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NFL: Week 9 Preview

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:24:57 -0600

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.

NFL: Once-favored Giants losing confidence

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:15:00 -0600

Picked by most to win the NFC East and many to win the NFC, the Giants surprised no one when they were on top of the world five weeks into the season. Now they’re in third place in their own division and a thee-game losing streak. What gives in New York?

NFL Fantasy Scouting Report: WK 9

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:08:09 -0600

Host Braden Gall and Athlon's fantasy gurus Dan and Kelly Grogan get your fantasy lineup ready for action with injuries, start-or-sit and waiver wire advice on the Week 9 edition of the NFL Fantasy Scouting Report.

Special thanks to Moon Taxi for supplying Athlon with their music. Check them out at myspace.com/MoonTaxi

NFL Insiders: Week 9

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:05:03 -0600

Hosts Braden Gall and Steven Lassan sit down with NFL writer Ralph Vacchiano to talk some NFL football and make predictions. Twitter, Saints/Vikings, quarterback issues and more highlight this week's edition of The NFL Insiders.

Special Thanks to Moon Taxi for supplying NFL Insiders with their music. Check them out at myspace.com/MoonTaxi

NFL Picks: Shaun Alexander Week 9

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0600
Athlon’s Braden Gall visits with former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander to talk football and make picks in each week’s edition of “HGTV and the MVP.” Highlights from their Week 9 conversation include the Oakland Raiders and a huge slate of action. Special Thanks to The Delta Saints for supplying Athlon with music for this podcast. Check one of the best blues bands in Nashville out at myspace.com/thedeltasaints

NFL: Week 8 Power Rankings

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:45:00 -0600

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?

NFL: Week 8 Sunday Takeaway

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0600

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.

NFL: Week 8 Preview

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:15:00 -0500

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.

NFL: Fisher's still the man for the Titans

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:30:00 -0500

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.

NFL Picks: Shaun Alexander Week 8

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:15:15 -0500
Athlon’s Braden Gall visits with former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander to talk football and make picks in each week’s edition of “HGTV and the MVP.” Highlights from their Week 8 conversation include Larry Johnson and Twitter as well as predictions:

On Atlanta at New Orleans: “I think this is going to be (the Saints’) first loss.”

On Minnesota at Green Bay: “The game will be emotional, but I don’t think it will be close.”

Listen to Shaun make picks in these games and more!

Special thanks to Moon Taxi for supplying Athlon with music for “HGTV and the MVP.” Check them out at myspace.com/MoonTaxi.

NFL Fantasy Scouting Report: WK 8

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:35:33 -0500
Host Braden Gall and Athlon's fantasy gurus Dan and Kelly Grogan get your fantasy lineup ready for action with injuries, start or sit and waiver wire advice on the Week 8 edition of the NFL Fantasy Scouting Report.

Special thanks to The Delta Saints for supplying Athlon with their music. Check them out at myspace.com/thedeltasaints

NFL Insiders: Week 8

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:38:05 -0500
Hosts Braden Gall and Steven Lassan sit down with NFL writer Ralph Vacchiano to talk some NFL football and make predictions. Twitter, Saints/Vikings, quarterback issues and more highlight this week's edition of The NFL Insiders.

Special Thanks to The Delta Saints for supplying NFL Insiders with their music. Check them out at myspace.com/thedeltasaints

NFL: Week 7 Power Rankings

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:45:00 -0500

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?

NFL: Week 7 Sunday Takeaway

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:55:00 -0500

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.

NFL: Week 7 preview

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:45:00 -0500

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.