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Happy Veterans day.  Tonight the Chicago Bears will host the Houston Texans at Soldier Field on Sunday Night Football.  As the league’s oldest team prepares to play it’s newest in a possible Super Bowl preview only one thing is certain: The men and women of the United States armed forces will be on everyone’s mind.…

Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison join Elliot Kalb in the green room to play FNIA week 10 over/under. Can the Bears force over 2 turnovers against the Texans, and will Matt Schaub eclipse over 300 pass yards? Watch Video Here

Dan Patrick, Tony Dungy, and Rodney Harrison preview week 10 of Football Night in America where the Chicago Bears will face the Houston Texans. Watch Video Here 

Michele Tafoya talks with Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings prior to their matchup with the Houston Texans on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Watch Interview 

TEXANS (7-1) AT BEARS (7-1) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb This is only the third time in the last 20 years that teams with one or fewer losses have squared off against one another after Week 8. Houston hasn’t allowed a rushing touchdown in 11 games, dating back to 2011. (Texans only allowing 82…

RAMS (3-5) AT 49ERS (6-2) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb This is the 125th meeting between these two franchises, with the series locked at 61-61-2. Randy Moss isn’t the only one making a comeback after spending 2011 out of the NFL. So is Jeff Fisher, who coached Moss the final four games of the…

COWBOYS (3-5) AT EAGLES (3-5) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb The Cowboys and Eagles have both lost four of five games, with the latter losing four straight. A Cowboys win would keep Dallas from losing three straight games for the first time since 2010. The Cowboys and Eagles lead the NFC in giveaways and…

JETS (3-5) AT SEAHAWKS (5-4) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carrollserved as the Jets head coach in 1994, guiding the club to a 6-10 record. Carroll was New York’s defensive coordina­tor the previous three seasons (1990-93). Jets QB Mark Sanchez (2005-08) and RB Joe McKnight (2007-09) played for Seahawks Pete…

BRONCOS (5-3) AT PANTHERS (2-6) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb   John Fox—the Panthers coach for nine seasons from 2002-10—faces his former team for the first time. The Broncos have won three consecutive games, scoring a combined 100 points. Peyton Manning has thrown 15 TD passes in 5 games (exactly three touchdowns in five…

CHARGERS (4-4) AT BUCCANEERS (4-4) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb San Diego begins a tough three-game stretch with games in Tampa Bay and Denver before returning home to face the Ravens. The Chargers beat the Chiefs 31-13 last week, finally having success in what coach Norv Turner said would be a more conservative and…

GIANTS (6-3) AT BENGALS (3-5) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb The Giants’ 24-20 loss to the Steelers last week snapped their four-game win streak.  This is their final game before the bye week. The Bengals have lost four consecutive games, three of them by one-score margins.  In those four games, Andy Dalton has thrown…

TITANS (3-6) AT DOLPHINS (4-4) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb The Titans were embarrassed last week at home, losing 51-20 to the Bears.  It was the seventh time this year that the team has allowed 30+ points in a game.  89-year-old owner Bud Adams said after the game: “In my 50 years of owning…

RAIDERS (3-5) AT RAVENS (6-2) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb The Ravens have won 15 consecutive home games including the playoffs.  They haven’t lost at home since Week 13, 2010 against the Steelers. Sunday’s game is the only home contest the Ravens play in a six-week stretch.  They lost to the Texans prior to…

FALCONS (8-0) AT SAINTS (3-5) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb With their win over the Cowboys last Sunday night, the Falcons are now the 15th team to start a season 8-0 since the NFL went to a 16-game schedule back in 1978. The Falcons have just one win this season vs. a team currently…

BILLS (3-5) AT PATRIOTS (5-3) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb This series has seen some wild games over the last two seasons.  In September 2011, the Bills snapped a 15-game losing streak to the Patriots, rallying from a 21-0 deficit to win 34-31 in Buffalo.  In Week 17 last year, the Pats rallied from…

LIONS (4-4) AT VIKINGS (5-4) By Football Night in America’s Eliott Kalb The Vikings beat the Lions in Detroit 20-13 on September 30th despite being outgained 341 to 227 in the game. Percy Harvin (105-yard kickoff return) and Marcus Sherels (77-yard punt return) scored special teams touchdowns for the Vikings. Lions have won three of four…

Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth wrap up action in Atlanta where the Falcons improved to 8-0, while the Cowboys suffered another tough defeat. Looking ahead to week 10 of Football Night in America, two stellar defenses will face of when the Bears take on the Texans. Watch Video Here

Rodney Harrison and Tony Dungy join Elliot Kalb to answer whether fan comments are right on or way off. Is Andrew Luck the real deal, are the Broncos headed for the post-season, and will we see an all-Manning Super Bowl? Watch Video Here

Bob Costas talks with one of the most successful owners in sports history, Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones. Bob and Jerry discuss Jones feelings about the performances by head coach, Jason Garrett and quarterback, Tony Romo. Jones also tals about what he would like to be remembered for as the Cowboys owner. Watch Full Interview 

Tony Gonzalez, an almost surefire Falcons Hall of Famer, states his end-of-season retirement despite a career-best year. The undefeated Atlanta Falcons talk about lack of national attention and quarterback Matt Ryan ranks his favorite receivers. Watch Interview Here

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK Atlanta Defeats Dallas 19-13 Michele Tafoya STAYING UNBEATEN The last time the Atlanta Falcons lost and NFL game was in the playoffs last year.  They remember. That’s why, in spite of being 8-0, the Falcons acknowledge they won’t garner a lot of publicity until they do something in the post-season. And while it’s…

The Atlanta Falcons remain undefeated after a tough 19-13 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Down 19-13 with 0:17 seconds left on the clock the ‘Boys try to score an impossible touchdown. The Falcons go 8-0, while the Cowboys fall to 3-5. Watch Highlights Here

Can Jerry’s boys serve the Falcons their first loss of the season?  Don’t miss Bob Costas’ interview with Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones and Rodney Harrison’s interview with Falcons QB Matt Ryan and TE Tony Gonzalez.  It starts right now on Football Night in America.  Tune in now! Watch Video Here

Michele Tafoya talks with Falcons WR Roddy White before their matchup with the Cowboys on Sunday night. Watch Full Interview Here

Michele Tafoya talks with Cowboys defensive back Morris Claiborne before their matchup with the Falcons. Watch Full Interview Here