Trade for Manning Looks Fine Now In the defining decision of his career, Ernie Accorsi traded away quarterback Philip Rivers and a three draft picks to the Chargers for Eli Manning.
Brady Says Ankle Was Hurt on SackTom Brady, who had stayed out of view of reporters on Thursday and Friday, acknowledged that he had been only a spectator at practice last week with a mild high ankle sprain.
Brady Is Far From Perfect, but the Patriots Still AreThe Patriots seized control of the A.F.C. championship game with a fourth-quarter touchdown drive to take what has seemed their inevitable spot in Super Bowl XLII.