D Up! Former DB Scott now playing LB

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 12, like former safety Bryan Scott of the Bills.

Bruschi on Tap: Second time a charm

The Jets learned that it's hard to beat the Patriots twice in the same season.

D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now

Jim McCormick looks at defensive players you need to pick up now who can be a major help for your team.

...NJ, USA; New Englad Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is tackled by New York Jets defenders David Harris (#52) and Bryan Thomas (#99) in the 4th quarter at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aristide Economopoulos...

Leonhard has surgery on thumb

New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for the team's game against New England uncertain.

A look at AFC East in Pro Bowl balloting

...old Ravens teammate, Ray Lewis, leads the pack with 148,480 votes. Scott's current teammate, David Harris, probably deserves to be on this list, too. Cornerback 3. Darrelle Revis, Jets (86,143) Comment...

D Up! OLBs are A-OK in 2009

Jim McCormick discusses the emergence of outside linebackers this season as he prepares IDP league owners for Week 10.

Jets lead way on midseason all-star teams

...Football Weekly, Sporting News, Dallas Morning News, RotoWorld.com. Logan Mankins, Patriots guard: Dallas Morning News. David Harris, Jets linebacker: ESPN.com, Sports Illustrated. Darrelle Revis, Jets cornerback: Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly, Sporting...

Two Vikings among defensive stalwarts

Midway through the 2009 season, who are the league's best players on defense? Len Pasquarelli shares his selections.

D Up! Defensive midseason awards

Jim McCormick looks at the top performers so far in IDP leagues and advises whether or not their success will continue.

D Up: Exploiting eligibility rules

Jim McCormick looks at players who can be exploited to expose loopholes in player eligibility rules.

Week 8 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 8 inactives.

Cable says Russell understands move

Oakland coach Tom Cable said any possible confusion over the decision to change quarterbacks was ironed out when he met with JaMarcus Russell on Monday to go over the film from the 38-0 loss to the New York Jets and start planning for this week's game.

Sanchez rebounds with two touchdowns as Jets shut out Raiders

Mark Sanchez shook off the worst start of his young career by running for one touchdown and throwing for another, fellow rookie Shonn Greene ran for 144 yards and two scores and the Jets snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Raiders 38-0.

Week 7 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 7 inactives.