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Offensive Firepower

Normally a team that sees its quarterback throw six touchdown passes, racks up 531 yards of offense and scores 45 points in a game emerges victorious.

Not so for the Cincinnati Bengals, who will try to improve upon a miserable defensive effort when they visit the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on Sunday.

Fast Start

On the master list of things the Green Bay Packers have had to worry about over the past few years, letting success go to their heads probably ranked somewhere in between not selling enough No. 4 jerseys and running out of cheddar.

MNF: Redskins vs. Eagles

Donovan McNabb had only shown flashes of his running skills until a game against the Redskins seven years ago instantly turned him into an elite scrambling quarterback.

Prime Time Rematch

Bill Belichick's New England Patriots found themselves embroiled in controversy this week. As far as LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers are concerned, there was already plenty of controversy surrounding the Patriots and their coach eight months ago.

Vikings Invade Motown

First-round draft choices made an immediate impact for the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions in their season openers. Now, the two NFC North rivals hope to get similar production from their heralded rookies when the Lions host the Vikings on Sunday at Ford Field.