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Rookie WR Mike Williams was digging into Charles Rogers' playing time even before Rogers was suspended for four games prior to Week 5. Williams is bigger, stronger and a better blocker than Rogers, who has been a huge disappointment to the Lions' brass.

• One disappointing aspect of the Chiefs' offense that hasn't gotten much attention is the lack of impact from second-year TE Kris Wilson. The team had hoped to utilize his athleticism more in two-TE sets with Tony Gonzalez, but the expected mismatches have been hard to locate vs. a lot of nickel defenses they've faced.

• The Browns have had success with short, accurate passes on offense, but we're told offensive coordinator Maurice Carthon wouldn't mind going vertical more often in the coming weeks.

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