Defensive tackle John Henderson jumped up and down at the goal line, shaking his head from side to side and screaming at the top of his lungs. He wanted a stop. He wanted a shutout. He wanted redemption after an embarrassing defensive performance at Washington. He got all three. The Jacksonville Jaguars scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions, quickly rebounding from consecutive...

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, receiver Matt Jones and defensive end Marcellus Wiley against the New York Jets on Sunday. All three players were downgraded from doubtful to out Thursday. Stroud's absence will end his consecutive games streak at 85 and his string of starts at 69.

The Eagles have some question marks on offense, but should get a key member of its defense back for the Dallas game.

After dismantling the Seahawks on Sunday, the undefeated Bears are atop the rankings for the first time.

In the first quarter, Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss made a spin move that left Jacksonville Jaguars safety Deon Grant sprawled on the grass at the 11-yard line. In the fourth quarter, Moss caught a pass and darted inside just in time to make cornerback Brian Williams whiff near the goal line.

Tom Brady and Eli Manning are among the players that need to step up their games.

Maurice Drew has made a few changes since training camp. The rookie running back cut his dreadlocks, shaved his eyebrows and started to grow a Mohawk. He also moved from fifth to second on Jacksonville's depth chart. "I want to be different," Drew said. "I don't want to be like everybody else. I don't want to be singled out, but at the same time, I don't want to be known as 'them."' He has little...

Seattle's running game faces a major roadblock as RB Shaun Alexander is expected to miss at least two weeks.

Colts punter Hunter Smith apologized Wednesday for adding fuel to a growing trash-talking rivalry between Indianapolis and Jacksonville. After Indy beat Jacksonville 21-14 on Sunday, Smith likened the Jaguars to a standup comic who uses vulgarity and lacks class. Smith said what set him off were the personal fouls called against the Jaguars.

The surprising thrashing of the Falcons on Monday night has catapulted the Saints into the rankings' top 12.

The Saints stymied the Falcons' rushing attack by clogging the running lanes and disrupting Michael Vick.

If the Giants continue to struggle with their pass rush, it will be a long season for the defense.

The Indianapolis Colts' high-scoring offense proved it could be patient, too. Peyton Manning went into the locker room at halftime and tried to not be frustrated after the Colts had only three first-half series and nine offensive plays in the first 27 minutes. "You do have to stay poised," the two-time MVP said.

The Indianapolis Colts signed kicker Martin Gramatica on Sunday as a replacement for the injured Adam Vinatieri. Vinatieri, the Colts biggest offseason acquisition, was deactivated for the game against Jacksonville because of a groin injury. It's the first time in Vinatieri's 11-year career he has missed a game.

There are seven intriguing matchups in Week 3, including Monday's contest between the Falcons and Saints.

QB Philip Rivers got tired of biding his time, but now appreciates his slow ascension to the starting job.

When Jack Del Rio came to Jacksonville following the 2002 season, the Tennessee Titans were atop the AFC South Division and the Indianapolis Colts were trying to catch up. Now, the Colts have a stronghold on the top spot -- they've won three consecutive division titles -- and the Jaguars are trying to close the gap.

NEW YORK (Ticker) - The Manning brothers have another reason to celebrate.

With their stingy D and improved offense, the Jags have matured into a team capable of playing deep into January.

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio could have given a game ball to just about anyone on defense after beating Pittsburgh. Cornerback Rashean Mathis? He kept Hines Ward in check (two catches for 29 yards) and had two interceptions late in the fourth quarter that essentially sealed the victory. Linebacker Mike Peterson?