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Dallas Cowboys defensive back Adam 'Pacman' Jones, ...

(AFP) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:07:00 GMT

(AFP) - Dallas Cowboys defensive back Adam 'Pacman' Jones, seen here in August 2008 and who was reinstated to the National Football League six weeks ago after a series of off-field incidents, is again being investigated by NFL officials. Photo:Brian Bahr/AFP

Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots ...

(AFP) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots is assesed by the medical staff after he sustained an injury to his left knee at Gillette Stadium, on September 7, in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Brady had surgery on his injured left knee Monday, according to the Boston Globe. Photo:Elsa/AFP

Eric Smith of the New York Jets lays on the field ...

(AFP) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:57:00 GMT

(AFP) - Eric Smith of the New York Jets lays on the field after colliding heavily with Anquan Boldin of the Arizona Cardinals on September 28, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Smith will sit out Sunday's game against Cincinnati after the NFL denied his appeal of a one-game ban for a dangerous hit on Boldin. Photo:Chris Mcgrath/AFP

New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) celebrates after ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL football game in New Orleans, September 28, 2008. REUTERS/Sean Gardner

Pierre Thomas (right) of the New Orleans Saints ...

(AFP) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:58:00 GMT

(AFP) - Pierre Thomas (right) of the New Orleans Saints runs past kicker Ryan Longwell of the Minnesota Vikings. Longwell kicked a 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining as Minnesota overcame New Orleans 30-27 Photo:Chris Graythen/AFP

Minnesota Vikings tight end Vansanthe Shiancoe (81) catches ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Vikings tight end Vansanthe Shiancoe (81) catches a touchdown pass from running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (R) congratulates ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (R) congratulates Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson after their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. Minnesota won the game 30-27. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints kicker Martin hangs his head after missing ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints kicker Martin hangs his head after missing his second field goal attempt of the day against the Minnesota Vikings late in the fourth quarter during their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. The VIkings won the game 30-27. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell (L) is congratulated ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell (L) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal late in the fourth quarter to defeat the New Orleans Saints 30-27 during their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) runs towards ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) runs towards the end zone before scoring on his first of two punt returns for a touchdown during the forth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Vansanthe Shiancoe (81) celebrates ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Minnesota Vikings tight end Vansanthe Shiancoe (81) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from running back Adrian Peterson (28) against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton (R) yells at officials ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton (R) yells at officials after a call by officials in the second quarter of their their NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) drops back to ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) drops back to pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their NFL football game in New Orleans, October 6, 2008. REUTERS/Sean Gardner (UNITED STATES)

Peyton Manning, seen here, helped spearhead one ...

(AFP) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:06:00 GMT

(AFP) - Peyton Manning, seen here, helped spearhead one of several stunning NFL turnarounds, while brother Eli led defending Super Bowl champion New York to a lopsided win over Seattle Photo:Stephen Dunn/AFP

Defensive end Mario Williams (left) of the Houston ...

(AFP) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:06:00 GMT

(AFP) - Defensive end Mario Williams (left) of the Houston Texans tackles running back Joseph Adai of the Indianapolis Colts Photo:Stephen Dunn/AFP

Brandon Jacobs (centre) of the New York Giants ...

(AFP) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:06:00 GMT

(AFP) - Brandon Jacobs (centre) of the New York Giants runs as Rocky Bernard of the Seattle Seahawks attempts a tackle Photo:Al Bello/AFP

Domenik Hixon of the New York Giants makes a ...

(AFP) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:06:00 GMT

(AFP) - Domenik Hixon of the New York Giants makes a catch as Josh Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks defends Photo:Al Bello/AFP

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) talks ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) talks with tight end Nate Washington (85) after Washington was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct late in the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 26-21 victory over the Jaguars in their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (9) is sacked ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard (9) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley late in the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 26-21 victory over the Jaguars in their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

Pittsburgh Steelers Hines Ward (86) scores the game winning ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers Hines Ward (86) scores the game winning touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars Brian Williams (29) late in the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 26-21 victory over the Jaguars in their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers Daryl Smith (52) and Justin ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers Daryl Smith (52) and Justin Durant (56) jar the ball loose from Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward in the second half of their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio looks at head linesman Jim Mellow ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio looks at head linesman Jim Mellow after Maurice Jones-Drew was injured in the second half of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

REFILE - CORRECTING IDENTIFICATION OF PLAYER New England ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING IDENTIFICATION OF PLAYER New England Patriots LaMont Jordan (C) reacts after injuring himself in the second quarter of their NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) shakes off ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) shakes off Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark as he crosses the goal line to go ahead of the Steelers in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel (L) throws a pass ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel (L) throws a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers Roderick Green in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians (L) talks ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians (L) talks with head coach Mike Tomlin in the first half of their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan (L) speaks with Patrick ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Nolan (L) speaks with Patrick Willis in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game against the New England Patriots in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard hands off in ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard hands off in the first half of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis (R) dives towards New England ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis (R) dives towards New England Patriots Kevin Faulk in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis (L) tries to tackle New England ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis (L) tries to tackle New England Patriots Wes Welker in the fourth quarter of a NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

Steve Young (L), former San Francisco 49ers and Hall of Famer, ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Steve Young (L), former San Francisco 49ers and Hall of Famer, poses with his family during a ceremony where his No. 8 was retired in a half time period of a NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

Steve Young, former San Francisco 49ers and Hall of Famer, speaks ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Steve Young, former San Francisco 49ers and Hall of Famer, speaks during a ceremony where his No. 8 was retired in a half time period of a NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

New England Patriots Kevin Faulk (bottom C) scores a touchdown ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:35:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots Kevin Faulk (bottom C) scores a touchdown past San Francisco 49ers Takeo Spikes (R) as teammate Billy Yates blocks 49ers Patrick Willis (52) in the third quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

Jaguars linebacker Justin Durant (56) stops Pittsburgh running ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Jaguars linebacker Justin Durant (56) stops Pittsburgh running back Mewelde Moore in the first half of their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (L) catches a pass ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (L) catches a pass in front of Jacksonville defender Brian Williams in the first half of their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Mark Wallheiser (UNITED STATES)

San Francisco 49ers Frank Gore (L) celebrates his touchdown ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers Frank Gore (L) celebrates his touchdown with Joe Staley in the first quarter of their NFL football game against the New England Patriots in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

New England Patriots Randy Moss celebrates his touchdown against ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots Randy Moss celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

San Francisco 49ers Isaac Bruce (C) celebrates his touchdown ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - San Francisco 49ers Isaac Bruce (C) celebrates his touchdown with Bryant Johnson (R) as New England Patriots Deltha O'Neal looks on in the first quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

New England Patriots Matt Light (C) reacts after injuring himself ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots Matt Light (C) reacts after injuring himself in the second quarter of their NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES)

New England Patriots Jabar Gaffney (10) is pulled down by San ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - New England Patriots Jabar Gaffney (10) is pulled down by San Francisco 49ers Bryant Johnson in the second quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Kimberly White