Houston Texans 11/16/2007 7:57 AMThe Houston Chronicle reports RB Ahman Green took a few repetitions during individual drills Thursday but did not participate in the bulk of practice. Coach Gary Kubiak said it will be a game-time decision whether Green is activated against the Saints.Read more
San Francisco 49ers 11/16/2007 7:47 AMThe San Francisco Chronicle reports WR Ashley Lelie will miss the San Francisco 49ers' game against St. Louis after straining his quadriceps in practice Wednesday. Lelie, who signed with San Francisco as a free agent in the offseason, has just seven receptions for 90 yards, getting more than half of his yardage on a 47-yard catch against the New York Giants. Rookie WR Jason Hill and veteran WR Bryan Gilmore are expected to get more playing time in Lelie's absence.Read more
San Francisco 49ers 11/16/2007 7:45 AMThe Mercury News reports while Coach Mike Nolan and QB Alex Smith sought to smooth over the rough edges of their public spat a day earlier, Trent Dilfer became the 49ers' starting quarterback again Thursday. Dilfer will start Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, and Nolan said there's no telling when or if Smith will return to the starting lineup this season - a sentiment Smith voiced to the media Wednesday to his coach's dismay.Read more
Baltimore Ravens 11/16/2007 7:42 AMThe Baltimore Sun reports WR Mark Clayton dodged the question as quickly as he evades a jam at the line of scrimmage. Despite becoming the first Raven to post 100 receiving yards in a game this season, Clayton wasn't in much of a mood to dwell on the achievement. "It was OK. But we need wins, man," he said Wednesday. "We've got to keep going and get everybody involved to get some wins."Read more
