Athlon Sports Features
NFL: Week 9 Preview
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.
[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 Sunday Takeaway
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.
[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 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: 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 Sunday Takeaway
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.
[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: Five notes from Week 1
With the exception of the four teams playing in Monday night games, Week 1 is in the books in the NFL. Now that the talk has quieted and the games have begun, we take a look at five things you should take away from Sunday’s action.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Correll Buckhalter
Buckhalter (high ankle sprain) continues to do some work in practice, but his status for Monday night's game is still uncertain. The Broncos have a bye in Week 7 and the time off would help him get healthy....
[FULL STORY]Kyle Orton
The Denver Post is reporting that Orton will start for the Broncos against Cincinnati on Sunday. He has practiced with the first unit all week and appears to be handling his finger injury well....
[FULL STORY]Brandon Marshall
According to coach Josh McDaniels, Marshall's attitude has been good at practice since he returned Tuesday following his reinstatement Sunday. In addition, NFL.com reported that the Broncos and Marshall have quietly begun contract discussions....
[FULL STORY]Jabar Gaffney
A broken thumb will sideline Gaffney for the next several weeks. That's a blow for Denver, which had been using him as a starter alongside Eddie Royal while Brandon Marshall is suspended....
[FULL STORY]Knowshon Moreno
Moreno suffered a sprained MCL (knee) in last night's exhibition loss to San Francisco. He'll definitely miss practice time, but it is unknown at this time how long his absence will be. Although he'll probably be ready to start the season, don't underestimate the lost time. Preseason practices are critical for everyone, never mind a rookie trying to learn a new system. Denver's backfield also has Correll Buckhalter, LaMont Jordan, Peyton Hillis and Darius Walker....
[FULL STORY]Brandon Lloyd
Following his release from Chicago, Lloyd has signed with Denver. His signing is a bit interesting since Brandon Marshall has made a request to the Broncos that they trade him and Lloyd played last season with new Denver starting QB Kyle Orton....
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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.




