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Smith inactive

San Francisco 49ers
12/01/2007 8:18 AM The San Francisco Chronicle reports the 49ers will go with the same quarterback order they had for the Arizona game a week ago with QB Trent Dilfer the starter backed up by Shaun Hill. QB Alex Smith will be inactive Sunday. Read more

Uptempo: Music enlivens practice

St. Louis Rams
12/01/2007 8:15 AM The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports HC Scott Linehan had a surprise for his players when they reported for practice Friday. He decided to pump up the volume at Rams Park. With an assist from video director Larry Clerico, Linehan put together a playlist and had music blaring over the loudspeakers at the inside practice facility. Included were selections from Murphy Lee, Nickelback, Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz as well as 3 Doors Down. Read more

Now healthy, Alexander set to start again

Seattle Seahawks
12/01/2007 8:12 AM The Seattle Times reports RB Shaun Alexander will start for the Seahawks when they play at Philadelphia on Sunday, coach Mike Holmgren said Friday after practice. Alexander was able to practice all week. He had to go through an entire week of practice on his sprained knee and sore ankle before Holmgren would allow him to return to game action. Alexander also has a cracked left wrist and has missed the past three games. Read more

Merriman ready to go

San Diego Chargers
12/01/2007 8:10 AM The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the Chargers expect everyone except DE Luis Castillo to be available. That includes LB Shawne Merriman, who was ill yesterday and did not practice. But Merriman traveled with the team to Kansas City and said he would be ready tomorrow. Read more