The Rams will have RB Steven Jackson against the Panthers on Sunday, just six days after he had surgery on a broken ring finger on his left hand.

The Packers will be missing two key lineman for Sunday’s meeting with the Jets.

The Redskins had nearly one-fourth of their roster listed as questionable on their injury report this week. The good news is that those players will be active against the Lions.

The Bengals’ secondary remains beleaguered entering Sunday’s game against the Dolphins, with CB Johnathan Joseph and safeties Roy Williams and Chinedum Ndukwe both inactive again.

Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams did not make the trip to St. Louis, meaning that RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to start on Sunday.

NFL Network analyst Jamie Dukes checks in with a Halloween edition of Put Up Your Dukes, looking at which teams are tricks, and which are treats, heading into Week 8.

I was in a theater many years ago watching a trailer of the movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” when one of the guys in front of my leaned over to his friend and said, “If John Candy could ever get the right role, he would be a superstar. He just needs the chance.”

The Chargers need help at receiver and help appears to be on the horizon. The only problem is that it just cannot get here soon enough.

If you are desperate for a fantasy quarterback and have no intention of winning this week — good news. QB Vince Young is likely to start for the Titans at San Diego and Raiders QB Jason Campbell is expected to get the call against the Seahawks according to the San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter).

Stung by Jets RB Shonn Greene take a backseat in the Jets’ offense because of the rebirth of LaDainian Tomlinson? There might be good news on the horizon.

Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams missed practice on Friday, and is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game at St. Louis according to Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer (via Twitter).

If Brett Favre makes his 292nd consecutive start, as we expect, how long of a leash will Vikings coach Brad Childress have if the quarterback proves to be ineffective?

Who is to blame in San Diego for the Chargers’ 2-5 start? NFL Network analyst Rod Woodson said GM A.J. Smith has to take some accountability for what’s taking place on the field.

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi shares his thoughts with “Around The League” host Stacey Dales on Albert Haynesworth, Randy Moss, the impact of Marshawn Lynch in Seattle and the Colts’ offense without Dallas Clark.

Colts WR Pierre Garcon missed practice on Thursday, but he should be active for owners on Monday night.