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The reworked contracts of Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger and potentially other top-paid quarterbacks might make it easier for the Baltimore Ravens to use the exclusive franchise tag on Joe Flacco.

It seems that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn't the only Steelers player questioning the play-calling of offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Running backs Isaac Redman and Jonathan Dwyer essentially said the team has abandoned the ground game. "S...

Can the New York Giants' pass rush perk up and help a Big Blue defense that held the Falcons offense scoreless during the playoffs last season repeat that performance Sunday in Atlanta? Can the two men the Dallas Cowboys brought in to be shutdown ...

Eric Karabell discusses the fantasy highlights (David Wilson, Mike Wallace) and lowlights (Bryce Brown, Larry Fitzgerald) from Sunday's games.

Blog | Conversation | December 09, 2012

Adrian Peterson shined in Week 14. Ben Roethlisberger did not.

Stephania Bell provides updates and analysis on injuries to key fantasy football players heading into Week 14, including Hakeem Nicks, Frank Gore and Ben Roethlisberger.

Tim Kavanagh sifts through ESPN Insider's top fantasy content from Week 14 to present the best start, sit, injury and pickup advice in one place.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2012

Last year, when the Dallas Cowboys finished 1-4 and lost the NFC East to the New York Giants, blame fell on the defense. They couldn't stop anybody. They blew fourth-quarter leads in key games against the Cardinals and Giants. Opposing fullbacks hurd...

For the Ravens' do-anything athlete James Ihedigbo, the key to success on and off the field has been a willingness to prepare for anything and never let up on the hard work.

The AFC playoff races are on the verge of wrapping up early, John Clayton writes.

What does it take to make a great draft class? Winning, first and foremost, especially Super Bowls, writes Todd McShay.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2012

Stephania Bell on players ready or not ready to return to action in Week 13 and those who suffered injuries in Week 12.

Christopher Harris breaks down Week 12's action, including some disappointing efforts from fill-in running backs, Julio Jones' big day, the return of Beanie Wells and what to make of Colin Kaepernick.

True Super Bowl contenders know they have to finish strong, writes Ashley Fox in Between The Tackles.

Insisting he feels well with no setbacks after a full week of practice, running back Rashard Mendenhall is set to return for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Raven-Steelers is always a battle, but Baltimore's had success when Roethlisberger has been out.