Don't Think. Just Play.
Andy Kamenetzky and Brian KamenetzkyDuring the playoffs' most critical moments, the brain can be a player's best friend--or his worst enemy
Story | Conversation | March 24, 20093-2-1 ... Meltdown
Seth WickershamQuick: your team's down five, ball in the red zone, 28 seconds left, no timeouts. What do you do? If you don't have a clue, don't feel bad. Neither do many NFL head coaches.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009In Defense Of The Prevent
David FlemingJohn Madden threw it under the bus. We defend it.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Just Crazy Enough To Work
Eddie MatzWhen the game's on the line, there are certain skills you need. Here's how people pull 'em off.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Right Leg, Don't Fail Me Now
David FlemingFrom 2002 to 2007, 12 playoff games were decided by late field goals. Want to know what to look for in these situations?
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineWhat actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
In playoffs, home field isn't a clear advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineTeams have struggled on their home turf, but that doesn't mean the principles of home field advantage are entirely absent.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
A TON OF VALUE
Seth WickershamKnow who's never won the NFL's MVP Award? A group of offensive linemen. Know who else? A group of defensive linemen. And—this year especially—that's too bad.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008Shock to the System
David FlemingWowed by The Wildcat, Spread HD and A-11? You ain't seen nothing yet. An offensive revolution is coming to the NFL. Can anyone stop it?
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008Lil Wayne's Blog: "I do not think Pacman should be in the NFL"
Lil Wayne, ESPN The MagazineLil Wayne weighs in on the NFL, LeBron James' future in Cleveland and why more Americans should watch soccer.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Living Scared
David FlemingA year after Sean Taylor's murder, NFL players still live in fear.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008By the Numbers
Shaun AssaelWhen you add it all up, getting to the Conference Title Game is easy as long as Lofa Tatupu (Seahawks), Willie Parker (Steelers), Steve Smith (Panthers) and Al Wilson (Broncos) are part of the equation.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008The Show Goes On
Dan Le BatardRyan Howard is headed where only Barry, Big Mac and Sammy have gone before. Got a problem with that?
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008The Case For HGH
Tom FarreyClean players and a level playing field are the NFL ideal. But maybe the league's priorities are out of whack. With reported injuries on the rise, it's time to make a choice: do we want healthy players or a "pure" game?
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Why We Look the Other Way
Chuck KlostermanWith every new drug revelation, our faith in the sanctity of football is shaken. And yet we still believe. Why? That's entertainment
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