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 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 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 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: Fisher's still the man for the Titans
The best franchises in the NFL learned long ago that the secret to long-term success is stability at the top. That's why Bud Adams, the Titans’ owner, should resist any urges he has to get rid of head coach Jeff Fisher despite his team's poor start.
[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 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 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]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Justin Gage
The back injury that sidelined Gage last week still isn't 100 percent and he is not expected to play in Week 11 when Tennessee plays Houston. Nate Washington and Kenny Britt will be the starting wideouts for the Titans....
[FULL STORY]LenDale White
The Titans had a bye in Week 7. He is back practicing and is expected to play Week 8....
[FULL STORY]Kerry Collins
Coach Jeff Fisher announced that Vince Young will replace Collins as the Titans' starting QB on Sunday against Jacksonville....
[FULL STORY]Vince Young
Coach Jeff Fisher announced that Young will replace Kerry Collins as the Titans' starting QB on Sunday against Jacksonville....
[FULL STORY]Bo Scaife
He did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. It's not looking good for him to play this week. If he is out, TE Jared Cook could see some playing time....
[FULL STORY]Jared Cook
He did not practice Wednesday (ankle), but did practice on a limited basis Thursday. With Bo Scaife hurting, Cook may be pressed into action this week....
[FULL STORY]Nate Washington
Washington did play in the Titans' opener against Pittsburgh, catching one pass for 8 yards. But Justin Gage and rookie Kenny Britt were the most prominent parts of Tennessee's passing game....
[FULL STORY]Kenny Britt
After missing the early stages of Titans camp, Britt caught five passes for 89 yards in the Titan's win over Tampa Bay on Saturday....
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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.




