Final Word: AFC North
James Walker, AFC North...2). Cincinnati cannot continue to drop games at Paul Brown Stadium if it wants to remain in playoff contention during the second half of the season. It will be interesting to see how the first...
Blog | October 23, 2009Thought of the Day finale
James Walker, AFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's James Walker The most recent "Thought of the Day" blog entry was an interesting one. It asked the question of what ...
Blog | May 16, 2009Bengals look to avoid 'Hard Knocks' curse
James Walker, AFC North...Knocks." Coming off a Super Bowl, Baltimore did finish 10-6 and made it to the playoffs before ending its season. But starting tailback Jamal Lewis suffered a season-ending knee injury in the...
Blog | May 14, 2009Take your pick: Flacco vs. Ryan
James Walker, AFC North...year under their belts. Both signal callers put up great numbers and led their teams to the playoffs. Ryan and the Falcons were bounced in the first round, while Flacco won two postseason games and...
Blog | February 26, 2009Double Coverage: Ray Lewis
James Walker, AFC North...of depends on what you think the "hump" is. If it's winning a playoff game for the first time in 12 years, then certainly Lewis would help in that process. I...
Blog | February 25, 2009AFC North strength of schedule
James Walker, AFC North...9) were all in the top 10. Baltimore and Pittsburgh survived and were battle tested for the postseason. The Bengals and Browns couldn't handle the brutal schedule and both were four-win teams...
Blog | February 03, 2009Rapid Reaction: Ravens 33, Cowboys 24
James Walker, AFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's James Walker No controversial calls, and no more scoreboard watching for potential playoff scenarios. The Baltimore Ravens' 2008 season has come down to four simple words: Win and they're...
Blog | December 20, 2008Audibles: AFC North Week 16 preview
James Walker, AFC North...when the Cleveland Browns host the Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams are simply playing out their seasons as playoff hopes faded a long time ago. This game is trickier to predict than it looks. The Browns...
Blog | December 19, 2008Morning take: Flacco hits the road
James Walker, AFC North...his return to Cleveland. Morning take: Likely better than Edwards. The Indianapolis Colts (11-4) clinched a playoff berth with a 31-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Morning take: Why is this story relevant...
Blog | December 19, 2008Eagles keep pushing for playoffs
James Walker, AFC North...the Eagles have won three straight. Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker PHILADELPHIA -- Tease or contender? Playoff bound or delaying the inevitable? These questions still remain unanswered following the Philadelphia Eagles' easy 30-10...
Blog | December 16, 2008Rapid Reaction: Steelers 13, Ravens 9
James Walker, AFC North...and it was the second scoring drive of the final period. The victory gives the Steelers a playoff berth, the AFC North title for the second year in a row, and a first-round bye...
Blog | December 14, 2008Nation should embrace Ravens vs. Steelers
James Walker, AFC North...since 2000, Pittsburgh holds just a 9-8 advantage. The Steelers beat the Ravens in their only playoff meeting in January 2002. Familiarity often breeds contempt, and both are definitely in play with these two...
Blog | December 10, 2008Pittsburgh positioning itself for deep run
James Walker, AFC North...Deshea Townsend scores on an interception return Sunday. PITTSBURGH -- Although the Steelers didn't officially clinch a postseason berth Sunday, it is safe to punch their playoff ticket following a 20-13 victory over the...
Blog | December 07, 2008Advantage Steelers?
James Walker, AFC North...the New England Patriots (7-5) and Miami Dolphins (7-5), Pittsburgh (9-3) can clinch a postseason berth. Dallas (8-4), meanwhile, is fighting for a wild card spot
Blog | December 06, 2008Audibles: AFC North Week 14 preview
James Walker, AFC North...expect Dallas to pressure the Steelers a lot on Sunday. Pittsburgh has a chance to clinch a playoff berth this week. The Steelers would need to beat the Cowboys and have the New England Patriots...
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