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NFC Divisional Playoff Preview and Prediction: Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons

NFL The Seattle Seahawks bring their road show to the Georgia Dome to take on the Atlanta Falcons in an NFC Divisional Playoff showdown that kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. In beating Washington ...

18 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Atlanta Falcons, Divisional, Golden Tate, Jacquizz Rodgers, Julio Jones, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Ryan, playoffs, Roddy White, Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Tony Gonzalez

NFC Divisional Playoff Preview and Prediction: Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers

NFL The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers will get together for the second time this season when Saturday’s NFC Divisional playoff game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The champions of the NFC...

AFC Divisional Playoff Preview and Prediction: Baltimore Ravens vs. Denver Broncos

NFL Arguably the NFL’s best offensive and defensive players of the past decade will go head-to-head one last time when the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos meet in Saturday’s AFC Divisional ...

NFC Wild Card Preview and Prediction: Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Redskins

NFL Record-setting rookie quarterbacks will be on full display when the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins square off in Sunday’s NFC Wild Card matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. The Seahawks (11-...

19 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Alfred Morris, Chris Clemons, Golden Tate, Marshawn Lynch, Pierre Garcon, playoffs, Richard Sherman, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Santana Moss, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Washington Redskins, Wild Card

AFC Wild Card Preview and Prediction: Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens

NFL The NFL’s feel-good story of the 2012 season will collide with what will be the final chapter of a legendary career when the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens take the field for Sunday’s ...

19 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, AFC, Andrew Luck, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Dennis Pitta, Indianapolis Colts, Jacoby Jones, Joe Flacco, playoffs, Ray Rice, Reggie Wayne, T.Y. Hilton, Torrey Smith, Vick Ballard, Wild Card

NFC Wild Card Preview and Prediction: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers

NFL The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers will face off for the second time in less than a week when their NFC Wild Card showdown kicks off on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The Vikings (10-6) bea...

19 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, Blair Walsh, Charles Woodson, Christian Ponder, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jared Allen, Jermichael Finley, Jordy Nelson, Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings, Percy Harvin, playoffs, Randall Cobb, Wild Card

AFC Wild Card Preview and Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans

NFL The Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans will face off in the postseason for the second straight season when they get together on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The Bengals (10-6) enter this gam...

19 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, AFC, A.J. Green, Andre Johnson, Andy Dalton, Arian Foster, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cedric Peerman, Chris Myers, Cincinnati Bengals, Duane Brown, Geno Atkins, Houston Texans, J.J. Watt, Jermaine Gresham, Matt Schaub, Owen Daniels, playoffs, Wade Smith, Wild Card

GoDaddy.com Bowl Preview and Prediction: Kent State vs. Arkansas State

College Football Two mid-major programs whose success this year cost each of them their head coaches will meet up in the second-to-last bowl game of the season. The matchup between Kent State from the Mid-American ...

19 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: College Football, News, MAC, Sun Belt, Arkansas State Red Wolves, Kent State Golden Flashes

New Year's Resolutions for the NFL in 2013

NFL The last day of the year is always an appropriate time to look back at what has taken place over the past 364 days. As it applies to the NFL, however, one must remember that there is still plenty o...

20 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News

Top 10 Worst BCS Bowl Performances

College Football With the 15th season of BCS bowl action just about ready to kickoff, Athlon reviewed the tapes of the four (now five) biggest bowl games in college football. Since 1998, teams have been fighting to...

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins Preview and Prediction

NFL The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins will write the latest chapter in their historic rivalry when the two face off at 8:20 p.m. ET tonight on NBC. The winner of this game, the 106th overall m...

20 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC East, Alfred Morris, Dallas Cowboys, Dez Bryant, Jason Witten, Robert Griffin III, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview and Prediction

NFL The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings each have something to play for when the long-time NFC North rivals meet up at 4:25 p.m. ET this afternoon on FOX. For the Vikings (9-6) it’s win and t...

20 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC North, Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, Casey Heyward, Christian Ponder, Clay Matthews, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jared Allen, Jordy Nelson, Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota Vikings, Percy Harvin, Randall Cobb

Liberty Bowl Preview and Prediction: Tulsa vs. Iowa State

College Football Two teams that opened the season against each other will meet up once more to close out their respective campaigns when Iowa State and Tulsa get together on New Year’s Eve in Memphis, Tenn. The C...

20 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: College Football, News, Big 12, Conference USA, Iowa State Cyclones, Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Russell Athletic Bowl Preview and Prediction: Virginia Tech vs. Rutgers

College Football Two teams with impressive bowl streaks and were once members of the same conference will play each other in the postseason for the first time as Rutgers and Virginia Tech face off in Orlando. The H...

20 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: College Football, News, ACC, Big East, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Virginia Tech Hokies

Armed Forces Bowl Preview and Prediction: Air Force vs. Rice

College Football Two teams with productive running attacks, suspect defenses and that won just enough games to become bowl eligible face off when Rice and Air Force take the field at TCU’s renovated Amon G. Carte...

20 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: College Football, News, Conference USA, Mountain West, Air Force Falcons, Rice Owls

Independence Bowl Preview and Prediction: Ohio vs. Louisiana-Monroe

College Football Two of the nation’s most talented and exciting dual-threat quarterbacks will share the spotlight when Ohio and Louisiana-Monroe face each other for the first time. The Bobcats, led by junior sign...

21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: College Football, News, MAC, Sun Belt, Louisiana Monroe Warhawks, Ohio Bobcats

Military Bowl Preview and Prediction: Bowling Green vs. San Jose State

College Football Two teams that posted impressive turnarounds in the win column this season meet for the first time ever as either San Jose State or Bowling Green will get to unwrap one late Christmas gift �...

21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: College Football, News, MAC, WAC, Bowling Green Falcons, San Jose State Spartans

New York Giants vs. Baltimore Ravens Preview and Prediction

NFL The New York Giants will try and keep their playoff hopes alive by handing the Baltimore Ravens a fourth straight defeat when they meet at 4:25 p.m. ET this afternoon on FOX. The defending Super Bo...

21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, Ahmad Bradshaw, Andre Brown, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, David Wilson, Dennis Pitta, Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks, Joe Flacco, Lardarius Webb, Martellus Bennett, New York Giants, Ray Lewis, Ray Rice, Terrell Suggs, Torrey Smith, Victor Cruz

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview and Prediction

NFL The NFC West could be decided when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m ET tonight on NBC. A win would clinch a second straight division title for the 49ers (10-3-1), wh...

21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC West, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Golden Tate, Justin Smith, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Vernon Davis

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Preview and Prediction

NFL The Cincinnati Bengals can secure a second-straight playoff berth with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers when the two square off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS. The Bengals (8-6) find themselves in th...

21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, A.J. Green, AFC North, Andy Dalton, Ben Roethilsberger, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Chris Rainey, Cincinnati Bengals, Isaac Redman, Jonathan Dwyer, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall

40 Greatest Christmas-Related Names in Sports

Overtime Have you ever wondered which athlete or sports figure is tailor-made for the Christmas season? Well, we’ve made our list and checked it twice, although we’re still working on the naughty or nic...

21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: Overtime

Poinsettia Bowl Preview and Prediction: BYU vs. San Diego State

College Football Former conference rivals meet up again in what should be a matchup of contrasting styles between BYU and San Diego State. The Cougars earned a trip to their eighth straight bowl game in as many sea...

22 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: College Football, News, Independents, Mountain West, BYU Cougars, San Diego State Aztecs

Top 10 Individual Performances in the NFL in 2012

NFL As 2012 comes to a close, Athlon will count down the top individual performances in each major sport from the year, culminating with a full list of the top 50 performances of the year. It is im...

New York Jets vs. Tennessee Titans Preview and Prediction

NFL The New York Jets will try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they take on the Tennessee Titans tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Even though the Jets are just 6-7, they still have a shot a...

22 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, AFC, Bilal Powell, Chris Johnson, Jake Locker, Kendall Wright, Kenny Britt, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Shonn Greene, Tennessee Titans

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys Preview and Prediction

NFL The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Dallas Cowboys will each be looking to stay above .500 and in the thick of the playoff hunt when they face off this afternoon at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. The Steelers (7...

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