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If these coaches are fired, big names await

Florio: With so many competent candidates and so many bad teams, January 2010 could spark an unprecedented game of musical chairs, and there might not be enough empty seats when Bocephus stops asking whether we're ready for some football.

What's next? Favre wins MVP and Colts falter

Pompei: The second half of the NFL season is sure to spring a few surprises, just as the first half did. There will be zigs when we expect zags, precipitous falls and improbable climbs. New stars will emerge and old ones will fade.

Man takes stand to deny shooting Jaguars\' Collier

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -The man charged with shooting a Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman has taken the stand in his own defense and denied being involved in the attack.

Cable has talked to Davis about allegations

Raiders undergoing 'serious evaluation' of physical abuse claims by women.

NFL parity? Try disparity

NFL parity has disappeared in a sea of disparity this season.

Cleveland Browns, GM Kokinis part ways

The Cleveland Browns invisible general manager has disappeared.

The best, and most puzzling, of the first half

Rosenthal: A look back on some of the standouts and lowlights from the season's first half.

NFL midseason report card: 3 teams earn A's

NFL midseason report card: NBCSports.com grades all 32 teams.

Still perfect: Saints hang on, top Falcons

Drew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns and Jabari Greer returned an interception for a score to help the Saints improve to 7-0 with a 35-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.

Favre's return to Green Bay draws big TV audience

NEW YORK (AP) -Brett Favre's return to Green Bay was must-see viewing for NFL fans.

Vikings 38, Packers 26

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -Brett Favre jogged out of the tunnel in a purple helmet. He might as well have been wearing a black hat.

Broncos coach says loss holds plenty of lessons

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -Now, that's how most of their fans feared the Denver Broncos would play this season: dominated on defense, overpowered on offense, squelched on special teams.

Cable believes he will remain Raiders coach

Coach Tom Cable says he believes his future entails coaching the Oakland Raiders despite allegations that he assaulted his former wife and girlfriend.

Chargers 24, Raiders 16

SAN DIEGO (AP) -LaDainian Tomlinson did what he always does against the Oakland Raiders.

Brett Favre welcomed back to Lambeau - with boos

There is an empty space in the Ring of Honor above Lambeau Field where Brett Favre's name will fit perfectly.

Packers' Rodgers hobbled with two sprains

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers came out of Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a sprain on one foot and sprained toe on the other.

Saints embrace hype in MNF clash with Falcons

About three years and one month ago, the Saints played one of the most memorable games in franchise history at home on a Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons.

Chargers release declining wideout Chambers

Chargers released WR Chris Chambers.

Angry fans to meet with Browns owner

CLEVELAND (AP) -Two longtime Browns season ticket-holders organizing a protest at their disgust with the team\'s decade of losing will meet with Cleveland owner Randy Lerner.

Streaking Cowboys (5-2) race past Seahawks

Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game and Patrick Crayton returned a punt for a score for the second consecutive week, sending Dallas past the Seattle Seahawks 38-17 and into a share of first place in the NFC East on Sunday.

Bears rebound thanks to bumbling Browns

Jay Cutler threw for 225 yards, Matt Forte ran for two touchdowns and the Bears (4-3) beat the bumbling Browns 30-6 Sunday.