Some moments transcend sports, when the play on the field is secondary to the story behind the scenes. It's rare to come acro s these moments mid-season when the games don't matter as much and there's little off-field drama. However, one performance on Sunday was so amazing and Taylor Rapp Jersey so moving that it merits sincere acknowledgement. To be great on the road means to overcome -- and thrive on -- the simple adversity of playing in a hostile environment. What linebacker did in the Georgia Dome this week was more than great. It was extraordinary. Greatne s on the Road winner...Kwon Alexander Backstory. Le s than 48 hours before taking on the , the Tampa Bay rookie learned some horrifying news -- his 17-year-old brother, Broderick Taylor II, had been shot and killed in their hometown of Anniston, Ala. Despite the unspeakable tragedy, Alexander told coach Lovie Smith that he intended to play Sunday, claiming his brother would have wanted him to: but I know he'd want me to be strong for him, and I came out here and dedicated this game to him." With the team rallying around Alexander -- quarterback preached the Bucs had to be "our brother' Jack Youngblood Jersey s keeper" -- the linebacker made his presence felt early and often against the . With and the Atlanta offense backed up near their own end zone in the first quarter, Alexander ripped the ball right out from a streaking . His feverish return put Tampa Bay in scoring position and swung the momentum early on. Alexander outdid himself late Matthew Stafford Jersey in the second quarter when he in the middle of the field, giving the the ball in position to score. Winston would throw a touchdown pa s to close out the half and give Tampa Bay a 10-point lead, one they'd eventually relinquish during their . Alexander finished with 11 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble; he was responsible, via takeaways, for 10 vital points; and he kept the 3-4 alive in the NFC South. During what was likely the most difficult week of his life, Alexander played the game of a lifetime in honor of his fallen brother and rightfully If that's not greatne s... Runners upEli ManningRare is it for any six-touchdown performance to get overshadowed, especially one conducted by a potential r playing in his home town. But c'est la vie when you catch on a good day. Down in the Bayou, the prodigal son -- or at least -- returned and put on a show for the Superdome crowd. Manning to sed his Kenny Young Jersey six touchdowns -- a career high -- on 30 completions for 350 yards. He threw eight balls to fellow Louisiana native Jr. for 130 yards and three TDs, and also dished out scores to and . The only reason Manning isn't leading off this list is because of his counterpart's out-of-body showing. Brees one-upped Manning, throwing seven touchdowns -- tying the NFL record -- and leading the game-winning drive in the . Of course, this isn't new territory for Eli -- he's sure used to Richard ShermanYeah, the cornerback tends to talk the talk a tad too often. But every now and then, and reminds you why he is the self-proclaimed best corner in the game. Sunday at Jerryworld was a fascinating proving ground for Sherman with receiver returning from a foot injury. With a mediocre quarterbacking Dallas, Bryant was targeted six times during the at home; he caught just two balls for 12 yards. Credit Sherman and with that defense. Sherman hugged Bryant like a Snuggie all game long, breaking up deep pa ses by high-pointing Ca sel's pa ses and short routes with well-timed swipes. The ' top wideout never got free of Sherman's grasp and Dallas was never a true Jacob McQuaide Jersey threat in the contest because of it.