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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: Midseason awards

Nov 11th, 2009

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.

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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 Sunday Takeaway

Nov 9th, 2009

Rob Doster sums up the NFL's Week 9 action in his Sunday Takeaway column.

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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 Sunday Takeaway

Nov 2nd, 2009

Brett Favre's return to Lambeau, Vince Young's return to the starting lineup and the Broncos' return to reality highlight the Week 8 Sunday Takeaway.

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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: Five coaches on the hot seat

Oct 16th, 2009

It’s only five games into the NFL season, but that’s more than enough time for the fingers of antsy owners to start getting itchy. That’s why these five head coaches might want to start looking over their shoulder in the coming weeks.

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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 4 Sunday Takeaway

Oct 5th, 2009

Are Wade Phillips' days numbered in Dallas? Who's better, the Saints or the Giants? Rob Doster sums up Week 4 in the NFL in his Sunday Takeaway column.

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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

Felix Jones

Oct 21st, 2009

Jones is practicing and is expected to play week 7....

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Miles Austin

Oct 20th, 2009

Austin gets a promotion. The Cowboys said today that Austin has been moved into the starting lineup, replacing Patrick Crayton....

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Patrick Crayton

Oct 20th, 2009

Crayton has lost his starting job. Dallas announced today that Miles Austin will move into the starting lineup opposite Roy Williams....

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Roy Williams

Oct 5th, 2009

The Dallas Morning News reports that Williams has cartilage damage in three ribs, which explains his absence from the Cowboys' final drive that came up just short against Denver. His availability for this week is in doubt....

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Marion Barber

Oct 2nd, 2009

Barber was a full participant in practice Thursday and will play Sunday at Denver. Felix Jones, however, will not....

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Nick Folk

May 6th, 2009

The Associated Press is reporting that Folk is recovering from surgery to repair a torn cartilage in his hip. The Cowboys said Wednesday that Folk, a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie in 2007, should resume light kicking work in about eight weeks. They're hopeful he can handle full kicking work in 12 weeks, around the start of training camp. The Cowboys picked USC kicker David Buehler(notes) in the fifth round of the draft last month. ...

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Jon Kitna

Feb 28th, 2009

Kitna's days as a fantasy QB appear over since he has been dealt to Dallas where he'll backup Tony Romo....

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More Inside Athlon Sports ...

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.

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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.

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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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