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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 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 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]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: Crabtree ruining his reputation, career
At this point, there’s no denying it: Michael Crabtree is blowing a huge opportunity, and he’s either a complete head case or he’s getting bad advice.
[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]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Shaun Hill
Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that Alex Smith will become the team's starter when the 49ers play at Indianapolis in Week 8. That pushes former starter Hill to the backup role. Hill had struggled in his last two starts, both San Francisco losses. Smith threw three TD passes after coming on in relief of Hill on Sunday against Houston....
[FULL STORY]Frank Gore
Gore looks fully recovered from his ankle injury. He has practiced fully all week and should start Sunday against Houston....
[FULL STORY]Michael Crabtree
The Niners have announced that Crabtree will start this week against Houston. He'll replace Josh Morgan....
[FULL STORY]Brandon Jones
Jones put a jersey on this week and began practicing. There's no word on whether Jones would actually play in Sunday's game, but it's clear Jones is ahead of schedule on his rehabilitation....
[FULL STORY]Alex D. Smith
Coach Mike Singletary has announced that Shaun Hill, not Smith, will be the 49ers' starting quarterback this season....
[FULL STORY]Glen Coffee
Coffee gave indications that he'd be a suitable handcuff for Frank Gore against the Raiders on Saturday. The rookie rushed 16 times for 129 yards....
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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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