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The Associated Press

Giants quarterback Eli Manning has developed a stress reaction in his right foot that could eventually lead to further injuries which might sideline him indefinitely.

A person familiar with Manning’s injury told The Associated Press about the latest problem Sunday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not officially confirmed the problem.

Manning has suffered from plantar fasciitis — an injury to the band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot and inserts into the heel — since hurting the foot against Kansas City on Oct. 4. The stress reaction is not an unexpected development, but the team wants to prevent a stress fracture that could end Manning’s year.

An aggressive treatment program has included bone stimulation and having Manning wear special shoes offering his foot more support. He has limped at times during games, but has denied his passing accuracy has been affected.

The Giants were 4-0 after their win at Kansas City, but now are 6-5 and Manning has struggled in recent weeks, even though the plantar fasciitis has healed.

CHARGERS

SAN DIEGO — LaDainian Tomlinson has passed Marcus Allen and Edgerrin James to take over 10th place on the NFL’s all-time rushing list.

Tomlinson came into Sunday’s game against Kansas City with 12,218 career yards, good for 12th.

He passed Allen (12,243 yards) on a 5-yard run in the first quarter, then passed James (12,246) on an 8-yard run in the second quarter, giving him 12,254 yards.

Up next is Marshall Faulk in ninth with 12,279 yards.

EAGLES

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Vick is ready to make his football return to Atlanta.

Vick will play his first game in Atlanta since 2006 when the Philadelphia Eagles visit Sunday. Vick says he’s prepared for the scrutiny that will come this week when he faces his former team for the first time.

“I look forward to every week. This week isn’t going to be any different,” Vick said. “It’s going to be good to go back to Atlanta. We still have a game to win.”

Vick was a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback during his six seasons with the Falcons. He served 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring.

Vick said he no longer had any ties to Atlanta.

Vick has had limited playing time in his first season with the Eagles. He has 15 carries for 65 yards and is 3 for 9 for 6 yards passing. He nearly scored his first TD since 2006 in Sunday’s 27-24 win over the Redskins, running 4 yards to the 1.

“I’m prepared to play whenever my number is called,” Vick said.

Vick smiled when asked about the kind of reaction he expected from Falcons fans.

“I’m going to get a great reaction from the crowd. It’s going to be a standing ovation,” he said, smiling. “It’s still my city.”

RAMS

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith, inactive Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks with a concussion, has been taken to a hospital for observation after becoming ill near the end of the game.

Smith, the second overall pick of the draft, failed two baseline tests during the practice week. He was on the sideline with the rest of the team’s inactive players before getting ill and vomiting late in the Rams’ 27-17 loss on Sunday.

BROWNS

CINCINNATI — Browns defensive lineman Shaun Rogers suffered a leg injury when a teammate was blocked into him in the closing minutes of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Rogers lay on his back for several minutes after the pileup. He was taken off the field on a cart, with teammates coming over to offer encouragement.

Rogers also was involved in the game’s most notable play. His horse-collar tackle on Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer with no time left in the first half resulted in a penalty and an extra play. Cincinnati kicked a field goal for a 13-0 halftime lead.