On the road in the NFC West

As noted in this video shot Friday, I'm headed to St. Louis for the Cardinals-Rams game Sunday. Last season, your input periodically influenced which...

You called it: Fearless picks for Week 11

We'll find out how many regulars check in between Friday and the Sunday kickoffs. I nearly forgot to post the weekly predictions thread, but stilts4 ...

Mailbag: Debating the Seahawks' future

...will by then be an elite division. Until then, the Niners and Cards are the future. Mike Sando: My gut is that Jim Mora's status as a first-year coach could make it...

$50,000 in fines from NFC West games

OK, I've heard back on a few inquiries regarding potential fines stemming from Week 10 games involving NFC West teams. Looks like we had some pretty ...

Rams buy tickets to avoid blackout

The Rams released the following statement from executive vice president Kevin Demoff after announcing that their home game against the Cardinals will ...

Fine against Dockett seems appropriate

The $7,500 fine against Darnell Dockett seems about right for pressing his elbow into Matt Hasselbeck's throat Sunday. The lesser fine of $5,000 migh...

Sounding off: NFC West on the airwaves

The latest in our periodic spin around the NFC West radio dials: Rams XTRA910: fullback Mike Karney 101ESPN St. Louis: receiver Brandon Gibson 101ESPN St. Louis: defensive end Chris Long 101ESPN St. Louis...

Video: Rams provoke the unthinkable

The Rams nearly upset the unbeaten Saints in Week 10. They are a 1-8 team on the rise, not a 1-8 team spiraling into oblivion. It's enough to make a...

NFC West roided-out rosters: Updated

The Cardinals own the NFL's second-oldest 53-man roster on average behind the Saints heading into Week 11. They have the fourth-oldest starting defen...

Sizing up injuries in the NFC West

Around the NFC West: Cardinals recover

Bill Coats of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Cardinals are enjoying more success than several recent Super Bowl losers. Coats: "Only one of the ...

NFC West penalty watch: In the Cards

...five penalties after nine games. Team Player Pos. Penalties Yards Rams Alex Barron OL 9 50 Cardinals Mike Gandy OL 8 70 Cardinals Levi Brown OL 8 56 49ers Vernon Davis TE 8 44 49ers...

Time for 49ers to sack Packers' Rodgers

The 49ers' ability to pressure and sack Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers qualifies as a primary storyline heading into Week 11. Rodgers We ...

Incognito, Dockett among five dirtiest?

Rams guard Richie Incognito and Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett rank first and fifth, respectively, among the dirtiest players in a Sporti...

Chat wrap: Ah, the GM glory days

...growing number are ready to bring back The Big Show as the new GM. Your thoughts? Mike Sando: Ah, yes, the glory days of Mike Holmgren as general manager. I remember them well. People...