In this Sept. 9, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, chats with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning after the Patriots beat the Colts 27-24 in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Let the annual debate resume: Who's the better quarterback, Brady or Manning? They'll be watched very closely, especially by the opposing defenses, when they meet on Sunday for the eighth straight season. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)CHARLES KRUPA/The Associated Press
Five games to watch
Oakland at Pittsburgh
The Raiders (5-4) are one of the league's biggest surprises, winning three straight as they prepare for the unpredictable Steelers
Green Bay at Minnesota
It is hard not to write off the Vikings (3-6) at this point, but perhaps one last meeting with the Packers will spark Brett Favre
Indianapolis at New England
Don't look now but Peyton Manning's Colts (6-3) and Tom Brady's Patriots (7-2) could be the class of the AFC once again
N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia
Michael Vick has once again captured the imagination of the NFL for his on-field exploits. Can the banged-up Giants slow him down?
Denver at San Diego
Broncos' Kyle Orton and Chargers' Philip Rivers meet as they both chase Dan Marino's single-season, passing-yardage record
He said it
"It's funny he's worried about what I'm doing. When what are they, 2-6?"
- Washington quarterback Donovan McNabb responds to criticism from former teammate and current Bengals receiver Terrell Owens, who insulted McNabb during Washington's blowout loss to Philadelphia on Monday.
NFL notebook
Journeyman quarterback Brian St. Pierre will start for Carolina against the Ravens. ... Houston quarterback Matt Schaub spent Tuesday night in the hospital with a bursa sac injury in his right knee but is expected to start against the Jets. ... New Bengals kicker Aaron Pettrey was working part time at a shop that sells Buckeyes gear in Columbus when he got the call to replace Mike Nugent, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last Sunday. ... New Orleans running back Reggie Bush may be ready to play against Seattle. ... Despite two cracks in his left wrist, Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is set to start. ... Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice hopes to return from hip surgery to play against the Packers this weekend.