The Browns traded punter Andy Lee to the Panthers Monday, the team announced. Panthers punter Mike Scifres exited Friday's preseason tilt with the Patriots with a knee injury after taking a shot to the leg.

In the AFC South, the NFL's top young QB in Andrew Luck tries to take his Colts past the Texans and wrecking ball J.J. Watt. Who has the edge? This, and more in Kevin Patra's Week 15 viewer's guide.

The Bolts have tapped a veteran to replace their stud punter. The San Diego Chargers on Tuesday announced the signing of Mat McBriar with Mike Scifres sidelined with a broken clavicle.

Andy Lee recently signed what was reported as a $20.5 million contract extension with the 49ers. Around the League breaks down the nitty gritty of Lee's new deal.

Broncos will be without starting long snapper

The "Miracle at New Meadowlands" featured a 21-point comeback and some superhuman Vick runs in a fight for the NFC East, and maybe the most memorable punt return in NFL history.

The problem for multiple NFL teams is that they don't have anybody approaching similar talent within their coverage units, as they do return specialists.

We've added up the totals of all the blue- and red-chip players in the NFL, and the numbers don't lie: The defending champion Saints are still the most talented team in the league.

Before ranking all of the NFL's 32 teams, here's a look at the blue- and red-chip players for each team, starting with the AFC, where there's a clear difference between contenders and also-rans.

The Chargers and Ravens triumphed thanks to their tough defenses, but awaiting in the divisional round are two other teams with tough-to-crack defenses.