PACKERS ...17 COWBOYS ...7 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 victory against Dallas. It wasn't a pretty win for the Packers, but it might have saved their season after back-to-back demoralizing losses. The Packers sacked Romo five times and held him to 251 yards passing in a momentum-killer for the Cowboys, who had won four straight. Dallas also lost starting right tackle Marc Colombo to a broken left leg. Aaron Rodgers scored on a quarterback sneak and threw a touchdown pass to tight end Spencer Havner. Rodgers endured another rough day at the office, taking four sacks and spending much of the day under pressure. ...more

November 16, 2009

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. ...more

November 2, 2009

Ronde Barber and Davin Joseph were selected as first alternates for this year's Pro Bowl in Honolulu. ...more

January 14, 2009

Mario Williams, Steve Slaton and the Houston Texans put on quite a show in their "Monday Night Football" debut. ...more

December 2, 2008

IRA KAUFMAN'S POWER RANKINGS 1. Giants. Fifth in offense and fifth in defense makes them best overall. ...more

November 25, 2008

Matt Bryant didn't need another sympathy card, another consoling hug or compassionate smile. The only expression of support that was going to make the Bucs kicker feel any better late Sunday was a good stand by his defensive teammates. ...more

September 29, 2008

What went right for the Bucs: Much-maligned rookie KR Dexter Jackson, who fell down twice last week at Chicago, was explosive on his first attempt, a 35-yard return from 3 yards deep in the end zone. ...more

September 29, 2008

The New England Patriots have come full circle within a calendar year, still hacked off at their inability to close the deal and determined to make opponents pay for the embarrassment. ...more

February 17, 2008

The man burst through the door at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on Saturday night bearing the Heisman Trophy like a standard. He probably should have had a security detail, but maybe he didn't need it. Maybe the stiff arm thrown by the bronze, miniature version of former New York University back Ed Smith in the man's hands warded off any would-be muggers on the one-block walk between the Nokia Theatre and the Hard Rock. ...more

December 11, 2007

Cornerback Charles Woodson scooped up the ball - and lifted the spirits of the Green Bay Packers' suddenly sagging offense. ...more

October 15, 2007