(AP) – Charles Woodson helped Green Bay’s defense finally play up to its potential against a big-time opponent, forcing two fumbles and picking off a pass by Tony Romo on the goal line in a 17-7 victory over the Dallas... (Continue reading)
(AP) – Brett Favre and another year of experience have turned Sidney Rice into Minnesota’s newest star receiver. Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Rice, and the Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 27-10 on Sunday. The Lions (1-8) joined... (Continue reading)
Mike Singletary didn’t exactly hand it to his old team. That didn’t matter — Jay Cutler handed the desperate San Francisco 49ers a much-needed win. Frank Gore ran for 104 yards and a touchdown, Cutler threw a career-high five interceptions with... (Continue reading)
(AP) – Kurt Warner envisioned doing this on a regular basis at Soldier Field. Good thing for the Arizona Cardinals, the Chicago Bears took a pass on him. One week after throwing five interceptions, Warner tied a career high by throwing... (Continue reading)
(AP) – Brett Favre still knows how to win big games at Lambeau Field, even if this one came for the enemy and to a chorus of boos. For the second time in less than a month, Brett Favre sliced up... (Continue reading)
By Tony Moss, Sports Network What the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams might lack in Grade-A, championship-caliber football on Sunday at Ford Field could be made up for in the area of competitive fire. The Lions and Rams, two of the... (Continue reading)
By Michael Rushton, Sports Network What began as a season of optimism is quickly turning to disappointment for the Chicago Bears. How could things get worse for the club? Well, a loss to the Cleveland Browns this Sunday at Solider Field would... (Continue reading)
By Tony Moss, Sports Network The biggest storyline of the game, of the week, and arguably of the NFL season will wear No. 4 when the Green Bay Packers welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Lambeau Field on Sunday afternoon. Brett Favre’s presence... (Continue reading)
Three times the Minnesota Vikings were ready to take the lead and possibly put away the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even for Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson, three times weren’t nearly enough to remain perfect against a defense that not only outplayed the... (Continue reading)
By Michael Rushton, The Sports Network A previous glance at this weekend’s game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field would have likely conjured up images of a defensive onslaught. Mental pictures of the Vikings’ Jared Allen stuffing repeated... (Continue reading)
The Chicago Bears and quarterback Jay Cutler agreed to a two-year extension that will keep him with the team through 2013, and a source confirmed it will pay him $30 million in new money. Under terms of the deal, Cutler will... (Continue reading)