Topic: American Football Conference

Peyton Manning: Where does he rank among the best NFL quarterbacks?

Where does Peyton Manning rank when it comes to the NFL's Top 5 best quarterbacks?

Peyton Manning: how he changed Indianapolis and the Colts

Peyton Manning not only resuscitated the Colts franchise, but he also became the first and perhaps most admired citizen of Indianapolis. It's clear there will not be another Peyton Manning. 

Peyton Manning: Where will he play next?

Peyton Manning is expected to announce he's leaving the Indianapolis Colts at a news conference at noon today. Will Peyton Manning go to the New York Jets?

Now that the Super Bowl's over, a letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell

A veteran Monitor observer of the sports scene offers his two cents worth on the NFL's ultimate contest in a missive to the commissioner.

Ricky Williams calls it quits - seriously this time

Ricky Williams says he is is retiring from the NFL again, but this time it looks like it's the real deal.

Super Bowl XLVI: Patriots and Giants cap off clamorous NFL campaign

The biggest game in the 2011 NFL season almost didn't happen, due to a players lockout by owners over the summer. Now, it's time to crown a champion.

Super Bowl tickets, package for sale? Caveat emptor.

Super Bowl tickets, travel packages should be treated with caution, Massachusetts officials warn New England Patriot fans. Advisory says fans should buy Super Bowl tickets only from licensed resellers.

Patriots to meet Giants again in Super Bowl XLVI

The New England Patriots and New York Giants will play again in the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis, four years after the Giants prevented the Patriots from going undefeated.

AFC Championship fulcrum: Ravens offense vs. Patriots defense

New England's offense and Baltimore's defense are well known. But their opposite numbers could actually decide who goes to the Super Bowl.

AFC Championship Game: Quiz time for Baltimore football fans

What do you really know about Baltimore’s pro football history, which first saw the Colts occupy the city, followed by the Ravens? Find out by taking this 10-question quiz in the lead-up to Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots.

Can Tom Brady overcome playoff missteps to beat Tim Tebow?

Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos didn't stop Tom Brady last month. But the Patriots' quarterback has a history of recent playoff losses to overcome.

NFL Hall of Fame welcomes Sanders, Sharpe and 5 others

Defensive end Richard Dent, running back Marshall Faulk, linebackers Chris Hanburger and Les Richter, contributor Ed Sabol, cornerback Deion Sanders, and tight end Shannon Sharpe make up the Class of 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees.

What time does the Super Bowl start and what ads should you look for?

What time does the Super Bowl start on Sunday, and what exciting ads can we expect this year?

Green Bay Packers, still in Super Bowl hunt, meet Eagles again Sunday

Green Bay Packers beat Philadelphia in the first week of the NFL season. Now, in one of this weekend's NFL wild card playoff games, the Green Bay Packers face Michael Vick and the Eagles again. Who's got the edge?

Mark Sanchez and Jets grounded by Ravens, 10-9, in Monday night opener

Mark Sanchez threw for less than 100 yards and the Jets were penalized 14 times in the loss to Baltimore. The Patriots will be the next opponent for Mark Sanchez and the stars of 'Hard Knocks.'

Jets vs. Colts: Rex Ryan's crusade against pretty-boy football

In the Jets vs. Colts AFC championship game Sunday, the New York Jets and Head Coach Rex Ryan will be trying to prove that smashmouth football can still succeed in today's NFL.

NFL, NBA show solidarity

To promote Haiti earthquake relief efforts, CBS and FOX will air a 30-second NFL public-service announcement during the AFC and NFC divisional playoff games this weekend.

McCain campaign strategy: Go nu-cular or go nice?

Super Bowl coaches: friendly rivals and sticklers for detail

Under Belichick, the Patriots are undefeated this season. With Coughlin, the Giants won a record 10 games on the road.