Patriots-Dolphins prediction roundup

...and the Patriots are running roughshod over the quarterbacks of the 2008 draft. First Atlanta's Matt Ryan (third overall), then Baltimore's Joe Flacco (18th overall), then Tampa Bay's Josh Johnson (160th...

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

Baltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

Big Rotowski: Rodgers up, Slaton down

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Aaron Rodgers and Steve Slaton making big moves.

Options routes require smarts, instincts

Although they seem simple on the surface, option routes require a special chemistry between a quarterback and receiver, writes Seth Wickersham.

The pressure is on the Packers

A Vikings victory would mean the Favre decision cost the Packers a shot at the division title for a second consecutive year, John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Manning, Brees top Week 8 QB ranks

Fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 8.

Big Rotowski: T. Jones, Austin rising

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Thomas Jones, Miles Austin and Sidney Rice making big moves.

10 Spot: Brees' fate affected many

With Drew Brees facing the Dolphins this weekend, Adam Schefter reflects on what might have been if Miami had signed Brees in 2006.

Sep 27, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up before the start of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette...

Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

Expect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Big Rotowski: Rice, Benson rising

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Ray Rice, Mike Sims-Walker and Cedric Benson making big moves.

Another NY challenge for Saints

The Saints will try to complete a sweep of the New York teams, but the stakes are higher and the task tougher against the 5-0 Giants, writes John Clayton in his weekly First and 10 column.

The Scout Team: Rip 'em off

Scott Burton explores ways to manipulate trade partners with some visual help from the animal kingdom and statistical help from his favorite machine, Fantasy Scout. Oh yeah, and Michael Turner is about to unleash the fury.

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The Big Rotowski: Brown, Marshall rise

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Ronnie Brown, Brandon Marshall and Ben Roethlisberger making big moves.