Fans and media continue to debate Patriots coach Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth down, giving Peyton Manning short field position with two minutes to go in the Colts' 35-34 comeback win over New England.

Some question why Belichick called for Tom Brady to pass to running back Kevin Faulk instead of the Patriots' mega-productive receivers. Cut Belichick some slack. After all, Randy Moss was physically spent from running all over the field catching touchdown passes.

Also, if the Patriots had made the first down, what would sport radio talk show hosts have spent the last two days discussing?

Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams issued a statement apologizing to the Buffalo Bills for extending two middle fingers after a 41-17 win over the Bills.

Adams, who was fined $250,000 by the NFL, emphasized he has a “great deal of respect for (Bills owner) Ralph Wilson.”

Now we know the answer to the question, “What does a $125,000 bird look like?”

Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick said he has no deal yet to bring Danica Patrick into NASCAR next season. “Until it's done, it's not done,” Hendrick said, which is the NASCAR translation of “It is what it is.”

If Patrick does participate in a stock-car series next season, she will continue to drive in the IndyCar Series, as well as market her sex appeal, although not necessarily in that order.

The Washington Redskins have reversed their policy banning homemade signs at their home games. As evidenced by their 27-17 win over the Broncos, they have also lifted their self-imposed ban against playing like a real NFL team.

USC's football team suffered its second loss in three games, falling 55-21 to Stanford. USC coach Pete Carroll isn't sure what to do to cure the Trojans' ills, since they've already played Notre Dame this season. One more loss and Will Ferrell will switch to UCLA gear.

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday to improve to 7-2 and take the lead in the AFC North. This is the Bengals' first lead this late in the season since 2007, when they had a three-arrest edge in the NFL probation standings with four postgame parties to go.

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was quoted in the New York Post last week saying, “If I had shots with everyone that offered, I'd be drunk all the time.” And if it was during a big series with the White Sox, he'd have to change his name to Miguel Cabrera.

Cowboys QB Tony Romo said he plays only one round of golf during the season. However, judging by the Cowboys' offense in a loss to the Packers, he sometimes takes days off without playing golf.

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu injured his left knee in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. It's not certain how long he'll be out. Later in the week, we'll find out whether the Steelers list him as “questionable,” “doubtful” or “Bob Sanders.”