Cowboys WRs Patrick Crayton and Miles Austin will never be the No. 1 receiver as long as Terrell Owens is around, but they are making the most of their opportunities.

Says Giants WR Plaxico Burress of his reaction to his suspension, “What was I supposed to do?  Cry?”

The Eagles plan to give Dan Klecko more reps at fullback.

Redskins LB H.B. Blades is assuming a leadership role.

The Dolphins have improved significantly at stopping the run.

Asked about Chargers C Nick Hardwick calling him a dirty player, Patriots DE Richard Seymour said, “I have nothing to say to him. I’ll let my play do the talking for me. You can talk in the media, and do all those things.”

Bills QB Trent Edwards has a 136.6 passer rating in the fourth quarter.

Jets QB Brett Favre and WR Laveranues Coles are developing chemistry.

Bears DT Tommie Harris says he’s making his faith his top priority.

Says Lions coach Rod Marinelli of his conversations with owner William Clay Ford Sr., “He just listens.  He’s very encouraging.”

Packers DT Justin Harrell says he’s pain-free after his second back surgery.

Vikings LB Ben Leber describes E.J. Henderson going on injured reserve as “a huge loss for us.”

Says Ravens LT Jared Gaither of preparing for Colts DE Dwight Freeney, “I’m going on preparing as if he’s any other guy. I’m going to watch film, study him, and go out there and do what I can.”

Bengals WR Chad Johnson gave an incomprehensible explanation of his bad start: “Never, ever, ever, ever go against the monster because the monster always wins.  Get it?”

Browns WR Braylon Edwards hasn’t lost his confidence.

Says Steelers WR Santonio Holmes of kids in his hometown, “They don’t have any opportunity to do anything else but be in gangs. Football is the only way out. That area has no choice but to continue holding football above everything else.”

Two No. 1 overall picks will go one-on-one when the Texans play the Dolphins.

The Colts’ defensive injuries are piling up.

Says Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio of his rookie defensive ends, “Just because a guy is taken high or makes a lot of money, it doesn’t mean that he’s just going to go in and be Superman, and people are going to fall away and not be able to block him ever.”

Says Titans DE Kyle Vanden Bosch of his injury history, “There’s nothing worse than watching your team go out there and battle without you. . . .  I dealt with that a lot in Arizona and I don’t want to deal with that again.”

Falcons WR Roddy White was pulled from practice for precautionary reasons after a collision inside the team’s practice facility.

Panthers WR Dwayne Jarrett says he’s ready to go.

Saints WR Marques Colston and TE Jeremy Shockey both returned to practice on a limited basis.

Said Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden of the team’s struggles in the red zone, “You beat yourself up on it. You can analyze it to the point of insanity.”

Broncos RB Michael Pittman says that by staying in shape, he’s “not your average 33-year-old guy.”

Chiefs LG Brian Waters says the offensive line has gotten a bad rap.

Raiders K Sebastian Janikowski is about to become the franchise’s all-time leading scorer.

Chargers WR Chris Chambers doesn’t want to talk about his sprained ankle.

Says Cardinals CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie of getting beaten by Bills WR Lee Evans for an 87-yard touchdown pass, “By the time I turned around, he was 30 yards down the field. There was no making up that.”

The CEO of the St. Louis Blues would be interested in becoming the owner of the Rams.

The 49ers’ defense is getting ready to play Eagles RB Brian Westbrook.

Seahawks third-stringer Charlie Frye was the only quarterback who practiced Wednesday afternoon.