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In a mega moment for the man called Megatron, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson broke Jerry Rice's single-season record for receiving yards Saturday night against the Atlanta Falcons.

More than 100 former professional football players, including former Atlanta Falcons Jamal Anderson, Chris Doleman, and O.J. Santiago, are adding their names a growing list of players suing the NFL.

NBC got a big Sunday Night Football performance out of the game between the Falcons and Packers, which improved dramatically on last week's football telecast and helped the network dominate the night in all measures.

Aaron Rodgers threw for 396 yards and a pair of touchdowns, leading the unbeaten Green Bay Packers back from a sluggish start for a 25-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.

Behind a nearly flawless game by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers pounded the Atlanta Falcons to earn a place in the N.F.C. championship game.

Seattle, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Pittsburgh clinched division titles Sunday, while Green Bay grabbed the final wild-card berth....

Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass with 3:24 left to help the Saints end the Falcons’ eight-game winning streak and claim a playoff spot.

Matt Ryan delivered late – only after getting a chance he shouldn't have been granted.

Drew Brees threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns, Jonathan Vilma came up with two huge defensive plays and the Saints remained perfect with another tight win, 26-23 over the pesky Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.