benched the tackle, who is inactive today despite not being on the teams injury report headed into todays action. Rodger Saffol

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- Keeping a dynasty seems even more challenging than creating one. Just ask Hall of Fame car owner Rick Hendrick.The NASCAR titan has fielded 11 Sprint Cup champions over the past 21 years, won 242 Sprint Cup races and just two seasons ago had all four of his star drivers- Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kasey Kahne -- in the 16-team championship chase.These days, Johnson is Hendricks only surefire contender locked into the chase, although hes got others knocking on the door. Hendrick understands its a time of transition for his proud, powerful organization.You sign guys and you cant believe that Jimmie Johnson, or Dale or Jeff Gordon are 40 years old, Hendrick said. But time moves on.And brings change.Gordon retired last year, although he has driven the past four races for Earnhardt, who is recovering from a concussion that has put his playoffs in doubt. Chase Elliott, Gordons replacement, stands 12th in points and is a good bet to keep his spot in the chase. Kahne, at 17th, needs a victory to guarantee moving on.I think everybodys looking for that next superstar, Hendrick said. And if youre not willing to invest in the future, then youre going to be in a bind when the time comes.Hendrick took steps toward that last week, signing 18-year-old truck series leader William Byron to race Xfinity cars next season. In Hendricks eyes, Byron is that budding star wholl keep the organization chasing checkered flags for a long time.Byron raced trucks for Kyle Busch Motorsports and looked to have a future at Joe Gibbs Racing, the current power player in NASCAR. But with Busch, the defending Sprint Cup champion, Carl Edwards and Denny Hamlin all in their 30s (the fourth member is 44-year-old Matt Kenseth), there may not be room for advancement at JGR.David Wilson, president and general manager, Toyota Racing Development, USA, said Byron was a talent they hated to lose. I dont think we were anticipating the next step this soon, he said. I dont think William was anticipating it this soon.Dont fret for Toyota, which is developing several young drivers. Xfinity driver Erik Jones will advance to Sprint Cup with Toyota team Furniture Row Racing next year.Daniel Suarez, a 24-year-old JGR driver, was part of NASCAR Next and its Drive for Diversity program. He became the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR race when he took the Xfinity race at Michigan two months.All, though, will have to wait their time. The JGR quartet -- think of the Golden State Warriors on wheels -- have won 10 of 23 races this season and are all locked into the playoffs for a championship run.Edwards, the groups newest member, said the level of cooperation between very competitive teams and drivers keeps all of them sharp.Yeah, were running really well, but its not one thing, its a very good foundation of teamwork and it all starts with Coach Gibbs, Edwards said. Its cool to be a part of it.Roush Fenway Racing, with 135 Sprint Cup wins and two championships, has also dealt with changes in recent years and the need to find young talent. Once a perennial title contender, the organization that featured 2003 title winner Kenseth and Edwards is crossing its fingers looking for one chase entry.Former Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne, 25, stands 15th in points, but would get knocked out if race winners Tony Stewart and Chris Buescher both maintain their spots inside the top 30 in points.Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the 28-year-old whos 19th in points, was second Sunday to Kevin Harvick at Bristol Motor Speedway, the highest finish for a Roush Fenway driver this season. Stenhouse said although no one at RFR is satisfied with this years results, he thinks strides have been made in returning to the top.We passed some cars that were running (well) and leading laps throughout the race, Stenhouse said.Buescher, 25, was last years Xfinity champion and is on an extended run in Front Rows affiliation with Roush Fenway. His win at Pocono last month put him in playoff position and he moved up to No. 30 -- the required placing to make the Chase -- with his fifth place at Bristol. A few more strong showings at Michigan, Darlington and Richmond the next few weeks and Buescher will be racing for a title in his first full Sprint Cup season.From the Ford camp side, we know weve got a little bit of work to do yet, and we all know whos been dominant at all these tracks this year, Buescher said. And were working to get ahead of that group. Buy Nike React . The Masters champion and winner of last weeks Australian PGA has a three-round total of 14-under 199 at Royal Melbourne. "Im in a really good position for tomorrow," Scott said. Nike React Shoes Cheap . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. http://www.cheapnikereact.net/ .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. 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Any rankings cited in this column come from our ESPN Fantasy staff ranks.?Refresh often for the latest information.Ruled out before SundayTE Julius Thomas (back); CB Marcus Williams (ankle); RB Mike Gillislee (hamstring); LB?Luke Kuechly?(concussion); C Ryan Kalil (shoulder); WR Robert Woods (knee); QB Cody Kessler (concussion); RB Alfred Blue (calf); DE Michael Bennett (knee); LB Dee Ford (hamstring); WR Jeremy Maclin (groin); DB Brandon Flowers (concussion); LB Leonard Floyd (concussion); DB Earl Thomas (hamstring)Early games, 1 p.m. ET (eight scheduled)QB Jay Cutler (shoulder, doubtful) -- inactive RB T.J. Yeldon (ankle, questionable) -- active RB LeSean McCoy (thumb, questionable) -- active WR Sammy Watkins (foot, questionable) -- active WR Percy Harvin (illness, questionable) -- inactive DB Jimmy Smith (back, doubtful) -- inactive CB Desmond Trufant (shoulder/pectoral, questionable) -- inactive WR Michael Floyd (hamstring, questionable) -- active DB Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder, questionable) -- active DE Jason Pierre-Paul (knee, questionable) -- active RB Mark Ingram (concussion, questionable) -- active RB Todd Gurley (illness, questionable) -- active WR Kenny Stills (calf, questionable) -- active WR Travis Benjamin (knee, questionable) -- active DB Jimmie Ward (concussion, questionable) -- active WR Torrey Smith (shoulder, questionable) -- activeLate games, 4:05 and 4:25 p.m. ET (three scheduled)TE Rob Gronkowski (chest, questionable) -- active TE Martellus Bennett (ankle, questionable) -- active WR Julian Edelman (foot, questionable) -- active QB Tom Brady (knee, questionable) -- active C Justin Britt (ankle, questionable) -- active RB Jacquizz Rodgers (foot, questionable) -- inactive RB Latavius Murray (ankle, questionable) -- active WR Michael Crabtree (ankle, questionable) -- activeSunday night game, 8:30 ETDB Marcus Peters (hip, questionable) -- activeUpdates/analysis (most recent first)New York Jets (3:05 p.m.): C Nick Mangold, who had been listed as questionable, surprises nobody by appearing on the inactive list due to a bad ankle. This will be his fourth straight missed game.New England Patriots (2:58 p.m.): While the teams offense looking like its going to have all the usual suspects in the huddle today, CBs Justin Coleman and Cyrus Jones will both be inactive. That certainly leaves the secondary a tad shorthanded.Justin Britt (2:35 p.m.): The Seattle center is active today, but still may not start. Rookie Joey Hunt could be the guy called upon to snap the ball to Russell Wilson, which may somewhat slow down the Seahawks offense.Matt Barkley (12:06 p.m.): For better or worse, Chicago fans, youll get to witness his first career NFL start today.dddddddddddd Jay Cutler, as expected, is not suiting up for the Bears this afternoon due to his shoulder injury.Mark Ingram (12:02 p.m.): A concussion suffered last Thursday was the reason for concern with Ingrams status for todays game. However, as he is active, there shouldnt be any reason to expect that he wont get his usual share of the Saints backfield carries.Greg Robinson (11:55 a.m.): The Rams have apparently benched the tackle, who is inactive today despite not being on the teams injury report headed into todays action. Rodger Saffold is expected to start in his place.T.J. Yeldon (11:50 a.m.): Despite earlier reports that seemed to indicate he would not be active, Yeldons name is indeed missing from the list of no-go players for the Jaguars. That said, this is far from a clean bill of health. Starting him in fantasy is still an act of abject optimism.San Francisco 49ers (11:45 a.m.): With no Mike Pouncey, Laremy Tunsil or Branden Albert in uniform today for Miami, the 49ers D/ST gets a boost for those fantasy owners looking to stream or ready to roll the dice on an unexpected top scorer from the position.Miami Dolphins (7:50 a.m.): According to NFL Networks Ian Rapoport, both Ndamukong Suh and Mario Williams will be able to play this week.?T.J. Yeldon (7:45 a.m.): ESPNs Adam Schefter notes that the Jaguars running back is unlikely to play on Sunday, but will test his ankle before the game before a final decision is made. If he cant go, the forgotten Denard Robinson may well serve as the primary backup to Chris Ivory.Tom Brady (7:35 a.m.): All signs point to the New England quarterback playing on Sunday, as well as a trio of his receiving options in Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan and Martellus Bennett. As for Rob Gronkowski, despite some prior bleeding and bruising in his chest, he is also expected to suit up.Buffalo Bills (7:30 a.m.): WR Sammy Watkins is expected to be active on Sunday, but due to his long layoff, he may not play a full workload. The Bills are likely to be quite shorthanded at receiver, with Robert Woods already having been ruled out and Percy Harvin once again suffering from migraines.?Desmond Trufant (7:25 a.m.): ESPNs Adam Schefter reports that the cornerback has a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery. The Falcons had been hoping that Trufant was going to be able to play in Week 12 -- hence his questionable tag -- but this latest news has us expecting to see his name on the inactives list when it comes out later today.?Official Sunday inactives should begin coming in at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET for the early games, 2:30 p.m. ET for the late games and 7 p.m. ET for the Sunday night game. ' ' '