Micah Hyde embodies Packers’ versatility, resilience in secondary

Green Bay might have been watching Sunday’s NFC title game from home had Micah Hyde not stepped up over and over on defense during its winning streak.

Green Bay might have been watching Sunday’s NFC title game from home had Micah Hyde not stepped up over and over on defense during its winning streak.

Falcons’ gamble on Dwight Freeney a big win for everybody

The last two seasons, Freeney hasn’t been on an opening day roster. Both seasons unfolded with Freeney standing one win away from reaching the Super Bowl.

The last two seasons, Freeney hasn’t been on an opening day roster. Both seasons unfolded with Freeney standing one win away from reaching the Super Bowl.

Texans’ us-against-world mentality is their best shot at beating Patriots

The Texans face a tough-enough opponent against the Patriots on Saturday without a divided locker room. Thankfully for Houston, they’re playing what Bill O’Brien calls “complementary ball.”

The Texans face a tough-enough opponent against the Patriots on Saturday without a divided locker room. Thankfully for Houston, they’re playing what Bill O’Brien calls “complementary ball.”

Lighten up, Detroit: Give Jim Caldwell credit for results with over-achieving Lions

Three straight losses to end the regular season — and a likely fourth coming in the playoffs — are enough to get some head coaches fired. In Detroit, you still have job security.

Three straight losses to end the regular season — and a likely fourth coming in the playoffs — are enough to get some head coaches fired. In Detroit, you still have job security.