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Trend-spotting: Final look at the data

Ken Daube takes a final look at target trends, big running plays and favorable passing and rushing schedules for the fantasy playoffs.

Ten Colts miss practice, as does a key Jag

...back) Aaron Francisco (ankle) Dwight Freeney (abdomen) Anthony Gonzalez (knee) Charlie Johnson (foot) Robert Mathis (quad) Jerraud...Mathis (groin) were limited. Earlier I'd said Mike Sims-Walker was out, but that was a...

Let Manning try to clinch MVP Thursday

AP Photo/Darron CummingsWill Peyton Manning's chances at a fourth MVP title suffer if the Colts rest him?INDIANAPOLIS -- His biggest accomplishment is...

Week 14 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 14 inactives.

On Kelly, Suh, Bowden, The U and Charlie Strong

On the day Brian Kelly takes over in South Bend officially, let's open up the mailbag. From Vince in Chicago: I saw you Tweet that you like the Bri...

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NFL jerseys: must-gets and must-nots

Matthew Willis takes a team-by-team approach to which jerseys makes excellent gifts and which, well, don't.

Week 14 NFL inactives

Week 14 inactives

Trend-spotting: Don't overrate weather

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and warns fantasy owners not to be swayed too much by weather conditions when setting your lineup.

Reading the coverage: Crist wants Tebow

...Reggie Wayne, other players step up, says Mike Chappell. The winning formula for the Colts usually includes no mistakes, says Phil Richards. Bill Polian says while Anthony Gonzalez is a bit behind schedule, the Colts...

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.

Let's make OT more than a footnote

Overtime games too often are being decided by kickers. It's time for some rule changes that would make OT more than a footnote, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Week 13 NFL inactives

Week 13 inactives

Week 13 inactives

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