The Atlanta Falcons have begun talks with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, QB Matt Ryan. How long will it take for both sides to come together?

Will Shawne Merriman start in Week 16? We have the answer in our exclusive inactives list for tonight's AFC West battle between Denver and San Diego.

What's the status of Nathan Vasher for Week 15? We have the latest in our exclusive inactives list for tonight's NFC North clash between Chicago and Minnesota.

Reggie Bush will miss Week 14, but who else is out for tonight's New Orleans-Atlanta clash at the Georgia Dome? We have the answer in our exclusive inactives list.

What's the status of Todd Heap for Week 13? We have the answer and all the inactives for the Monday night clash between New England and Baltimore.

Will Jesse Chatman start for the Dolphins in Week 12? We have the answer and all the inactives for Monday's night AFC battle between Miami and Pittsburgh.

What's the status of Travis Henry? We have the answer and all the inactives for Monday's night AFC showdown between Tennessee and Denver.

Shaun Alexander and Deion Branch are both out for Monday night's contest against San Francisco. We have all the inactives for this NFC West contest.

What is the status of Todd Heap for Week 9? We have the answer plus all the inactives for tonight's AFC North battle between the Ravens and Steelers.

Will Marvin Harrison start in Week 7? We have the answer plus all the inactives for tonight's important Indianapolis-Jacksonville clash at ALLTEL Stadium.

Quarterbacks produce touchdowns, victories, headlines and the bulk of news. It was no different Thursday, on the day Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner continued his improbable comeback and 49ers quarterback Alex Smith took a step back in his.