
Dec 30 - By George Henry, Associated Press Writer
Matt Ryan has met Peyton Manning and Brett Favre. The next great quarterback on his list? Tom Brady.

Jan 3 - By Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer
Like most great players, Adrian Peterson is never satisfied. He led the NFC in rushing with 1,341 yards despite playing in only 14 games, set the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards against San Diego, made the Pro Bowl and became the first rookie ever to top 200 yards rushing twice in a season.

Jan 2 - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
Adrian Peterson is impressed. Not so much by his achievements as he ran away with The Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting the same way he surged past opposing tacklers this season. What has gotten the attention of the Minnesota Vikings running back is the company he keeps.

Oct 14 - By Fred Goodall, AP Sports Writer
Tennessee lost Vince Young, then watched the game slip away, too. Matt Bryant's 43-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining Sunday gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 13-10 victory over the Titans.

Nov 19 - By Fred Goodall, AP Sports Writer
Instead of sulking this season, a frustrated Carnell "Cadillac" Williams vowed to keep on running. Last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year broke a slump with his most productive game of the season Sunday, rushing for 122 yards to help Tampa Bay beat Washington 20-17 and spoil the debut of Redskins quarterback and former college teammate Jason Campbell.