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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: Colts, Bengals shove aside AFC powers

Nov 18th, 2009

For the first time in years, the Patriots and Steelers are looking up at someone else in the standings after a shocking weekend that saw nothing short of a seismic shift of power in the AFC.

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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 Sunday Takeaway

Nov 16th, 2009

The Week 10 edition of the Sunday Takeaway focuses on the best team in the AFC North, controversial decisions from the Patriots and the Jaguars and more.

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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 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 Sunday Takeaway

Oct 26th, 2009

The Sunday Takeaway returns to sum up your Week 7 NFL slate. Highlights include Carson Palmer's big day, Michael Crabtree's debut, widespread blowouts and more.

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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 5 Sunday Takeaway

Oct 12th, 2009

A feel-good story in Cincinnati, Brett Favre's best team yet and a lack of parity highlight Rob Doster's Week 5 Sunday Takeaway column.

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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 4 preview

Oct 2nd, 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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Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope

Cedric Benson

Nov 20th, 2009

Benson (hip) is not expected to play in Week 11 when the Bengals take on the Raiders. Bernard Scott and newly acquired Larry Johnson are expected to pick up the slack in the backfield....

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Larry Johnson

Nov 17th, 2009

NFL.com reports that the Bengals and Johnson have come to terms. Coach Marvin Lewis said Johnson would be the team's fourth-string RB. As long as Cedric Benson (hip) is healthy, L.J. would be nothing more than an insurance policy....

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Chris Henry

Nov 9th, 2009

It's official; Henry is out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his broken left forearm....

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Chad Ochocinco

Oct 23rd, 2009

Ochocinco sat out Friday's practice with a sore hip, but he is listed as probable for Sunday's game with Chicago. ...

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Carson Palmer

Oct 16th, 2009

Palmer's thumb injury (non-throwing hand) doesn't appear to be a big deal and he is expected to play Sunday....

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Shayne Graham

Aug 23rd, 2009

Graham figures to miss the rest of the preseason while he rests a strained groin. He is expected to be ready by Week 1, though....

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Reggie Kelly

Aug 6th, 2009

Kelly was placed on season-ending IR on Wednesday. He had ruptured his left Achilles' tendon in practice two days before and underwent surgery Wednesday....

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Laveranues Coles

Feb 26th, 2009

The Jets have re-structured Coles' contract allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent. There is a possibility he could re-sign with the team if he fails to receive an acceptable offer, but most think this is unlikely....

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Vacchiano: Quinn's value being overlooked

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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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