Better Coach: Jim Harbaugh or John Harbaugh?

Who’s the best coach in the Harbaugh family? The 49ers’ Jim or the Ravens’ John?

John Harbaugh, Ravens

Jack Harbaugh — a longtime college coach who won a Division I-AA national title at Western Kentucky in 2002 — has an NFL coaching tree that consists of his two sons, Jim and John. In the Harbaugh family, there’s sizzle (Jim) and then there’s steak (John). I’ll take John’s substantive track record over Jim’s stylish start.

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Playoff Chances Look Slim For Cincinnati Bengals

The AFC North is proving to be the best division in the NFL; just ask the Cincinnati Bengals

by Josh Kipnis

The Cincinnati Bengals have come a long way since the fallout of Carson Palmer and Chad Ochocinco a year ago. Rookies Andy Dalton and A.J. Green will surely be the future faces of this organization, but it seems they lack the firepower needed to make a final push towards the playoffs.

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NFL Rookies As Super Heroes

Cam Newton, Andy Dalton, A.J. Green, Patrick Peterson, and Jim Harbaugh are showing off their superhero-like skills

by Josh Kipnis

There is no dispute: The past few years for the Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, and San Francisco 49ers have been a struggle. But this year, a group of rookies have swept in and rescued these damsels in distress. Here is my list of the “Rookie Superheroes” halfway through the season.

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San Francisco 49ers are the Best All-Around Team in the NFL

The Packers might be undefeated, but the 49ers' combination of a great offense and great defense is convincing

by Josh Kipnis

The San Francisco 49ers are the best all-around team in the NFL. Yes, the Packers are undefeated. Yes, Aaron Rodgers could be the best passer we have ever seen. But teams without the Greek God of Quarterbacks have to have a balanced attack and consistency in all aspects of the game. If we are determining a team with the best offense/defense combination, I have to pick the Niners.

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NFL Midseason Awards

Aaron Rodgers' MVP pace leads a pack of award-worthy players at halftime of NFL season.

At halftime of the 2011 NFL season and the stretch run about to start, Athlon Sports takes a look at the award-worthy performers of this year’s first half: