Fantasy Focus Football: December 2

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell take a look at the projections for Week 13

Morning take: Zimmer happy with Bengals' D

...its three-game losing streak ASAP to have a chance at the postseason. Right now the Oakland Raiders (3-8) are standing in its way. After a year away from football, former Cleveland Browns...

Steelers, Bengals top Week 13 D/STs

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 13.

Trend-spotting: Garcon shining

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and wonders why more fantasy owners aren't taking the chance on Pierre Garcon.

Scouts Take: Oakland at Pittsburgh

Preview | December 02, 2009

At This Hour 9pm ET: Roethlisberger Fine, Dunlap Suspended, Chiefs Retire Thomas' Number

...following his concussion. He is expected to start this Sunday when the Steelers will face the Oakland Raiders. Roethlisberger missed the game last week against the Ravens after his fourth concussion since 2006 and...

Week 13 Power Rankings: AFC North

...it could simply be a situation that blows over with winning. Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders will be a must-win for Pittsburgh for a variety of reasons. Baltimore Ravens (6-5...

Fantasy Focus Football: December 1

Paul Severino and Keith Lipscomb recap the action from Week 12

Roethlisberger expected to start

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expects quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to start Sunday against Oakland.

Morning take: Benson to start Sunday

...this is just frustration boiling over from losing. The Steelers need a win Sunday against the Oakland Raiders for more reasons than just improving their record. Concerns mount as Cleveland Browns safety Brodney Pool...

Countdown Daily Insight Center: OAK-PIT

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

Seven-step drop

...Bengals' offensive line has been surprisingly shaky the past two weeks against inferior opponents in the Oakland Raiders (3-8) and Cleveland Browns (1-10). Cincinnati only has 317 passing yards in its past...

Ward clarifies statements toward 'Big Ben'

...a chance to defend their title in the postseason. Pittsburgh has another big game against the Oakland Raiders (3-8). "Right now we just got to worry about Oakland and try to get better...

Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice

When it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Rapid Reaction: Ravens 20, Steelers 17 (OT)

...left in the tank to make a strong playoff push in December. Pittsburgh will host the Oakland Raiders next week and Baltimore will travel to play the Green Bay Packers