TOM BRADY

Thomas Brady was born the son of Tom and Galynn Brady on Aug. 3, 1977 in San Mateo, Calif. ... Blue Chip Illustrated and Prep Football Report All-American selection at Junipero Serra High in San Mateo, Calif. ... Added all-state and All- Far West honors as the team's Most Valuable Player ... Earned two letters in both football and baseball ... Was the starting varsity quarterback for two seasons (1993-94) and completed 236 of 447 passes (52.8 percent) for 3,702 yards and 31 touchdowns during his high school career ... Drafted in the 18th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft as a catcher by the Montreal Expos ... Inducted into the Junipero Serra High School Hall of Fame in 2003, joining fellow Serra High graduates Barry Bonds, Lynn Swann, Gregg Jeffries, Jim Fregosi, and his older sister Maureen, among many others ... During 2003 training camp, worked with the Starlight Children's foundation of New England, a non-profit group dedicated to enriching the quality of life for seriously ill children ... Visited Walter Reed Medical Center in 2004 to raise the spirits of soldiers injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom ... During the 2004 season, surprised students at North Elementary School in Seekonk, Mass. as part of the NFL's Take a Player to School Day ... Hosted Saturday Night Live in April, 2005 ... Made an eight-day visit to Africa in the Spring of 2007 as part of a listening and learning trip sponsored by DATA, an African advocacy organization founded by Bono from the rock group U2 ... In 2008, welcomed four children from the Make-AWish Foundation of Massachusetts to Gillette Stadium ... In 2008, served as the honorary chairman of the Hyannis Port Challenge, a cycling event that served as a fundraiser for Best Buddies, a group dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities ... Participated in the 2008 Salvation Army Holiday Party at Gillette Stadium with nearly 250 children from the Boston and Providence Salvation Army centers ... Donated 1,500 laptops to One Laptop Per Child, a non-profit organization that provides rugged, low-cost, low-power laptops to schoolchildren across the globe ... In February 2009, visited the West End House Boys & Girls Club in Allston, Mass. ... Majored in organizational studies at Michigan.

NFL Week 10 Results

THURSDAY NIGHT

Chicago Bears 6-10 San Francisco 49ers

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SUNDAY NIGHT

Detroit Lions 10-27 Minnesota Vikings

Atlanta Falcons 19-28 Carolina Panthers

Denver Broncos 17-27 Washington Redskins

Cincinnati Bengals 18-12 Pittsburgh Steelers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-25 Miami Dolphins

Jacksonville Jaguars 24-22 New York Jets

New Orleans Saints 28-23 St.Louis Rams

Buffalo Bills 17-41 Tennessee Titans

Kansas City Chiefs 16-10 Oakland Raiders

Dallas Cowboys 7-17 Green Bay Packers

Seattle Seahawks 20-31 Arizona Cardinals

Philadelphia Eagles 23-31 San Diego Chargers

New England Patriots 34-35 Indianapolis Colts

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Bye Week Teams: Houston Texans, New York Giants

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BRETT FAVRE

avre married Deanna Tynes on July 14, 1996. Together they have two daughters, Brittany (born 1989) and Breleigh (born 1999). They are members of the Roman Catholic Church.

Favre's parents, Bonita and Irvin, until his death, help manage his holdings in agriculture and real estate, handle his endorsements and appearances and oversee his charity work. Brett and Bonita Favre released a book in 2004 titled Favre (ISBN 978-1590710364) which discusses their personal family and Green Bay Packers family, including the Monday Night Football game that followed the death of Brett's father Irvin Favre.

Favre established the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation in 1996. In conjunction with his annual golf tournament, celebrity softball game and fundraising dinners, the foundation has donated more than $2 million to charities in his home state of Mississippi as well as to those in his adopted state of Wisconsin.

The Favre family also owns and operates the Brett Favre's Steakhouse, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

KURT WARNER

Kurt Warner was born to parents Gene and Sue Warner on June 22, 1971, and has a brother, Matt Warner. Warner's parents divorced when he was 6. His father, Gene Warner remarried a year later. Warner's stepmother, Mimi Warner, also had a son named Matt (Post). The three boys formed a close relationship soon thereafter. He graduated in 1990 from Regis High School in Cedar Rapids, where he distinguished himself as a quarterback of the school's Class 3A football team.

During college, Warner met his future wife, the former Brenda Carney Meoni; they married on October 11, 1997. Brenda was a United States Marine Corps veteran and a divorcee with two children when she and Kurt wed. She had also recently lost her parents, Larry and Jenny Carney, when theirArkansas home was destroyed by a 1996 tornado. After Kurt was cut from the Packers' training camp in 1994, he got a job working the night shift as a stock boy at a local Hy-Vee grocery store, in addition to his work as an assistant-coach at Northern Iowa. While Warner was working as an assistant-coach, he and Brenda were living in Brenda's parent's basement in Cedar Falls, IA. Warner was still hoping to get an NFL tryout, but with that possibility appearing dim and the long hours at the Hy-Vee for minimum wage taking their toll, Warner began his Arena League career.

Both Kurt and his wife are active Christians. Kurt's faith first emerged on the international scene following the Rams' Super Bowl victoryWarner officially adopted Brenda's two children, son Zachary and daughter Jesse, after they became married. The Warners also have 5 children of their own: sons Elijah and Kade, daughter Jada, and twin girls Sierra Rose and Sienna Rae.

Both Kurt and his wife are active Christians. Kurt's faith first emerged on the international scene following the Rams' Super Bowl victory, where he was named the game's MVP:

Mike Tirico from ABC: "Kurt, first things first — tell me about the final touchdown pass to Isaac."
Kurt Warner: "Well, first things first, I've got to thank my Lord and Savior up above — thank you, Jesus!"

Nine years later, upon leading the Arizona Cardinals to the franchise's first ever Super Bowl, Warner's response was similar:

Terry Bradshaw from FOX: "You're not going to like this, but you're the third oldest quarterback to ever play in the Super Bowl. How does that make you feel?"
Kurt Warner: "Everybody's going to be tired of hearing this, but I never get tired of saying it. There's one reason that I'm standing up on this stage today. That's because of my Lord up above. I've got to say thanks to Jesus, you knew I was going to do it, but I've got to do it. And secondly, I've gotta say thanks to you guys (motioning to the Arizona fans); when nobody else believed in us, when nobody else believed in me, you guys did. And we're going to the Super Bowl!"

BEN ROETHLISBERGER

Attended Findlay (Ohio) High... started at quarterback for varsity only as a senior...played wide receiver for varsity as a junior...played quarterback for junior varsity team as a freshman and sophomore...earned Ohio’s Division I Offensive Player of the Year as a senior in 1999... was runner-up for 1999 Mr. Football honors in Ohio... set state records by throwing for 4,041 yards and 54 touchdowns during his senior campaign and also ran for seven scores...named League, District and Toledo Blade Player of the Year...helped the team compile a 23-9 record, which included two league championships and a state playoff appearance...played in Ohio North- South and Ohio-Pennsylvania Big 33 All-Star games... was an All-League and All-District performer in baseball and basketball...was a team captain in all three sports... son of Ken and Brenda Roethlisberger...sister (Carlee) is a junior basketball player at Oklahoma...Full name: Ben Roethlisberger.

DREW BREES

Brees and his wife Brittany purchased and renovated a home in Uptown New Orleans, and he also involved himself heavily in charities engaged in Hurricane Katrina recovery. Drew and Brittany’s Brees Dream Foundation announced a partnership in 2007 with international children’s charity Operation Kids, to rebuild and restore academic and athletic facilities, parks and playgrounds, after-school programs, mentoring programs for the intellectually disabled, neighborhood revitalization projects and child care facilities in New Orleans. On February 18, 2007, Brees was honored by the Krewe of Bacchus (a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade club) as the 2007 Bacchus Grand Marshal. This was only the second time in the Krewe's 39 year history that they named a Grand Marshal.

Brees regularly wears contact lenses while playing and during his regular life; this fact was cited during the first game of the Saints' 2007 regular season against the Indianapolis Colts in which Brees had one of them knocked out during a play. He had to return to the sidelines to replace it.

Drew Brees is allergic to dairy, wheat, gluten, and eggs

Brees was born with a birthmark, a mole on his right cheek. When Brees was 3, his parents considered having the birthmark removed, but doctors said that there was no medical reason to remove it.

Brees visited the Guantanamo Bay detention camp on a USO tour in late June 2009. Following his return he went on record concerning the conditions of captives held in extrajudicial detention there. Brees was quoted as saying that Guantanamo captives are being treated ten times better than convicts in U.S. prisons.

Brees' mother, Mina Hayes (August 29, 1949 - August 7, 2009) died in 2009, aged 59, from undisclosed causes. He was briefly excused from training camp for a "family matter". In 2006, Brees had described their relationship as "nonexistent" ever since he refused to hire her as his agent when he entered the NFL. After her death, Brees stated that this quote was three years old and that his relationship with his mother had been improving.

PEYTON MANNING

Full name is Peyton Williams Manning…born in New Orleans, LA….attended Isidore Newman High School...helped team to 34-5 record during three seasons as starter…named Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player-of-the-Year and Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown Club National Offensive Player-of-the-Year as senior…named 1997 NCAA Top VIII for Outstanding Senior Student-Athlete in Athletics, Academics and Community Service…formed the PeyBack Foundation in 1999 to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by helping programs that provide the necessary leadership and growth opportunities for youth at risk…the Foundation has distributed more than $3 million through its programs and grants in ten years…has conducted a flag football game the last ten years which include a team from Child Advocates (CASA) foster children, against another team of youth from Indianapolis-area community centers…the games have generated more than $100,000 for CASA… Peyton launched the inaugural PeyBack Classic in 2000, enabling central Indiana area high school football teams to play a regular season game in the RCA Dome and has since moved to the new Lucas Oil Stadium…the PeyBack Foundation instituted the Ticket Incentive Program in 2002, which makes it possible for 50 disadvantaged children to attend each Indianapolis Colts home game…instituted the Peyton's Pals program in 2003 in conjunction with Child Advocates…20 middle school students are selected each year and participate in one event a month…these activities range from community service, cultural, educational and recreational outings (past events included a three-night trip on a Disney Cruise, team building/challenge activities, a trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the chance to volunteer at a Special Olympics event, three night educational trip to Washington D.C. plus much more)...the PeyBack Foundation has donated more than $2.6 million to community agencies in Indiana, Tennessee and New Orleans through its grant program…in 2009, the PeyBack Foundation distributed more than $500,000 in grants to 104 different community agencies...Peyton has hosted a special holiday celebration the past six years for more than 1,000 children from different Indianapolis community agencies at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis…the foundation also hosted holiday parties in New Orleans and Knoxville…in 2008 distributed holiday hams to 700 families in Knoxville…hosted more than 1000 children at the Indianapolis Zoo for the “2008 Summer Fun Day”… established “True Heroes” program in 2004 for children at St. Vincent Hospital…the PeyBack Foundation sponsors periodic events for the patients in the hospital throughout the year, including a special holiday celebration… in September 2007, in recognition of his ongoing commitment to giving back to children and the community, St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis renamed its children's hospital to "Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent…through his PeyBack Foundation, Manning established the PeyBack Award in 2002 to recognize an individual associated with football who achieved a high level of success in the sport and distinguished himself through philanthropic deeds, past recipients of the PeyBack Award include Gale Sayers, Marshall Faulk, Derrick Brooks, Roger Staubach, Dan Marino and Connie Payton, wife of the late Walter Payton….hosts annual PeyBack Bowl in Indianapolis with national and local celebrities…the event has raised more than $1.7 million for the Foundation in six years…hosts 'Taking Care of Those in Need' event each Thanksgiving, distributing meals for 700 needy families… named one of 10 outstanding young Americans by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce on January 9, 1999, in Washington, D.C….in 2000, the Indianapolis Business Journal named Manning one of the area's Top 40 leaders under 40 years of age…Peyton was named to the NCAA Foundation Board of Directors in 2000 (now the NCAA Leadership Advisory Board), and is its youngest-ever member and first active professional athlete…Manning was awarded the 2001 American Dream Award by the Hudson Institute for his work with the PeyBack Foundation… he was honored by his teammates as the 2001 Ed Block Courage Award nominee… Manning was honored in 2002 as the male recipient of the Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Award, given annually to America's premier male and female athletes who excelled in their sport and through their actions have helped others…in 2002, Peyton earned the USA Weekend's Most Caring Athlete Award for his ongoing community service activities… The Sporting News selected Peyton as one of the Good Guys in professional sports in 2002 and 2004…earned inaugural John Wooden Trophy in 2004 from Athletes for a Better World… Manning was named the 2005 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year….Manning won the Byron “Whizzer” White Humanitarian Award in 2005, joining father, Archie (1978), in being the recipient of prestigious award…serves on the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Advisory Board, Board of Visitors of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee and Board of Advocates for the Indiana Golf Foundation…a portion of the Manning Passing Academy is donated to Special Olympics of Louisiana and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes…along with St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services in Indianapolis, he helped create 'Peyton's Playbook,' a kid's guide to healthy living and the importance of making the right decisions…his father, Archie, was an All-America choice at Ole Miss in 1969 and 1970, and had a 14-year NFL career with New Orleans (1971-82), Houston (1982-83) and Minnesota (1983-84)…his brother, Eli, was the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and was the MVP of Super Bowl XLII …Manning and his wife, Ashley, reside in Indianapolis.

ELI MANNING

As a senior, guided Newman to an 11-1 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals for the 2nd straight year...Finished with career totals of 429 completions of 725 passes (59.2%) for 7,389 yards and 81 touchdowns with only 24 interceptions...All-American, All-State and All-District pick...USA Today Player of the Year in Louisiana...All-Metro MVP...Super Prep Louisiana Top 38, ranking 7th.
Marketing major. Made the Chancellor's Honor Roll in Fall of 1999 and Fall of 2002, the Dean's Honor Roll in Spring of 2000 and Fall of 2000, the U.M.A.A. Honor Roll in Spring of 2001, Spring of 2002 and Spring of 2003...Named to the 2000, 2001 and 2002 SEC Academic Honor Roll, to the 2001 and 2002 Verizon District VI All-Academic first-team and to the 2001 Verizon national All-Academic second-team.
Son of Archie and Olivia Manning...Archie Manning was the second pick of the 1971 draft and played 14 years with New Orleans, Houston and Minnesota. Brother, Peyton played at Tennessee and was the No. 1 pick in the 1998 draft by the Indianapolis Colts...Oldest brother, Cooper, was a freshman member of the Ole Miss football team in 1992, but a congenital narrowing of the spinal canal and a bulging disk in his neck ended a promising career.
Born Elisha Nelson Manning on Jan. 3, 1981.

JOE MONTANA

Montana has been married three times. His first wedding was in 1974, when Montana married his hometown sweetheart, Kim Moses, during his second semester at Notre Dame; however, they divorced less than three years later. Montana wed again in 1981, to Cass Castillo; they divorced in 1984. He met Jennifer Wallace, an actress and model, while the two worked on a Schick commercial, and the two married in 1985. He and Jennifer are still married and have four children: Alexandra Whitney (b. 10 October 1985), Elizabeth Jean (b. 20 December 1986), Nathaniel ("Nate") Joseph (b. 3 October 1989), and Nicholas Alexander (b. 28 April 1992). His oldest son, Nate, was a walk-on quarterback at Notre Dame starting in Fall 2008 after being a third stringer at De La Salle. He transferred to Pasadena City College in 2009. Montana's other son, Nick, transferred to Oaks Christian in Westlake Village in 2008, prior to his junior year, and became the starting quarterback. The nationally-ranked Lions were undefeated in 2008 and Nick is considered a top prospect. On June 10, 2009, he verbally committed to play at the University of Washington, which was originally not high on his list, over schools like Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Maryland, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, South Carolina, and Stanford, who all tried to recruit him. Nick said he chose the Huskies because of their new head coach, Steve Sarkisian.

In 1986, doctors diagnosed Montana as having a narrow spinal cavity. He elected to have an operation, which was successful, and was able to return to football and continue his storied career.

Montana resides in Lafayette, California. He now owns horses and produces wine under the label Montagia.

KERRY COLLINS

On August 28, 2006, Collins agreed in principle to a deal of unknown length and money with the Tennessee Titans. After three games, all losses for the Titans, Collins had completed fewer than half his passes, and had thrown one touchdown and six interceptions. Vince Young, who played extensively as a substitute in the second game, started the fourth through sixth games while Collins saw no playing time in any of them. On March 5, 2007 he re-signed with the Titans.

After Titans quarterback Vince Young was injured against Jacksonville on September 7, 2008, Collins finished the game and was named the Titans starting quarterback for the rest of 2008 later that week. On September 21, 2008, Collins became just the 15th player in NFL history to pass for more than 35,000 yards. Coming into the game against the Houston Texans, Collins needed only 90 yards to eclipse the mark. On his ninth completion of 13 attempts, Collins completed a 17-yard pass to Justin McCareins to give him 107 yards on the day and 35,007 yards for his career.

The Titans finished the regular season with a record of 13–3, top seed in the playoffs, and a first round bye. In the divisional round they lost to the Baltimore Ravens 13-10. A last minute field goal by Matt Stover won the game for the Ravens. Collins indicated after the season that he would like to play next year, but only as a starter. Collins replaced Jets quarterback Brett Favre in the 2009 Pro Bowl, after first alternate Philip Rivers pulled out. He re-signed with the Titans on February 27, 2009. His new contract is worth $15 million, with $8.5 million guaranteed over two years.

Collins returned as the team's starting quarterback for the beginning of the 2009 season, but after the Titans got an abysmal 0-6 record on the season, coach Jeff Fisher replaced Collins as starting quarterback with Vince Young, three days before the November 1, 2009 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fisher has said that he is against this decision, saying that the problems with the team are unrelated to quarterback play, but he made the substitution after being urged by Titans owner Bud Adams to do so. The Titans won their first game of the season with Young as quarterback.