NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 11

A look at every NFL game for Week 11, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 11, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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Cry all you want, but Chris Johnson is still not worth dropping

This year's biggest first round fantasy bust poses a problem for owners

Chris Johnson gets all the heat for being a first-round fantasy bust, and rightfully so.

Johnson has been downright terrible. The use of the lockout is long gone. The excuse of the contract holdout is long gone. He has just been awful at giving fantasy players a return on their investment.

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Mario Williams Injury Hurts Texans in AFC South Race

Houston loses its top pass rusher for the season.

Last week, it was the best player on offense. This week, the Houston Texans’ best defender went down with an injury.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 5

Every game on the NFL schedule for Week 5, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 5, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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Terrell Owens Plans to Return to NFL — Does Any Team Want Him?

Six-time Pro Bowler claims he will be ready to play in less than a month

Attention NFL teams! Need help at wide receiver? If so, Terrell Owens wants you to know he is available. Owens, who had surgery to repair a torn ACL in April, said in an interview this week that he plans to be ready to play in less than a month.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' defense no longer safe fantasy option

The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) have struggled out of the gate this NFL season, thanks in large part to injuries. And while Ben Roethlisberger (sprained foot) and Rashard Mendenhall (hamstring) grab most of the headlines, the Steelers' defense has not been immune to the injury bug.

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Cam Newton, New Faces Atop NFL Leaderboards

-by Ralph Vacchiano

You knew that Tom Brady and Drew Brees would be leading the NFL in passing yardage, even this early in the season. But come on, who would’ve guessed that Cam Newton would be third? Darren McFadden as the NFL’s rushing leader so far is probably not a stretch, but Ben Tate fifth, less than 100 yards behind and ahead of Adrian Peterson?

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Darren McFadden Carries Raiders Past Jets

With 171 yards and two TDs, Run DMC headlines the top performers of Week 3 in the NFL.

Darren McFadden, RB, Raiders

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Kenny Britt Out for Year With ACL; Here's 5 Guys to Save Your Fantasy Season

The Titans wide receiver is probably done for the year with a torn ACL and MCL

Update: It's official, Kenny Britt tore his ACL and is out for the season.

Kenny Britt was having a great season. Until he turned awkwardly on his knee after a catch against the Broncos and apparently tore his ACL and MCL on a freakish play where he didn't hit or touched.

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NFL Prime Time Players - Week 2

Charles Woodson schooled Cam Newton, while Tom Brady continued his record pace in Week 2.

Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons
With all eyes on quarterbacks Michael Vick and Matt Ryan, it was the 35-year-old future Hall of Fame tight end Gonzalez who stole the show in Atlanta on Sunday night. The 15-year veteran had seven catches for 83 yards and two acrobatic TD receptions — the 89th and 90th of his illustrious career — during an especially sweet 35–31 victory over the Eagles.