There was a memo distributed to all NFL clubs and players Monday from the league, making it clear that, in the wake of the recent “StarCaps” cases, the enforcement policies for the league’s drug-testing program have not changed. It’s worth noting that commissioner Roger Goodell asked DeMaurice Smith, the head of the NFLPA, to join him in issuing the memo, as a sign of support.

Many of our heroes on the football field also are heroes off the field – doing amazing work to help out in the communities where they live and work. If those guys have time to help their communities between their grueling schedules, then we fans should definitely find time to volunteer, too!

Jeff Reed missed two field goals in the fourth quarter of the Steelers’ loss to the Chicago Bears, which turned out to be the difference for the defending champs. But John Harris of the Tribune-Review writes that it’s too easy to blame Reed.

If there was one moral victory in the Panthers’ 28-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, it was the improved play of quarterback Jake Delhomme, who had thrown nine interceptions in his last two games, dating back to last season’s playoff loss to the Cardinals.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin didn’t offer much of an update on Monday on his two starters injured in Sunday night’s game — WR Domenik Hixon and DE Justin Tuck.

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton joined The Head Coaches show Monday to discuss his team’s 2-0 start, new defensive coordaintor Gregg Williams and the game of QB Drew Brees with analysts Steve Mariucci and Mike Martz.

The way I saw it, first-year head coaches Tom Cable and Todd Haley were each in desperate need of a win in Week 2 following tough losses the previous week. Turnovers proved to be the difference in the Raiders’ win.

The second Sunday of NFL play shed some light on how the teams stack up. Here’s how I see it …

Seattle Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Monday injured QB Matt Hasselbeck has a fractured rib, but called it premature to discuss his status for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.

The 49ers honored former owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. prior to Sunday’s win over the Seahawks. But nobody will ever confuse this year’s version of the 49ers and those great teams that DeBartolo presided over in the past. Well maybe in one category — winning.

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi has confirmed that Raiders starting LG Robert Gallery underwent surgery on Monday to have a plate put in his injured left leg.

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Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry, the team’s first-round draft pick from Mississippi, will be placed on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending right knee injury in Atlanta’s victory over Carolina.

The fans have spoken and the Broncos’ game-winning touchdown in the final moments of their Week 1 win was the Sprint Can’t-Miss Play of Week 1.

Every year the NFL has what I like to refer to Jekyll-and-Hyde teams. As an analyst, it is particularly frustrating and for fans it has to be impossible to handle. Here’s a list of the 2009 teams.