NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell chatted live with fans on NFL.com on Thursday, spending much of the chat discussing the league’s committment to player safety, the rules involing illegal hits and enforcing those rules during games.

The Chargers are dealing with a pile of offensive injuries, so Patrick Crayton could be a nice Week 7 sleeper.

I’ve seen enough of the Chiefs to know this team is for real, and I’m crediting much of their success to the offensive line.

There is dissension among the Playbook ranks this week. Sterling Sharpe, Brian Billick and Brian Baldinger all feel differently about the three biggest games.

If you have the room, it’s a good idea to add and stash Chargers WR Vincent Jackson for the stretch run.

Saints RB Chris Ivory has major sleeper value once again in Week 7.

Fantasy owners should have Redskins TE Chris Cooley available for Week 7 against the Bears.

Panthers WR Steve Smith should be back in Week 7, so get ready to start him in fantasy leagues.

Fantasy owners are going to be without Austin Collie for several games due to a hand injury.

I give the Seahawks a great deal of credit for realizing they could get Marshawn Lynch for a pretty good price, and knowing just what a huge difference he would make on their team.

Jets OLB Jason Taylor joined Rich Eisen on Wednesday to talk about the topic du jour around the league this week: Helmet-to-helmet hits and the NFL’s response.

Terrell Suggs offered the latest volley in the ongoing trash talk exchanges with Tom Brady.

Fantasy owners who have Dallas Clark need to be looking for alternatives immediately.

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora is reporting that Colts RB Joseph Addai could need several weeks to return from a shoulder injury, making RB Mike Hart an attractive option for many fantasy enthusiasts.

A number of key Chargers missed practice on Wednesday. And to make matters worse, it was raining in San Diego, too.