Air and Space: Rising pass attempts

...top 11 in pass attempts. The breakdown: 5. Detroit Lions (487) 8. Chicago Bears (460) 10. Minnesota Vikings (449) 11. Green Bay Packers (447) We should keep in mind that the numbers in Detroit...

Gridiron Challenge: Week 15 preview

Jim McCormick provides his top picks for Week 15 of Gridiron Challenge.

FBO: The arrival of must-win time

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Tough test for emotional Bengals

As they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.

Gators to make pitch to elite lineman

The best links from the ESPN affiliate team sites.

At This Hour 6pm: Damon's Contract Demands, Harvin's Migraines, Donovan Stays in MLS

...for a 3 or 4 year deal. Nick Laham/Getty Images Percy Still Hurting As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for this Sunday's road test at Carolina, star wide receiver Percy Harvin continues to...

NFC North at night

...Man, but as long as I've God, I don't have nothing to worry about. Minnesota Vikings: We covered the team's most pressing issue, the health of receiver Percy Harvin, in this...

Favre, Peterson dominate in Vikings' win

Minnesota Vikings Clubhouse Carolina Panthers Clubhouse

Harvin seeing migraine specialist

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is still struggling with migraine headaches.

Can Pittsburgh finish strong?

...s guess. Will the Steelers show the fire and efficiency that it took to beat the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) and San Diego Chargers (10-3)? Or will the same Pittsburgh from last Thursday...

Fantasy Focus Football: December 16

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell take a look at the projections for Week 15

Broncos, Cards top Week 15 DST ranks

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 15.

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.

Scouts Take: Minnesota at Carolina

Preview | December 16, 2009

NFC North Huddle

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