5619 Results for challenge

Losman gives Oakland options

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...play against the Broncos. But perhaps he could be an option in the last two games to challenge JaMarcus Russell and Charlie Frye if Gradkowski is, indeed, out. With Russell not looking like a viable...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Silver linings: Cardinals at 49ers

Mike Sando, NFC West

...t produced much since coaches made him the fourth receiver. Strong safety Adrian Wilson rose to the challenge against 49ers tight end Vernon Davis. Both players prevailed at different times in the matchup. Wilson picked...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Williams: 'We should be victorious'

Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com

Cowboys WR Roy Williams expects to see the Saints for a second time in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Folk, Buehler compete for field goal job

Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com

Folk, Buehler do little to impress in competiton to be Cowboys' field goal kicker.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Emboldened critics target Moss

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The Patriots' newfound vulnerability has opponents lining up to take their shots. This week, Randy Moss is the target.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Fox leads NFC South in replay success

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...a kind word right about now, so we'll give him one. When it comes to replay challenges, Fox is the only NFC South coach having any kind of success. According to ESPN Stats &...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Major dropoff if Ware sits vs. Saints

Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.com

The timing of DeMarcus Ware's neck injury couldn't have been much worse for the Cowboys.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Two misconceptions in college sports

Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2

Colleges, you don't have to lower your academic standards to succeed; players, you need to go to class!

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Saints, Colts passing depth test

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Saints and Colts have top-level talent, no doubt. But they also have impressive depth, which is a big reason both teams are 13-0, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Seven turnovers keep Cardinals from clinching West crown

Associated Press

The Cardinals threw away a chance to clinch a second straight NFC West crown, losing to the 49ers 24-9 on Monday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Weather OK, but 49ers' Willis to storm Cards

Mike Sando, NFC West

...Willis guaranteed the 49ers would shut down Tim Hightower, Beanie Wells and anyone else foolish enough to challenge San Francisco on the ground

Blog | December 14, 2009

Smith: A lot went wrong this season

Associated Press

Bears coach says turnovers, injuries, penaties hurt Bears

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Betting on Colts, Saints down the stretch

Chad Millman

...get a sense of how long starters like Peyton will play." This week presents an even bigger challenge for bookmakers because the Colts play on Thursday night against the Jags. If this were a Sunday...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Morning take: Ravens finally start fast

James Walker, AFC North

...losing five straight? Morning take: This will definitely be an interesting three weeks in Pittsburgh. Tomlin loves challenges, and he has one on his hands in December

Blog | December 14, 2009

Black and Blue all over: Playoff scenarios

Kevin Seifert, NFC North

...know it's still working. Jeff Dickerson of ESPN Chicago reviews a critical sequence of timeouts and challenges in the second half Sunday. Bears receiver Devin Aromashodu had a career day Sunday, making Dan Pompei...

Blog | December 14, 2009