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Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed avoided a one-game suspension for late hits after an appeal. He instead will be fined $50,000.

Jay Cutler was back home, nursing his concussion and watching as the Chicago Bears got pounded by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, battling for a berth in the NFL playoffs, will likely be down to third-string quarterback Charlie Batch against the Browns but will welcome back wide receiver Plaxico Burress.

Plaxico Burress is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

PITTSBURGH (AP) Charlie Batch is back on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plaxico Burress might be next.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday that Byron Leftwich is out Sunday and that Charlie Batch will start against the Cleveland Browns.

For the turnaround Saints, every game from now on is critical. But they're not alone on the bubble. Don Banks breaks down the biggest games left that could impact the playoff field.

The struggling Pittsburgh Steelers are having to start their third-string quarterback on Sunday, while they are also bringing back veteran wide receiver Plaxico Burress as injuries take hold.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler said Tuesday that he's feeling good, but he's not sure he's going to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday after missing a game with a concussion.

Charlie Batch is back on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Plaxico Burress might be next.

New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the outside looking in

The Washington Redskins have placed safety Brandon Meriweather on injured reserve and signed cornerback Jerome Murphy.

Aldon Smith's high-flying defense gave Colin Kaepernick all kinds of extra chances in his first career NFL start.

After being routed by 49ers, Bears leave San Francisco -- as usual -- in crisis mode

The NFL has suspended Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed for one game without pay for an illegal hit in Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the league said on Monday.

Colin Kaepernick enjoyed a starting debut to remember as he guided the San Francisco 49ers to a comprehensive 32-7 rout of the Chicago Bears.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Andy Reid isn't quitting his job.

No matter the play or formation, Jason Campbell looked left after almost every snap. His eyes opened wide, and his head turned fast — rarely ever for a receiver.

In the battle of backup quarterbacks, it was one-sided. Colin Kaepernick threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns while Aldon Smith had 5½ sacks as the 49ers routed the Bears 32-7.

As Alex Smith stood on the sideline with a concussion, San Francisco's potential quarterback of the future went to work — and fast.

San Francisco's Colin Kaepernick tamed the fierce Chicago defense and dominated the battle of back-up quarterbacks as the 49ers scored a commanding 32-7 win over the Bears on Monday.

Minnesota receiver Percy Harvin did not practice on Monday when the team returned to work after its bye week.