Week 11 injury report: No byes, but many injuries

...in a while. That's good news for him and good news for his primary target, Calvin Johnson, whose receptions may have been down the past two weeks as a result of Stafford's...

NFC North weekend mailbag

...Comment: Strong on special teams but lost for season (knee) Keith of Detroit writes: Around here, Calvin Johnson is starting to come under heavy scrutiny. He is consistently dropping passes during the games and...

AFC North injury report

...Jerome Felton (ankle), LB Larry Foote (knee), DE Jason Hunter (knee), DT Grady Jackson (knee), WR Calvin Johnson (hand), S Ko Simpson (knee), QB Matthew Stafford (knee) Indianapolis Colts (9-0) at Baltimore Ravens...

Browns-Lions Preview

Browns-Lions Preview

Thought of the Day finale

...that the Lions are at least 10 points better than the Browns. They have actual playmakers (Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith) and the Browns have nothing. That said, I honestly can't say I see...

Countdown Daily Prediction: Browns-Lions

Mark Schlereth and Herm Edwards tell you who will find their 2nd win of the season - Browns or Lions

Week 11 flex rankings: Plenty of depth

...names to replace those who played Thursday, as well as news that warrants our attention: 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: I know I said that "other guy" would be No. 1 forever, but things change...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

FBO: A Colts weakness unveiled

Football Outsiders applies its metrics to Week 11 in the NFL. Observations: The Colts do have a weakness; the Broncos need to run more; Drew Brees is gonna air it out big-time in Tampa and yes, yes ... Philly is inconsistent.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

The one and onlys

From the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Have at It: Pro Bowl omissions

Putting together Tuesday's post on the Pro Bowl -- and reading my colleague Paul Kuharsky's annual screed on the voting procedures here -- got me thin...

Johnson, Fitzgerald top Week 11 WRs

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 11.

Trend-spotting: Avery on the rise

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and sees good things for Donnie Avery.

Sifting through Detroit's roster

Getty Images Quarterback Matthew Stafford, receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith are players the Lions can build around. Detroit cornerback Phillip Buchanon...

How I See It: NFC North Stock Watch

...season. Eagles defenders no doubt are licking their chops. Johnson 2. Bryant Johnson, Detroit receiver: In an offense that also includes receiver Calvin Johnson, Bryant Johnson should have ample opportunity for high production. But he...

...Lions 32-20. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Wide receiver Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs a pass pattern against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field...