'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
One game is a rematch. The other might feel like one _ at least to one of the teams.
Ron Rivera will return as coach of the Carolina Panthers next season following his team's strong finish.
The Houston Texans are heading back to New England, where their season began to unravel.
More rematches ahead.
Peyton Manning and his Broncos are closing in on the playoffs as the top team in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings.
The Atlanta Falcons wanted to make a statement.
Andy Reid got such a hearty hug on the sideline from Howard Mudd that the 70-year-old assistant with the artificial hip actually lifted the burly head coach off his feet.
Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy promised "payback" and "punishment" for the Atlanta Falcons last week, and he and his Carolina teammates delivered on Sunday.
An NFL version of No. 1 vs. No. 2 is set for Monday night when the Houston Texans visit the New England Patriots.
If NFL executives really adore parity, they must be wincing at the early division clinchings by the Broncos, Patriots and Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons were low key about clinching the fifth division title in franchise history.
Ah, that growing list of Broncos playmakers: Peyton Manning. Von Miller. Demaryius Thomas.
On the first weekend of December, four teams made the NFL playoffs.
The Atlanta Falcons raced to a 17-0 lead and the defense made it stand up, picking off five of Drew Brees' passes and ending his NFL-record touchdown streak at 54 games with a 23-13 victory Thursday night.
The Atlanta Falcons have had a few close calls, but only one blemish on their record. It came at New Orleans.
