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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 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 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 Sunday Takeaway
The Detroit Lions' first victory since December of 2007 headlined a week full of surprises. Rob Doster sums it all up in his Sunday Takeaway.
[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]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: Rookie QBs see more failure than success
For every Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger — quarterbacks who were consistently good as starters during their rookie seasons — there are many, many, many others whose rookie seasons were something less. That's what Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez face this season.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Kevin Smith
Smith appears to have recovered well from last week's shoulder injury. He was able to practice fully on Friday and is expected to start in Week 9....
[FULL STORY]Calvin Johnson
Johnson (knee) was able to practice fully on Friday and the Lions are optimistic about him playing tomorrow....
[FULL STORY]Maurice Morris
He did not play in Week 6 and had another week to recover during the Lions' bye last week. He has been practicing and is expected to play this week....
[FULL STORY]Matthew Stafford
He has missed the last two games but is looking like he might be able to go this week. He has been practicing with the first team....
[FULL STORY]Daunte Culpepper
Culpepper suffered a hamstring injury in the third quarter of the Lions' Week 6 loss to Green Bay and had to leave the game. Culpepper, playing in place of rookie Matthew Stafford (knee), was replaced by third-stringer Drew Stanton....
[FULL STORY]Brandon Pettigrew
The first-round pick made his preseason debut against Indianapolis on Saturday and caught two passes for 24 yards....
[FULL STORY]Jason Hanson
Details about his right (kicking) leg are sketchy, but it appears that Hanson might not be ready by Week 1. He had minor surgery last week. "Whenever he's ready, he's ready," Lions GM Martin Mayhew told the Detroit Free Press. "If he's ready after the opener, that's great. If he's ready sooner, then we'll put him out there." ...
[FULL STORY]Bryant Johnson
Johnson participated in individual drills Wednesday, marking his first action of training camp. He has been recovering from injuries suffered in a golf cart mishap. Johnson is expected to be the team's No. 2 WR opposite Calvin Johnson....
[FULL STORY]Dennis Northcutt
Northcutt has been acquired by Detroit in a trade with Jacksonville. He'll likely fill the slot receiver role between starters Calvin Johnson and Bryant Johnson....
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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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