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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 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: Snyder running Redskins into the ground
Dan Snyder must be smarter than he looks in his non-football life. He’d have to be, because he continually looks remarkably dumb based on what he has let happen to the Washington Redskins, his once-proud franchise.
[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: Five coaches on the hot seat
It’s only five games into the NFL season, but that’s more than enough time for the fingers of antsy owners to start getting itchy. That’s why these five head coaches might want to start looking over their shoulder in the coming weeks.
[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: 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
Chris Cooley
Cooley is expected to miss at least the next three games. While he is out, Fred Davis inherits the starting TE job....
[FULL STORY]Fred Davis
Davis' fantasy value received a boost Monday night after starting TE Chris Cooley went down with what is believed to be a season-ending ankle injury. He broke a bone in his ankle. Davis is a very good receiver and had a season-high eight receptions for 78 yards and a TD while stepping in for the injured Cooley against the Eagles....
[FULL STORY]Jason Campbell
NFL.com reports that Campbell will retain his starting job this week despite getting benched at halftime of the Redskins' Week 6 loss to Kansas City....
[FULL STORY]Malcolm Kelly
Redskins coach Jim Zorn has named Kelly the team's No. 2 WR behind Santana Moss. Kelly had been competing with Devin Thomas and Antwaan Randle El for that spot. Randle El will be the slot receiver....
[FULL STORY]Shaun Suisham
Suisham won the battle with Dave Rayner for the Redskins' kicking job....
[FULL STORY]Ladell Betts
The Washington Post reports that Betts will be the Redskins' primary back on third down this season, a role handled by Clinton Portis a year ago. Betts has had a strong offseason and training camp, leading to the increased role in the offense....
[FULL STORY]Clinton Portis
The Washington Post reports that Portis will have a reduced workload this season as Ladell Betts becomes the Redskins' primary back on third down. Portis handled that role last season. The Redskins hope this move will help keep Portis fresh in the second half of the season....
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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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