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Packers 19, Broncos 13: Yes, Virginia, There Is A Brett Favre

During the pregame show for tonight's Monday Night Football game we were treated to treacly, sentimental blubbering by Tony Kornheiser about everything Brett Favre means to football, Green Bay, America and the world. The opening to the game itself was a sepia-toned video segment replete with maudlin music and pictures of...

Saints 31, 49ers 10: The Saints Are Getting Quite Good Again

Last year, it was all offense that carried the Saints to the NFC Championship game. This year, while they finally appear back on track, the defense is leading the way. For the fifth straight game, the Saints have held their opponent to under 100 rushing yards. They sacked Alex Smith twice (and dropped him on his bad...

Eagles 23, Vikings 16: Philly Wins Battle to Stay Relevant

Andy Reid needed a hug, and Brad Childress gave it to him, even if he didn't want to.The two coaches have been friends for years, buddies who talk weekly. In recent weeks, Reid's been dealing with calls for his firing after an unexpected 2-4 start.When things are going bad, it's always helpful to have a friend whose going...

Lions 16, Bears 7: What Do You Have to Say Now, Tommie Harris?

Let's harken back, way back ... to Monday. Tommie Harris:Detroit don't come into Chicago and win in our stadium.Yes ... they do. And for the second-straight week, they eschewed Martzian football for playoff football. In fact, they played the same type of game the Bears rode to the Super Bowl last year (minus one Sex...

Bills Put Jets to Sleep; Fans Already There

Algebra class. A six-hour documentary about the making of a six-hour documentary on the DMV. Being stuck on a train overnight because you hit a cow on your way to Abilene. Watching paint dry. What do these things have in common? They are all slightly less boring than the 13-3 Bills win over the Jets I spent three hours...