The 12th Sunday of NFL play shed some light on how the teams stack up. Here’s how I see it …

The Saints high-powered offense will be without one of its key playmakers in Monday night’s game against the Patriots, as RB Reggie Bush was listed as inactive for the game. Bush has been battling a knee injury that limited his practice time during the week.

Seahawks RB Justin Forsett might not be an attractive option for owners in Week 13.

The struggling New York Giants will be without their defensive captain for the rest of the season. The Giants announced Monday that LB Antonio Pierce was placed on injured reserve due to a bulging disc in his neck that has kept him out the last two games.

The next time the Bengals take the field, they’ll have leading rusher Cedric Benson back in the fold.

Panthers QB Jake Delhomme has a broken finger on his right hand, coach John Fox announced during the team’s Monday morning press conference.

Deion Sanders said it best when he said, “I love second-chance stories.” Titans QB Vince Young is making the best of his second chance.

Browns NT Shaun Rogers, Eagles WR DeSean Jackson and Falcons QB Matt Ryan were among the players who sustained injuries in Week 12.

The NFL is not commenting on the specifics of a Fox Sports report stating that all teams will be made aware of new in-game rules regarding players returning from a concussion.

The inactive players for Sunday night’s game between the Steelers and Ravens have been announced, and as expected, the Steelers listed Ben Roethlisberger as the emergency No. 3 quarterback for the game.

Arizona Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby has left Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans with an undisclosed injury.

The presence of QB Matt Leinart makes Arizona’s offense far less effective.

Bears starting DE Alex Brown left Sunday’s game against the Vikings with a leg injury and was announced as questionable to return.

Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman and FS Eric Weddle have left Sunday’s game against the Chiefs with injuries and were announced as questionable to return.

Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed that WR DeSean Jackson sustained a concussion during Sunday’s 27-24 victory over the Redskins.