SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 12

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Fantasy Focus Football: November 26

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell get you ready for Week 12

Week 12's NFL point spread moves

...better team. I am actually going to pass on this game." Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons Line moves: Falcons opened at 11, now favored by 12.5. What that means: The sharps...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

10 Spot: 'Perfect' reasons to worry

The 1972 Miami Dolphins had better hope Week 12 delivers knockout blows to the undefeated-season hopes of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, writes Adam Schefter.

Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots

The San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Countdown Daily Prediction: TB-ATL

Marcellus Wiley and Teddy Bruschi make their pick for the Buccaneers-Falcons game

Turner, Norwood practice for Falcons

Falcoins running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant.

McDaniels' taunts have league talking

The Denver Broncos' brash -- some would say cocky -- coach exchanged taunts with a group of San Diego Chargers linebackers during warmups Sunday, at one point telling them, "We own you!"

Countdown Daily AccuScore Report: TB-ATL

Jenny Dell tells you the chances the Falcons can beat the Buccaneers without Michael Turner

Buccaneers-Falcons Preview

Buccaneers-Falcons Preview

Fantasy Focus Football: November 25

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell preview the Thanksgiving Day games

FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

...Pierre Thomas (23) celebrates with tight end Jeremy Shockey (88) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 35-27

...Pierre Thomas (23) celebrates with tight end Jeremy Shockey (88) after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 35-27

Rankings reaction, with a 'Called Out!' twist

Since our pal Tristan Cockcroft will not be writing up the weekly "Called Out!" column this week -- is there some holiday on Thursday or something? --...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009