Tip Sheet notes: Harper emerges

The emergence of strong safety Roman Harper is a big part of the Saints' much-improved defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

AccuScore fun: Playoff and draft seeds

...a source for predicting game outcomes. To others, it's a reality check for your team's playoff chances. For a few, it's another opportunity to catch Jenny Dell video clips on the AFC...

...against the New Orleans Saints in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Giants path to the playoffs is going to be hard with five of the remaining seven games coming against teams at least...

Called Out: Injuries shuffle rankings

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our experts for where they placed Hines Ward, Kurt Warner, Beanie Wells and Jason Avant this week.

It's crunch time for Giants

Two straight home games, starting Sunday against Dallas, will make or break the Giants' season, writes John Clayton.

Will the Saints go unbeaten?

...Carolina: Even if the Saints are 15-0 and have home-field advantage locked up for the playoffs, I can't see any way Sean Payton would sit his starters. Going 16-0 and carrying...

Scout Team: The backup QB myth

Fear not, Larry Fitzgerald owners, starting QB injuries don't necessarily spell doom for elite fantasy wideouts. Scott Burton explains why before figuring firing up Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for some unapologetic analysis of Week 13 and beyond.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Falcons release Elam, sign Bryant

The Falcons have released kicker Jason Elam.

Pass Plays: Down the stretch they come

Looking for a WR to help your fantasy playoff push? Look no further. KC Joyner lists 10 widely available receivers to target on your waiver wire this week.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Patriots show they're not among elite

...best team. The Patriots merely whimpered in their final opportunity to record a signature victory before the postseason. "They put it to us," Patriots receiver Randy Moss said. "We got our butts beat by 21...

Kneel at the feet of the football gods

The football gods have blessed us with these New Orleans Saints, and cursed Bill Belichick.

Forsett should be the man in Seattle

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at Sunday's highlights and lowlights in fantasy football, including another strong effort from Justin Forsett.

Wrap-up: Jets 17, Panthers 6

...first time at home since September. The Jets are too far gone to be considered in the playoff hunt. They are 5-6, tied with the Miami Dolphins for a distant second place in the...

Mailbag: New Orleans Saints edition

Time for a special (and extended) edition of the New Orleans Saints mailbag. Will in New Orleans writes: Do you think the return of Sedrick Ellis w...