Athlon Sports Features
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 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 9 Sunday Takeaway
Rob Doster sums up the NFL's Week 9 action in his Sunday Takeaway column.
[FULL STORY]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 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 Sunday Takeaway
In a departure from early season results, the upset lived again in Week 6. Jake Veyhl takes a look at the underdogs prevailing, the Saints marching, the Titans floundering and more in this week's Sunday Takeaway column.
[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 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]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
James Casey
After having arthroscopic surgery, Casey is expected to miss the next two games. Joel Dreessen takes over as the Texans' starting TE with Owen Daniels out....
[FULL STORY]Steve Slaton
Slaton's starting job is in jeopardy. After losing his fifth fumble of the season, he was benched in last week's game with Buffalo. Ryan Moats replaced him and responded with three TDs and 126 yards. Coach Gary Kubiak said he has not decided who will start this week....
[FULL STORY]Owen Daniels
The Texans are fearing that Daniels will be out for the rest of the season after injuring his knee in a win over Buffalo on Sunday. "It doesn't look good," coach Gary Kubiak said after the game. More will be known this week....
[FULL STORY]Andre Johnson
Johnson (bruised lung) practiced on Thursday and Friday without any problems so it's fairly certain he'll play in Week 8....
[FULL STORY]Christopher Henry
Former Tennessee Titans RB Henry has been signed, but it was mainly to give the Texans insurance for guys like Steve Slaton, Ryan Moats and Chris Brown....
[FULL STORY]Kevin Walter
He practiced last week but was a late-week scratch. He practiced Wednesday on a limited basis. If he can't go, look for Jacoby Jones to see additional playing time....
[FULL STORY]Andre' Davis
He suffered a concussion week 1. He has not practiced this week and don't expect to see him active for week 2....
[FULL STORY]Matt Schaub
Schaub has practiced for two straight days and says he's ready to go for the Texans' opener. His injured ankle seems to be healing nicely....
[FULL STORY]Chris Brown
Texans coach Gary Kubiak has confirmed that Brown will be the backup to Steve Slaton. Brown had been battling Ryan Moats for the job, and the word is that Slaton will lose goal-line carries to Brown....
[FULL STORY]Rex Grossman
Grossman's chances of winning the backup QB job to Matt Schaub took a hit after he suffered a serious hamstring injury. He is expected to miss 4-5 weeks, and that will give Dan Orlovsky a big advantage in the battle for the No. 2 role. ...
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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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