Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (ankle) is out against the Saints, but RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles) is active, according to a league source.

Texans rookie LB Brian Cushing will start Sunday against the Patriots, according to a league source.

Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw and DE Justin Tuck will play Sunday against the Vikings, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

The Bears expect WR Devin Hester (calf) to play in Sunday’s season finale against the Lions, according to a team source.

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will not play Sunday against the Dolphins, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, and DE Brett Keisel will have his injured neck evaluated before kickoff.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher looks closer to returning to the NFL coaching ranks.

The Colts already had ruled out four players for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Bills, but three others also are out and didn’t travel to Buffalo, according to a team source.

NFL fans have spoken again, voting the Bears’ game-winning touchdown pass in overtime against the Vikings as the Sprint Can’t-Miss Play of Week 16.

Fantasy owners won’t have Broncos WR Brandon Marshall available in the regular-season finale.

Wade Phillips is 32-15 in his third season as Cowboys coach, yet he continually faces questions about his job status. That has brought some speculation that Phillips has a bad relationship with team owner Jerry Jones, but the coach told NFL Network’s Michael Irvin that it isn’t so.

The injury reports are out for Week 17, and here’s a look at some of the notable developments among teams fighting for or headed to the postseason.

The Dolphins could be without RB Ricky Williams (shoulder) this Sunday when they take on the Steelers. The Steelers, meanwhile, listed S Troy Polamalu (knee) as questionable after he was limited in practice all week.

The Jaguars need a victory over the Browns, not to mention lots of help, to make the playoffs. And they must do it without two of their best pass catchers and their top cover man.

Broncos coach Josh McDaniels said WR Brandon Marshall will not play Sunday against the Chiefs because of a coach’s decision.