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Final Word: NFC West

Mike Sando, NFC West

...a couple of long runs when their teams meet at Candlestick Park. Gore is tied with Adrian Peterson for the most touchdown runs of at least 60 yards since the 2005 season. The Titans...

Blog | November 06, 2009

Dangerous Player: Steven Jackson, Rams RB

Mike Sando, NFC West

...236-pound Jackson combines uncommon size -- he's an inch taller and 20 pounds heavier than Adrian Peterson -- with the speed, moves and heart to make him the NFC West's most dangerous player...

Blog | November 04, 2009

Around the NFC West: 49ers' strategy

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat checks in with quarterback Alex Smith regarding the 49ers' offensive ta...

Blog | November 04, 2009

49ers' Gore can go the distance

Mike Sando, NFC West

...2005. No one in the NFL has more during that time, ESPN Stats & Information notes. Adrian Peterson also has five. Gore had a 75-yarder against the Redskins in 2005. He had a...

Blog | November 02, 2009

Pro Bowl prospects for NFC West players

Mike Sando, NFC West

...t been used in pass protection much this season. Steven Jackson, RB, Rams. Ranks second to Adrian Peterson in rushing yards among NFC players. Averages 4.4 yards per carry even though opponents know...

Blog | October 30, 2009

Gridiron Challenge: Steak is served

Mike Sando, NFC West

...670 37.6 Check out his lineup: QB: Peyton Manning (21) QB: Drew Brees (27) RB: Adrian Peterson (18) RB: Ryan Grant (20) WR: Steven Smith (6) WR: Miles Austin (29) TE: Vernon Davis...

Blog | October 28, 2009

Gridiron Challenge: Approaching respectability

Mike Sando, NFC West

...participants, collecting 191 points with this lineup: QB: Tom Brady (39) QB: Drew Brees (30) RB: Adrian Peterson (16) RB: Maurice Jones-Drew (35) WR: Randy Moss (30) WR: Larry Fitzgerald (16) TE: Dustin...

Blog | October 22, 2009

Mailbag: MVP Watch, power rankings fallout

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando James from New Orleans writes: So, you have Peyton Manning over Drew Brees right now for MVP. I just wanted to poin...

Blog | October 22, 2009

Mike Sando's MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Matt Schaub and Joe Flacco missed the MVP Watch cut this week despite impressive performances in Week 6. Their t...

Blog | October 21, 2009

NFC West Underachiever: Levi Brown

Mike Sando, NFC West

...JaMarcus Russell, Gaines Adams). The most familiar knock on Brown -- that the Cardinals should have drafted Adrian Peterson instead -- ignores the fact that the team had given a $7 million signing bonus to Edgerrin...

Blog | October 21, 2009

Mailbag: 'Ignorance' alleged in MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

...on the radar and gets recognition for MVP? Or would the much more obvious stats of Adrian Peterson and Brett Favre not let that happen? Mike Sando: It's tough enough for a defensive...

Blog | October 15, 2009

Mike Sando's MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Listing Kyle Orton as a potential MVP candidate once would have seemed about as plausible as the Broncos opening 5-...

Blog | October 14, 2009

Gridiron Challenge: Rob Ryan calls it

Mike Sando, NFC West

...West teams: QB: Matt Schaub (22 points) QB: Ben Roethlisberger (23) RB: Cedric Benson (19) RB: Adrian Peterson (18) WR: T.J. Houshmandzadeh (19) WR: Roddy White (33) TE: Dallas Clark (7) K: Shayne...

Blog | October 13, 2009

Gridiron Challenge: 49ers' defense leads way

Mike Sando, NFC West

...lineup for Week 4 (points in parentheses): QB: Manning (22) QB: Aaron Rodgers, Packers (24) RB: Adrian Peterson, Vikings (11) RB: Chris Johnson, Titans (11) WR: Steven Smith, Giants (25) WR: Wayne, Colts (13...

Blog | October 08, 2009

Mike Sando's MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

...the Saints are getting contributions from their defense. The unit has three touchdowns thus far. 4. ADRIAN PETERSON, Minnesota Vikings (Last Week: 4) 2009 RUSHING 2009 RECEIVING ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS...

Blog | October 07, 2009