Super stage reserved for Brady, Favre

Don't wait until February -- the 44 things that will happen this NFL season are right here.

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.

Vick: Questions NFL owners should ask

The NFL should approve Michael Vick's return to the league. Once Vick is reinstated, it's up to 31 NFL owners to consider the money, risk and reward.

Dallas has a lot of drama, but is still likely to make the wild card

Scouts Inc. discusses whether the Cowboys are in trouble, the NFC South's best team and tempting Week 7 matchups.

Carolina's mission? Somehow stop Brees' momentum

Home field has been huge in the NFC South. But don't assume the Panthers will roll over the Saints on Sunday. Thanks to the red-hot Drew Brees, New Orleans can never be counted out, writes John Clayton.

A boring start but great finish to Week 6

In this week's installment of "The Hangover," DJ Gallo is still recovering from all the fantastic finishes.

Pats-Chargers showdown lacking usual sizzle

Patriots vs. Chargers. Sunday night. Does it get any better? Well, usually no. But with Tom Brady injured and the Chargers scuffling, the AFC title game rematch has lost a little luster, writes John Clayton.

My idea of real fantasy football

Scoop's idea of fantasy football is talking pigskin with a group of women over drinks.

Forecasting each NFL team's fate in 2008

DJ Gallo dug through his extensive Rolodex and got a big name's prediction for every NFL team.

Goodell wants a do-over; fans want some answers

The NFL and Roger Goodell want you to believe the sky is falling. Uh, don't run for cover just yet.

Team defense: Too much unpredictability to warrant high pick

Christopher Harris previews team defenses from a fantasy perspective, and notes that the top options going into the season are not guaranteed to be the top options at the end of it.

Rookies' exploration of game's past should enhance futures

At the suggestion of 2007 Hall of Fame inductee Michael Irvin, the NFL is sending rookies to the shrine in Canton, Ohio. James Walker toured with the Atlanta Falcons' and Miami Dolphins' rookies.

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Seven non-moves that may be costly

John Clayton identifies seven teams that failed to improve significantly in key areas.

Hope you took your rocket fuel -- it's time for the quiz

Try as everyone else might, Roger Clemens once again headlines this week's quiz.