Oakland Raiders 09/16/2008 9:00 AMThe San Francisco Chronicle reports RB Justin Fargas had an MRI exam on a groin injury Monday. The results won't be announced until the team returns to practice Wednesday. ... HC Lane Kiffin doesn't expect Darren McFadden's turf toe to keep him out Sunday.Read more
Indianapolis Colts 09/16/2008 8:56 AMThe Indianapolis Star reports wide receivers Anthony Gonzalez and Reggie Wayne alternated working from the slot Sunday in the Indianapolis Colts' three-wide receiver sets. Gonzalez, who usually plays inside, caught nine passes for 137 yards and seven first downs to help the Colts beat host Minnesota 18-15. Wayne, who more often has split wide, had five receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. "It was our best way to go based on the injuries we had, how they were playing, how the game developed," coach Tony Dungy said Monday. "We'll continue to look at that. All those guys can play anywhere. The three-wide group really helped us (Sunday)."Read more
Minnesota Vikings 09/16/2008 8:53 AMThe Pioneer Press reports about 21 hours after saying he is "definitely our quarterback next week," Vikings coach Brad Childress tempered his commitment to Tarvaris Jackson as his starter Monday at Winter Park. "I'm always looking at what's giving us the best opportunity to win," Childress said, repeating one of his favorite mantras. "If it's Tarvaris, it's Tarvaris. If it's Gus Frerotte, it's Gus Frerotte. J.D. Booty, it's J.D. Booty." Childress then acknowledged his definitive statement shortly after Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts before noting that the situation is "ongoing" and punctuating his thought in classic Childress fashion: with a reference to a fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen.Read more
Carolina Panthers 09/16/2008 8:49 AMThe Charlotte Observer reports Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith returned to Bank of America Stadium on Monday morning after serving a two-game suspension for punching teammate Ken Lucas in training camp. At his mid-day news conference, coach John Fox said he spoke to Smith on the telephone, but didn't see him. Monday and today are days off for the Panthers this week. Smith will practice for the first time on Wednesday.Read more
