The Eagles will be without Pro Bowl CB Asante Samuel when they face the Houston Texans on Thursday night, NFL Network’s Kara Henderson reported.

Joe Flacco says he doesn’t fault the oft-fined James Harrison of the Steelers for his aggressive style of play that has led to $125,000 in fines this season.

If Brandon Marshall returns in Week 13, that doesn’t mean he’s a lock to start for your fantasy team.

A few items on my mind this week after emerging from the film room, starting with the team that gets my vote as the NFL’s most improved.

I hope people realize Derek Anderson takes the game seriously, and he’s not going to let his character come under question if he wants to smile on the sidelines.

If Pierre Thomas returns in Week 13, it makes all the Saints running backs less attractive in fantasy leagues.

Fantasy owners will likely have to wait until gametime to find out if Adrian Peterson will play in Week 13.

Michael Vick is currently writing what could be considered the greatest redemption story in the history of the NFL, if not all sports. But the latest chapter nearly ended before it began.

Antonio Gates has quickly become a risky option for fantasy owners due to an injured foot.

Even with Ryan Mathews expected back this week, Mike Tolbert remains a viable fantasy option.

The pieces have all fallen into place for Dwayne Bowe this season, and we’re seeing the results.

Texans RB Arian Foster joined host Fran Charles on “NFL Total Access” to discuss what has led to his success this season, Thursday’s game against the Eagles and the impact of teammate Andre Johnson.

The Lions will start Drew Stanton at quarterback vs. the Bears, and while the former Michigan State Spartan will not draw any interest in fantasy circles, he certainly could impact one of the best receivers, Calvin Johnson. Megatron continued to produce big numbers with QB Shaun Hill, but can you really trust him to do the same with Stanton?

I feel that we have become pen pals in recent weeks. And I do appreciate you taking my advice to run the football repeatedly against the Redskins. That was huge. Only RB Adrian Peterson‘s bum ankle kept that plan from working out perfectly.

The Giants could be getting more help at receiver as Steve Smith was reportedly running routes at practice on Wednesday according to coach Tom Coughlin and WR Hakeem Nicks told reporters that he wants to return soon, maybe as soon as Week 14 vs. the Vikings. A return by the receivers would coincide with the heart of the fantasy playoffs.