Peyton Manning is on a historic pace this season, throwing for 1,470 yards and 16 touchdowns in the first four games.

Manning is now more than a year removed from multiple neck surgeries.

"It's not even close," said John Fox in comparing Manning this season to 2012.

Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola did not travel with the New England Patriots to Atlanta on Saturday and will not play in Week 4 against the Falcons.

Both Gronkowski and Amendola appeared likely to play earlier in the week.

A Boston Herald report indicates that Gronkowksi's camp and the Patriots have a disagreement on whether he is ready to play. 

Terrelle Pryor had his workload increased at practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 4.

Pryor suffered a concussion in Week 3.

"I like the progress I've seen," Dennis Allen said, adding that Pryor has made "significant progress."

Pryor has been formally cleared to play.

Miles Austin won't play in Week 4 against the San Diego Chargers.

Austin has been ruled out due to a strained left hamstring.

Austin has dealt with the same injury multiple times over the past two seasons.

Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola are expected to play in Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Gronkowski is coming off multiple surgeries and Amendola has had issues with a groin injury.

As of right now both Gronkowski and Amendola are scheduled to play, but there is "a lot of time between now and Sunday night."

Arian Foster is ready for an increase in usage after splitting carries in the first three weeks with Ben Tate.

Foster has recorded 18, 19 and 12 carries during Weeks 1-3, while Tate has received nine carries in each game.

Foster had 79 rushes for 294 yards last season after the first three games.

“I’m feeling good. My body feels good,” said Foster. “I’m ready to go whenever they want to let me go. But you’ve got to be patient and trust coach.”

The Atlanta Falcons have struggled in the red zone this season, but Tony Gonzalez won't complain about his lack of targets.

Gonzalez is second on the Falcons with 11 receptions, 16 less than Julio Jones.

"When you have so many weapons like this, nobody can afford to be like, 'Hey you’ve got to throw me the ball in order for us to win.' I’m not going to take that attitude because I know the caliber and the talent that we have on here," Gonzalez said. "It might have been different when I was in Kansas City. I would have come to you and been like, `Yeah, I think probably need to get the ball a little bit more.’ But with the guys we have on this team, it’s not like that at all. 

"I will play whatever play is called. And if Matt puts the ball in the air, I will try my (hardest) to make the catch. And hopefully I can help this team win." 

Ray Rice practiced on Thursday for the second straight day to put him on tract to play in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills.

Rice missed last week with a hip flexor strain.

Rob Gronkowski is moving closer to making his 2013 debut.

Gronkowski has missed the first three weeks of the season, but Bill Belichick says he has "definitely made progress."

Gronkowski had offseason arm and back surgery.

Danny Amendola is “progressing very well” as he recovers from torn groin muscles.

The New England Patriots have yet to set a date for his expected return.

Amendola has missed Week 2 and Week 3.