ESPN's Tim Graham reports New England Patriots SS Brandon McGowan will have a bigger role Sunday night than any other defensive player. Other players might have a more explosive game in terms of stats, but McGowan's job might be the toughest. Full Article at Sports Blogs

NFL teams have sent scouts to watch Idaho guard Mike Iupati play several times this season - and the scouts like what they see. Full Article at Idaho Statesman

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando The NFC West has shown up so far in Week 8. Embattled 49ers left guard Chilo Rachal gets credit for an effective block on Frank Gore's 64-yard touchdown run against the Colts. Full Article at ESPN

After back-to-back weeks with costly defensive breakdowns, the 49ers will change the way they communicate. With Tony Pashos on going on injured reserve Tuesday, Snyder returns to the starting right tackle job. Full Article at The San Jose Mercury News

CBS Sports reports New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez decided to "turn it into a positive" and donated 500 hot dogs and buns to the local soup kitchen in Morristown, NJ - the town that borders Florham Park, where the Jets practice facility is based. Full Article at Sports Blogs

Offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye said he is more concerned about the tweak to the offensive line than Crabtree's arrival. Right tackle Adam Snyder is sliding over to right guard, where he will split time with Chilo Rachal. Full Article at Contra Costa Times