Seahawks' Whitehurst readies for NFC West title fight vs. Rams

Seahawks' Whitehurst readies for NFC West title fight vs. Rams: "Seattle's Charlie Whitehurst says he's not worrying he might take all the snaps in practice this week and then have regular quarterback Matt Hasselbeck swoop in and start Sunday night against the St. Louis Rams."

Garrard has surgery on injured finger, Edwards gets audition

Garrard has surgery on injured finger, Edwards gets audition: "Jaguars quarterback David Garrard has
undergone surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right middle
finger. Trent Edwards will start in the season finale against the Texans."

Tripped up: NFL docks Jets $100,000 for sideline incident

Tripped up: NFL docks Jets $100,000 for sideline incident: "The New York Jets are paying for their
sideline shenanigans."

League reduces fines on Robinson, Harrison, Meriweather

League reduces fines on Robinson, Harrison, Meriweather: "The NFL has reduced fines on Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson, New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison issued in October for flagrant hits during Week 6 games."

Kitna misses another day of practice for Cowboys

Kitna misses another day of practice for Cowboys: "Dallas Cowboys quarterback Jon Kitna missed a second consecutive day of practice, making it less likely he will play in the season finale."

Jets to start Sanchez vs. Bills; Woody, Ihedigbo likely out

Jets to start Sanchez vs. Bills; Woody, Ihedigbo likely out: "New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, hampered by a shoulder injury, will start against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday, although how long he will play is undetermined, coach Rex Ryan told reporters on Thursday."

Gates' season ends on Chargers' injured reserve

Gates' season ends on Chargers' injured reserve: "The San Diego Chargers have placed Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates on injured reserve on Thursday."

Vick will miss Eagles' regular-season finale to rest injured leg

Vick will miss Eagles' regular-season finale to rest injured leg: "Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick won't play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dallas Cowboys, taking time off to let his bruised leg heal before the playoffs."

Lions WR Johnson a game-time decision; Hill, Best ready

Lions WR Johnson a game-time decision; Hill, Best ready: "For a change the Detroit Lions know whom their starting quarterback will be as they prepare for an opponent, MLive.com reported. What's now in question is will they have their best offensive threat, receiver Calvin Johnson for Sunday's finale against the Minnesota Vikings?"

Whether Cable, Jackson stay with Raiders is anyone's guess

Whether Cable, Jackson stay with Raiders is anyone's guess: "A season ago, Davis took his time deciding coach Tom Cable's fate, ultimately retaining him. Several signs point to him having to make up his mind sooner this year."

Vikings owners have yet to address Frazier's coaching future

Vikings owners have yet to address Frazier's coaching future: "Leslie Frazier has led the Minnesota Vikings to a 3-2 record in some of the league's most challenging circumstances -- think Brett Favre, Randy Moss, Brad Childress and rescheduled games due to acts of nature."

Cutler: Healthy Bears 'full go' with NFC's No. 1 seed still possible

Cutler: Healthy Bears 'full go' with NFC's No. 1 seed still possible: "If the Chicago Bears indeed plan to rest this week, they're not saying. In fact, quarterback Jay Cutler insists the opposite is true. Not only will key players play at Green Bay on Sunday, he said, but the Bears (11-4) are going all in even though they already have a first-round bye."

Favre to start in Vikes' season finale if he can, but Webb ready

Favre to start in Vikes' season finale if he can, but Webb ready: "Brett Favre must receive medical clearance to play in Minnesota's final game. But rookie quarterback Joe Webb sure passed the test in his first career start for the Vikings. Vikings interim coach Leslie Frazier said Favre will start Sunday against Detroit if he can participate."

Stakes high for Steelers in regular-season finale vs. Browns

Stakes high for Steelers in regular-season finale vs. Browns: "A game the Pittsburgh Steelers hoped would mean nothing now means everything, and they know it."