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

FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

D Up! Injuries taking their toll

Jim McCormick examines the toll injuries have taken on elite IDP performers and reveals who will be directly affected by these, as well as listing some potential replacements from the waiver wire.

Sunday Countdown online: Your weekly NFL guide

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Brandon Tierney: 9/15

Brandon talks about the lack of Rex Ryan's trash talking. David Diehl previews Big Blue vs Big D and Damien Woody about winning games against the Pat...

News and notes from around the NFL

Need to catch up on all the news as the NFL season kicks off? Page 2 has the perfect primer.

Jets nip Giants in Sanchez's first game as starter

Mark Sanchez completed a spectacular 31-yard touchdown pass play to Chansi Stuckey and put 20 points on the board in 2½ quarters as the Jets beat the Giants 27-25, giving new coach Rex Ryan his first win.

Daily Football Fix

Colin Cowherd brings you football every day of the year.

Team defense preview

Christopher Harris previews team defenses from a fantasy perspective, emphasizing that even though the Steelers and Giants are the cream of the crop, that doesn't mean you should take them in the middle rounds.

Leftwich shows he still has starter potential

Byron Leftwich's sterling showing in relief for the Steelers sets up interesting possibilities for his offseason prospects, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 23: Osi Umenyiora #92 of the New York Giants leaves the game due to an injury during a preseason...