SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 12

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Fantasy Focus Football: November 26

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell get you ready for Week 12

A goal-line stand can be self-defeating

Recent decisions by the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars add more fuel to the clock-management debate, writes Seth Wickersham.

Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots

The San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Countdown Daily Recap: Packers-Lions

Alex Loeb and Marcellus Wiley recap the Packers Thanksgiving Day win over the Lions

Packers improve playoff prospects behind Rodgers' three touchdowns

Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.

Woodson gives to new hospital

Charles Woodson wants to be known as more than a football player. Donating $2 million to the new University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital gives him a chance to do that.

Pettigrew out, Stafford in vs. Packers

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the starting lineup Thursday against Green Bay, less than a week after separating his non-throwing shoulder.

Fantasy Focus Football: November 25

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell preview the Thanksgiving Day games

SportsNation Guide: Thanksgiving Games

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...Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys breaks a tackle attempt by Brad Jones #59 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Cowboys...

...USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

Gridiron Challenge: Week 12 preview

Jim McCormick provides his top picks for Week 12 in the Gridiron Challenge game, including Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck and Justin Forsett.

Patriots under pressure to maintain

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.