Packers' Coach Mike McCarthy had been so incensed with his players' poor performance last week he considered making his starters play a full four quarters in an otherwise inconsequential regular-season finale.

Brett Favre said he and his teammates can't brush off the Green Bay Packers' 35-7 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday simply because it was played in extreme conditions.

Green Bay Packers' linebacker Nick Barnett will file a grievance against an NFL official for aggressively grabbing him around the neck and pulling him to the ground during Sunday's game against the Bears at Soldier Field, according to his agent.

No tears for Brett Favre this time, just frustration.

Houston 31, Denver 13 Despite the absence of quarterback Matt Schaub, the Houston Texans (7-7) kept their AFC playoff hopes alive momentarily with a victory over the Denver Broncos (6-8) on Thursday.

A simple slant pattern to his favorite receiver gave Brett Favre yet another record in a milestone season.

Brett Favre became the NFL career leader in yards passing Sunday, overtaking Dan Marino for his latest achievement in a milestone season.

The fans have spoken, and they say Brett Favre should go to the Pro Bowl.

Packers' Coach Mike McCarthy called a hit that Raiders' defensive end Derrick Burgess made on Brett Favre low and unnecessary.

Brett Favre was back at practice on Wednesday, but he wasn't quite ready to put his bruised elbow, tingling throwing hand and tender shoulder to the test.

Brett Favre's standout season for the resurgent Packers has earned him the title of 2007 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, making him the fourth quarterback to win the award in its 53-year history.

Packers' quarterback Brett Favre is expected to start against the Raiders on December 9 and keep alive his record streak for consecutive starts.