Little should be at close to full strength against the Redskins.

The 49ers are one of 10 teams with a starting quarterback who was projected as a backup when the preseason began.

Says Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren, “A huge emphasis has to be on continuing to get better running the football. It appears as though that is going to have to be a big part of success for us this year.”