Elsewhere around the NFL:

Philadelphia: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Bryan Burwell has clarified his earlier report, now stressing that the St. Louis Rams have not discussed Donovan McNabb with the Eagles. The curious phrasing of “intense internal conversations with the Philadelphia Eagles” was apparently the result of an error by Burwell’s copy desk. He stands by his story that the Rams have had talked internally about pursuing McNabb, but the two teams have yet to engage in trade scenarios. St. Louis remains an unlikely landing spot for McNabb.

Minnesota: Adrian Peterson is pushing for Brett Favre to come back for two more years, rather than just one. “I think we could win back-to-back Super Bowls,” said Peterson. “I’d take one. But the talent we have on both sides of the football with Favre … I feel like we can go as high as we want.” Peterson has a point. The Minnesota Vikings’ Super Bowl-caliber talent is the best thing they have going for them in the attempt to keep Favre from retirement.

Dallas: Beat writer Todd Archer doesn’t believe there’s a legit concern that another team will sign restricted free agent Miles Austin to a “poison pill” offer sheet. Archer points out that the league has discouraged poison pill offers since the Seahawks pulled the trick on Nate Burleson to repay the Vikings for Steve Hutchinson. Without a cap, the Dallas Cowboys can pretty match any deal unless a team inserts language that guarantees the contract with “X amount of games in the state of Texas.” We doubt another team will go that route.

2010 NFL Draft: According to FoxSports.com’s John Czarnecki, Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo would select Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy if the draft was today. Spags apparently feels strongly enough about McCoy that the rest of the front office would go along the pick. Fans of Sam Bradford in the organization will have to wait for his pro day in late March to build momentum. If Bradford is able to allay doubts about his shoulder, we still believe the Rams will end up going quarterback at No. 1

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Dallas (12-5) at Minnesota (12-4)

After off of two very impressive victories over the Philadelphia Eagles, the high-flying Cowboys will look to take one step closer to the Super Bowl as they invade Minnesota on Sunday afternoon.

The key to this colossal match up will be the Cowboys defense versus the big play Vikings offense. The Dallas Cowboys will attempt to utilize the leagues second best scoring defense to slow down Adrian Peterson and force a 40 year old quarterback to beat them.

Unfortunately for the Cowboys, their passing defense has struggle at times this season and the Vikings 40 year old quarterback just happens to be one of the best of all time.

The Vikings, who has the leagues second ranking scoring offense this season, will attempt to ride the back of Adrian Peterson to set up effective, but dangerous play action passing attached that feature the leagues oldest quarterback.

Prediction: Dallas 24, Minnesota 21

New York Jets (10-7) at San Diego (13-3)

In perhaps the most interesting game of the weekend, the leagues No. one defense will look to slow down arguable the leagues No. one offense.

Assuming that the Jets defense is able to slow down one of the best offenses in the league, the key match up will be the Jets rookie quarterback against the San Diego Chargers defense.

Mark Sanchez, who has a quarterback rating of just 63 this season, will have to play a near perfect game in order for the Jets to have chance to win this game. Considering the fact that Sanchez is a rookie, a perfect game, and the difference between winning and losing, could mean ball control and limiting turnovers.

The Chargers will look to storm out of the gate, put points on the board and force Sanchez to win the game with his arm. The Chargers, who are last in the NFL in rushing offense, will need to have a somewhat balanced attack to keep the Jets defense guessing.

Prediction: Chargers 27, Jets 13

Brad Childress: The Vikings coach finally makes the list with bad play calling throughout this season. Childress, who has lead his team to a 9-2 record, has called too many passing plays this season as the Vikings have become a one-dimensional team with the best running back in the NFL not getting enough carries.

Adrian Peterson: Another player who hardly ever finds himself on this list, Peterson was shut down by the Cardinals tough rush defense. Peterson rushed for a season-low 19 yards on 13 carries (a 1.5-yard average) in the Minnesota Vikings 30-17 loss to Arizona. Peterson had rushed for at least 55 yards in every game this season.

Shaun Suisham: The Redskins were headed toward an emotional home victory over the undefeated Saints when they handed the game over to their field goal kicker. With the Shaun Suisham leading 30-23 late in regulation, Suisham was wide right on a short 23-yard field goal attempt that would have iced the victory for Washington. The miss opened the door for Brees and the Saints, who rallied for an overtime victory.

Josh Freeman: Rookie QB Josh Freeman threw five interceptions, including three in the redzone, as the Buccaneers lost 16-6 to the Carolina. The rookie’s biggest error came on fourth-and-goal from the Panthers’ 2-yard line with Tampa Bay Buccaneers trailing 13-6 early in the fourth quarter. Freeman’s pass into the end zone was picked off by Chris Harris.

The Rams’ offense: Besides Steven Jackson, there are very few bright spots for the Rams. Jackson rushed for 112 yards in St. Louis’ 17-9 loss to Chicago, but the Rams’ offense was feeble as a whole. The Rams were 2-of-14 on third-down conversions, and QB Kyle Boller threw for just 113 yards and got sacked three times.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Minnesota: Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (ankle) returned to a complete practice for the Vikings Friday and is listed as probable for Week 7. Peterson, who is averaging 5.2 yards per carry, is on pace for 19 rushing TDs this season.

San Francisco: Coach Mike Singletary informed reporters that Michael Crabtree, Isaac Bruce, and Josh Morgan will all play an equal amount of snaps Sunday at Houston. “When you look at Isaac Bruce, Josh, and Crabtree, they’re all going to play about the same,” said Samurai Mike. “It just depends on how the game goes.” Crabtree should be riding the fantasy bench this weekend, but he is worth a roster spot.

Arizona: Cardinals RB Chris “Beanie” Wells (hip) was limited in Cardinals practice for a third straight day Friday. Wells figures to be active in Week 7, but should not be getting the start considering the Arizona Cardinals are playing the Giants this weekend. The first-round pick’s fantasy value is on the rise, however, and he’s worth owning in all formats.

Oakland: Raiders WR Chaz Schilens (foot) was unable to complete Raiders practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 7. Schilens had reportedly looked very good in early-week practices before Friday. Even if Schilens is active on Sunday, he is not considered a good fantasy start.

Washington: Redskins RB Clinton Portis (ankle) missed practice for a third straight day Friday, but is expected to play on Monday Night Football. Portis’ fantasy value continues to fall.

Indianapolis: Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) is formally listed as out for Week 7. The Colts are hoping that Gonzalez can practice next week and perhaps play in Week 8 against San Francisco 49ers. Gonzalez should be added immediately if he is still available in your fantasy league.

Atlanta: Falcons RB Michael Turner (chest) is listed as probable for Week 7 at Dallas. Turner is a good bet to score against the Cowboys this weekend.