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Gridiron Challenge: Is my wife reading?

Mike Sando, NFC West

...plus entrants, thanks to a lineup featuring Philip Rivers (17), Peyton Manning (29), Ronnie Brown (15), Adrian Peterson (26), Randy Moss (29), T.J. Houshmandzadeh (16), John Carlson (9), Jeff Reed (12) and the...

Blog | November 19, 2009

Around the NFC West: 49ers vs. Packers

Mike Sando, NFC West

...from Somers: Darnell Dockett defends himself from charges of dirty play. Darren Urban of azcardinals.com says Adrian Wilson needs one sack to become the 10th player in NFL history with 20 interceptions and 20...

Blog | November 19, 2009

NFC West: Injury situations that matter

Mike Sando, NFC West

...that both will play, but how eager might they be in run support against the Vikings' Adrian Peterson? The Seahawks are without starting running back Julius Jones (bruised lung). His absence could be felt...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Mike Sando's MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

Measuring Peyton Manning's value can be easy. Take one look at his contract. It's counting more than $21 million against the team's salary cap this...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Quick look at early Pro Bowl balloting

Mike Sando, NFC West

...leads NFC receivers while ranking fifth among all players from the conference. Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Adrian Peterson and Brett Favre are ahead of him. No quarterback from the NFC West ranks among the...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Around the NFC West: Seahawks owner ill

Mike Sando, NFC West

...challenge facing Arizona's run defense as the team prepares to face Steven Jackson, Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore over the next four games. Whisenhunt: "Well, it's going to be a...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Cardinals' run defense braces for onslaught

Mike Sando, NFC West

...games pit Arizona's run defense against Pro Bowl-caliber runners Steven Jackson, Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson. The Cardinals have fared well against strong running teams in the past, but their run defense...

Blog | November 16, 2009

Gridiron Challenge: Thank you, Frank Gore

Mike Sando, NFC West

...in the NFC West Gridiron Challenge. This could be where things get tough, however. I released Adrian Peterson before the Vikings bye, then released Andre Johnson before the Texans' bye. Both players were locked...

Blog | November 11, 2009

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

Gridiron Challenge: Filet mignon for one

Mike Sando, NFC West

...my wide receivers (Michael Crabtree can't get a touchdown catch thanks to Vernon Davis' exploits). Adrian Peterson will stay in my lineup during the bye week because the price I paid for his...

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 ...

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