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NFL: Lockout Would Cost League Too Much
The NFL, by any calculation, is at the height of its all-time popularity. So it would be a shame if the owners and players managed to screw that up with a 2011 lockout.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Athlon's All-AFC and All-NFC Teams
The Pro Bowl has turned into a joke, but that doesn't mean the league's All-Stars should be discounted. Here's how Pro Bowl lineups would look if it were up to Athlon Sports, plus picks for the major award winners.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Athlon's All-Rookie Team
Some of them were the stars of last April's Draft and others flew under the radar, but all of Athlon's Rookie Team members excelled in their first season in the league.
[FULL STORY]NFL: End of the year power rankings
The NFL playoffs are set to begin this weekend but first, Mike Nahrstedt wraps up the regular season with the final edition of his Power Rankings column.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 17 Preview
It's the final week of the NFL's regular season, and that means there are some huge games on the slate ... and plenty of unimportant ones. Mike Nahrstedt runs through them all in his Week 17 Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 16 Power Rankings
The Colts sat their starters and took their first loss of the season, but did Mike Nahrstedt bump them from the top spot of this week's power rankings?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 15 Preview
The Bengals play one of their biggest games of the season Sunday at San Diego with very heavy hearts. Mike Nahrstedt looks at that game and the other 14 on the weekend slate in his Week 15 preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 14 Preview
We have reached the season’s quarter pole, the point at which the big games get bigger and the lesser games start to fall off the map entirely. Mike Nahrstedt looks at them all in his Week 14 NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 13 Power Rankings
The Colts and Saints remained undefeated in decidedly different fashions this week but they're both still atop this week's power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 13 Preview
The Titans seem to be a team of destiny, but they will face their stiffest challenge yet against undefeated Indianapolis this week. Mike Nahrstedt looks at that and the other 14 games on the Week 13 NFL slate.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 12 Power Rankings
What a weekend of football. The Thanksgiving Day games were pretty much snoozers, but Sunday brought a number of come-from-behind wins and Monday showcased the powerful Saints. Mike Nahrstedt sorts through the excitement to bring you his Week 12 NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: A feast of Thanksgiving games
Thanksgiving features three NFL games from morning to night. Ralph Vacchiano previews the Turkey Day matchups.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 11 Power Rankings
The AFC North had a breakdown this week as all four teams lost close games. Mike Nahrstedt sorts out the week's results and dishes out the latest edition of his NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 11 Sunday Takeaway
This week's Sunday Takeaway focuses on a reversal of fortunes in the AFC West, a surprising game of the week, the Cardinals' fragile quarterback situation and more.
[FULL STORY]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 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: 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]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Matthew Stafford
Detroit has decided to shut Stafford down for the season and have put him on Injured Reserve. It's not because of his shoulder though. Stafford needs to have his knee scoped and will have it done next week. Drew Stanton will start for the Lions in Week 16....
[FULL STORY]Drew Stanton
With Matthew Stafford's shoulder still giving him problems and the ineffectiveness of Daunte Culpepper, the Lions have named Stanton their starter for Week 16 against San Francisco....
[FULL STORY]Kevin Smith
Smith has officially been placed on Injured Reserve. His loss leaves Detroit with Maurice Morris, Aaron Brown and newly signed free agent Cedric Peerman in the backfield. Either Morris or Brown might be worth picking up if you're in need of bench strength....
[FULL STORY]Daunte Culpepper
Culpepper will start for the injured Matthew Stafford (shoulder) in Week 14 against Baltimore....
[FULL STORY]Brandon Pettigrew
Pettigrew suffered a severe injury in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game and will require season-ending knee surgery....
[FULL STORY]Calvin Johnson
He has not practiced this week with a hand and knee injury. He will be a game time decision for Thursday's game....
[FULL STORY]Maurice Morris
He did not play in Week 6 and had another week to recover during the Lions' bye last week. He has been practicing and is expected to play this week....
[FULL STORY]Jason Hanson
Details about his right (kicking) leg are sketchy, but it appears that Hanson might not be ready by Week 1. He had minor surgery last week. "Whenever he's ready, he's ready," Lions GM Martin Mayhew told the Detroit Free Press. "If he's ready after the opener, that's great. If he's ready sooner, then we'll put him out there." ...
[FULL STORY]Bryant Johnson
Johnson participated in individual drills Wednesday, marking his first action of training camp. He has been recovering from injuries suffered in a golf cart mishap. Johnson is expected to be the team's No. 2 WR opposite Calvin Johnson....
[FULL STORY]Dennis Northcutt
Northcutt has been acquired by Detroit in a trade with Jacksonville. He'll likely fill the slot receiver role between starters Calvin Johnson and Bryant Johnson....
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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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