There are two 'new' faces to the NFL Vol ranks as Jacques McClendon was picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 17 and will look to play this week for the first time, and Jarrod Shaw was activated from the Cleveland Browns practice squad on October 22 for the first time in his NFL career.
Thursday Night Football on the NFL Network featured Luke Stocker and the Bucs against Marvin Mitchell and the Vikings as Tampa Bay won 36-17 on the road. Stocker got the start at tight end but did not finish with any stats as Marvin Mitchell saw playing time, but did not record a tackle.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Game Center
Kevin Burnett, Tony McDaniel and the Dolphins (3-3) head to New Jersey for a AFC East meeting with the New York Jets (3-4).
Burnett and McDaniel are coming off of a bye week while the Jets are coming off of a tough 29-26 OT loss to the Patriots.
Sun-Sentinel: LB Kevin Burnett fills many roles for Dolphins on the field and in the locker room
Sun-Sentinel: Miami Dolphins DT Randy Starks misses practice
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San Diego Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns Game Center
Aubrayo Franklin, Robert Meachem and the Chargers (3-3) head to Cleveland for a meeting with Montario Hardesty and the Browns (1-6).
Franklin and Meachem had a bye week last week week while Hardesty and the Browns fell to Indy. Hardesty finished as the team's leading rusher finishing with seven carries for 28 yards.
Canton Repository: Three for the money: Key matchups for Browns vs. Chargers
North County Times: Meachem: Browns CB may be Canton-bound
New Bern Sun Journal: COLUMN: Hardesty overcomes obstacles
Canton Repository: The case for Montario Hardesty
New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams (In London) Game Center
Jerod Mayo and the Patriots (4-3) have traveled across the pond with the St. Louis Rams for a meeting in London. Wembley Stadium will host a different kind of football on Sunday.
Mayo, the NFL's leading tackler finished with a team-high 11 tackles and a forced fumble last weekend in a 29-26 OT win over the Jets.
Boston Herald: New England meets Jolly Olde England
Comcast SportsNet New England: 'Sorry, Mama Mayo'
ESPN: Mayo back at practice; Hernandez out
Washington Redskins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Game Center
Ramon Foster, Jacques McClendon and the Steelers (3-3) play host to the 3-4 Redskins this weekend at Heinz Field.
Last weekend, Foster started at right guard in a 24-17 win over the Bengals. McClendon, who was signed to the Steelers roster on October 17 did not play in last' week's game.
Steelers Depot: Steelers Offensive Line Breakdown - Cincinnati Bengals - Week 7
Sunday 4:00 p.m.
Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game Center
Denarius Moore and the Oakland Raiders (2-4) head to Kansas City for a meeting with Eric Berry, Dustin Colquitt and the Chiefs (1-5) Sunday afternoon.
Moore started at wide receiver last time out against Jacksonville finishing with four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown. For the Chiefs, Berry and Colquitt had the week off.
KFFL: Raiders | Denarius Moore back in end zone
ESPN: One guy to watch
FOX Sports Kansas City: P Colquitt a bright spot for Chiefs
New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys Game Center
Jason Witten and the Cowboys (3-3) will host the New York Giants (5-2) in one of the nation's biggest rivalries.
Last time out, Witten started at tight end, finishing with a team-high six receptions for 44 yards.
San Antonio Express: Cowboys Gameday: Five things to watch for vs. Giants
USA TODAY: Jason Witten back on track as top target
ESPN: Jason Witten will be big part of plan this time
Sunday Night Football
New Orleans Saints vs. Denver Broncos Game Center
Sunday Night Football this week features Jabari Greer, Turk McBride and the New Orleans Saints (2-4), who will head to Denver for a meeting with Robert Ayers, Britton Colquitt, Malik Jackson, Peyton Manning and the Broncos (3-3).
Greer finished with three tackles and a pass defended last time out while McBride was not active. The four Broncos had an off week as Peyton Manning returned to Rocky Top during his time off.
Denver Post: Broncos rookie Malik Jackson makes his own way apart from twin brother
Knoxville News Sentinel: Peyton Manning went from rookie to icon at UT
Denver Post: Saints vs. Broncos: Brees and Manning a classic mile-high showdown
NBCSports.com: Peyton Manning's secret workouts at Duke a key to his rehab
ESPN: The NFL's best QB (so far)
