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Gridiron Challenge: Thank you, Frank Gore

Mike Sando, NFC West

...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 in at bargain prices. Finding worthy replacements at...

Blog | November 11, 2009

Quick thoughts as Week 8 kickoffs approach

Mike Sando, NFC West

...ESPN Stats & Information. The top eight: Wes Welker (266), Hines Ward (235), Miles Austin (225), Andre Johnson (224), DeSean Jackson (208), Santonio Holmes (206), Hakeem Nicks (173) and Roddy White (171). Something has...

Blog | November 01, 2009

Around the NFC West: Rams' big chance

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Rams are 2-21 and the Lions are 1-21 since the start of the 2008...

Blog | November 01, 2009

Silver linings: 49ers at Texans

Mike Sando, NFC West

...effectively. The 49ers, burned by Falcons receiver Roddy White in Week 5, prevented Pro Bowl receiver Andre Johnson from taking over the game or even enjoying a productive day. Johnson made one big play...

Blog | October 26, 2009

Around the NFC West: Smith should get call

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Gwen Knapp of the San Francisco Chronicle wonders if Alex Smith can play well as a starter. Knapp: "Can Smith keep ...

Blog | October 26, 2009

Smith, Crabtree brighten 49ers' outlook

Mike Sando, NFC West

...for 56 yards, catching more passes than any wide receiver in the game, including the Texans' Andre Johnson, who suffered a chest injury late and did not return. "I saw a guy that's...

Blog | October 25, 2009

49ers' QB change does not appear temporary

Mike Sando, NFC West

...the middle of the field. The outlook is suddenly much brighter for the 49ers, even as Andre Johnson is getting open deep for the Texans as I type this. Smith has shown good instincts...

Blog | October 25, 2009

Around the NFC West: Clements' challenge

Mike Sando, NFC West

...tough matchup in Week 7. Crumpacker: "Clements will have all he can handle and more in Andre Johnson, one of a handful of prototypical 21st-century wide receivers plying their trade around the NFL...

Blog | October 25, 2009

Final Word: NFC West

Mike Sando, NFC West

...such carries. Is the Cardinals' offensive identity evolving? Clements one key for the 49ers. The Texans' Andre Johnson takes his turn against 49ers cornerback Nate Clements. Clements has helped the 49ers match up well...

Blog | October 23, 2009

Around the NFC West: Cardinals' health key

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic says Cardinals running back Tim Hightower practices kicks once a week in case s...

Blog | October 23, 2009

NFC West: Injury situations that matter

Mike Sando, NFC West

...safety Michael Lewis says he plans to play despite suffering three concussions since August. The Texans' Andre Johnson is a big receiver -- ask Cardinals linebacker Gerald Hayes just how big -- and I wonder if...

Blog | October 21, 2009

Houshmandzadeh among most-targeted WRs

Mike Sando, NFC West

NFL Wide Receiver Team Times Targeted Through Week 5 Andre Johnson Texans 52 Randy Moss Patriots 49 Nate Burleson Seahawks 49 Reggie Wayne Colts 48 Steve Smith...

Blog | October 17, 2009

Mailbag: 'Ignorance' alleged in MVP Watch

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando John from Massachusetts writes: Your list of MVP candidates looks strangely like just a bunch of quarterbacks from ...

Blog | October 15, 2009

Around the NFC West: Seahawks' line depth

Mike Sando, NFC West

...had some communication problems on defense as they tried to implement combination coverages against Texans receiver Andre Johnson. Paola Boivin of the Arizona Republic expects a good rivalry game when the Cardinals visit Seattle...

Blog | October 13, 2009

In presence of greatness: Andre Johnson

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando PHOENIX -- I felt privileged to see Andre Johnson play football Sunday. Now you know why

Blog | October 12, 2009