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NFL: Week 11 Preview
It's a Bruce Springsteen-themed edition of the weekly NFL preview as Mike Nahrstedt takes a look at all 15 NFL games on the weekend slate.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 10 Power Rankings
Neither New Orleans nor Indianapolis is invincible. But neither has been bested, which is why two teams that might yet prove to be superior — Minnesota and Cincinnati — remain behind them in the NFL Power Rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 10 Preview
It's Colts-Patriots week in the NFL, and it's as big as ever. Rob Doster looks at that game and the other 13 that occupy this weekend's docket.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 9 Power Rankings
If not for a two-game hiccup early in the season, the Steelers might be sitting atop these Power Rankings. Especially after their two most recent performances. See where Mike Nahrstedt ranked them and the other 31 teams in his Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 9 Sunday Takeaway
Rob Doster sums up the NFL's Week 9 action in his Sunday Takeaway column.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 9 Preview
The Texans are two games over .500 for the first time in franchise history but they've got a tough game against undefeated Indianapolis this week. Mike Nahrstedt looks at that and the other 12 games on the slate in his Week 9 preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 8 Power Rankings
During their week off, the Buccaneers watched the Titans and Rams each pick up their first victory of the season. Any doubt who's on the bottom of this week's power rankings?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 8 Preview
Revenge is on the mind of a few teams as the Jets look to get even with the Dolphins and the Packers have Brett Favre's return to Lambeau on their minds. Mike Nahrstedt previews these and the other 11 games on the Week 8 NFL slate.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 7 Power Rankings
So many teams are worthy, yet only one can occupy the bottom spot in Athlon Sports’ NFL power rankings each week. Who "earned" that distinction in Week 7?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 7 preview
Brett Favre has the Vikings sitting pretty at 6-0 but they'll face the defending Super Bowl champs on the road this week. Mike Nahrstedt looks at that game and the other 12 on the Week 7 slate in his NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 6 power rankings
It was certainly not a banner weekend for the NFC East. The Giants lost to the Saints, the Redskins continued to look hapless and the Eagles were upset by the Raiders. Mike Nahrstedt sorts it all out in his Week 6 power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 6 preview
An undefeated matchup between the Giants and Saints highlights Week 6. Mike Nahrstedt runs down what to look for in that game and the other 13 on the slate in his NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 5 power rankings
The Broncos' overtime win against the Patriots Sunday kept them as one of five undefeated teams. But is Mike Nahrstedt a believer? Find out in his Week 5 NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 4 power rankings
The Saints can beat you through the air, on the ground or with their defense, but what no one has showed yet is how the Saints can be beat. See where they rank in this week's NFL Power Rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 3 power rankings
The Bengals are one miracle pass away from being 3-0. Seriously. See where they and the other 31 teams rank in the Week 3 NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 3 preview
Another week of Sunday action is ready to kick off and Mike Nahrstedt runs down what to look for this weekend in his NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 2 power rankings
There's plenty to celebrate in New York, but do the Jets or the Giants sit atop our Week 2 power rankings?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 2 preview
Sunday is quickly approaching and Mike Nahrstedt runs down what to look for this weekend in the NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Anquan Boldin
After missing last week's game because of an ankle injury, Boldin appears ready to return in Week 10. He practiced fully this past week....
[FULL STORY]Steve Breaston
Like the past several weeks, Breaston (knee) has been limited in practice this week, but he is expected to play in Week 8....
[FULL STORY]Kurt Warner
Warner led the Cardinals' first-team offense to a touchdown for the first time in three preseason games Friday night against Green Bay. On the down side, he was intercepted once on 10-of-16 passing for 139 yards and fumbled twice (one of which was lost). Backup Matt Leinart, meanwhile, had a Warner-like game (24-of-38, 360 yards, three TDs, one INT)....
[FULL STORY]Beanie Wells
Maybe the wait will be worth it. Wells, who has been limited by an ankle injury through training camp, made the most of his preseason debut for the Cardinals. He had seven carries for 46 yards and two touchdowns, including a 20-yarder, against Green Bay on Friday night....
[FULL STORY]Tim Hightower
Hightower had nine carries for 42 yards against the Chargers on Saturday. Beanie Wells, meanwhile, suited up but did not play for Arizona....
[FULL STORY]Matt Leinart
It appears that Leinart is in a battle for keeping that no. 2 back-up QB position to Kurt Warner. Brian St. Pierre was brought in by coach Whisenhunt and promised a chance to compete with Leinart....
[FULL STORY]Ben Patrick
Patrick has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the 2009 season for using a banned substance....
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Vacchiano: Patroits are the favorites in '07
A lot of things can change between now and next February. But the events of draft weekend, and some of the events of the two months before, have Ralph Vacchiano convinced that the Pats are the early favorite to win Super Bowl XLII.
Vacchiano: Quinn's value being overlooked
No player in this year’s draft has seen his stock yo-yo more than former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. Ralph Vacchiano says the "Golden Boy" will be a great pick up for whichever team doesn't out-think themselves.
Vacchiano: NFL must send message to teams
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Pacman Jones and Chris Henry on Tuesday for their off-the-field problems. Ralph Vacchiano applauds the decision but says the league should focus on punishing the teams as well.
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