The Denver Broncos won’t appreciate the microscope Jim Mora and Brian Billick put the organization under, nor will Rex Ryan like what Mora had to say about the New York Jets’ defense during Monday’s edition of “The Coaches Show Podcast”.

The Jets owe the Eagles a debt of gratitude. If it wasn’t for that nightmare of a “Dream Team” in Philly, the spotlight would be a little hotter on that other green team with high pre-season expectations. The Jets are sinking fast after the Patriots handed them a third straight loss on Sunday, and three veteran wide receivers are denying reports that they’ve gone to coach Rex Ryan to complain about offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.

One of the best matchups of the weekend has to be football’s version of the “Running of the Bulls,” a ground-and-pound contest between Texans RB Arian Foster and Raiders RB Darren McFadden.

The Buffalo Bills’ upset at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals dropped them from the heady ranks of the top 5 in NFL.com’s latest Power Poll, but otherwise there wasn’t much change at the top, with Green Bay and New Orleans leading the way.

This week, the Playbook research staff started its day by putting aside watching every game from Minute 1 to Minute 60. But that doesn’t mean we took a real break.

Up to this point, we have avoided targeting the real stars of today’s NFL — the pass catchers. So, to all the gun-slinging divas and sticky-gloved jockeys out there, this is your week.

As Trent Cole sees it, the Eagles are more “team” and less “dream.” Cole is just the latest to try to put some distance between the Eagles and the”Dream Team” moniker, telling NFL Network he “totally hates” the label.

Michael Vick says he will play on Sunday, but he has a matchup that should make fantasy owners wary.

Get an early clue about next year’s Class of 2012 when the Pro Football Hall of Fame releases its preliminary list of nominees on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. Log onto NFL.com or tune into NFL Network for full coverage.

People love ‘em and people hate ‘em, but when you play quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, you’re one of the most scrutinized players in the NFL. Tony Romo has been picked apart for years, but right now the pickings are good.

About 24 hours after the Eagles were downed at home by the Giants, coach Andy Reid took the podium Monday to reveal QB Michael Vick does not have a broken non-throwing hand like originally diagnosed.

Michael Vick, we get it. You’re frustrated. We understand why, too.

Michael Vick’s hand injury may not be as bad as initially feared, but there is no guarantee he play in Week 4.

NFL Network analyst Jamie Dukes had the (mis)fortune of lining up opposite Eagles defensive linemen Reggie White and Jerome Brown, both of whom are featured in Thursday’s episode of “A Football Life.”

Despite Michael Vick being listed as questionable, he’s expected to play on Sunday.