With three running backs (DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Tyrell Sutton) sitting out because of injuries, the Panthers will turn to Mike Goodson against the Buccaneers’ 30th-ranked rushing defense.

Browns LB Marcus Benard is active for Sunday’s matchup with the Jets after he fell down and fainted earlier this week and spent several days being tested, according to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

The Lions won’t have DE Cliff Avril (quadricep) in Sunday’s meeting with the Bills, but QB Shaun Hill (left forearm) is back after missing two games and expected to start.

Texans WR Andre Johnson is active for Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.

The Colts will start Donald Brown at running back Sunday against the Bengals since Joseph Addai (neck) and Mike Hart (ankle) are inactive.

Vikings WR Percy Harvin is active Sunday and will start against the Bears, NFL Network’s Kara Henderson reported.

Vince Young didn’t take the field Sunday in Miami, so Kerry Collins will start at QB for the Titans against the Dolphins, NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reported.

Titans QB Vince Young (ankle) is a true game-time decision (a decision that will be brought to you on NFL.com Fantasy LIVE on Sunday morning) against the Dolphins.

The Cowboys have become that slow-pitch softball team that leads the opposing beer-bellied manager to yell, “everyone hits,” as his team clamors to get to the plate.

Nothing like starting your fantasy league with three points heading into the weekend. As much fun as it is playing guys with Monday night matchups, this is the horror of playing guys on Thursday night. One bad game kind of ruins the start of your weekend.

NFL Network’s Rich Eisen sat down with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the league’s stance on fines for illegal hits and the latest concerning the ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

In an exclusive sitdown with Deion Sanders, Ray Lewis discusses how he maintains his high level of plays, the Ravens’ standing in the AFC and what advice he would offer to the locker room if he were a member of the Dallas Cowboys.

Despite injuring his right knee in Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay, wide receiver Roddy White will play in the first Thursday night game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens. White, the NFC’s leading receiver, got in limited work during Wednesday’s walkthrough and was also limited in Atlanta’s final practice. Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (knee) will not play. Stephen Nicholas will start in his place. The Falcons’ inactives are cornerback Dominique Franks, tackle Garrett Reynolds, guard Mike Johnson, tight end Justin Peelle (groin), defensive end Lawrence Sidbury and defensive tackle Trey Lewis. John Parker Wilson is listed as the third QB. Inactives for the Ravens are safety Ken Hamlin, safety Tom Zbikowski (foot), linebacker Jason Phillips, defensive tackle Brandon McKinney, [...]

Donald Brown looks like a good bet to start for the Colts — and fantasy owners — in Week 10.

Ryan Torain or Clinton Portis in Week 10? Mike Shanahan won’t let us know…yet.