They had to withstand yet one more comeback by Favre, who returned to the NFL with the Vikings (13-5) after another brief retirement. He was alternately spectacular and pedestrian Sunday, finally betrayed by his gambling style and, perhaps, an aging body.Porter's pick sent it into overtime, the third time an NFC title game has needed extra time and the second in three seasons. Two years ago, Favre's interception in OT set up a field goal that sent the Giants past the Packers and into the Super Bowl.During the winter meetings, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein told the Boston media that his club shouldn't be expected to win the World Series every year Epstein looked at 2010 as one of those years when the club probably would not be as good as it has been or will be A "bridge" season, he said Then, Epstein went out and made more substantial changes than any team in the majors.