After 17 years of zipping passes down the field, Brett Favre showed he can be more game manager than gunslinger when he needs to be.

Joe Namath, the most celebrated quarterback in New York Jets history, had his career fizzle out with the Rams.

--The Jets had five penalties for 34 yards Sunday in their 26-17 win over Buffalo, but to hear some of his teammates talk, they were surprised Abram Elam wasn't flagged for delay of game on his marathon 92-yard interception return for a touchdown, putting

PLAYER NOTES --CB Dwight Lowery was benched in the third quarter against Buffalo after several completions against him, and was replaced by veteran David Barrett.

Looking for interesting sound bites on what it means to be tied for first place at the halfway point of the NFL season? Well, then stay away from the Jets, because they seem largely unmoved by their situation, only a year removed from a 4-12 disaster.

--The Jets had five penalties for 34 yards Sunday in their 26-17 win over Buffalo, but to hear some of his teammates talk, they were surprised Abram Elam wasn't flagged for delay of game on his marathon 92-yard interception return for a touchdown, putting

PLAYER NOTES --CB Dwight Lowery was benched in the third quarter against Buffalo after several completions against him, and was replaced by veteran David Barrett.

Looking for interesting sound bites on what it means to be tied for first place at the halfway point of the NFL season? Well, then stay away from the Jets, because they seem largely unmoved by their situation, only a year removed from a 4-12 disaster.

The New York Jets were in trouble and their quarterback knew it.

Abram Elam and the New York Jets' defense made Brett Favre's job easy, negating the need for any late-game comebacks.

Abram Elam was growing tired while the New York Jets' defense was on the field for what seemed like forever: After all, 15 minutes off the game clock is a long time for any defender.

With Vernon Gholston smelling like a draft bust, Jay Glazer says the rookie has called on the best 3-4 linebacker ever for help.

The Buffalo Bills have lost sole possession of first place in the AFC East partly because of Trent Edwards' suddenly sloppy play.

The Packers invested heavily in Aaron Rodgers and will rely on him to top the Titans.

Jets linebacker David Harris will not play in New York's game at Buffalo on Sunday because of a strained groin.