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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: Midseason awards
There’s still a long way to go in the NFL season and a lot can happen in a span of eight weeks. But if the season were to end right now, there'd be awards to hand out. Ralph Vacchiano does the honors.
[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 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]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Steve Heiden
The Browns have placed Heiden on Injured Reserve. Robert Royal will likely assume the No. 1 TE responsibilities....
[FULL STORY]Brady Quinn
Not that you want him on your fantasy team, but Quinn has been named the starter for the Browns' game Monday night against Baltimore. Coach Eric Mangini is hoping Quinn can start the rest of the season. Derek Anderson certainly wasn't getting the job done....
[FULL STORY]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]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]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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