Five things you need to know about the NFL right now:
1. Jevon Kearse is on the bench in Philly. Next stop: waiver wire.
2. Larry Johnson vows to return this season from a foot injury.
3. Alex Smith is hurting, but he stinks, too. Take your pick as to why he's being replaced for now by Trent Dilfer.
4. Now it's Steve Smith who's missing practice in Carolina. He's got a shin injury.
5. One more reason it looks like 10-0 for the Patriots: Marshawn Lynch likely won't play for the Bills on Sunday because of an ankle injury.