D Up!: Don't worry about IDP loyalty

Jim McCormick has some suggestions for playoff week, including dropping some disappointing stars like Julius Peppers.

NFC West Huddle

John Clayton gives you the latest news from around the NFC West

ESPN The Magazine: "NEXT" Videos

These are all of ESPN The Magazine's "NEXT" videos in one location.

Wild, Wild NFC West

...a gentleman wearing the red and white of the Arizona Cardinals just fumbled again. Oh, and Patrick Willis just recovered it.With a chance to lock up the NFC West for good, the Cardinals...

Patrick Willis On 49ers' Win

49ers top Cardinals, 24-9

December 14, 2009; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) forces Arizona Cardinals running back LaRod Stephens-Howling (36) to fumble the ball in the...

D Up!: Preparing for the playoffs

Jim McCormick has some suggestions for IDP players heading into a key playoff week.

Hasselbeck sits out practice

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is sitting out most of practice with a sore throwing shoulder but is probable to start for the Seahawks on Sunday at Houston.

Coming to grips with poor tackling

One of the most fundamental aspects of football since the days when Red Grange and Bronko Nagurski were running wild, proper tackling seems to have regressed as the NFL has evolved in recent years. Jeffri Chadiha identifies some reasons.

Best Tackler in the NFL

Mike Hill and Tim Hasselbeck discuss the best tacklers in the NFL

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary, second from right, gives instruction to linebacker Patrick Willis, second from left, and other linebackers during 49ers NFL football mini-camp at 49ers headquarters in...

Mare makes 30-yard field goal as time expires for Seahawks' victory

Olindo Mare kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to send the Seattle Seahawks to a 20-17 victory on Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers, who wasted a career passing day from Alex Smith and many other opportunities.

D Up!: Steelers LBs about to go off

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 13, including a Pittsburgh Steelers quartet with a favorable three-week run ahead.

49ers-Seahawks Preview

49ers-Seahawks Preview

12 Nov 2009: Bears #22 Matt Forte (RB) is tackled by 49ers #52 Patrick Willis as the 49ers beat the Bears 10-6 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco California