Countdown Daily Huddle: AFC North

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC North

The Big Rotowski: Final ranks

Christopher Harris ranks the players for the final four weeks of the NFL season, with special attention given to players who could sit for their NFL teams during the fantasy playoffs.

Bengals' Peko to miss a couple weeks

Bengals defensive tackle Domata Peko had arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday, sidelining him for at least a couple of weeks.

Benson strong in return as Bengals clinch 2nd winning mark in 19 years

Cedric Benson returned from a two-game layoff because of an injured hip and tied the team record with his fifth 100-yard game of the season on Sunday, setting up a 23-13 victory over the Detroit Lions that had even greater significance for the franchise.

Broncos-Chiefs notes

...games this season because of injuries. He was backing up Jamaal Charles after the team cut Larry Johnson. The team promoted rookie Javarris Williams from the practice squad. Williams was a seventh-round pick...

Final Word: AFC North

...without Benson, which makes you wonder how carries will be distributed between Benson, former Pro Bowler Larry Johnson and rookie Bernard Scott. All three tailbacks have had 100-yard games this season. Benson wasn...

Week 13 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 13 inactives.

Thought of the Day finale

Our latest version of "Thought of the Day" in the AFC North brought up an intriguing choice of running backs. Which player would you rather have be...

Four players to watch

...City, Jamaal Charles, running back: Charles is a fascinating player to watch. Since taking over when Larry Johnson was cut last month. Charles has shown great game-breaking ability. He is a work in...

...the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 29: Larry Johnson #27 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Cleveland...

Lions-Bengals Preview

Lions-Bengals Preview

NEXT No. 2: Chris Johnson

Canton-type numbers and oh-my-God moves are two reasons The Mag named Titans running back Chris Johnson NEXT. But here's one more: he just might save the star system in NFL backfields.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

CJ, MJD top Week 13 RB ranks

Fantasy football running back rankings for Week 13.

Trend-spotting: Garcon shining

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and wonders why more fantasy owners aren't taking the chance on Pierre Garcon.

Elite QBs more vital than ever

A team needs an elite quarterback to contend. That's more apparent in 2009 than ever before, writes John Clayton in his latest mailbag.