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There was some Sunday-morning discussions that Steelers' RB Rashard Mendenhall might not dress today. Mike Tomlin says that Mendenhall will dress and play a reserve role. The Steelers in actives: Steelers inactives: QB Dennis Dixon, CB Bryant McFadden, RB Jonathan Dwyer, LB Chris Carter, C/G Doug Legurskyand OT Jonathan Scott.
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 3:52:12 PM
RT @MarkMaske Goodell spoke to group of Bills fans before the game and told him the NFL is committed to trying to keep franchise in Buffalo.
Casserly: Davis' wife and son will have control of the Raiders, as Al Davis wanted it, going forward.
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:17:56 PM
Casserly: the Colts say that, even after Collins is healthy, Painter will keep the starting gig. Peyton's role today: he'll be on the sidelines 'aggressively' helping Painter.
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:18:38 PM
Casserly: Dolphins owner Steve Ross was never considering firing Tony Sparano this season.
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:19:01 PM
Casserly on T.O.: I wouldn't sign him. He doesn't like to block and he doesn't like to go across the middle.
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:20:01 PM
Via @pdomo (Eagles beat reporter): Opponents are 10-for-12 v. Eagles on third and 3 or less, just 4-for-22 on third and 9 or more.
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:30:12 PM
Via @CasserlyCBS: I spoke with Matt Stafford - he told me key to success w/ Johnson was they have played 16 games together.
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:30:50 PM
Via @DanMarino on @steelers: "line gets better with time. Football players don't. The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting old."
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:38:07 PM
RT @kentsomers: I was caught in hallway outside Vikings locker room. McNabb to teammates: "Ain't no reason we can't blow these guys out."
Via CBSSports.com Rapid Reports: "Ben Roethlisberger used a one-size-larger shoe covered in tape when he had a broken bone in his right, plant foot last year. Sunday, he came out pregame in pink and black shoes without tape, though the left is slightly larger for his bruised foot. He worked with the starters. Rothlisberger missed practice only on Wednesday."
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:43:44 PM
Here's the clip of @7BoomerEsiason talking with Rex Ryan on the @NFLonCBS: bit.ly
FYI: CBS Sports 1 PM lineup: @tennessetitans - @steelers Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf/ @raiders - @houstontexans Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:56:29 PM
Via @StatsINC Twitter feed: "Panthers’ Newton is averaging #NFL-best 8.4 yards through the air per catch, best mark since #Cowboys’ Romo averaged 8.4 in 2006."
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:57:32 PM
Nice. (via @Raiders): Reliant Stadium scoreboard tribute to Al Davis yfrog.com/nx3ilfvj
by Ryan Wilson10/9/2011 4:58:17 PM
RT @STATS_NFL: #Panthers’ Newton is averaging #NFL-best 8.4 yards through the air per catch, best mark since #Cowboys’ Romo averaged 8.4 ...