Monday, Nov. 26

A columnist in New York explores the contrast between the city’s two football franchises, suggesting that the Giants’ professionalism and leadership makes the Jets’ “competitive decay” all the more demoralizing.

Amid the swirling rumors that Oregon coach Chip Kelly could move to the NFL, a writer in Los Angeles breaks down how Kelly’s up-tempo offense would fare at the professional level.

Ronde Barber says Sunday’s matchup against Peyton Manning in Denver will say a lot about the progress the Bucs’ secondary is making.

A writer in Green Bay says the Packers need to quickly forget Sunday night’s 38-10 loss to the Giants — the second-largest margin of defeat in Mike McCarthy’s tenure — if they hope to remain a contender.

The Falcons’ run defense made a big statement against the Buccaneers on Sunday, in large part thanks to the return of OLB Sean Weatherspoon.

An Indianapolis reporter takes a detailed look at how Colts rookie WR T.Y. Hilton created two big touchdowns against the Bills on Sunday.