Three To Get Ready

• KNOW THAT the 131 receiving yards from Eagles backup TE Brent Celek (right) in Week 9 was 25 more yards than injured starter L.J. Smith had all year. Even when he returns, Smith will have a hard time reclaiming his spot as Philly's main tight end.

• DON'T BE DISCOURAGED by RB Ryan Torain's one yard on three carries in his NFL debut against Miami. Denver coaches love him, as will you by year's end.

• TAKE A CHANCE on Vikings WR Sidney Rice, who had a TD in his first game back from a sprained right knee. He could be a terrific complement to the speedy Bernard Berrian.