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.

Ravens' Edwards to appeal $5K fine

Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.

Tip Sheet notes: Rookie CBs lift Miami

Rookie cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Sean Smith have helped the Dolphins get back in the playoff race, writes Len Pasquarelli.

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A look at AFC East in Pro Bowl balloting

...Comment: Given his season so far, Porter might not remain in the top five for long. James Harrison of the Steelers and Elvis Dumervil of the Broncos are running away with it. Inside linebacker...

The Seahawks' single biggest problem

...one-on-one matchups up front. The Steelers beat the Cardinals in the Super Bowl because James Harrison won those one-on-one battles. The Vikings beat the Cardinals late last season because they...

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.

1- Nov 9, 2009; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) prepares to rush the offensive line of the Denver Broncos in the second quarter at...

Morning take: Harrison productive

...James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison is putting together another solid year. Morning take: The Steelers gave Harrison a big contract in...

Two Vikings among defensive stalwarts

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

Final Word: AFC West

...last season. Polumbus probably also will see some of reigning NFL defensive player of the year James Harrison. Good luck, kid. Polumbus got a taste of life in the NFL last week when he...

PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 18: Linebacker James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers pursues the play during a game against the Cleveland Browns at...

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.

10 Spot: Awards for now -- and later

Adam Schefter takes a look at who has been and could become some of football's top performers in 2009.

Broncos need quick strikes

Ron Jaworski emerges from the film room and discusses what jumped out at him about Monday's game.