NFC East: Giants buck trends with latest win
History dictated that the New York Giants might have some trouble coming back from their week off when they took the field for Sunday's clash with the Seattle Seahawks. The absence of game-changing wide receiver Plaxico Burress, the team's best offensive weapon, figured to provide another tough challenge for the defending world champions to overcome.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Washington
Clinton Portis gained 145 yards on 29 carries with a touchdown, and the surprising Washington Redskins came back to stun the Philadelphia Eagles, 23-17.
Redskins' Taylor, Washington out vs. Eagles
The Washington Redskins took on the Philadelphia Eagles without three defensive starters -- defensive end Jason Taylor, cornerback Shawn Springs and linebacker Marcus Washington.
Johnson, Horton earn rookie honors for September
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson and Washington Redskins safety Chris Horton have been selected as the NFL's top rookies for the month of September.
