Sources: Manning has stress reaction

Compensating for the plantar fascia he battled for much of this season, New York quarterback Eli Manning has developed a stress reaction in his right foot that could be even more problematic for the Giants, according to sources close to the situation.

Dallas defense must lead playoff run

As schedule gets tough down the stretch, Cowboys defense knows it has to step up.

SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 12

Vote: Pick winners | Vs. spread | Steelers-Broncos | Patriots-Saints Your rankings: Power Rankings | MVP Watch | Coaches Weekly chatters: Dre...

Fantasy Focus Football: November 26

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell get you ready for Week 12

Cowboys owner preaches caution

Cowboys owner says nobody should be smug

Broncos kiss and makeup with their season

...s ills? No, but it's all the team has and it welcomed the dose of good football and good cheer. Against the Giants, the Broncos looked like the impressive, balanced bunch that started the...

Broncos stop losing streak at four with win vs. Giants

Kyle Orton drove them on six scoring drives, Matt Prater kicked four field goals and safety Brian Dawkins led a ferocious defense 48 hours after calling a players-only meeting, and the Broncos beat the New York Giants 26-6 Thursday night.

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno runs during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009

...Denver Broncos cornerback Ty Law, left, and safety Brian Dawkins during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009

...York Giants cornerback Corey Webster while trying to make a catch during the first quarterof an NFL football game in Denver, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009. Webster was called for penalty

Shockey thriving in N.O. as team player

TAMPA, Fla. -- If you had looked at and listened to New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey in the locker room at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday,...

What's next for Bills after Shanahan?

...has been mentioned is longtime NFL offensive coordinator Marc Trestman, who has been tearing up the Canadian Football League as head coach of the Montreal Alouettes. But one major hang-ups the Bills will have...

Fantasy Focus Football: November 25

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell preview the Thanksgiving Day games

FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

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SportsNation Guide: Thanksgiving Games

...back and break in a new notch on your belt, is it time for pumpkin pie and football to replace apple pie and baseball as national symbols? (Moms can stay). “ I'm thankful that...