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Green Bay Packers' quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, seen during play ...

(AFP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:39:00 GMT

(AFP) - Green Bay Packers' quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, seen during play against the San Francisco 49ers in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers, in the mix in the NFC's wild card race, will be without injured cornerback and linebacker Aaron Kampman for the rest of the NFL season. Photo:Scott Boehm/AFP

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) avoids Houston ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:45:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) avoids Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson as he scrambles for a gain in the second half of their NFL football game in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young is tackled on a running ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young is tackled on a running play by Houston Texans strong safety Bernard Pollard during the second half of their NFL football game in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young (10) avoids Houston ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:17:00 GMT

Tennessee Titans defensive tackles Jovan Haye (75) and Kevin ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tennessee Titans defensive tackles Jovan Haye (75) and Kevin Vickerson celebrate the Titans' win at the end of their NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns sparked the ...

(AFP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns sparked the ire of Detroit coach Jim Schwartz when he suggested Lions players faked injuries Sunday as a delaying tactic in their 38-37 NFL win over the Browns. Photo:Jonathan Daniel/AFP

Head coach Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions looks at an earlier ...

(AFP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - Head coach Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions looks at an earlier game in October. Cleveland coach Eric Mangini sparked the ire of Schwartz when he suggested Lions players faked injuries Sunday as a delaying tactic in their 38-37 NFL win over the Browns. Photo:Gregory Shamus/AFP

A Cleveland Browns fan looks on against the Detroit Lions at ...

(AFP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - A Cleveland Browns fan looks on against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 22, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. Cleveland coach Eric Mangini sparked the ire of Detroit coach Jim Schwartz when he suggested Lions players faked injuries Sunday as a delaying tactic in their 38-37 NFL win over the Browns. Photo:Joe Robbins/AFP

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher disputes a call with ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher disputes a call with head linesman John Schleyer during the first half of their NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) is tripped up by ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) is tripped up by Tennessee Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch for a sack during the first half of their NFL football game in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young scrambles and looks ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young scrambles and looks for a receiver during the first half of their NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) wraps up Tennessee ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) wraps up Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson for a loss during the first half of their NFL football game in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is sacked by Tennessee ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Tony Brown during the first half their NFL Monday Night football game in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (R) is congratulated ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (R) is congratulated by teammate running back Chris Johnson after his touchdown during the first half of their NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Houston Texans cornerback Glover Quin breaks up a pass play ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Houston Texans cornerback Glover Quin breaks up a pass play to Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington during the first half of their NFL football game in Houston November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Richard Carson (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt was optimistic on Monday that quarterback ...

(AFP) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt was optimistic on Monday that quarterback Kurt Warner, pictured on November 22, would be ready to play next weekend after taking a blow to the head in Sunday's NFL win over St. Louis. Photo:Dilip Vishwanat/AFP

Washington Redskins Ladell Betts warms up before an NFL football ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Washington Redskins Ladell Betts warms up before an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Landover, Maryland in this October 4, 2009 file photo. Betts and guard Chad Rinehart suffered season-ending injuries in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Jim Zorn said on Monday. REUTERS/Molly Riley

Running back Pierre Thomas of the New Orleans Saints runs the ...

(AFP) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:04:00 GMT

(AFP) - Running back Pierre Thomas of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Photo:J. Meric/AFP

Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts walks off the field ...

(AFP) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:04:00 GMT

(AFP) - Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts walks off the field after the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Colts defeated the Ravens 17-15. Photo:Larry French/AFP

Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to pass against ...

(AFP) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:16:00 GMT

(AFP) - Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to pass against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome St. Louis, Missouri. Warner departed in the second quarter of the Cardinals' 21-13 victory over St. Louis after receiving a blow to the head. Photo:Dilip Vishwanat/AFP

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks down field after ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks down field after being hit by New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (R) is tackled ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (R) is tackled by New York Jets safety Eric Smith in the first quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden returns an interception ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden returns an interception for a touchdown against the New York Jets in the first quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden is tackled by New ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden is tackled by New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller (L) after an interception in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (R) avoids tackles ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (R) avoids tackles by New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes (25) and cornerback Drew Coleman in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez heads for the locker ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez heads for the locker room after losing to the New England Patriots in their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Oakland Raiders Brandon Myers (R) recovers a fumble by Cincinnati ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Oakland Raiders Brandon Myers (R) recovers a fumble by Cincinnati Bengals kick returner Andre Caldwell (C) during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Indianapolis Colts' Matt Stover, who kicked the game-winning ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Indianapolis Colts' Matt Stover, who kicked the game-winning field goal, walks off the field after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Molly Riley (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis shouts instructions ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis shouts instructions to his team against the Oakland Raiders during their NFL football game in Oakland, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks on from the sideline ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks on from the sideline late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the New York Jets in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks to pass against ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez looks to pass against the New England Patriots in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (C) hands the ball ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Oakland Raiders quarterback Bruce Gradkowski (C) hands the ball off to running back Darren McFadden against the Cincinnati Bengals during their NFL football game in Oakland, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan walks the sideline late in ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan walks the sideline late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney scores his ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney scores his second touchdown of the game against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (L) is sacked ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (L) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Demorrio Williams during the second half of the Chiefs' overtime win in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Dave Kaup

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (L) is sacked by ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer (L) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tank Johnson during the second half of their NFL football game in Oakland, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (L) rushes ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (L) rushes after taking a handoff from quarterback Tom Brady in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower (34) runs against ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower (34) runs against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of their NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

St. Louis Rams' James Hall (96) and Leonard Little (R) celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - St. Louis Rams' James Hall (96) and Leonard Little (R) celebrate with Chris Long (72) after he sacked Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Matt Leinart in the fourth quarter of the teams NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (L) is congratulated ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (L) is congratulated by team mate Mario Henderson after Janikowski kicked the game-winning field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals during their NFL football game in Oakland, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

St. Louis Rams' receiver Donnie Avery (R) loses a catch on fourth ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:48:00 GMT

(Reuters) - St. Louis Rams' receiver Donnie Avery (R) loses a catch on fourth down against Arizona Cardinals' Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (29) in the fourth quarter of the teams NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

St. Louis Rams' running back Steven Jackson (39) runs against ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:48:00 GMT

(Reuters) - St. Louis Rams' running back Steven Jackson (39) runs against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of the teams NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:42:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands with New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan (R) after the Patriots defeated the Jets in their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Adam Hunger (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Oakland Raiders receiver Louis Murphy (R) is congratulated by ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Oakland Raiders receiver Louis Murphy (R) is congratulated by team mate Darrius Heyward-Bey after Murphy scored a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Oakland Raiders receiver Louis Murphy (R) scores a touchdown ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Oakland Raiders receiver Louis Murphy (R) scores a touchdown against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Morgan Trent during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Oakland, California November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Arizona Cardinals' receiver Anquan Boldin (81) watches as he ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arizona Cardinals' receiver Anquan Boldin (81) watches as he loses control of the ball on the one yard line after being tackled for a 38 reception against the St. Louis Rams' James Butler (37) in the second quarter of the teams NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson (L) breaks into the open field ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson (L) breaks into the open field for a 48 yard run against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter of the teams NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) scrambles to ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (13) scrambles to avoid a sack against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of their NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri November 22, 2009. Warner left the game in the end of the first half and did not return for the rest of the game. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)

Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton struggles to get up after ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton struggles to get up after being sacked in the fourth quarter in their NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Denver November 22, 2009. REUTERS/Rick Wilking (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL)