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7 Amazing Stats from NFL Divisional Playoffs

Russell Wilson NFL football is the greatest reality TV program of all time. The Giants and Colts made sure of that back in 1958. Each NFL fall weekend is a completely new and original experience for every player,...

17 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Colin Kaepernick, Denver Broncos, Joe Flacco, New England Patriots, Petyon Manning, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez, Trindon Holliday

NFC Divisional Playoff Preview and Prediction: Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons

Russell Wilson The Seattle Seahawks bring their road show to the Georgia Dome to take on the Atlanta Falcons in an NFC Divisional Playoff showdown that kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. In beating Washington ...

18 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Atlanta Falcons, Divisional, Golden Tate, Jacquizz Rodgers, Julio Jones, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Ryan, playoffs, Roddy White, Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Tony Gonzalez

10 Best NFL Comeback Stories of the Season

Russell Wilson None other than the great Dr. James Andrews has decided that Robert Griffin III will require total reconstructive surgery to repair the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and LCL (lateral collateral ...

18 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Adrian Peterson, Baltimore Ravens, Calvin Johnson, Chris Johnson, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Janoris Jenkins, Jonathan Vilma, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Ray Lewis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Terrell Suggs

NFC Wild Card Preview and Prediction: Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Redskins

Russell Wilson Record-setting rookie quarterbacks will be on full display when the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins square off in Sunday’s NFC Wild Card matchup at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. The Seahawks (11-...

19 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC, Alfred Morris, Chris Clemons, Golden Tate, Marshawn Lynch, Pierre Garcon, playoffs, Richard Sherman, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Santana Moss, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Washington Redskins, Wild Card

NFL Playoffs Picks Against the Spread: Wild Card Weekend

Russell Wilson A betting preview of each of every game (against the spread) on Wild Card Weekend in the NFL Playoffs. Lock of the Week Win or lose, this is Ray Lewis' last dance in front of the home cro...

19 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Adrian Peterson, Andrew Luck, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Joe Flacco, Minnesota Vikings, Ray Lewis, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins

Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson Battle For MVP, Comeback Player of the Year

Russell Wilson With the 2012 NFL regular season in the books, it’s time to hand out awards to the league’s top talent. This year, there are more players deserving recognition than there are trophies to h...

19 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Adrian Peterson, Aldon Smith, Alfred Morris, Andrew Luck, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, J.J. Watt, Minnesota Vikings, Peyton Manning, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Von Miller, Washington Redskins

2013 NFL Playoff Picks: Wild Card Weekend

Russell Wilson NFL Playoffs previews and predictions for Wild Card Weekend: AFC PLAYOFFS Byes: Broncos, Patriots Bengals (10-6) at Texans (12-4) Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, NBC Houston defensi...

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview and Prediction

Russell Wilson The NFC West could be decided when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m ET tonight on NBC. A win would clinch a second straight division title for the 49ers (10-3-1), wh...

21 weeks ago by Mark Ross Tags: NFL, News, NFC West, Aldon Smith, Alex Smith, Colin Kaepernick, Frank Gore, Golden Tate, Justin Smith, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Crabtree, NaVorro Bowman, Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Vernon Davis

Top 10 Individual Performances in the NFL in 2012

Russell Wilson As 2012 comes to a close, Athlon will count down the top individual performances in each major sport from the year, culminating with a full list of the top 50 performances of the year. It is im...

Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson Avoid Rookie Wall

Russell Wilson Apparently no one told this year’s rookie class of quarterbacks about the proverbial “rookie wall,” which, for years, has stood as an obstacle to stardom for even the best and brightest....

23 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Andrew Luck, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins

Don’t Start Jermichael Finley, Shonn Greene, Brandon Lloyd, Russell Wilson in Week 7

Russell Wilson Who should you sit in Week 7? Well, with six teams on bye this week, every fantasy owner’s roster depth is sure to be tested. With players like Matt Ryan, Peyton Manning, Jamaal Charles, LeSean M...

30 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, News, Brandon LLoyd, Jermichael Finley, Russell Wilson, Shonn Greene

Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview and Prediction

Russell Wilson Two divisional foes coming off drastically different Week 6 contests will meet on Thursday Night Football, when the San Francisco 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. EST on the NFL N...

30 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Jim Harbaugh, Joe Staley, Kendall Hunter, Marshawn Lynch, NFC West, Patrick Willis, Russell Wilson, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks

Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview and Prediction

Russell Wilson Two teams looking to build on big Week 2 wins will clash tonight when the Seattle Seahawks host the Green Bay Packers at 8:30 pm EST on ESPN. After losing the season-opener at home to the 49ers, th...

33 weeks ago by Patrick Snow Tags: NFL, Aaron Rodgers, Cedric Benson, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Marshawn Lynch, NFC, Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks

Building the NFL's Worst Quarterback

Russell Wilson Athlon Sports built the NFL’s Ultimate Quarterback in the September issue of our monthly magazine. Now we take a shot at building the NFL’s Worst Quarterback, pulling together the worst attribu...

34 weeks ago by Nathan Rush Tags: NFL, Monthly, Blaine Gabbert, Brandon Weeden, Jay Cutler, Mark Sanchez, Michael Vick, Philip Rivers, Russell Wilson, Ryan Tannehill, Sam Bradford, Tim Tebow, Tony Romo

How the 5 Rookie Quarterbacks Will Do In Week 2

Russell Wilson The book on rookie quarterbacks in the NFL was a pretty simple one. They were always expected to struggle, especially in the opening games of their careers. Great ones like John Elway and Troy Aikm...

35 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: NFL, Fantasy, Andrew Luck, Brandon Weeden, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Ryan Tannehill, Washington Redskins

2012 Fantasy Football Rookie Roundup: Quarterbacks

Russell Wilson There's no shortage of draftable rookies from the offensive skill players who had their names called in April. With so many options available, Athlon Sports is here to help you break down this crop...

38 weeks ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, Andrew Luck, Brandon Weeden, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Ryan Tannehill

Athlon Sports Heisman Voting: Championship Saturday

Russell Wilson -by Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on twitter) Each week, the Athlon editors vote on the most prestigious award in all of college football. A nine-man conglomerate of college football gurus from At...

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Athlon Sports Heisman Voting: Week 11

Russell Wilson -by Braden Gall (@AthlonBraden on twitter) Each week, the Athlon editors will vote on the most prestigious award in all of college football. A nine-man conglomerate of college football gurus fr...

Wisconsin will edge Penn State and Ohio State in Leaders

Russell Wilson There were many jokes over the summer about who would be the ‘leader’ in the Big Ten’s Leaders, but the on-the-field answer should provide one of college football’s best divisional races do...

1 year ago by Patrick Snow Tags: College Football, Big Ten, Boom Herron, Braxton Miller, Montee Ball, Russell Wilson, Illinois Fighting Illini, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Penn State Nittany Lions, Purdue Boilermakers, Wisconsin Badgers, Joe Paterno, Leaders Division, Luke Fickell

Athlon Sports Heisman Voting: Week 10

1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, Andrew Luck, Brandon Weeden, Kellen Moore, Marcus Lattimore, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Trent Richardson, Alabama Crimson Tide, Baylor Bears, Boise State Broncos, Michigan Wolverines, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, South Carolina Gamecocks, Stanford Cardinal, Wisconsin Badgers, Heisman Watch

Athlon Sports Heisman Voting: Week 9

Can LSU, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State and Stanford Stay Unbeaten?

Russell Wilson There are only ten undefeated teams left in college football. Four of those squads — Stanford, Oklahoma State, LSU and Wisconsin — will face challenging upset bids on Saturday. The Cardinal hos...

College Football's First Half Awards

Russell Wilson As is the case at every halfway point of the college football season, many preseason predictions have come true exactly as anticipated – Alabama, Oklahoma, LSU, Oregon, Stanford – while others ...

1 year ago by Braden Gall Tags: College Football, Andrew Luck, Dwayne Allen, Frank Alexander, Matt Kalil, Montee Ball, Robert Griffin III, Russell Wilson, Ryan Broyles, Sammy Watkins, Trent Richardson, Tyrann Mathieu

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