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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — On a day usually marked by disappointment, the New York Giants had one of the early feel-good stories of the NFL season. They gave cancer survivor Mark Herzlich a job, at least for now.

IRVING (AP) — Tyron Smith is so young he doesn't turn 21 until nearly Christmas. Bill Nagy is so unproven he didn't even start every game at Wisconsin last season.

Peyton Manning underwent a third surgery on his neck Thursday, this time for cervical fusion. SB Nation's medical expert explains this procedure, and why Manning has been forced to have so many operations for the same injury. Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton

THERE is very little Lance Franklin cannot do on a football field.

The quarterback also has a fractured rib that he sustained Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite the injuries, Romo rallied Dallas to an overtime victory. Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys are hurting after a gutsy but painful victory.