Wrap-up: Panthers 26, Vikings 7

Steve Smith made huge plays, Jonathan Stewart ran inside and outside, Julius Peppers dominated and the rest of...

Smith sets up Panthers' win as defense stifles Favre, Vikings

Steve Smith caught the go-ahead touchdown pass and his long catch and run set up the clinching score and the Carolina Panthers used a ferocious defense to stifle Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Vikings in a 26-7 victory.

Bruschi: Moss not a quitter

Randy Moss might have looked frustrated Sunday, but he didn't quit.

Wrap-up: Patriots 20, Panthers 10

...defense allowed 305 net yards. Matt Moore had 197 yards, including a 41-yard connection with Steve Smith. DeAngelo Williams averaged 6.3 yards on 13 carries. Three games to go. Still a lot...

Simple solution for Patriots' defense

A less complicated game plan proved to be a simple solution for the Pats' defense.

Patriots rally after shaky first half to protect one-game lead in AFC East

The New England Patriots showed up late and sent the Carolina Panthers home with another loss.

December 13, 2009; Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (3) congratulates wide receiver Steve Smith (89) after he caught a pass for the first touchdown of the game during the first...

10 Spot: A lot at stake for Colts, Saints

The Saints and Colts are chasing perfection. Naturally, they're competing against each other for several accolades as well, writes Adam Schefter.

CHARLOTTE - NOVEMBER 19: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers catches a 27-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Vontae...

Pats' focus needs to be on AFC East

After all the distractions of this week, the Patriots need a big effort Sunday.

The Big Rotowski: Final ranks

Christopher Harris ranks the players for the final four weeks of the NFL season, with special attention given to players who could sit for their NFL teams during the fantasy playoffs.

Beason has two INTs as Freeman struggles against Carolina's defense

Jonathan Stewart rushed for 120 yards and the game's only touchdown, and the Panthers intercepted rookie Josh Freeman five times on Sunday -- three times near the goal line -- in a 16-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Trend-spotting: Garcon shining

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and wonders why more fantasy owners aren't taking the chance on Pierre Garcon.

Delhomme has broken finger

A broken finger -- not coach John Fox -- may bench struggling Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme.

Scouts Buzz: Packers fix major flaw

Scouts Inc. examines the Packers' improved pass protection, what's wrong with the Giants and more.

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