Getting your player ready...
Giant rush job for Ward
ON THE RISE
1. New York Giants. With 52 yards rushing, Derrick Ward can join Brandon Jacobs in 1,000-yard club.
2. Chicago Bears. Playoff hopes alive because Robbie Gould is a better kicker than Mason Crosby.
3. New England Patriots. Could join the 1985 Broncos as only 11-5 teams to not make the playoffs.
LOSING MOMENTUM
1. Arizona Cardinals. While losing four of five, defense has allowed average of 41.8 points in the four defeats.
2. Broncos. Offense is second in yards (395.1 per game) but only 17th in scoring (23.3 points).
3. New York Jets. Favre in four games since mea culpa: 194.5 yds per game; one TD, six INTs, 58.2 rating.
