Birth of a dynasty

Page 2 presents a look back at the best games of the decade.

Second straight loss brings questions

Mike Reiss' mailbag was overflowing after the Patriots' second straight loss.

Clausen, Tate to enter NFL draft

Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Jimmy Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April's draft.

Brees throws for 371 yards, five TDs as Saints rout Patriots to stay perfect

Drew Brees threw for 371 yards and five touchdown passes, and the Saints beat the New England Patriots 38-17 on Monday night. The Saints joined the Colts at 11-0, the first time two teams have opened with that many wins in the same season.

Rask gives Julien something to think about

It might not be at Tom Brady-Drew Bledsoe intensity level yet, but there is definitely a debate brewing over who should be in net...

Sources: Bills contact Shanahan

One day after firing Dick Jauron, the Bills have contacted former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, according to two NFL sources.

...passing game and his 27th as a member of Patriots, breaking a record he shared with Drew Bledsoe

Another chapter for Brady and Manning

Sunday adds another chapter to the history of Brady vs. Manning.

Mailbag: Colts the focus this week

This week's Patriots mailbag is focused on Sunday's huge showdown with the Colts.

Despite big numbers, Brady sees missed chances

...making him the franchise's all-time leader in that category as he pulled ahead of Drew Bledsoe. Asked about the record, Brady seemed more frustrated by the plays he didn't make on...

Brady breaks Bledsoe's mark

...Brady topping 300 yards passing Sunday against the Dolphins, he moved out of a tie with Drew Bledsoe to set a new franchise mark. Brady has four 300-yard passing games this season. Bledsoe...

Mailbag: Unique challenges with Miami

This week's Pats mailbag kicks off with talk about preparing for the Dolphins.

The Book of Basketball

In an excerpt from "The Book of Basketball," Bill explains why Patrick Ewing is the 39th best player ever.

Quick hits

...Brady went 183 throws between interceptions, setting a Patriots record. The previous mark was held by Drew Bledsoe (179), from Oct. 23, 1995 to Nov. 26, 1995. 8) The Patriots are 25-5 in...

John Clayton's Last Call: Surprising Bengals stand alone atop AFC North

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Drew Pearson. Michael Irvin. T.O. None of them ever delivered a performance quite like the one Miles...