The Seattle Seahawks finally have some good injury news. Lofa Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, and coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday the Pro Bowl linebacker will be fine for the season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo.

Since Tim Ruskell took over as president and general manager of the Seahawks in 2005, the team basically has upgraded one area at a time. With work on the defense essentially finished the offense began the makeover treatment at running back.

The Seahawks have finished in first place four times in a row in this division, but it's arguably a dubious achievement. Over those four seasons, this has been the weakest division in the league, the other three teams compiling a .349 winning percentage.

Darren Sproles is making a strong bid to back up NFL rushing champ LaDainian Tomlinson.

Bears Pro Bowl kicker Robbie Gould missed a 47-yard field goal as regulation time expired. Rookie Brandon Coutu did not. He made his fifth field goal of the game from 36 yards 3:28 into overtime.