Despite RBs, Panthers struggle with play action

...86 passes for 728 yards off play-action with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Atlanta's Matt Ryan has an 86.3 rating, which ranks him No. 26 and he's thrown off play...

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.

The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds

Christopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)

Passing = winning in the NFL

This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.

Where have the blue-chip left tackles gone?

...second of two first-round picks to get Baker to protect the blindside of top pick Matt Ryan. Baker's been fine -- when he's been on the field. But the problem is he...

A lot working against Broncos

The Chargers enter Sunday's showdown for AFC West supremacy with more momentum and fewer problems than the reeling Broncos, writes John Clayton.

Countdown Daily Huddle: NFC South

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the NFC South

The Big Rotowski: RB rankings shuffled

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with a number of backup running backs moving up thanks to injuries to starters.

Delhomme throws 2 TDs, 0 INTs as Panthers hang on

Matt Ryan's late interception ended the Falcons' hopes Sunday as the Panthers held on for a 28-19 win.

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 15: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons walks off the field after throwing an interception against the Carolina...

Panthers 28, Falcons 19

Panthers 28, Falcons 19

Falcons-Panthers Preview

Falcons-Panthers Preview

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

Called Out: What to do with Betts?

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our experts for where they placed Ladell Betts, Brett Favre and the Bills running backs this week.

The Big Rotowski: Brady, Rice surge

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Tom Brady and Ray Rice making big moves.