Seattle Seahawks fourth-round cornerback Walter Thurmond knows that when he's on the field, opposing quarterbacks will target him.

Later this week, the San Francisco 49ers will embark on an 11-day road trip that takes them across the pond next week.

The Arizona Cardinals are facing a tougher fight for the NFC West title, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

Winning on the road is a lessen the St. Louis Rams need to learn, writes Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes his team is better than their record.

Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth will not be traded this season.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin is posting impressive numbers at a young age, writes Rueben Frank of CSNPhilly.com.

Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News comes to the defense of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Follett won't let a scary injury change his approach to the game.

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is not happy with the enhanced punishment for flagrant hits, Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre met with NFL security officials on Tuesday.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams has elevated his play as his role on defense increased.

Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune reviews the film from the New Orleans Saints' win over the Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a deadline deal to acquire second-year defensive end Alex Magee from the Chiefs.

Signs of defensive progress for the Atlanta Falcons took a hit last Sunday, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer provides a tale of the tape for the Carolina Panthers and the 49ers.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain discusses his tough upbringing in a Q&A with the Baltimore Sun.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison plans to appeal his $75,000 fine.

The agent for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Mohammed Massaquoi doesn't think the NFL punished Harrison enough.

Several members of the Cincinnati Bengals spent their off-day building a playground in Cincinnati.

Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee was arrested this morning for public intoxication.

Even if he misses practice time, Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young could play on Sunday against Philadelphia.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks David Garrard (concussion) and Trent Edwards (thumb) both may miss Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

The Houston Texans released two players on Tuesday.

Tuesday's trade of Alex Magee is another sign that the Kansas City Chiefs' 2009 draft class has been a disappointment, writes Kent Babb of the Kansas City Star.

The Denver Broncos signed linebacker Diyral Briggs off the practice squad.

Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable blamed poor pad level at the line of scrimmage for the running game's struggles on Sunday.

Staffers at the San Diego Union-Tribune debate what's wrong with the underachieving San Diego Chargers.

To improve their special teams, the Miami Dolphins signed free agent fullback Deon Anderson.

Jenny Vrentas of The Star-Ledger takes an in-depth look at ten critical moments in the New York Jets' 24-20 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Buffalo Bills undrafted rookie offensive tackle Cord Howard is expected to make his first NFL start on Sunday at Baltimore.

New England Patriots quarterbacks coach and play-caller Bill O'Brien enjoyed coaching Randy Moss, who he had a disagreement with a few weeks before Moss was traded.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals rookie quarterback Max Hall (25), Lions cornerback Alphonso Smith (25), free agent linebackers Buster Davis (27) and Ryan Manalac (25), defensive tackle Joe Joseph (25), safety Keith Lewis (29), and offensive tackle Joe Toledo (28). Hall of Fame defensive lineman Lee Roy Selmon (56), retired NFL linebacker Dexter Coakley (38), quarterback Dave Krieg (52), wide receiver Herman Moore (41), and former player, head coach, and current Texans defensive assistant Ray Rhodes (60).