Super Bowl XLIII: Better Than Super

The Super Bowl keeps topping itself. Last year, it was Eli Manning escaping a horde of rushers to connect with David Tyree on that unreal "helmet catch." Last Sunday in Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, it was Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger flinging a pass "I thought was going to be picked," as he described it, to Santonio Holmes, who, straining on his tiptoes, made only the latest "greatest Super Bowl catch ever" to give Pittsburgh a 27-23 victory over Arizona.

Steelers Defeat Cardinals 27-23, Holmes MVP

Santonio Holmes extended his arms, kept his feet on the ground and held on to Ben Roethlisberger's perfectly placed pass deep in the right corner of the end zone. The amazing touchdown catch -- against three Cardinal defenders -- capped an 8-play 78 yard drive with 35 seconds remaining. Thus, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.

Cardinals Steelers Super Bowl XLIII Tampa Bay Florida February 1, 2009

Larry Fitzgerald, Simply Amazing

Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been simply amazing with a playoffs record 419 receiving yards and an inspiring performance against the Eagles in the NFC Championship.

Kurt Warner, Renaissance Man

Not only is Kurt Warner getting better with age, but he's raising his level of play as the stakes get higher. No better example than this year's playoff run.

Cardinals Host Eagles & Steelers Host Ravens in Conference Championship Games

NFL 2008 Playoffs: NFL Has 'Mad' Final Four of Its Own

The NFL is down to its final four as the Eagles take on the Cardinals for the NFC Championship and the Ravens take on the Steelers for the AFC Championship.

Before the NFL Playoffs started, many may have predicted the Steelers as an AFC Championship participant, some may have specifically picked one of three other teams, but few, if any, would have chosen this ensemble of teams to be one step away from Super Bowl XLIII.

First Time Top Seeds Eliminated in NFL Divisional Round

This weekend's losses by the Titans (Ravens 13-10) and Giants (Eagles 23-11) marks the first time that both conference top-seeds have been eliminated in the divisional round playoffs. The elimination of the Titans and Giants also marks the third time that no top conference seed will advance to the Super Bowl (1992 & 1997).

 

Alge Crumpler's touchdown gave the Titans a 13-10 win on October 5 2008 against Ravens.  Beats Safety Ed Reed

2008 NFL Playoffs "Rematch" Weekend

All four games this weekend -- Ravens vs Titans, Cards vs Panthers, Eagles vs Giants, Chargers vs. Steelers -- are rematches from the regular season. Add up the point differential in the 2008 regular-season meetings of the teams playing in this weekend's four NFL Divisional Playoffs, and you get the grand total of -- 19 points.

And that's not in four games, but five, because one of this week's matchups is a division rematch.

Think the games in "Rematch Weekend" this Saturday and Sunday could be close? Could be!

 

NFL 2008: Philip Rivers and Chargers are hot this December heading into AFC west championship game against the Broncos

All or Nothing in Sunday Night's AFC West Battle

What a way to end the NFL 2008 Regular Season. It's an all or nothing proposition for the longtime AFC West rivals Broncos and Chargers. The winner captures the AFC West and prepares for the AFC playoffs.

Jets & Dolphins in an Ironic Twist of Fate

When the NFL 2008 season started, not many envisioned the significance of this game. For the Dolphins it's a straightforward proposition, win and the Dolphins are AFC East champs. For the Jets, they need to win plus rely on either the Bills or Jaguars to win.

 

NFL 2008: Chicago Bears defeat Green Bay Packers 20-17 in overtime on Monday Night Football MNF NFL 2008 Week 16

NFL 2008 Week 17 Playoff Scenarios, Playoff Races & Playoff Picture

The Chicago Bears dramatic 20-17 overtime win against the Packers on MNF set the scene for the playoffs. A look at the NFL playoff races, the NFC playoff scenarios and the AFC playoff picture as the NFL 2008 regular season approaches its final weekend.

NFL 2008 Week 16: Giants & Titans Clinch Top Spots, Bears & Chargers Second Life, Jets in a Bind

The results in the NFL the past 2 weeks have been unpredictable to say the least. Heading into the final week of the 2008 regular season, the Chargers (7-8) are now in control of their own playoff destiny, the Bears (9-6) can win the NFC North with help from the Giants, while the Jets playoff chances look dim.

 

Cowboys RB Marion Barber NFL 2008 Week 15 New York Giants (11-2) at Dallas Cowboys (8-5) | NFL 2008 Week 15 Analysis, Preview & Prediction

Giants & Cowboys Look to Get Back to Their Winning Ways

NFC East champion Giants (11-2) look to clinch a 1st round playoff bye as they visit the Dallas Cowboys (8-5) on Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys need to keep winning to insure their playoff berth.

NFL 1958 Championship: The Greatest NFL Game Ever Played

Fifty years ago this December 28, 2008, what would become known as "The Greatest Game every Played" took place --- the 1958 NFL Championship Game between the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in New York City. And when Colts fullback ALAN AMECHE burst through a hole for a one-yard touchdown with 6:45 left in overtime (left) -- at 4:51 on a foggy, drizzly day -- he took the National Football League with him into a new era.

 

Bucs QB Jeff Garcia heads to Carolina in NFC South Division showdown against the Panthers

Bucs & Panthers to Break NFC South Deadlock on MNF

Finally a Monday Night Football game with serious meaning and some serious implications as these two division rivals square off tied for first in the NFC South. The Panthers aren't excited to be facing Bucs QB JEFF GARCIA. Garcia, a tough & resourceful NFL veteran, has beaten the Carolina Panthers the last five times he has faced them. Of course, Panthers QB JAKE DELHOMME has been his effective self this year, particularly at home. Delhomme has led Carolina to an undefeated 6-0 home record with the Panthers outscoring their opponents 166-78.

 

Peyton Manning & the Colts are surging and have won 4 in a row heading into NFL 2008 Week 13

Forget "seconds." How about "thirds"? That is the appetizer on the NFL Thanksgiving menu this week -- three Turkey Day servings of NFL football, followed by a whole lineup of NFL games on Thanksgiving Sunday and Monday.

Even the players will be in their easy chairs.

"I remember watching Thanksgiving games as a kid," says Indianapolis Colts quarterback PEYTON MANNING. "Even in high school and college, and now in the NFL, you practice, you come home and you watch Thanksgiving football."

Peyton Manning & the Indianapolis Colts are on a roll having won 4 games in a row heading into NFL 2008 Week 13.

 

Kerry Collins Tennessee Titans Quarterback looks to take Titans to 10-0 in NFL 2008 Week 12

NFL 2008 Week 12 NFL Division Leaders Clash Giants-Cardinals & Jets-Titans

The Arizona Cardinals (7-3) and undefeated Tennessee Titans find themselves this NFL 2008 week 12 on the cusp of clinching playoff spots. That's great. But the real assignment this NFL 2008 week 12. Just beat the next opponent. The rest will take care of itself.

The Cardinals face the Giants while the Titans take on the Jets. These two NFL 2008 Week 12 games pit division leaders against one another. Combine the four team records together and you get a 33-7 won-loss record and an .825 winning percentage.

 

Eli Manning New York Giants Super Bowl XLII MVP NFL 2008 Giants first place NFC East NFL 2008 Week 10

NFL Football 2008 Week 10: NFL Midseason Report & AFC NFC Projections

With the NFL 2008 Season half way through going into NFL 2008 Week 10, two things are for sure -- the defending Super Bowl New York Giants (7-1) and the undefeated Tennessee Titans (8-0).

The New York Giants have the best record in the NFC (7-1) and are on pace to match the 1986 team for the most wins in franchise history. That team finished 14-2 and won Super Bowl XXI.

The underrated Tennessee Titans defensive prowess and an effective running game have set the tone for the NFL's only remaining undefeated team.

NFL Football 2008 Week 10: Hard to Ignore Titans Go For 9 and 0.

NFL Football 2008 Week 8: ELI & BIG BEN Two QBs with a rare NFL accomplishment face each other this week

LT Goes For 10 in London, Lucky 7 on Monday Night Football, Eli Manning, Big Ben and Their Rare Accomplishment, Clinton Portis Chasing Fab 5, Steelers and Patriots - Success Against Unfamiliar Opponents,

NFL 2008 Week 7: AFC & NFC Players of the Week

Quarterback MATT CASSEL of the New England Patriots, linebacker TERRELL SUGGS of the Baltimore Ravens and kicker SEBASTIAN JANIKOWSKI of the Oakland Raiders are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played week 7 of the NFL 2008 season (October 19-20)

Running back STEVEN JACKSON of the St. Louis Rams, safety AARON ROUSE of the Green Bay Packers and rookie safety ZACKARY BOWMAN of the Chicago Bears are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played week 7 of the NFL 2008 season (October 19-20), the NFL announced today.

Last-to-be-Undefeated Titans go for 6-0

"In the NFL," says New Orleans Saints head coach SEAN PAYTON, "it's either carnival or crisis." And that status is in constant flux. Just look at last week. The winning points of four games were scored in the final 10 seconds of regulation -- the most such games in a week since 1970. Meanwhile, in the midst of such upheaval, the Tennessee Titans have been traveling along somewhat quietly and sit as the NFL's lone undefeated team at 5-0, their best start ever.

Drew Brees At A Record Pace & Fourth Quarter Comebacks

New Orleans Saints quarterback DREW BREES leads the NFL with 1,993 passing yards and is on pace for an NFL-record 5,314 yards which would surpass DAN MARINO's record 5,084 yards in 1984.

Week 6: AFC & NFC Players of the Week

Quarterback PEYTON MANNING of the Indianapolis Colts, cornerback ERIC WRIGHT of the Cleveland Browns and wide receiver-punt returner JACOBY JONES of the Houston Texans are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the sixth week of the 2008 season (October 12-13).

Quarterback DREW BREES of the New Orleans Saints, safety OSHIOMOGHO ATOGWE of the St. Louis Rams and wide receiver SEAN MOREY of the Arizona Cardinals are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the sixth week of the 2008 NFL season (October 12-13).

 

Super Bowl XLII MVP QB Eli Manning has Giants off to a 4 - 0 start this NFL 2008 season

Giants Seek 5-0 Start Monday Night. Patriots Face Chargers in AFC Championship Rematch

Two spotless streaks. One unbreakable -- at least for this week. That's the story for the NFL's last two unbeaten teams -- the 5-0 Tennessee Titans and the 4-0 New York Giants.

The Titans have a bye this week. The Giants conclude the week on Monday night aiming to become the seventh defending Super Bowl champion to open the season with a 5-0 record. Things indeed seem grand for these two teams, but a good three-quarters of the season remains -- with surprises to come for sure.

What to Look For As Week 6 May Be Full of Milestones & Achievements

Let's See. NFL Scoring is up in 2008. The Dallas Cowboys so far have scored the most points (151), while the New York Giants lead with the best points per game average (31.8 PPG). The Washington Redskins have only turned over the ball one time after 5 games for NFL 2008 season. Brett Favre is looking for the most TD passes through 5 starts with a new team. Michael Turner is close to the best veteran running back with most rushing yards in first 6 games with new team. Reggie Bush is sure to be the fastest to 200 receptions to start a career as Reggie Bush has 199 career receptions in 33 Games. Terrell Owens, LaDainian Tomlinson, Randy Moss and Marvin Harrison continue to climbe the NFL all-time touchdown list.

NFL Football 2008: Players of the Month September, NFL Rookies of the Month (September, 2008)

Quarterback DREW BREES of the New Orleans Saints, cornerback CHARLES WOODSON of the Green Bay Packers and punter SAV ROCCA of the Philadelphia Eagles are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Month for September 2008.

Quarterback JAY CUTLER of the Denver Broncos, defensive tackle ALBERT HAYNESWORTH of the Tennessee Titans, and kick returner-running back DARREN SPROLES of the San Diego Chargers are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Month for September 2008.

Running back CHRIS JOHNSON of the Tennessee Titans and safety CHRIS HORTON of the Washington Redskins are the NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Month for September 2008.

NFL 2008 Week 5: AFC & NFC Players of the Week

Quarterback BEN ROETHLISBERGER of the Pittsburgh Steelers, linebacker GARY BRACKETT of the Indianapolis Colts and kicker MATT PRATER of the Denver Broncos are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the fifth week of the 2008 NFL season (October 5-6).

Running back CLINTON PORTIS of the Washington Redskins, cornerback ANTOINE WINFIELD of the Minnesota Vikings and punt returner-running back REGGIE BUSH of the New Orleans Saints are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the week 5 of the 2008 NFL season (October 5-6).

NFL 2008 Week 5: Bills & Titans Go For 5-0, Giants 4-0, Eagles - Redskins Clash in NFC East

A lot is happening in the NFL this week. Two teams -- the Buffalo Bills (4-0 for the first time in 16 years) & Tennessee Titans (4-0 for the first time in their history) go for 5-0 records. But it's only Week 5, they both say.

"We still have a chance to go 4-12," says Titans linebacker KEITH BULLUCK.

Another team -- that other club in New York, the Super Bowl champion Giants who were quiet in their bye week while BRETT FAVRE was throwing six touchdown passes -- will look to up their record to 4-0 for the first time since 1990.

NFL 2008 Week 4: AFC & NFC Players of the Week

Quarterback BRETT FAVRE of the New York Jets, linebacker DERRICK JOHNSON of the Kansas City Chiefs and kicker JEFF REED of the Pittsburgh Steelers are the Week 4 AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the fourth week of the NFL 2008 season (September 28-29)

Quarterback JAKE DELHOMME of the Carolina Panthers and linebacker DERRICK BROOKS and kicker MATT BRYANT of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the Week 4 NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the fourth week of the NFL 2008 season (September 28-29)

The Pressure is Already On with Big Division Matchups & Old Rivalries

In the National Football League, whether it is Week 4, like this week, or Week 14 of the NFL 2008 season, the pressure is always on.

Sure, you'd rather be undefeated -- as six NFL teams are -- or at least have a winning record as the last weekend of September looms. But all those teams on the downside of the won-loss ledger should remind themselves of the 2007 San Diego Chargers.

The Chargers began last season at 1-3, won their final six games then took an 11-5 record into the playoffs, advancing all the way to the AFC Championship Game.

"It doesn't matter whether you're the favorite now or the least favorite," says quarterback TONY ROMO of the 3-0 Dallas Cowboys. "The reality of it is you've got to keep playing games. You're not trying to be the favorite now, you're trying to be the favorite at the end of the year."

NFL 2008 Week 3: AFC & NFC Players of the Week

Running back MICHAEL TURNER of the Atlanta Falcons, safety BRIAN DAWKINS of the Philadelphia Eagles and kicker JOHN CARNEY of the New York Giants are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the third week of the NFL 2008 season (September 21-22).

Running back RONNIE BROWN of the Miami Dolphins, cornerback ANTONIO CROMARTIE of the San Diego Chargers and kicker JOSH SCOBEE of the Jacksonville Jaguars are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the third week of the NFL 2008 season (September 21-22).

 

QB Kurt Warner Arizona Cardinals NFC Player of the Week - Offense posted a prefect passer rating 158.3

NFL 2008 Week 3: Fall's Coming Up & the NFL is Heating Up!

Great way to start. Great way to come back.

That easily summarizes developments in the NFL so far this NFL 2008 Season that have already packed a season's worth of surprise and suspense into the league's first two weeks. As autumn looms on Monday, who can imagine what's in store?

Look at things so far.

Three of the 2-0 teams (Buffalo, Carolina and Denver) won only seven games apiece last year. So things are looking up for them.

But, hold on. Just look at last year. The Giants started 0-2 and won the Super Bowl. The Chargers began 1-3 and reached the AFC Championship Game. It's two weeks down -- and a long way to go!

NFL 2008 Week 2: AFC & NFC Players of the Week

In the NFC, Quarterback KURT WARNER of the Arizona Cardinals, safety CHRIS HORTON of the Washington Redskins and kick returner-running back FELIX JONES of the Dallas Cowboys are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the second week of the NFL 2008 season.

Wide receiver BRANDON MARSHALL of the Denver Broncos, safety TROY POLAMALU of the Pittsburgh Steelers and linebacker KEITH BULLUCK of the Tennessee Titans are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played the second week of the 2008 NFL season (September 14-15).

NFL 2008 Week 2: Big Division Games Highlight Week 2

On top of them being key division games, the matchups have intriguing storylines as well. It is only Week 2 of the 2008 NFL season and already "big games" are on tap.

"It's a rival game every time we play in our division," says linebacker BRADIE JAMES of the Dallas Cowboys, who play NFC East foe Philadelphia on Monday night. "Everybody approaches it like it's a playoff game."

So after a Kickoff week that saw such thrills as a TD on a first pass (Atlanta rookie MATT RYAN on his first NFL attempt) and one on a last pass (by Carolina quarterback JAKE DELHOMME to win a game with no time left), here comes Week 2 of what promises to be another memorable NFL season.

 

Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for NFL 2008 Week 1

NFL 2008 Week 1: AFC & NFC Players of the Week

Running back Willie Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers, cornerback Cortland Finnegan of the Tennessee Titans and wide receiver - punt returner Roscoe Parrish of the Buffalo Bills are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played on NFL Kickoff 2008 Weekend.

In the NFC, Running back Michael Turner of the Atlanta Falcons, defensive end Adewale Ogunleye of the Chicago Bears and punt returner - kick returner Will Blackmon of the Green Bay Packers are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played on NFL 2008 Opening Weekend.

NFL 2008 Week 1: The NFL Kicks Off Its 2008 Season

 

NFL Football 2008: Vikings' Running Back Adrian Peterson Ready to Pick Up Where He Left Off Rookie of the Year Pro Bowl MVP

Rookie of the Year & Pro Bowl MVP Adrian Peterson Ready to Pick Up Where He Left Off

NFL 2008: Chargers' Running Back La Dainian Tomlinson Closes in On Records

NFL 2008 Quarterbacks Review & Preview

NFL 2008: Peyton Manning Colts QB Continues Rising to Top of NFL Record Books

NFL 2008 Kickoff & Punt Returners: Thank Devin For Many Happy Returns

NFL 2008: Double Trouble Running Backs & Big Play Excitement Wide Receivers

NFL 2008: Active Streaks & Individual Accomplishments on the Horizon

NFL 2008 Running Backs: Tandem Backfields - Good Things Come in Pairs

 

Eli Manning New York Giants Super Bowl XLII MVP NFL 2008 Giants Aim to Repeat After Super Season

Super Bowl XLII Champion New York Giants Aim to Repeat After Super Season

The NFL's 2008 Kickoff Weekend begins on Thursday, September 4 this season when the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants host the Washington Redskins. Last season's win over the Redskins is the game that propelled the Giants all the way to Super Bowl victory.

Brett Favre - Career Statistics

NFL 2008: Quarterbacks Past Performances and Records

Los Angeles Rams quarterback NORM "THE DUTCHMAN" VAN BROCKLIN owns the most prolific passing performance in NFL history. Van Brocklin threw for an NFL record 554 yards in a 54-14 rout of the Yanks at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback tossed five touchdowns and completed 27 of 41 passes.

NFL 2008: Strength of Schedule and NFL Team Miles Traveled

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts face the stiffest competition this season according to the NFL's strength of schedule statistics. The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants have the 15th most difficult schedule while the New England Patriots have the easiest schedule according to the strength of schedule numbers.

NFL 2008: Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers to Play Each Other for 175th Time

NFL 1958 Championship Game The Greatest Game Ever Played 50th Anniversary

New York Jets Honor Super Bowl III Championship 40th Anniversary

NFL 2008: Detroit Lions Celebrate 75th Season

Young Giants Have Big Shoes to Fill

Matt Ryan Aims to Have Atlanta Falcons Flying High

AFC & NFC June Update News & Notes

NFL 2008 Spring Round Up Report

NFL Free Agent Signings Update (As of April, 2008)

Brett Favre - Best Ever QB? Look Beyond the Stats. The Answer Is Yes!

Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre formally announced his retirement. And with that started the Great Debate -- Who is the NFL's best quarterback of all time? Granted it's a great debate -- Brady, Manning, Montana, Elway, Marino, Bradshaw, Tarkenton, Unitas, Graham, Baugh, Starr, Title. I'm sure I missed one. Who do you pick? As Number 2 to Brett Favre

Brett Favre - Career Statistics

NFL 2008 Player Free Agency Signing Period

NFL 2008: Player Scouting Combine and NFL Draft

The NFL Network's Mike Mayock is considered by many to be the best NFL draft analyst bar none. Over the course of last week Mike debuted his player rankings heading into the 2008 National Football League Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The guru provides a list of his top 20 and also an expert break down by position.

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