Patriots Stay Perfect

Team still lists QB as doubtful for AFC title game vs. Patriots

(NEWSER) - As far as Philip Rivers is concerned, he is the San Diego Chargers quarterback in Sunday's AFC championship game against the New England Patriots, reports the Associated Press. "The way I felt Monday morning, I didn't think I'd feel as good as I do right now," said Rivers. Coach Norv Turner, however, said Rivers is still doubtful - an official designation in the NFL that means there's only a 25% chance he'll play. More»

San Diego, AFC East teams rejoice; Belicheck, NFL not so much

(NEWSER) - Tom Brady’s season-ending injury sent shockwaves through the NFL —and not everyone was celebrating. Don Banks breaks down the winners and losers in Sport Illustrated:

• Winner: The Chargers —The Patriots always seem to knock San Diego out of the playoffs.
• Loser: The NFL —The league loses its face, and reigning MVP.
• Winners: The Bills, Jets, and Titans —The other AFC East teams now have a dramatically better chance of taking the division, while the Titans’ wildcard hopes improve.

3-year deal is less than what the Eagles were considering

(NEWSER) - After flirting with several other teams, New England's record-setting receiver Randy Moss has decided to stay put to the tune of $27 million over three years, reports the Boston Herald. The price amounts to a discount of sorts—Moss had received a more lucrative offer from the Eagles over the weekend. More»

Manning leads last-minute comeback to shock the world, mar perfection for the Pats

(NEWSER) - Tom Brady had one of his trademark brilliant fourth-quarter comebacks—but three minutes later, Eli Manning did, too, and the Giants shocked the formerly perfect Patriots, 17-14. Manning hit Plaxico Burress, who had guaranteed a Giants win several days before, on a 13-yard fade with 35 seconds left, and the Patriots were unable to answer. More»

Super Bowl ratings would be even better than normal

(NEWSER) - Sorry, San Diego, but the NFL is rooting for the Patriots. New England and its pursuit of perfection have racked up historic ratings all season: the Patriots' final regular-season game was the most watched TV program of the season, and the highest-rated NFL game since 1995. If they beat the Chargers, Fox might wind up with the most watched Super Bowl of all time, MarketWatch reports. More»