Charlie Batch doesn't know how many more games are left in his 37-year-old legs. Given the way the veteran quarterback played in the Steelers' ridiculously easy 27-0 victory over lifeless St. Louis on Saturday, it may be more than he thinks. The crowd chanting the name of Pittsburgh's native son throughout, Batch played efficiently if not spectacularly while subbing for an injured Ben...

Tim Tebow picked a terrible time to run out of fourth-quarter comebacks. Rather than inspiring the Denver Broncos to another dramatic rally, the quarterback sealed the most dreadful performance of his two-year career by throwing four interceptions -- all in the second half and two returned for touchdowns 18 seconds apart -- in a 40-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.

The New England Patriots emphasize playing well for 60 minutes every game. On Saturday, 30 was enough -- barely. Rallying from their worst half of the season, the Patriots scored on their next five possessions and clinched a playoff bye with a 27-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. "You don't want to, certainly, make a habit of this," said Tom Brady, who scored on two 1-yard...

Rex Ryan was brash and confident all week, insisting his Jets were the kings of New York. Well, the Giants shut him up in a big way -- taking the city bragging rights and setting up an even more important showdown with the Dallas Cowboys next weekend with a 29-14 victory Saturday. "I hate to use that cliche, but this is a huge one," left tackle David Diehl said.