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NFL Nation reporters look ahead to what Tuesday has in store for each team.

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills: The Bills are hoping to have running back Karlos Williams (shoulder) and defensive end Mario Williams (foot) back for Sunday's game against the Texans, but the status of both injured players remains up in the air. The Bills will be without linebacker Nigel Bradham (ankle), guard John Miller (ankle) and defensive end Alex Carrington (quad) for the game; Carrington was placed on injured reserve Monday. -- Mike Rodak

Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins move on from the firing of offensive coordinator Bill Lazor. Interim offensive coordinator Zac Taylor must figure out a game plan this week for the offense to score more points (20.5) and improve on third down (27.7 percent conversion), which have been major issues this season. Miami needs a spark on offense. -- James Walker

New England Patriots: While the Patriots received good news on the injury front with tight end Rob Gronkowski, they still might have to play without him for the next week or so. That will thrust Scott Chandler into an expanded role. Chandler played a season-high 54 snaps against the Broncos -- he had five catches on 11 targets with a touchdown -- and he could be a good fantasy pickup for those looking to fill a void. -- Mike Reiss

New York Jets: The Jets have injury issues at cornerback, and that's not a good thing with Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. looming Sunday. CB Darrelle Revis remains in the concussion protocol and has made only "slight progress," according to coach Todd Bowles. His backup, Marcus Williams, has a sprained MCL and is day-to-day. If they can't play, the Jets will start Darrin Walls or Buster Skrine. -- Rich Cimini

AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens: Quarterback Matt Schaub nearly cost the Ravens the game with uneven play in the last-second win over the Browns. He threw a pick-six, plus another interception with 50 seconds left in the game. It was his first win as a starter in 26 months. -- Jamison Hensley

Cincinnati Bengals: With their training room busier than it has been much of the season, several Bengals will be spending their off day receiving treatment to get as close to 100 percent as possible. Cornerback Adam Jones and tight end Tyler Eifert are two players worth keeping an eye on throughout the week as they try to get ready for Sunday's game at Cleveland. Jones played in Sunday's win over the Rams through a foot injury, and he said he was probably operating at about 65 percent health. Eifert suffered a stinger and admitted Monday he was still going through procedures to get full movement and range of motion back in his neck and shoulder. -- Coley Harvey

Cleveland Browns: Austin Davis finished Monday night's last-play loss to Baltimore, as the Browns had a field goal attempt blocked and returned for a touchdown as time expired. Now the Browns must decide if Davis should start Sunday against Cincinnati if Josh McCown's right shoulder prevents him from playing. -- Pat McManamon

Pittsburgh Steelers: Steelers players got Monday and Tuesday off. They know what's coming -- a critical, physical five-game stretch that requires everyone's best. The Steelers should have a healthy Ben Roethlisberger this week despite suffering concussion-like symptoms Sunday in Seattle. But don't be surprised if Pittsburgh sets a renewed focus on the running game after DeAngelo Williams had eight carries against the Seahawks. Williams averaged 20-plus carries in his first four starts. What the defense shows often dictates the Steelers' run-pass packages, but the offensive line will be hungry to move the ball downfield in rushing chunks against Indianapolis. -- Jeremy Fowler

AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans: For the second week in a row, the Texans players got a "Victory Monday." They got Monday off from team responsibilities to celebrate their win over the Saints. Despite that, O'Brien said, "They're all in here. I think they just like the fact that they don't have adhere to a structured schedule. They like a little freedom." -- Tania Ganguli

Indianapolis Colts: Daniel "Boom" Herron will get the first shot at backing up starting running back Frank Gore with Ahmad Bradshaw out for the season with a wrist injury. The Colts claimed Herron off waivers from Buffalo last week. Herron spent the 2013 and 2014 seasons with the Colts before being released by them earlier this season after suffering a shoulder injury while returning a kick in the preseason finale. Herron had 11 carries for 37 yards with the Bills this season. He also returned four kicks for 92 yards. -- Mike Wells

Jacksonville Jaguars: Quarterback Blake Bortles needs one more touchdown pass to tie the franchise record for the most in a single season (23). His opponent on Sunday is Tennessee, and he has thrown one touchdown pass in his three previous games against the Titans. Receiver Allen Hurns is in the NFL's concussion program after leaving Sunday's game on a stretcher and being briefly hospitalized. -- Mike DiRocco

Tennessee Titans: While the league conceded poor officiating on the key call that kept the Titans from winning, interim coach Mike Mularkey had a long list of Titans mistakes that also prevented a win against the Raiders. Mularkey said mistake-makers are trying their best, and he and his staff have to continue to find ways to help them succeed. -- Paul Kuharsky

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos: When the Broncos exited training camp, they weren't sure rookie guard Max Garcia was ready to play -- it was a big reason they signed Evan Mathis in late August and put him in the starting lineup. But injuries and Garcia's own efforts have put him in the lineup as he made his first start Sunday against the Patriots. And when Louis Vasquez left the game in the first half with a groin injury, Garcia smoothly flipped from left guard to right guard to fill in for Vasquez. It showed how far he has come in recent weeks as he continues to show he has the potential to be a top-tier blocker in the run game, and the Broncos believe he has at least helped pump up their rushing production. -- Jeff Legwold

Kansas City Chiefs: Entering the season, the Chiefs thought they had built their deepest roster in years, and it appears that has come to pass. Their depth in a couple of areas -- running back and offensive line, in particular -- has been a huge factor in their five-game winning streak. Against Buffalo on Sunday, Spencer Ware became their third back this season to rush for at least 100 yards, while the Chiefs have started eight different offensive linemen. -- Adam Teicher

Oakland Raiders: Oakland quarterback Derek Carr has thrown at least three touchdown passes in five of the team's 11 games this season. The only Raiders quarterback with more such games in a single season since the 1970 merger is Ken Stabler. -- Bill Williamson

San Diego Chargers: Speaking to reporters a day after his team's first win since Oct. 4, Chargers coach Mike McCoy was asked if the victory could possibly save his job with San Diego sitting at a disappointing 3-8. "I'm taking this job one day at a time like I do every day," McCoy said. "I just keep plugging away every day, put great plans week in and week out. And I take it one day at a time here." -- Eric D. Williams

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys: Kellen Moore will return to the backup role with Tony Romo out for the season because of a broken left collarbone. Moore was the backup in Brandon Weeden's first two starts before the Cowboys turned to Matt Cassel. Moore has been on the practice squad since Nov. 12. He has a solid understanding of the system, having spent time with Scott Linehan with the Lions. He has yet to throw a pass in a regular-season game in his career, but coach Jason Garrett said the Cowboys would be confident in Moore if he was pressed into service. "He wouldn't be on the team if we didn't think that way about him," Garrett said. -- Todd Archer

New York Giants: Watch for the Giants to get newly signed wide receiver Hakeem Nicks more involved this week against the Jets. Nicks played only a couple of series in his first game back, but it's noteworthy that they used him in Rueben Randle's spot. Randle's consistency and performance have been disappointing, and as Nicks continues to get up to speed in Ben McAdoo's offense, he could eat into Randle's snaps. The coaching staff likes the way Nicks looks in practice and believe he's showing a speed component he didn't have the last time he was here. -- Dan Graziano

Philadelphia Eagles: Coach Chip Kelly made two things clear Monday: He isn't about to head back to college football, and he isn't planning to change the way the Eagles approach things. Kelly isn't planning cosmetic changes on offense or defense. Twelve weeks into the season, the 4-7 Eagles are what they are. -- Phil Sheridan

Washington Redskins: The Redskins received just enough help from their run game to be effective Sunday. Running back Alfred Morris rushed a season-high 23 times for 78 yards, but it has been a tough season for him, as he has yet to score a touchdown. In his past 16 games, dating to last season, Morris has rushed for 855 yards (3.75 yards per carry) and scored only two touchdowns. He's a free agent after the season. If the Redskins want to win the NFC East, however, he'll have to play a key role. -- John Keim

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears: On Monday, coach John Fox said he understands the importance of knocking off rival Green Bay: "I'm aware of the fact that it's a rivalry game. I know in this building for sure and I think probably outside of this building I think it is, too. We hadn't won a division game. We were 0-3. It's a good start as we trek back through the division." At 5-6, the Bears now prepare to host San Francisco on Sunday. For Chicago to be serious about reaching the postseason, the Bears may need to win out. The Bears rank 10th in the NFC playoff picture, partly because of their 2-5 record inside the conference. -- Jeff Dickerson

Detroit Lions: The good news for the Lions is that, other than wide receiver Lance Moore, they are fairly healthy. Still, be concerned about that secondary. Glover Quin practiced on a limited basis Monday and was spotted after the session with a lot of tape and ice around his ankle. He's a tough guy and will likely play Thursday night, but he's a key piece to what Detroit does defensively when it comes to limiting Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' passing game. -- Michael Rothstein

Green Bay Packers: Back in training camp, rookie receiver Ty Montgomery was perhaps the most intriguing prospect on the field. He looked like a smooth receiver, a shifty kickoff returner and even a guy who could carry the ball out of the backfield. Now, it looks as if his season might be on the brink of ending. He hasn't played in six weeks because of the ankle injury he sustained against the Chargers on Oct. 18, and he doesn't appear any closer to returning. "He hasn't made much progress," coach Mike McCarthy said, "and I'm sure there's going to be some more testing and so forth." -- Rob Demovsky

Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings beat Atlanta without safety Harrison Smith and with fellow starter Andrew Sendejo injured early in the game. It's possible they'll have to take on the Seahawks without one or both of their starters. Sendejo had an MRI on his knee Monday, coach Mike Zimmer said. And Smith, who was downgraded from questionable to out on Saturday with a left knee injury, said he didn't have any news to report on his knee Monday. -- Ben Goessling

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons: Falcons coach Dan Quinn said he'll make a decision by the end of the week on wide receiver/kick returner Devin Hester, who has been on injured reserve with a designation to return after tearing two ligaments in his right big toe. Hester said last week he has been cleared and expects to play against Tampa Bay on Sunday. The final decision will be made by Quinn, who anticipates Hester to be a full participant in practice this week. -- Vaughn McClure

Carolina Panthers: The Panthers will begin implementing newly acquired cornerback Cortland Finnegan into the on-the-field portion of practice after signing him Monday. Finnegan was brought in as insurance for Charles Tillman, who remains uncertain with a hyperextended knee. Tuesday will provide the first update on the status of defensive tackle Star Lotulelei and defensive end Mario Addison. Both suffered ankle sprains in Thursday's win at Dallas. -- David Newton

New Orleans Saints: The Saints' defense actually climbed out of the cellar in the NFL's yards-per-game rankings (they're at 418.6, with the Giants at 419.6). But they were still far from perfect in their first game -- a 24-6 loss at Houston -- under new coordinator Dennis Allen. The Saints spotted the Texans a 14-0 lead in the first quarter before settling in and showing signs of progress. Players insisted both before and after Rob Ryan got fired that it's their job to clean up their own fundamental mistakes, regardless of who's calling the plays. Carolina's defense will force them to be fundamentally sound this week with a zone-read run game that has caused the Saints some fits over the years. -- Mike Triplett

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Despite the 25-12 loss to the Colts, the Buccaneers think they can run the table. "We've got to win every game," cornerback Alterraun Verner said. "A loss is like an elimination for us. We all sense ... [the] urgency on it. If we can win out, chances are really, really good we can make the playoffs." -- Rick Brown

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals: There was good news and bad news Monday for the Cardinals. Cornerback Jerraud Powers suffered a calf injury, not an Achilles injury like coach Bruce Arians initially thought. But the bad news is Arizona's top two running backs could be out for a while. Chris Johnson suffered a fractured tibia Sunday, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and Andre Ellington is dealing with a turf toe injury. Rookie David Johnson will assume the role of feature back while Johnson and Ellington are sidelined. -- Josh Weinfuss

St. Louis Rams: Rams coach Jeff Fisher is going back to a normal practice schedule this week, giving his team Tuesday off and adding a Thursday practice. Fisher said it's just a one-week change for now. After four straight losses and an emotional week last week, Fisher said he felt his team needed a day off. -- Nick Wagoner

San Francisco 49ers: The Niners breathed a sigh of relief after realizing tight end Garrett Celek did not suffer a more serious injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. "Nothing was broke," coach Jim Tomsula said of Celek, who exited the locker room on crutches and wore a protective boot on his left foot. "Our people characterize it as a high ankle sprain." It should also provide more opportunities for tight end Vance McDonald, who caught a career-best six passes on seven targets, and rookie Blake Bell going forward. -- Paul Gutierrez

Seattle Seahawks: Doug Baldwin has been the NFL's leading receiver over the past three weeks with 339 yards. He has been getting open consistently all season long, but the ball hasn't always gone his way. With tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) out for the season, Baldwin will most likely be the Seahawks' most targeted receiver in the final five games. -- Sheil Kapadia