The Patriots downgraded five players — CB Shawn Springs, RB Fred Taylor, WR Julian Edelman, OL Sebastian Vollmer and DB Bret Lockett — to out for Sunday’s game against the AFC East rival Dolphins.

We’re headed down the home stretch of the season, and one of the big stories everyone is following is the performance of Cowboys QB Tony Romo. I have some trust issues with “Mr. November.”

Charlie Weis is looking for a job after he was fired by Notre Dame following five up-and-down seasons. And Weis sounds confident that he’ll return to the NFL.

NFL fans have spoken again, voting the last-second heroics by the Tennessee Titans as the Sprint Can’t-Miss Play of Week 12. Check back Tuesday after 3 p.m. ET to see which Can’t-Miss Plays were selected for Week 13 and vote for your chance to win a trip to Super Bowl XLIV.

Packers LB Jeremy Thompson will not play Monday night against the Ravens because of a neck sprain that caused him to be hospitalized overnight.

The Bengals are expected to have back RB Cedric Benson (hip), who’s listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Lions.

The Colts hope to return their star defensive end as Dwight Freeney (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Titans.

The NFL fined Texans DE Antonio Smith $12,500 for unnecessary roughness, according to a league source.

The Saints are hoping to have back RB Reggie Bush (knee) for Sunday’s game against the Redskins after listing Bush as questionable.

Cardinals QB Kurt Warner fully practiced for the third consecutive day and is listed as questionable to play Sunday night against the Vikings.

Niners LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday’s game in Seattle, and coach Mike Singletary said the veteran’s status will be a game-time decision.

Looks like Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles will go it alone Sunday against the Broncos, as Kansas City has officially listed backups Kolby Smith (ankle) and Dantrell Savage (ankle) as out and doubtful, respectively.

After not being listed on the Dolphins’ injury report all week, LB Joey Porter missed Friday’s practice with a knee problem and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

A league source has confirmed two fines involving flagrant infractions.

The Chargers listed S Eric Weddle (knee) as out and LB Shawne Merriman (foot), DE Luis Castillo (ankle) and C Nick Hardwick (ankle) as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Browns.