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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 5 Sunday Takeaway
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Losing makes Mangini's way look worse
Eric Mangini’s players seem to hate him. The media in Cleveland certainly hate him, and the public is pretty disenchanted, too. Are his days in the Queen City numbered?
[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 4 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 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]NFL: Week 1 power rankings
Score one for Denver fans as the Broncos used a miracle 87-yard touchdown to top the Bengals while former quarterback Jay Cutler laid an egg in his debut with the Bears. But more importantly, where do these teams fall in our Week 1 power rankings?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 1 preview
The Titans and Steelers kicked off the NFL season Thursday in fine fashion but there are 30 other teams itching to get going. Mike Nahrstedt runs down what to look for this weekend in the NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Athlon's preseason predictions revisited
Athlon's NFL annual hit newsstands more than two months ago, but after looking at the early returns on rookies, recent signees and other developments, Mike Nahrstedt decided to revisit the predictions from the magazine.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Phil Dawson
The Browns released Billy Cundiff on Tuesday, leaving the kicking job to Dawson alone. Dawson missed an extra point try Sunday, his first action since Week 2....
[FULL STORY]Steve Heiden
He was limited in practice last week and was inactive for Sunday's game. Robert Royal filled in for Heiden, who will be evaluated as the week goes on. Interestingly, the Browns signed free agent Michael Gaines, who was last with the Bears. Heiden has not practiced this week and is unlikely to play in Week 7....
[FULL STORY]Derek Anderson
Despite completing just two of his 17 pass attempts against Buffalo last Sunday, Derek Anderson remains the starter. Browns' receivers dropped nine passes in the game....
[FULL STORY]Chansi Stuckey
The Jets' web site is reporting that the team has acquired WR Braylon Edwards from Cleveland in a trade that sends Stuckey, LB Jason Trusnik and undisclosed draft choices to the Browns....
[FULL STORY]James Davis
Davis (shoulder) has been put on Injured Reserve and will miss the rest of the season. With Jamal Lewis hurting (knee), the Browns are currently down to just Jerome Harrison in their backfield....
[FULL STORY]Jamal Lewis
He was unable to practice last week due to a hamstring injury and was inactive for the game. He did not practice Wednesday and Thursday and it looks like he will miss this week's game. If he is unable to play, we expect to see a combination of Jerome Harrison and rookie James Davis handling the running game....
[FULL STORY]Brady Quinn
Browns coach Eric Mangini has named Derek Anderson the starting QB for the Browns' game Sunday against Cincinnati. Anderson replaced Quinn for the second half of Cleveland's Week 3 game and was not particularly impressive, but Mangini is hoping a change will spark the Browns' lifeless offense. Quinn becomes Anderson's backup....
[FULL STORY]Donte Stallworth
The NFL announced that commissioner Roger Goodell has suspended Stallworth without pay for the 2009 season for violations of league policy regarding substance abuse and personal conduct. This action firms up an indefinite suspension in June that was imposed following his guilty plea to a DUI/manslaughter charge. Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol in March. Stallworth will be reinstated to the NFL after the Super Bowl in February....
[FULL STORY]Mohamed Massaquoi
Massaquoi, who is competing with fellow rookie Brian Robiskie for a starting job opposite Braylon Edwards, has been running with the first team, giving him an early lead in the battle. But any Browns receiver after Edwards is worth no more than a late-round flyer....
[FULL STORY]Mike Furrey
Following his release by Detroit, Furrey has signed with Cleveland. He'll have a good opportunity with the Browns who will likely lose WR Donte' Stallworth because of an off-the-field incident....
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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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