The Weekly Best for 12/22

Page 2's Weekly Best riffs in rhythm to the cream of the crop in sports, pop culture and beyond.

Time to tempt the Sports Gods

It's been too long since his last NFL power poll, and a lot has changed. Bill ranks all 32 teams.

Bengals skipping the character test

The Bengals' signing of Larry Johnson will prove once again that character has nothing to do with winning.

"Ocho Cinco": Chapter 1

In an excerpt from his book "Ocho Cinco," Chad Ochocinco introduces himself, and his philosophy on life.

Flem File's Monday observations

David Fleming touches on the NFL topics that resonated with him in Week 9.

The biggest stories of this NFL summer

As NFL players head for camp, DJ Gallo breaks down the biggest stories we'll be hearing about in August.

The 11th Annual Turkey of the Year Awards

It's time to recognize all those who made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Sorting out the National Finance League

The Flem File turns to financial guru Suze Orman to help guide the NFL through these tough economic times.

NFL reshuffles the deck for 2008

Bill Simmons says you can't even attempt to preview an NFL season anymore, but he still has a few predictions to throw out there.

Forecasting each NFL team's fate in 2008

DJ Gallo dug through his extensive Rolodex and got a big name's prediction for every NFL team.

INDIANAPOLIS - AUGUST 28: Receiver Chris Henry #15 of the Cincinnati Bengals in action against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas...

Bizarre trip offers up reason to celebrate start of season

The Flem File makes a trip to New Orleans to see how the Saints and the city would handle hurricane 2.0.

From the cutting room of the 'Fantasy Files'

With fantasy football drafts heating up, DJ Gallo offers up some awe-inspiring feats that may change your draft board.

What I did on my Flem File summer vacation

The Flem File is back after a long offseason nap with a trip to Ocho Cinco's house and a lengthy list of tales and triumphs.

Have defenses begun to solve the shotgun spread?

TMQ breaks down the AFC team by team and wonders if defenses are catching up to the shotgun spread.