Brandon Marshall might not be the most likely candidate to step on a soap box and testify to the unity of the one-win Miami Dolphins. But these Dolphins just could be the NFL’s version of “Band of Brothers.”

Is Eli Manning an elite NFL QB? Brian Billick and Jim Mora discuss this and other big headlines around the league.

As NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi pointed out in his Monday column, the New England Patriots need to outscore their opponents this season because the defense just isn’t strong enough.

In the latest Three and out: Miles Austin could be gone awhile, Ryan Mathews could be back soon and Frank Gore is uncertain.

There has been much commotion this season about a “new” phenomenon, commonly referred to as “Wide-9” defensive ends. What hasn’t been mentioned much this year, but has been equally on the rise this year, is the ‘Double 3-technique’ alignment.

The Andy Dalton-A.J. Green connection continues to be a productive one. The rookie QB threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns and while Green didn’t find the end zone this week, he did pull in seven passes for 83 yards. Green is becoming a solid No. 2 receiver in most formats while Dalton is a good option depending on the opponent. Matt Hasselbeck had a decent day after throwing for 272 yards and two TDs. He’s not the quarterback he once was, but Hasselbeck can be a good match-up based option if you’re struggling at the position. Meanwhile, Chris Johnson slowed down after a quick start. But he still finished with 110 total yards (64 rushing). It’s not great, but it’s better than [...]

It’s been reported that the Browns are no longer interested in doing a deal with RB Peyton Hillis. NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi explains on Sunday’s “NFL GameDAy Morning” that Hillis also suffered from erratic behavior when he was with the Broncos.

For the second straight year, we’ve got ourselves a midseason Bears-Eagles matchup with plenty on the line. And for the second straight year, we’ve got the same predominant storyline surrounding Monday night’s game at Lincoln Financial Field.

Everybody limber and head out to the football field. It’s time to do the Mark Sanchez!

Peyton Hillis suffers a setback that threatens to keep him off the field; the Giants could miss a pair of key offensive weapons this week; San Diego hopes to have running back help available to assist Mike Tolbert.

With Alabama and LSU gearing up for the Game of the Century Saturday night, tune into NFL Network’s “Around the League Live” at 5 p.m. ET Friday and have some fun with Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth, who won a BCS title at LSU when Nick Saban coached the Tigers, and Buffalo Bills rookie defensive end Marcell Dareus, who played for Saban’s national championship club at Alabama.

With the fall of the Patriots last Sunday, Buffalo is the de facto “team to beat” in the AFC East. Having already knocked off the Patriots, the Bills (5-2) now have a chance to shut down the Jets (4-3) and stay atop one of the NFL’s most competitive divisions.

The Rams are hopeful Sam Bradford can play Sunday vs. the Cardinals. With such a favorable matchup, fantasy owners should be optimistic as well.

The Texans remain optimistic Andre Johnson can return to action Sunday, even though he has been limited in practice most of the week.

Terrell Suggs owns Ben Roethlisberger’s ass, ladies and gentlemen. And he keeps it in his refrigerator.