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 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 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 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: 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: Athlon's preseason predictions revisited
Athlon's NFL annual hit newsstands more than two months ago, but after looking at the early returns on rookies, recent signees and other developments, Mike Nahrstedt decided to revisit the predictions from the magazine.
[FULL STORY]1999 NFL Draft revisited
The 1999 NFL Draft produced one of the best receivers and top cornerbacks of the past decade along with Donovan McNabb, Edgerrin James and a Freak. Here’s a look at how the first-rounders from that season panned out.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Adam Vinatieri
Vinatieri (knee) is not ready to return yet from his recent surgery. Matt Stover will continue to kick for the Colts....
[FULL STORY]Anthony Gonzalez
It's not looking good for Gonzalez to be of much help for the remainer of this fantasy season. He had his injured knee scoped on Friday and the Colts said that there's no timetable for his return. At minimum, he'll miss another 2-3 weeks though....
[FULL STORY]Donald Brown
He sprained his left shoulder in the second quarter of Week 7 and was inactive for Week 8. He has practiced this week and is expected to play. But if Brown has any setbacks, Joseph Addai will again handle the running game full time....
[FULL STORY]Reggie Wayne
After missing practice earlier in the week because of a groin injury, Wayne was able to work with the team on Friday. He'll be listed as questionable for Sunday, but should play....
[FULL STORY]Matt Stover
The 41-year-old Stover has been signed by Indianapolis to replace Adam Vinatieri who is expected to miss the next 4-8 weeks following knee surgery....
[FULL STORY]Hank Baskett
NFL.com is reporting that after being released by the Eagles, Baskett will sign with the Colts today. Indy needs a receiver after the loss of Anthony Gonzalez for a few weeks....
[FULL STORY]Peyton Manning
The reigning league MVP was sharp against the Eagles on Thursday night. Playing three series (most of the first quarter), Manning completed 10 of 14 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns, including a 76-yarder to WR Reggie Wayne....
[FULL STORY]Joseph Addai
Addai will be the Colts' starting running back, but coach Jim Caldwell said a second back -- presumably rookie Donald Brown -- will get plenty of carries as well, according to Colts.com. Caldwell said the ratio by which carries are divided will be determined on a week-to-week basis. “It depends on who you face and the type of defensive structure that you have to deal with,” Caldwell said....
[FULL STORY]Mike Hart
Hart had surgery during the off-season to repair a torn ACL, but Indy says he'll be ready to participate in training camp. Hart and rookie Donald Brown will contend for the no. 2 RB job....
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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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