Woodson stepping up in Green Bay
Charles Woodson intercepted eight passes and broke up 26 more in 2006 for his best NFL season. But it wasn’t enough to send him to his fifth Pro Bowl.
Apparently Woodson is not going to leave any room for doubt in 2007. He believes he’s the best cornerback in the NFL, and the best corner belongs in the Pro Bowl.
Woodson certainly played like the best Sunday in Green Bay’s 17-14 victory over the Washington Redskins at Green Bay, Wis., that sends the Packers into their bye with a 5-1 record.
Woodson intercepted a pass, broke up another and returned a fumble 57 yards for the game-winning touchdown late in the third quarter. Frankly, he’s tired of hearing that Champ Bailey is the NFL’s best corner.
“When one guy has all the publicity, everyone runs with it,” Woodson said. “But I don’t think there’s anyone better in the game (than me). Maybe people are rediscovering the type of player I am.”
The Redskins certainly rediscovered the quality of both Green Bay cornerbacks Sunday. That’s the strength of this Packer defense – the corners. In Woodson and Al Harris, the Packers have two of the biggest, most physical cover men in the NFL. They can dominate receivers, even a quality set such as Washington’s.
Gonzalez tops among tight ends
Tony Gonzalez, who admits he “hated football” when he first played as a youngster, has now caught more touchdown passes than any tight end in NFL history.
The eight-time Pro Bowler of the Kansas City Chiefs caught a 3-yard pass from Damon Huard in the first quarter against Cincinnati on Sunday in Kansas, City, Mo., breaking the record of 62 touchdown receptions set by Shannon Sharpe from 1990-03.
The sellout crowd in Arrowhead Stadium gave him a standing ovation when his feat was announced a few minutes later.
Brady passes for three again
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady became the first NFL quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in each of the first six games of a season when he had three in the first half against Dallas in Irving, Texas.
Former San Francisco quarterback Steve Young threw at least three touchdowns in each of the first five games of the 1998 season.
Favre passes Blanda for interceptions
Brett Favre was intercepted for the 278th time against the Washington Redskins in Green Bay, Wis., to set the career mark.
Favre, who passed George Blanda for the dubious record, had rookie James Jones open deep downfield on a busted play with 11:20 left in the third quarter. But Favre’s throw floated too long and was underthrown, allowing safety Sean Taylor to move over and make a leaping interception.
Washington was also the team that Favre had his first two interceptions against in 1991, when he was a rookie with the Atlanta Falcons.