Saints TE Jeremy Shockey is losing targets in the passing game.

Kyle Orton is active, but he will be the Broncos’ No. 2 QB in Sunday’s game against the Chargers, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

As expected, Bengals RB Cedric Benson was listed as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Raiders.

Jets safety Jim Leonhard is active for Sunday’s AFC East showdown with the Patriots, meaning he’ll likely play with a cast protecting his broken right thumb.

Washington Redskins RG Chad Rinehart was carted off the field early during the third quarter against the Cowboys after what appeared to be a serious lower right leg injury.

The Cardinals’ defense should receive a boost Sunday, with CB Bryant McFadden and LBs Karlos Dansby and Gerald Hayes all active against the Rams.

The value of Bills RB Fred Jackson could be on the rise.

San Francisco’s David Baas (sprained ankle), Michael Robinson (right shoulder) and Arnaz Battle (leg strain) were injured during the first half against Green Bay.

Bills RB Marshawn Lynch left Sunday’s game against the Jaguars with what the CBS game broadcasters are describing as an injured left shoulder and will not return.

Redskins RB Rock Carwright will see more work in Dallas after the injury to RB Ladell Betts.

Ladell Betts suffered a knee injury during the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys and will not return, leaving the Redskins without their top two running backs.

Browns kick-return maven Joshua Cribbs is active for Sunday’s game against the Lions. Cribbs returns to action just six days after leaving the field on a stretcher.

Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth is inactive for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys after missing practice all week because of an ankle injury. He had been listed as questionable.

Vikings WR Bernard Berrian (hamstring) is active for today’s game against the Seahawks.

Ravens TE Todd Heap (chest) and DT Haloti Ngata (ankle) will start against the Colts.