NFL Notes: 49ers, Chargers, Colts, Cowboys, Lions, Raiders, Seahawks, Texans

49ers

• The 49ers are paying CB Leon McFadden an elevated pay rate of $6,500 to remain on their practice squad. (Brian McIntyre)

Chargers

• QB Philip Rivers was named the AFC offensive player of the month for September.

Colts

• P Pat McAfee was named the AFC special teams player of the month for September.

Cowboys

• RB DeMarco Murray was named the NFC offensive player of the month for September.

Lions

• LB DeAndre Levy was named the NFC defensive player of the month for September.

Raiders

• WR Rod Streater (foot surgery) he could be back in 5-6 weeks, which would give him a shot at playing in Week 10’s game, according to his agent.  (Bill Williamson)

Seahawks

• The Seahawks are paying WR Phil Bates an elevated pay rate of $7,300 to remain on their practice squad. (Brian McIntyre)
• P Jon Ryan was named the NFC special teams player of the month for September.

Texans

• DE J.J. Watt was named the AFC defensive player of the month for September.