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Packers-Cowboys through the years

Russell S. Baxter, Special for ESPN.com

The Packers and Cowboys have played many memorable games over the years. Here are some highlights.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007

Nothing is really new in today's NFL

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

The Cover 2 defense is all the rage right now in the NFL. But calling it a new defense would be a mistake.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2003

Records were made to be broken

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter takes a look at the records that could be broken in the second half.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2000

Take it on the run

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter examines the increase of 200-yard rushers this season.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2000

The Rams: How soon we forget

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

With the Rams rolling through the NFL again, ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter looks at just how bad they used to be.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2000

Sweeps week?

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter breaks down the likelihood of divisional sweeps.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2000

What is homefield advantage?

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter breaks down the declining success of home teams in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2000

Fancy passing doesn't mean a championship

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter takes a look at the success of teams that put up huge passing statistics.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2000

Early indicators a very good sign

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter takes a look at the difficulty of making the playoffs after an 0-2 start.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2000

Quarterbacks aplenty

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter takes a look at the rising frequency of quarterback changes in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2000

Take a run (not a pass) on rookie debuts

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN statistical guru Russell Baxter takes a look at the impact of rookie wide receivers and running backs.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2000

Baxter Bits: Colts at Bills

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN researcher Russell Baxter unveils his stats and notes on the Colts-Bills matchup.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 1999

Baxter Bits: Cardinals at Packers

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN researcher Russell Baxter unveils his stats and notes on the Cardinals-Packers matchup.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 1999

Baxter Bits: Raiders at Chiefs

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN researcher Russell Baxter unveils his stats and notes on the Raiders-Chiefs matchup.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 1999

Baxter Bits: Lions at Vikings

Russell S. Baxter, Special to ESPN.com

ESPN researcher Russell Baxter unveils his stats and notes on the Lions-Vikings matchup.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 1999