Countdown Daily: NFL MVP

Trent Dilfer makes his choice for this year's NFL MVP

Countdown Daily: Should The Colts Rest?

Trent Dilfer discusses if the Colts should rest their players in the final weeks of the regular season

Countdown Daily: AFC Wild Card Race

Trent Dilfer talks about which 7-6 AFC team will make it to the playoffs

Zastudil has surgery on right knee

Browns coach Eric Mangini said punter Dave Zastudil has undergone surgery on his right knee.

Countdown Daily Insight Center: CLE-KC

Football Scientist KC Joyner takes you into the IBM Insight Center to tell you the keys to victory

FBO: A plan to stop the Saints

Football Outsiders evaluates Week 14 in the NFL. A few thoughts among many: There is a way to beat the Saints (and the Colts, for that matter); something is wrong with Carson Palmer; and sheesh, the Rams are not very good.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Scouts Buzz: Colts have DB issues

Scouts Inc. examines the Colts' secondary issues, the Steelers' embarrassing performance and more.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Which Heisman finalist for your team?

When you watch the highlights during the buildup for Saturday night's Heisman Trophy presentation, do you find yourself daydreaming about how a partic...

NFL with Matt Williamson

Welcome to SportsNation! On Wednesday, Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson will stop by to chat some NFL.Williamson has been scouting football players at different levels for six years. Before joining ESPN and Scouts...

NFL with James Walker

...SportsNation! On Tuesday, ESPN.com AFC North blogger James Walker will stop by to chat about the NFL and what to expect from your team.Walker joined ESPN.com in 2008 after three seasons covering...

Walker's weekend mailbag

We had a ton of mail in our AFC North inbox this week. So let's answer some questions. Chris from Chicago, IL wants to know why the Pittsburgh Stee...

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner on the field before his team's their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta...

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner on the field before his team's their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta...

Edwards questions Steelers' 'want to'

EdwardsFormer head coach and NFL analyst Herm Edwards knows a struggling team when he sees one. Friday on ESPN's First Take...

Final Word: AFC North

...at a premium as both teams have top-10 defenses. The Bengals are ranked fourth in the NFL and first in points allowed. The Vikings are eighth but will be without middle linebacker E.J...