So, we now agree that the days of doubt are over regarding Eli Manning being a leader and an elite quarterback, OK?

And that next NFL season, if and when the New York Giants hit a skid, we say “Forgetaboutit” to the frenetic New York media, with too much air and space to fill, calling for the end of Tom Coughlin’s term as head coach.

Deal?

We get a Super Bowl every year, but rarely this kind of Super Bowl: a rematch of recent vintage, with lingering names, joys and harder feelings from bruises not completely faded.

It was touch and go, but Portsmouth’s Arthur Moats, a second-year linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, has decided to watch the Super Bowl.

“As much as I don’t want to, because I’m not in it, I’ll watch it,” Moats said.

Newsday INDIANAPOLIS

Plaxico Burress said he thinks his “boys” will win today. And he isn’t talking about the Jets.

By Janie McCauley SAN FRANCISCO The New York Giants have their own Super Bowl formula: in overtime and on the road. And with Lawrence Tynes' foot. Eli Manning directed one short, final drive and Tynes kicked a game-winning 31-yard field goal in overtime, sending the Giants to the Super Bowl with a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday.

ASHBURN Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris is headed to the Washington Redskins to coach the defensive backs.

The 35-year-old Morris was fired by the Bucs last week after a 4-12 season. He had a 17-31 record in three seasons at Tampa Bay.

By Rob Maaddi
PHILADELPHIA

With the clock winding down in the first half, the Washington Redskins’ field-goal unit hurried onto the field for a short kick – only to watch time run out.

That about sums up the season for the Redskins.

By Rob Maaddi PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Eagles have one game left in a disappointing season that began with tons of hype and Super Bowl expectations. Philadelphia (7-8) hosts the Washington Redskins (5-10) today, then begins an early vacation. It's the first time since 2007 the Eagles haven't qualified for postseason play and the fourth time in coach Andy Reid's 13 seasons.

GAME OF THE WEEK

Dallas (8-7) at New York Giants (8-7), 8:20 p.m., WAVY

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