Aaron Rodgers Scores Six Touchdowns

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers headlines the NFL's top performers from Week 4.

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers

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Packers' Aaron Rodgers Is the Best Player in the NFL

The Packers dominated the Broncos with another insane performance from No. 12.

-by Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on twitter)

Is there any doubt who the best player in the NFL is today? There shouldn’t be after another Playstation performance on Sunday afternoon from Aaron Rodgers.

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Detroit Lions: The NFL's Team of Destiny

The come-from-behind victory over Dallas has Lions fans excited about 2011.

-by Rob Doster

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Darren McFadden Carries Raiders Past Jets

With 171 yards and two TDs, Run DMC headlines the top performers of Week 3 in the NFL.

Darren McFadden, RB, Raiders

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Will Jay Cutler Survive 183rd Packers-Bears Game?

The 183rd meeting of the Packers and Bears is a test for Jay Cutler's offensive line.

by Nathan Rush

One day after Quinton “Rampage” Jackson takes on Jon “Bones” Jones in a light heavyweight fight at UFC 135, Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler goes toe-to-toe against the Green Bay defense in the heavyweight showdown that is Packers-Bears 183.

Both bouts could get ugly.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 3

A look at every NFL game for Week 3, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 2, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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Cam Newton: Record-Breaking Rookie

Carolina's Cam Newton has more passing yards than any QB other than Tom Brady.

By Nathan Rush

Panthers rookie Cam Newton held the NFL record for passing yards in Weeks 1 and 2 for about three hours, before Patriots three-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady raised the bar even higher later in the afternoon.

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NFL Prime Time Players - Week 2

Charles Woodson schooled Cam Newton, while Tom Brady continued his record pace in Week 2.

Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons
With all eyes on quarterbacks Michael Vick and Matt Ryan, it was the 35-year-old future Hall of Fame tight end Gonzalez who stole the show in Atlanta on Sunday night. The 15-year veteran had seven catches for 83 yards and two acrobatic TD receptions — the 89th and 90th of his illustrious career — during an especially sweet 35–31 victory over the Eagles.

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Nick Collins Hospitalized Overnight with Head Injury

The Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl safety Nick Collins took a nasty blow to head on Sunday.

The Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers had to put victory on hold late in their Week Two match-up on Sunday as Packers' safety Nick Collins lay motionless on the floor of Bank of America Stadium.

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New kickoff rules don't hinder scoring, exciting plays in NFL's opening week

There were a record eight kickoffs and punts returned for TDs in Week 1

by Mark Ross

When the NFL announced in March that kickoffs would be moved from the 30-yard-line to the 35-yard-line, it was not well received. Everyone from players, coaches and team executives to analysts and fans voiced their displeasure at a decision the league said was made to address player safety concerns. The general consensus among the dissenters was this — moving the kickoff five yards would result in basically eliminating any sort of return.