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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 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 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 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 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 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]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Lance Moore
Moore (ankle) will not play in Week 11 against Tampa Bay. Devery Henderson will start opposite Marques Colston....
[FULL STORY]Jeremy Shockey
Shockey has been limited in practice by a shoulder injury, but he's expected to play this week. This is not a new injury and he has been playing with it for a few games now....
[FULL STORY]Mike Bell
Bell is fully recovered from his knee injury and he's set to return this week. Pierre Thomas (hamstring) has been slowed in practice this week and is looking like an iffy fantasy play....
[FULL STORY]Pierre Thomas
Thomas (hamstring) has been slowed in practice this week and is looking like an iffy fantasy play. Mike Bell is fully recovered from his knee injury and he's set to return....
[FULL STORY]Garrett Hartley
Hartley's four-game suspension (a banned substance violation) is up, but don't look for him to be activated anytime soon. The Saints are very content with John Carney who has connected on six of seven field goal attempts....
[FULL STORY]Billy Miller
Miller's injury in the final preseason game turned out to be as serious as initially feared. He tore his Achilles and will miss the season....
[FULL STORY]Drew Brees
Three drives, three touchdowns. Brees' "dress rehearsal" preseason game couldn't have gone much better. He completed 14 of 17 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns against Oakland on Saturday night....
[FULL STORY]John Carney
Looks like Carney will be doing more than competing with Garrett Hartley for the Saints' kicking job. Hartley said he expects to be dealt a four-game suspension by the NFL for use of a banned stimulant. If that's the case, Carney figures to be kicking for the Saints while Hartley sits out, and perhaps beyond....
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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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