Chicago Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett (80) celebrates his touchdown with Rashied Davis and Matt Forte during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Chicago...

NFL Pregame Ritual

No other media outlet prepares you for NFL games like Page 2 does with the Pregame Ritual.

Scenes from a book tour

Bill's right thumb is 40 percent larger than his left. He signed a piece of veal and met Obama's sidekick. Yes, it's scenes from the book tour.

Time for the NFL Pregame Ritual

Welcome back to Page 2's weekly NFL preview column, the Pregame Ritual -- Week 3 edition.

The best and worst of Chicago jerseys

Dave Dameshek presents the best (and worst) jerseys for any die-hard Chicago sports fan.

Party report from subdued Tampa

The struggling economy has downsized the Super Bowl party scene, but Page 2 is still looking for the best affair.

Kurt, Cards and Unwanteds rise from the NFL slums

Gregg Easterbrook makes his Super Bowl predictions and lists his All-Unwanted All-Pros.

New Year's countdown: NFL style

Get your champagne and party supplies ready for an epic, electrifying countdown of the Flem File's top 100 NFL headlines of 2008.

Checking in with the A-11 offense and checking my list

David Fleming basks in the genius of the A-11 offense before making his NFL list for Santa.

The defending champs are well-schooled, and it shows

What is the secret to the Giants' success? Perhaps it's their players' academic resumés?

The power run makes a refreshing return to the NFL

In this pass-happy era, it was delightful to see old-fashioned ground games dominate Week 9.

Week 5 picks: More than just games

From IHOP to fantasy grudges, Bill Simmons offers a few additional matchups in his Week 5 picks.

Here's a fact: The NFL is all about fantasy now

Bill Simmons is basking in the golden era of fantasy football while preparing to make his Week 3 picks.

Going to the no-huddle for Week 2

For the first (and probably last) time, Bill Simmons takes a rambling approach to his weekly NFL picks.

Hey coaches, start showing some guts!

We're only one week into the NFL season, but already we've seen coaches playing frightened football.