Passing = winning in the NFL

This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.

Stafford, Johnson both hurting

Lions quarterback Matt Stafford had a record-setting day in Sunday's 38-37 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Air and Space: WR support

...of passes thrown. Obviously, James Jones' five drops in 29 opportunities is a worse statistic than Bryant Johnson's seven drops in 56 chances. I realize this analysis leaves out tight end and running...

Sep 27, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson (80) is unable to make a catch while being defended by Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot...

Cleveland Brown defensive back Eric Wright (24) is pursued by Detroit Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson after intercepting the ball in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22...

With injury comes opportunity

Neil Tardy looks ahead to Week 6 of the NBA schedule and highlights good and poor offensive and defensive matchups to exploit.

Larry Johnson: 11/25

Former NBA great Larry Johnson talks about the glory days of the UNLV basketball program, the story behind how he became known as "Grand-Mama," and how Kobe Bryant and other Lakers would fare...

Reesing, McCoy, Pawelek top Academic All-Big 12 team

The Big 12 announced the members of its academic All-Big 12 football team. Several notable players were on the first-team list, including Texas qua...

First Cup: Wednesday

...might have turned out differently if Jordan and Pollin had forged the kind of relationship that Magic Johnson and Pollin had. The recent history of the franchise would be so totally different. Anyway, Magic has...

Flex ranks: Getting the most out of your flex slot

...that spot, and there goes the versatility. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck in Week 12! 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: Why can't he run for 2,000 yards? He's still the best, even...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Butler one of several ranked teams at 76

Four ranked teams and several more NCAA tourney contenders make this year's 76 Classic field the best of any early-season tournament. Andy Katz offers a breakdown of the teams and explains what's at stake.

Moss, Johnson top Week 12 WR ranks

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 12.

How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

...able to get near the quarterback. 2. Antonio Bryant, Buccaneers receiver He finally got back on the...than it did when Byron Leftwich or Josh Johnson were starting. If you truly want to be...