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GREEN BAY, Wis. Ray Nitschke Jersey . - Hobbled but happy, Aaron Rodgers might have felt a bit lucky, too.No matter: The All-Pro quarterback and his Green Bay Packers are one step away from the Super Bowl.More stationary than usual because of a left calf injury, Rodgers rallied the Packers from an 8-point deficit with two second-half touchdowns passes to beat Dallas 26-21 Sunday.The Packers (13-4), helped immensely by a video reversal with 4:06 remaining, went undefeated at Lambeau Field this season. They head to Seattle next weekend for the NFC title game.The Seahawks (13-4) beat Green Bay in the season opener, 36-16.I think I got 120 minutes left in me, Rodgers said.Green Bay might not have had any time left in its season if not for referee Gene Steratores decision. Dez Bryants leaping, bobbling 31-yard catch at the Packers 1 on a fourth-and-2 play was challenged by Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy. Instead of first-and-goal for Dallas (13-5), the ball went over to the Packers.Some people think throwing the red flag is fun, Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. It was such an impactful play, you had to challenge. It was a confident challenge. And a hopeful one, too.One packed with controversy, as well.Look, Ill tell you this, Ive never seen that a day in my life, Bryant said. I want to know why it wasnt a catch.Because Bryant didnt maintain control all the way to the ground, as the rule states. Replays showed Bryant bobbling the ball as he rolled into the end zone, with part of it touching the field.By rule he must hold onto it throughout entire process of contacting the ground, tweeted Dean Blandino, the leagues director of officiating. He didnt, so it is incomplete.An impassioned Bryant didnt buy it.All I know is I had possession, I had possession of the ball coming down, Bryant said. Thats possession, right? One, two, reach. Bam, thats possession.Green Bay closed it out before a Lambeau-record 79,704 on Randall Cobbs diving 12-yard reception of a deflected pass on third-and-11. That gave Cobb eight catches for 116 yards and set off a raucous celebration at the iconic venue.Its unbelievable, Cobb said. For the ball to get tipped and magically appear in my area, you cant tell me theres not a God. That was a crazy play.One of many.The Cowboys first post-season trip to Green Bay since the 1967 Ice Bowl for the NFL championship resulted in their first road defeat of the season after eight victories. Dallas got 123 yards rushing from league leader DeMarco Murray and a courageous effort from Tony Romo, who hurt his left leg in the third quarter.That meant there were two hobbling quarterbacks. All-Pro Rodgers, bothered by a left calf he injured in Game 15, lost much of his trademark elusiveness as the game wore on.A little bit worse, yeah, Rodgers said of how his calf felt as the game progressed. Hard to say, see how it feels in the morning.Regardless, he was on-target for a short pass to Davante Adams that turned into the 41-yard score to make it 21-20. Then he sharply guided the Packers 80 yards to the winning points, a 13-yard bullet to backup tight end Richard Rodgers in the back of the end zone.Murray atoned in style for a third-quarter fumble, gaining 32 yards on the Cowboys ensuing possession, including a 29-yard sprint one play after Romo hurt his leg. The hobbling Romo handed to Murray for the 1-yard plunge that made it 21-13, then limped to the bench for treatment on the leg.When he came back in, Romo was sacked on consecutive plays, the first ending the third period, the second forcing a punt.Rodgers had stood firm in firing over the middle to Adams, who cut right, shrugged off a weak tackle by J.J. Wilcox and sped into the end zone. The 90-yard drive got the Lambeau faithful back into it.Then came the decisive fourth-quarter series on which Rodgers went 7 for 7. He finished 24 for 35 for 316 yards and extended his record string without a home interception to 442 attempts. He has 39 TD passes in that span.On Green Bays opening possession, Rodgers mostly handed to Eddie Lacy, who rushed for 45 yards on the 60-yard drive. But Rodgers had to step up away from the rush and did so spryly before hitting Andrew Quarless in the back of the end zone.Back came Dallas with just as efficient a possession that took 7:25. Tyler Clutts was wide open at the goal line for his 1-yard TD catch.Rodgers got Green Bay close on its next drive, but was clapping his hands when rookie Corey Linsley snapped the ball. Rodgers dropped it, recovered, but then was hit by Jerome Mincey, who grabbed the loose ball.It was a rare turnover for the Packers, who tied for the league lead with only 13 giveaways. Cornerback Tramon Williams botched tackle attempt on a short pass to Terrance Williams turned into a 38-yard TD and the Cowboys led 14-7.The Packers drew closer at halftime thanks to a 31-yard completion to Cobb that set up Mason Crosbys 40-yard field goal. Crosby added a 30-yarder in the third quarter, making him the franchises career points leader. But Green Bay could have had more.After recovering Murrays fumble at the Dallas 44 and getting to the 13, a 15-yard personal foul on guard T.J. Lang set the Packers back.But not for long.NOTES: Adams had seven catches for 117 yards and Lacy rushed for 101. ... Green Bay had not trailed at Lambeau since Week 2 against the Jets. ... Bryant finished with only three catches for 38 yards. ... Romo was 15 for 19, but for just 191 yards.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Brett Favre Jersey . -- Novak Djokovic benefited from an erroneous call and claimed he didnt realize he had broken the rules. Paul Hornung Jersey . The Brazilian-born strikers brace drew him level with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo as the leagues leading scorers with 17 goals apiece through 16 rounds. "The important thing is to help the team win, not the goals," Diego Costa said. After a first half dominated by defence, Atletico pressed Valencia into its area and Diego Costa did the rest. http://www.shoptheofficialpackers.com/Customized/ . - Free agent defensive end Will Smith has signed with the New England Patriots.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams managed to find a bright side in preparing to face Aaron Rodgers a week after playing Peyton Manning.At least Williams and his defensive teammates wont be star-struck by the elite calibre of opposing quarterback on Sunday, when the Green Bay Packers (10-3) travel to play Buffalo (7-6).Its not going to be a situation where its too big for us, or well be intimidated, Williams said, noting the Bills also play New Englands Tom Brady twice a year. Big challenge. But are we going to get caught up in the whos who deal? I dont think so.Despite a 24-17 loss at Denver, the Bills contained Manning by limiting him to a season-low 173 yards passing, while ending his consecutive-game touchdown passes streak at 51.Rodgers and the Packers, however, might pose an even bigger challenge for a defence that ranks in the NFLs top 10 in nearly every measurable category, and has played a key role in keeping the Bills in the AFC playoff hunt into December.Unlike Manning, Rodgers is a threat to run. With three interceptions, and none in his past five starts, he is the leagues best this season at protecting the ball.Then theres the matter of Rodgers being part of an offence that features three players — receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, and running back Eddie Lacy — who have each already topped 995 yards from scrimmage (rushing and receiving), and scored at least 10 touchdowns.No disrespect to Peyton Manning, a Hall of Famer, safety Aaron Williams said. But I feel, right now, Aaron Rodgers is probably the best quarterback in the league. Numbers dont lie.The Packers have won five straight and nine of 10. Theyre on the cusp of clinching their sixth consecutive playoff berth, and earn their fourth 11-win season in seven years since Rodgers took over.The Bills might be an unfamiliar opponent, but Rodgers sees various familiarities to their defence, which is headed by former Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz.Obviously, the personnel is different, but you see some of the same things they were doing in Detroit, said Rodgers, who went 7-1 against the Schwartz-coached Lions. Hes a very talented coach and always has some schemes that put pressure on the offence.Here are some things to watch out for in both teams final nonconference game of the season:PLAYOFF PICTURE: The PPackers have an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth with a win over Buffalo and the Dallas Cowboys (9-4) losing to Philadelphia; and then wait until the Week 15 schedule is competed to determine if they have clinched the strength of victory tiebreaking edge over Dallas. Bart Starr Jersey. The Bills need to win to avoid from being all but mathematically eliminated from contention. They rank 11th in the AFC standings, and have lost the tie-breaking edge after defeats to San Diego (8-5), Houston (7-6) and Denver.INCONSISTENT Defence: The Packers are downplaying concerns raised by their defence, which surrendered 30 points, 304 yards and 17 first downs in the second half of a 43-37 win over Atlanta on Monday night.The secondary was burned by Julio Jones, who had 11 catches for 259 yards and a touchdown.It was not clean in the second half, coach Mike McCarthy said. At the end of the day, good teams find ways to win, and the offence picked up for the defence.INCONSISTENT OFFENSE: Bills running back Fred Jackson says its on the offence to start producing to take the pressure off the defence, especially against a high-scoring opponent such as Green Bay.Playing against a guy in Aaron Rodgers, hes going to put up points. We have to be able to do the same, Jackson said.The offence let the defence down against the Broncos. Buffalo failed to score a point off three turnovers forced by its defence, and managed just three points, 237 yards offence and 12 first downs through three quarters.SENT PACKING: The Packers are 0-5 at Orchard Park, including a 24-10 loss in their most recent visit in 2006. Rodgers, who was backing up Brett Favre, linebacker A.J. Hawk and cornerback Jarrett Bush are the only remaining Packers who were active for that game.Im not concerned about it, Rodgers said. Itd be great to be a part of the first win in Buffalo, I guess.STARKS HOMECOMING: Packers running back James Starks is from Niagara Falls, New York, and set numerous school rushing records during a four-year college career at Buffalo.The Packers 2010 sixth-round draft pick had a season-best 75 yards rushing, and also scored against Atlanta.Hes really in the groove right now and I thought he played his best game as a Green Bay Packer last week, McCarthy said.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Cheap Warriors Jerseys Authentic Cavaliers Jerseys Cheap Spurs Store Celtics Jerseys Online Cheap Bulls Jerseys Cheap Nets Jerseys Cheap Thunder Jerseys Cheap 76ers Jerseys Cheap Knicks Jerseys Wholesale Raptors Jerseys Cyber Monday Pistons Jerseys Wholesale Team USA Basketball Jerseys Cheap Celtics Jerseys Cheap Nets Jerseys Cheap Knicks Jerseys Cheap 76ers Jerseys Raptors Jerseys From China Cheap Bulls Jerseys Cavaliers Jerseys From China Wholesale Pistons Jerseys Bucks Jerseys From China Pacers Jerseys Outlet Authentic Hawks Jerseys Cheap Hornets Jerseys Cheap Heat Jerseys Cheap Magic Jerseys Authentic Wizards Jerseys Cheap Nuggets Jerseys Timberwolves Jerseys Outlet Wholesale Thunder Jerseys Cheap Blazers Jerseys Cheap Jazz Jerseys Discount Warriors Jerseys Wholesale Clippers Jerseys Wholesale Lakers Jerseys Cheap Suns Jerseys Cheap Kings Jerseys Discount Mavericks Jerseys Authentic Rockets Jerseys Discount Grizzlies Jerseys Cheap Pelicans Jerseys Spurs Jerseys From China ' ' '