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Lockout? What Lockout? NFL fans apparently forgive and forget

NFL By Mark Ross On Aug. 11, 1994, major league baseball players walked off the field and started what ended up being a seven-month work stoppage that resulted in the cancellation of the World Seri...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, NFL Lockout

Fantasy Football: Waiver Wire Week 2

NFL Some of the players listed in Athlon Sports' NFL Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 2 may be one week adds, some may be season-long adds and some are listed just for you to keep an eye on or even st...

Fantasy Football: Week 1 By the Numbers

NFL Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season is in the books. Here are some numbers that stood out to me from the Week 1 action that's already happened. -2 How many owners were screaming at the final play of ...

Ron Jaworski Drops An S-Bomb on Monday Night Football (Video)

NFL Ron Jaworski accidentally said the word "shit" during the live broadcast of the Patriots at Dolphins Monday Night Football game last night. Chad Henne missed a pass down the right sideline and...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Ron Jaworski, swearing

NFL Monday Morning Recap

NFL We take a look at some of the top storylines from Week One of the NFL's 2011 season. Cutler, Bears Make Early Statement Against the Falcons Now that’s how you bounce back from Wuss-gate. Ja...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Cam Newton, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Jay Cutler, Michael Vick, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Sam Bradford

Fantasy Football: Week 1 Start or Sit

NFL Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season is upon us, which means it is time to start setting your fantasy football lineups. Athlon Sports will try to help you do that each week with its Start or Sit suggestio...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Jay Cutler, Kenny Britt, Ray Rice, Tony Romo

NFL Picks and Predictions: 5 Key Games, Week 1

NFL By RALPH VACCHIANO Six months ago, there was no guarantee this would ever happen. Yet here we finally are, in opening week. The lockout scared everyone and threatened take away football, but in...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Arian Foster, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Joe Flacco, Michael Vick, NFL Predictions, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, RALPH VACCHIANO, St. Louis Rams

NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 1

NFL A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 1, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: Saints...

1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, 49ers, Aaron Rodgers, Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Bucs, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Drew Brees, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Michael Vick, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Peyton Manning, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Texans, Titans, Tom Brady, Vikings

Peyton Manning's Neck Injury to End Colts' Run?

NFL Peyton Manning’s second neck surgery won’t impact his time-of-possession on television this weekend. No, the pain in the neck won’t stop the No. 1-ranked Nielson Co. ad man, who will cont...

1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Eli Manning, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kerry Collins, Peyton Manning

With Peyton Manning Out, The Texans Must Win This Weekend

NFL It's official, Peyton Manning is out for the majority, if not all, of the 2011 NFL season. The Boogie Man for all the non-Indiana AFC South teams won't be under their bed this year. Which means...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, AFC South, Arian Foster, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kerry Collins, Peyton Manning

Athlon Sports 2011 NFL Predictions

NFL The NFL season is finally here. It kicks off tonight when the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers play host to the 2009 Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. Athlon Sports' editorial ...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, News, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers

Which New NFL Coach Is Most Likely To Succeed?

NFL There are eight new head coaches in the NFL this year. Some of them have inherited great teams with a chance to win, while others, have not. Here we break down the pros and cons for each new head c...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL

NFL Preseason Award Predictions

NFL The 2011 NFL season kicks off with a Thursday night showdown between the last two Super Bowl champions, as Super Bowl XLIV MVP quarterback Drew Brees and the Saints march to Lambeau Field to take o...

1 year ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Jim Schwartz, Mark Ingram, Michael Vick, New Orleans Saints, Patrick Willis, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Ted Thompson, Tony Romo, Von Miller

Fantasy Football: Ask Athlon Week 1

NFL Never bench your studs. Yeah, right. Just because you drafted a running back in the first round, don't think you can just set him in the starting lineup and not have to worry about him falling on h...

Peyton Manning's Streak, Colts' Season on the Line?

NFL Today marks the 16th anniversary of when Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played streak to become baseball's all-time "Iron Man." In the NFL, the longest current consecutive game...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Cal Ripken Jr., Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning

2011 Fantasy Football Ranks: Top 280

NFL Your NFL fantasy football drafts are nearing. Check back throughout the preseason for updated rankings to get you prepared for your draft. Athlon Sports Team by Team Breakdowns Rankings are...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football: Chris Johnson is back

NFL What is it with these AFC South running backs? Is there one we can trust this year? Tennessee's Chris Johnson ended his holdout by signing an extension with the Titans on Thursday. Hous...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster, Chris Johnson, Delone Carter, Donald Brown, Jamaal Charles, Jamie Harper, Javon Ringer, Joseph Addai, LeSean McCoy, Maurice Jones-Drew, Ray Rice

Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: Rising Stars

NFL Making a Case for the New Class ... Three young quarterbacks have quickly ascended into the top half of fantasy QBs to own. Here’s why you shouldn’t shy away from them this year. Sam Brad...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Detroit Lions, Josh Freeman, Matthew Stafford, Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

5 Players Who Hold The Keys To the 2011 NFL Season

NFL By RALPH VACCHIANO It's almost impossible for one person to change a game in the NFL. There are no isolation plays, like in basketball. There's no one with the ability to make an impact like a ...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Arian Foster, Darren Sproles, Houston Texans, Mark Sanchez, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, RALPH VACCHIANO, Reggie Bush, San Francisco 49ers

Fantasy Football: Arian Foster hamstring tear or tweak?

NFL Is there a more popular right hamstring in the world right now than that of Houston Texans running back Arian Foster? Let's do a quick Google search... Safe to say Foster, and the fate of h...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Arian Foster, Ben Tate, Derrick Ward

Fantasy Football: Tight Ends Deeper Than Ever

NFL This year’s crop of tight ends is, without a doubt, the deepest in fantasy football history. The undisputed heavyweight champion continues to be Antonio Gates, who has scored eight or more TD...

1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Aaron Hernandez, Antonio Gates, Brandon Pettigrew, Dallas Clark, Jason Witten, Jermichael Finley, Jimmy Graham, Kellen Winslow, Marcedes Lewis, Owen Daniels, Rob Gronkowski, Vernon Davis

Is Michael Vick worth $100 million?

NFL -by Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on twitter) The Philadelphia Eagles have their quarterback. On Monday, Michael Vick signed a six-year, $100 million contract ($40 million guaranteed) with the fr...

1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: NFL, News, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles

Fantasy Football: Never Reach for the Kicker

NFL You read it, hear it, see it every season: Don't draft a kicker until you absolutely have to. Numbers don't lie. There's just no need to do it. Yet, people still do it. This draft season already, I...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Adam Vinatieri, Alex Henery, David Akers, Stephen Gostkowski

Fantasy Football: Defensive Six Pack

NFL Athlon Sports looks at three defensive/special teams units on the rise for the 2011 season, and three others on the decline. See where they rank in our defense/special teams rankings. THREE GOI...

1 year ago by Steven Lassan Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Adrian Clayborn, Aubrayo Franklin, Cameron Jordan, Da’Quan Bowers, Gerald McCoy, Gregg Williams, Johnny Patrick, Martez Wilson, Ndamukong Suh, Shaun Rogers

Fantasy Football: Sacks and points

NFL How do the three key fantasy positions — running backs, receivers and tight ends — perform around quarterbacks that are always finding themselves on the ground? Well, just because the...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy

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