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NFL: Week 11 Preview

Nov 20th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 10 Power Rankings

Nov 17th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 10 Preview

Nov 13th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 9 Power Rankings

Nov 9th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 9 Preview

Nov 6th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 8 Power Rankings

Nov 3rd, 2009

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?

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NFL: Week 8 Preview

Oct 30th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 7 Power Rankings

Oct 27th, 2009

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?

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NFL: Week 7 preview

Oct 23rd, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 6 power rankings

Oct 20th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 6 Sunday Takeaway

Oct 19th, 2009

In a departure from early season results, the upset lived again in Week 6. Jake Veyhl takes a look at the underdogs prevailing, the Saints marching, the Titans floundering and more in this week's Sunday Takeaway column.

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NFL: Week 6 preview

Oct 16th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 5 power rankings

Oct 13th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 4 power rankings

Oct 6th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 3 power rankings

Sep 29th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 3 preview

Sep 25th, 2009

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.

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NFL: Week 2 power rankings

Sep 22nd, 2009

There's plenty to celebrate in New York, but do the Jets or the Giants sit atop our Week 2 power rankings?

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NFL: Week 2 preview

Sep 20th, 2009

Sunday is quickly approaching and Mike Nahrstedt runs down what to look for this weekend in the NFL Preview.

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Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope

Michael Turner

Nov 16th, 2009

Turner, who has been on a tear of late, already had 111 yards rushing when he had to leave Sunday's loss to Carolina with a high ankle sprain in the second quarter. Tests today should reveal the extent of the injury....

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Roddy White

Nov 7th, 2009

Although the Falcons expect White (knee)to play Sunday, the only day he practiced this past week was Friday and that workout was called "limited"....

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Jerious Norwood

Nov 6th, 2009

He was inactive for Weeks 7 and 8 with the hip injury. He has been held out of practice this week....

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Matt Ryan

Aug 22nd, 2009

Ryan has picked up where he left off after a strong rookie season. He was nearly flawless in a win over the Rams on Friday night, going 7-of-8 for 81 yards and a touchdown to Tony Gonzalez in two series....

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Marty Booker

Aug 12th, 2009

Booker's early work in Falcons practices has been impressive. He has picked up the offense quickly and has a chance to win the No. 3 WR job....

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Harry Douglas

Aug 6th, 2009

Douglas will miss the regular season with a torn ACL in his left knee. Prior to his injury, he was working with the first team. This injury, combined with Roddy White's holdout, has become a big problem for the Falcons. Fantasy-wise, the current starters look to be Michael Jenkins and possibly Brian Finneran. The Falcons lack depth at this position, and it appears they will have to look outside the organization for help....

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Tony Gonzalez

Apr 23rd, 2009

Gonzalez has been traded to Atlanta for a second round pick in this year's draft. The 36-year-old tight end is not expected to lose much value in the transaction. He'll be a major force in the Falcons' passing attack led by Matt Ryan....

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