Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., whose bruised quad was thought to be nothing serious on Friday, was surprisingly scratched from Sunday's game vs. the Redskins.
Kevin Love left the Cavs' game Wednesday with a contusion on his left shoulder, the same shoulder he dislocated last season, but GM David Griffin said Love isn't expected to miss much time.
Stephen Curry aggravated his left shin contusion again Tuesday night. He said he's not going to sit out four weeks while it heals and that he just needs to protect the injury from contact.
The Ravens' Steve Smith Sr. accused Steelers safety and ex-teammate Mike Mitchell of spearing him in his lower back Thursday. However, a replay showed the blow was delivered by Lawrence Timmons.
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Stephen Piscotty was carted off the field Monday night following a violent collision with teammate Peter Bourjos.
Dr. James Andrews examined the MRI scans for Saints quarterback Drew Brees, confirming that Brees has a bruised rotator cuff but there is no indication of a tear, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.