The big news as Sunday grows closer revolves around the concussed quarterbacks from Week 10 and which one of them will return to the field first: Jay Cutler, Alex Smith or Michael Vick?

Aaron Hernandez appears set to miss another game for the New England Patriots this week. Gregg Rosenthal discusses Hernandez and other major injuries heading into Sunday's games.

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III is listed as questionable, but he should be able to start Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. But what about the other marquee players on injury reports?

It was like the good old days Sunday night at the Superdome for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, who won for the first time this season. Can the good times last?

San Diego Chargers left tackle Jared Gaither was either a big bargain or a big gamble depending on who you read this offseason. So far, he's looking like the latter.

Left tackle Jared Gaither missed the entire 2010 season because of a back injury. The 2012 season isn't shaping out too well for the San Diego Charger, who will miss the regular-season opener.

San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner will sit quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates on Friday night against the Minnesota Vikings after pondering the laundry list of injuries along the offensive line.

The San Diego Chargers have salary-cap issues looming on the defensive side of the ball. But they've got top bargains in linebacker Antwan Barnes and wide receiver Malcom Floyd.

The Broncos went and got Peyton Manning in the offseason, but was it enough to secure another division title? Elliot Harrison looks at the voids on each AFC West roster.

Pivotal draft awaits Smith, Chargers

A.J. Smith hasn't received a lot of good press lately, so we'll throw him a bone and note that the Chargers have enjoyed a strong offseason despite losing Vincent Jackson. Really.

There are two schools of thought regarding strategy in the draft: select players based on need or simply take best player available. How will Jerry Jones' Cowboys approach things? Steve Wyche dives in.

The Chiefs have talent, but what can they do to keep up with the Peyton Manning-led Broncos? An elite guard like David DeCastro would help. Chad Reuter breaks down draft needs in the AFC West.

Could the Bills' blockbuster signing of Mario Williams open the door for the team to take linebacker Luke Kuechly? Chad Reuter continues his evaluation of how free agency is impacting the draft.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

All-Pro Nicks joins Bucs, others stay put