Some casual observers might view Thursday night’s matchup between the Browns and Steelers, on paper, as a lopsided affair.

Sure, Carson Palmer is settling in as the Raiders’ starting QB. But keep in mind that just a few weeks ago, that most certainly was not the case.

Heading into NFL Network’s first Thursday Night Football broadcast, the Raiders and Chargers (both 4-4) are looking for something to tip control of the AFC West in their favor.

Philip Rivers has seen better days, but there’s only so many ways he can explain it.

A strange sight unfurled Saturday in the crowded Lucas Oil Stadium concourse, just outside the media center.

During a sitdown with NFL Network’s Deion Sanders , Hines Ward explained he now has a big brother-little brother relationship with Ben Roethlisberger, who he says has truly become a team leader.

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.

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.

Texans WR Andre Johnson will not be suspended following his brawl with Titans CB Cortland Finnegan, sources told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora. Good news for those counting on Johnson for the final weeks of the fantasy football regular season.

Jets starting RT Damien Woody is active and expected to start in Thursday night’s game against the Bengals.

During a wide-ranging interview with NFL Network’s Deion Sanders that will air on “Thursday Night Kickoff”, Jets coach Rex Ryan discusses his QB Mark Sanchez, why the Jets are better than last season, what they need to improve on to reach the Super Bowl and the source of his all-encompassing confidence.

NFL Network’s Albert Breer catches up with Lance Briggs to talk about the Bears’ standing in the NFC North and the playoff race, as well as the upcoming matchup against the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football.

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.

NFL Network wrapped up its fourth season of Thursday Night Football with a record 5.5 million cable viewers tuning in on average — up 49 percent from last year (3.7 million viewers).