Aaron Rodgers Wraps Up MVP

Aaron Rodgers tied a bow on the MVP award in the 184th Packers-Bears meeting on Christmas

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers

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San Francisco 49ers Shine Despite Power Outages at Candlestick Park

The Pittsburgh Steelers were scared of the dark as the lights went out twice at Candlestick Park last night.

Which game would you rather see televised? The Seattle Seahawks hosting the St. Louis Rams or the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the San Francisco 49ers? Let me guess…

In a battle of 10-3 teams, Monday Night Football regained the drama it lacked in previous weeks. Finally, we were going to see a game that mattered; at least we hoped.

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Frank Gore Is Only a Flex Play for the 49ers

San Francisco's running back has a tough go against the Steelers

It’s hard to think Frank Gore is anything more than a flex running back this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 15

A look at every NFL game for Week 15, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 15, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

Jaguars (4-9) at Falcons (8-5)
The Dirty Birds have not been great closers, but they have won the games they were expected to win at home — with only defeats to the Packers and Saints (in overtime) in the friendly confines of the Georgia Dome this season.
Falcons by 7

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The 49ers Aldon Smith Has The Best Sack Celebration Ever (VIdeo)

This is how you celebrate a sack

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Here's Why Steven Jackson is a Must Sit against the 49ers

The Rams running back will be shut down today against San Francisco

Sit St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson this week at San Francisco. There’s nothing that leans in Jackson’s favor in Week 13 — he’s going up against the NFL’s best rush defense and is doing so having not rushed for over 64 yards the last two weeks or having scored in the last month.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 12

A look at every NFL game for Week 12, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 12, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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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.