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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 10 Sunday Takeaway
The Week 10 edition of the Sunday Takeaway focuses on the best team in the AFC North, controversial decisions from the Patriots and the Jaguars and more.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 10 Preview
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.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Midseason awards
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.
[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 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 7 Sunday Takeaway
The Sunday Takeaway returns to sum up your Week 7 NFL slate. Highlights include Carson Palmer's big day, Michael Crabtree's debut, widespread blowouts and more.
[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 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 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]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Bernard Berrian
He said Monday that he was hoping to play in Week 8. He has been limited in practice this week....
[FULL STORY]Percy Harvin
He left late in the Vikings' Week 6 game after reinjuring his shoulder. The X-rays showed no additional damage and coach Brad Childress said the shoulder is no worse than the previous injury. He has been limited in practice for week 7....
[FULL STORY]Greg Lewis
Lewis has been signed by Minnesota but will have to contend with rookie Percy Harvin for the slot receiver job....
[FULL STORY]Adrian L. Peterson
It's not like you need evidence that Peterson is a stud, but you have to like his numbers from the Vikings' preseason win over Houston on Monday night: 11 carries, 117 yards and one touchdown — a 75-yarder on the first play from scrimmage....
[FULL STORY]Brett Favre
Favre's second preseason outing with Minnesota was solid — 13 completions in 18 attempts for 142 yards and one touchdown. He said before the game he might have a cracked rib, but he looked fine during the game....
[FULL STORY]Tarvaris Jackson
Jackson directed the Vikings to a field goal in about two quarters of action in the team's first preseason game Friday. Sage Rosenfels, however, perhaps gained an edge in the Vikings' QB battle by leading Minnesota to 10 points on his first two series while starting and playing a little over one quarter. Jackson is expected to start Minnesota's next preseason game....
[FULL STORY]Sage Rosenfels
Rosenfels perhaps gained an edge in the Vikings' QB battle by leading Minnesota to 10 points on his first two series while playing a little over one quarter. Tarvaris Jackson, meanwhile, directed the Vikings to a field goal in about two quarters of action. Jackson is expected to start Minnesota's next preseason game....
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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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