Loose fit: Giants just fine with underdog role

The Giants go into Sunday's Super Bowl just like another team from New York did 39 years ago -- as heavy underdogs. And we know how that turned out, writes Jeffri Chadiha.

Switch to 3-4 could propel Cards to playoffs

If the Arizona Cardinals claim their first playoff berth since 1998, the switch to the 3-4 defense may be a big reason why, Len Pasquarelli writes in Tip Sheet notes.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007

The tight end, the secret to NFL success

What do the best offenses in the NFL have in common? They all prominently feature the tight end.

Pats' tapes are gone, but questions remain

The evidence of the Patriots' cheating has been destroyed, but questions remain about why the NFL did so.

Draft risk study: Wide receivers

Ted Kluck's draft risk study by position: wide receiver

Week 13 game-by-game

Maybe that Cincinnati defense is better than we thought? Or is it the Baltimore offense? Either way, my first thought on that Thursday night game, had...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2006

...with a wide-open Amani Toomer begging for the ball. Another was a short pass that Plaxico Burress embarrassingly turned into a 60-yard score. Eli wasn't bad, I'm not ripping him...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 21, 2005

Making a number for themselves

Years after Keyshawn Johnson chose No. 19, more WRs are bypassing jerseys in the 80s for numbers in the teens.

Are you ready for some football?

The NFL season kicks off Thursday night -- and there's a slew of uniform changes, from shoe colors to alternate jerseys.

Steelers look to end Eagles' undefeated start

...question about it: Philadelphia is probably the best team in football right now," Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress said. "They've got a great defense, two MVP candidates on offense (Owens and QB Donovan...

Philadelphia (7-0) at Pittsburgh (6-1)

Philadelphia (7-0) at Pittsburgh (6-1)

Emerging Stars or One Week Wonders? Week 4

Joey Harrington and Donald Driver were Sunday's NFL stars. But are they one-hit wonders?

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2002

Wide receivers take time to catch on

NFL teams love to draft wide receivers in the first round. However, history shows that's not always the best idea.