Final Word: AFC South

...personnel instead, putting a premium on pass protection and helping Duane Brown and Eric Winston against Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis. Jet lag is an issue: Think what you like about the issues of...

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.

Reading the coverage: 'TD Jax' revived

...Seven" includes sections on how Jerraud Powers is mature beyond his years, considering if this is Dwight Freeney's best year and another look at the debate about Peyton Manning resting. It's time...

Film Notes: Cowboys' D surging

After looking at film, Gary Horton tells you what to pay attention to during Week 9.

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NFC West: Injury situations that matter

...durable left tackle Joe Staley suffered a knee injury on the first play. Colts pass-rusher Dwight Freeney had spent the whole week preparing for Staley. The Titans will spend the whole week preparing...

Around the NFC West: 49ers' strategy

...second offensive play after Joe Staley's injury. He was matched up mostly against Colts DE Dwight Freeney. Sims played very, very well. In fact, I'd go so far as to say he...

Further review: Mathis' sack of Smith

...49ers past midfield. On 3rd down, Smith goes back for a pass, and gets sacked by Dwight Freeney, taking them out of field goal range and giving Manning 5 minutes to wind the game...

Silver linings: 49ers at Colts

...Joe Staley at left tackle on the 49ers' second offensive play. Sims battled Colts pass-rusher Dwight Freeney without significantly compromising the offense. Embattled left guard Chilo Rachal threw a key block to help...

Around the NFC West: Rams' big chance

...of the San Francisco Chronicle checks in with 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney regarding Smith's first regular-season NFL start. Coach Mike Singletary: "Alex is a totally different...

Final Word: AFC South

...to start wondering just what it has gotten itself into. If the 49ers fall behind, watch Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis attack Alex Smith. Things could get ugly. Smith used to drop the ball...

Manning, Sanders will start

The Indianapolis Colts received some good news heading into Sunday's home game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Reading the coverage: Roughing calls way up

...Schaub on? Nick Scurfield of the team's Web site considers. Indianapolis Colts Tom Brady rates Dwight Freeney as the most intimidating player he faces, says Richards. Phillip B. Wilson's matchup page. Bob...

Week 8 inactives

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

Searching for clues in the Rams' rubble

...6 home defeat to the Colts in Week 7.    Scott Rovak/US Presswire   Dwight Freeney was a regular presence in the Rams' backfield on Sunday. It's a credit to Goldberg...

...MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger (10) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (93) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Scott Rovak...