New York Giants 41, Dallas Cowboys 35

Despite committing five turnovers, the Giants claimed first place in the NFC East and likely ended the Cowboys' season...Giants head coach Tom Coughlin was not happy with the tipped passes from his wide receivers...The Giants sent a message to the rest of the conference, writes Gary Myers of the New York Daily News.

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a fractured left clavicle...Dallas' defense quit at time it needed to step up, writes Randy Galloway of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram...Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips explained his decision to forgo a field goal attempt.

NFL News and Notes

Increased tempo helped improve the New England Patriots offense in the second half on Sunday.

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis declared his hamstring 100% after the bye week.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Aaron Maybin needs to improve before he dresses again on gameday, Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News reports.

Touchdowns are scarce for the Miami Dolphins offense, writes Mike Berardino of the Sun-Sentinel.

Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun lists the four areas the Baltimore Ravens defense needs to improve upon over the bye week.

With Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith out for the season, second-year defensive end Ziggy Hood needs to step up and show he's the long-term replacement.

Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini won't name a starting quarterback until after the team returns from the bye.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is going to do whatever he has to do to fix the defense.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez will be surprised if he doesn't play on Monday night against the Texans.

Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher did some detective work before allowing Kenny Britt to play on Sunday.

After missing a game due to a concussion, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard expects to play this Sunday.

The Houston Texans made a flurry of roster moves to bolster their defensive line on Monday.

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley has his own approach to the team's schedule.

The Denver Broncos are still searching for their identity.

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Legedu Naanee is expected to return from his hamstring injury this week.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Chris Johnson thinks his team is probably the most talented in the NFL.

Seattle Seahawks first-round left tackle Russell Okung is day-to-day with a high ankle sprain.

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore saw a slight reduction in his playing time on Sunday, reports Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com.

If he's cleared medically from his concussion on Sunday, Max Hall will remain the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals.

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson had surgery on his left ring finger on Monday.

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers is working wonders with an injury-depleted unit, writes Gary D'Amato of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre's consecutive starts streak may come to an end this Sunday.

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith regrets not challenging Jay Cutler's fumble at the goal-line.

Tim Twentyman of the Detroit News lists the five things the 1-5 Detroit Lions must do to get to six wins this season.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is excited to get back on the field following the bye.

Washington Redskins right tackle Jammal Brown is still recovering from a hip injury that ended his 2009 season, head coach Mike Shanahan said on Monday.

The Carolina Panthers' pass-rush is showing signs of returning to its pre-season form, writes Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White is writing his name all over the team's record book, writes D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running backs Cadillac Williams and LeGarrette Blount are expected to share the running load going forward.

New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas' agent denies that the back is taking an overly cautious approach in his return from an ankle injury.

Today's NFL birthdays: Browns fourth-round guard Shawn Lauvao (23) and injured punter Dave Zastudil (32), Colts safety Chip Vaughn (25), Dolphins seventh-round linebacker Austin Spitler (24), free agent guard Dan Buenning (29), safeties Lendy Holmes (25) and Brandon Mitchell (27), linebacker Leon Joe (29), wide receivers Todd Peterson (25) and Marcel Thompson (23), defensive end Mkristo Bruce (26), kicker Dave Rayner (28), retired linebackers Antonio Pierce (32) and Jesse Armstead (40), defensive tackles Dewayne Robertson (29), Tony Casillas (47), and Bob Golic (53), wide receiver Bert Emanuel (40), running back Chuck Foreman (60), and punter Brian Hansen (50).