When it mattered most, the Houston Texans performed like a playoff team - which they might yet be. ...more

December 28, 2009

Here's all you need to know about the pace the Auburn football team tries to maintain on offense: ...more

December 28, 2009

Peyton Manning and the rest of the Colts accepted Jim Caldwell's plan. ...more

December 28, 2009

Norv Turner must decide how much to play, and rest, his San Diego Chargers now that they've clinched the AFC's No. 2 seed and a first-round bye. ...more

December 27, 2009

The San Diego Chargers earned the first-round bye they wanted and Philip Rivers remained perfect in December. ...more

December 26, 2009

The Tennessee Titans might fall short of making NFL history by rebounding from a 0-6 start to make the playoffs. It won't be for lack of trying, and they certainly aren't boring. ...more

December 21, 2009

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are marching toward perfection no more. ...more

December 20, 2009

The Miami Dolphins won another close game with another late defensive stop. This one put them right in the middle of the AFC playoff picture. ...more

December 14, 2009

The New England Patriots' road woes sent Tom Brady to his knees Sunday. When his final desperation pass was intercepted, he stooped over and buried his face in the turf, as if trying to hide. ...more

December 7, 2009

Wherever it is on the list of needs in this rebuilding project of theirs, the Bucs probably can put a checkmark by the quarterback. Given one more chance, Josh Freeman might have pulled out another miracle win Sunday. "He's the real deal," running back Cadillac Williams said. "With Josh at the helm, our future here is bright." Maybe they can put a checkmark by the placekicker, too. After all, before Connor Barth's effort against the Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium, no Bucs kicker had made three field goals of 50 yards or more in the same game. ...more

November 15, 2009