2006 NFL Season

New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister flies over Atlanta Falcons defender Chris Crocker (25) as safety Lawyer Milloy makes the stop in the second half at the newly re-opened Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sept. 25, 2006. The Saints made it look easy in a 23-3 victory over the Falcons.

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer passes with protection from center Tom Nalen (66) and guard Ben Hamilton (bottom) during the second quarter against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sept, 24, 2006. The Broncos won 17-7.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms struggles on his knees following a tackle by Carolina Panthers defensive end Al Wallace, Sept. 24, 2006, in Tampa, Fla. Simms returned to the game but was taken to a hospital after the game following the Buccaneers' 26-24 loss. His spleen was removed, but he is reported doing fine.

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell looks to pass against the Houston Texans during the second quarter, Sept. 24, 2006 in Houston. Brunell broke the NFL record for most consecutive passes completed in a single game when he connected on his first 22 attempts. Clinton Portis scored two touchdowns in his first start of the season as the Redskins beat Houston 31-15.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is tackled by New York Giants safety Jason Bell after Branch made a catch in the first quarter, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. The Seahawks beat the Giants 42-30.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre throws during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. Favre joined elite company with the 400th touchdown pass of his career, then added two more scores to lead the Packers to their first win of the season, 31-24.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, center, lies on the ground after being sacked between Jacksonville Jaguars defenders, Nick Greisen, left, and Mike Peterson, during the third quarter, Sept. 18, 2006, in Jacksonville, Fla.

New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington, center, is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin, right, and others during the fourth quarter, Sept. 17, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots won, 24-17.

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, left, goes up for a catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jason David in the fourth quarter in Indianapolis, Sept. 17, 2006. The Colts defeated the Texans, 43-24.

New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress (17) hauls in an Eli Manning touchdown pass after getting behind Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown (24) as the giants came back to claim a 30-24 win in overtime, Sept. 17, 2006, in Philadelphia.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna (8) is pressured by Chicago Bears defenders Tank Johnson, bottom right, and Alex Brown, top right, before throwing a pass for a 3-yard loss during the second quarter, Sept. 17, 2006 in Chicago. The Bears won the game 34-7.

Green Bay Packers receiver Greg Jennings jumps into the seats after catching a 22-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints, Sept. 17, 2006, in Green Bay, Wis. The Saints beat the Packers 34-27 at Lambeau Field.

Running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) of the San Diego Chargers carries the for his second touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter, Sept. 17, 2006, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Calif. The Chargers routed the Titans 40-7.

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, left, goes up for a catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jason David in the fourth quarter in Indianapolis, Sept. 17, 2006. The Colts defeated the Texans, 43-24.

San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson scores a touchdown in the first half of the Chargers' NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Monday, Sept. 11, 2006 in Oakland, Calif. San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers, in his first NFL start, led the team to a 27-0 victory.

Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell (8) follows through on his 31-yard field goal against the Washington Redskins to put the Vikings up for good, 19-16, during the fourth quarter of a football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, in Landover, Md. Vikings holder is Chris Kluwe (5).

Quarterback Eli Manning (10) of the New York Giants, left, congratulates his brother, quarterback Peyton Manning (18), after the Indianapolis Colts beat the Giants, 26-21, on Sunday, September 10, 2006, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green (10) bumps heads with Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers, center, as he is tackled during the third quarter, Sept. 10, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. Green was injured and carried off the field after the tackle. The Bengals won 23-10.

New York Jets running back Derrick Blaylock (23) cuts through Tennessee defenders Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) and Keith Bulluck (53) in the second quarter of their NFL football game, Sept. 10, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. New York quarterback Chad Pennington threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Jets to a 23-16 victory.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) intercepts a fourth-quarter Daunte Culpepper pass intended for Miami Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers (84) in the opening game of the NFL football season at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Sept. 7, 2006. The Steelers beat the Dolphins, 28-17.