The Jaguars are going to be a more run-oriented team if QBs David Garrard and Trent Edwards are unable to go this week. Noted fantasy enthusiasts — and Jaguars RB — Maurice Jones-Drew spoke for all of us when he said, “It’s about time. Why didn’t it happen sooner?”

Kurt Warner and Rod Woodson took their turns reacting to the NFL’s recent fines for helmet-to-helmet hits in Week 6.

Can Jay Culter succeed in Mike Martz’s offense in Chicago? After six weeks of the season, this isn’t a new question, but it hasn’t been answered yet, either.

NFL Network’s Albert Breer joins Stacey Dales to talk about Bill Parcell’s leave of absence from the Dolphins and how it fits into the long-term plan in Miami.

We’re going to find out more about the Lions when QB Matthew Stafford returns. What the Lions need is some validation by getting some wins, and Stafford is the key.

Redskins TE Chris Cooley was limited in practice on Wednesday, taking part in light drills. But there is a hope that Cooley can practice on Wednesday.

Panthers WR Steve Smith (ankle) returned to full practice on Wednesday. Smith missed the team’s Week 5 game against the Bears, the Panthers had a bye in Week 6.

It’s no surprise that word from players around the league has started to filter out over the last 24 hours following the NFL’s crackdown on illegal helmet-to-helmet hits.

Bears QB Jay Cutler met with reporters on Wednesday and said that he expects to be pressured by the Redskins this week. Cutler also said that he expects the upcoming Chicago winter to be cold.

Eagles QB Kevin Kolb will start this week at Tennessee, as expected. And no surprise that WR DeSean Jackson is unlikely to play this week.

Two old school football coaches have one solution to possibly eliminate helmet-to-helmet hits in the NFL … make it old school again. As in, eliminate the facemasks. Or even helmets.

Beginning Oct. 21, fans have the opportunity to see Dan Lauria starring as legendary coach Vince Lombardi in “LOMBARDI” on Broadway. And on Nov. 9, fans can get in on a special performance of the play that will be preceded by a reception hosted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long.

Falcons CB Dunta Robinson, who was fined $50,000 for his hit on Eagles WR DeSean Jackson that knocked both players out of Sunday’s game with injuries, is planning to appeal the fine.

NFL Network analysts Jim Mora, Mike Mayock, Solomon Wilcots and Charles Davis discussed whether the league handled Tuesday’s fines for helmet-to-helmet hits correctly.

Remember Lions QB Matthew Stafford? The young signal caller that was going to set the NFL on his ear and become a fantasy stud while leading the Lions to the NFC North title?