
The Atlanta Falcons honored Deion Sanders at halftime of their game against the Baltimore Ravens, unveiling a No. 21 banner to hang from the roof of the Georgia Dome alongside those for seven others.

Scoff as you might, probably the best player in the NFL halfway through the season doesn't throw passes. He doesn't catch them, either, nor kick the ball. The only time he runs with it is when an opponent has messed up.

Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco just can't get away from each other.

AFC vs. NFC. First place vs. first place. Talented offense vs. bruising defense.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice received a warning for the tinting on his windows and signed an autograph for a police officer.
Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano says he'll ask the NFL to look into the team's complaint that Baltimore Ravens running back Le'Ron McClain spit in the face of linebacker Channing Crowder.
After surviving an overtime scare from the winless Buffalo Bills, the Baltimore Ravens can now exhale and try to eradicate their flaws during a much-needed bye week.

Bill Belichick has seen a lot in his 36 NFL seasons. But a league executive praising a player who simply observed the rules?
After this one, maybe they should be called the Pittsburgh Stealers.