Preparing for Week 12
Bill Williamson, AFC West...the AFC West. If the Chargers, who beat Indianapolis in both the regular season and in the playoffs last season, don't win Sunday night, its playoff chances will be in major jeopardy. Prior to...
Blog | November 22, 2008Mailbag: J.J. Arrington factor
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando Chris from Richmond, Va., writes: Sando, can you tell me why Tim Hightower's role was decreased last week? Seems to me...
Blog | November 22, 2008Voice of the People
James Walker, AFC North...wins. Expectations have changed since our good start. Some may feel if we don't make the playoffs, then the season is a failure. I disagree, if we go 9-7 and don't make...
Blog | November 22, 2008Week 12 mailbag on your doorstep
Tim Graham, AFC East...a Super Bowl, I guess that depends on anybody's given definition of "contending." If making the playoffs on a regular basis makes you a contender, then yes. If winning your division makes you a...
Blog | November 22, 2008Audibles: NFC North Week 12 preview
Kevin Seifert, NFC NorthPosted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Chicago Bears (5-5) at St. Louis Rams (2-8), 1 p.m. ET Linebacker Lance Briggs attempted this week to smooth over ...
Blog | November 21, 2008Audibles: AFC North Week 12 preview
James Walker, AFC North...Ravens look to bounce back Sunday in a big game against the Philadelphia Eagles. This game has playoff implications for both teams fighting for wild-card spots in its respective conferences. Baltimore had its four...
Blog | November 21, 2008Audibles: AFC South Week 12 preview
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...while the Jaguars trail too many teams in the AFC to be able to make a serious playoff bid. They have had similar results against common opponents with the one difference being Indianapolis -- the Vikings...
Blog | November 21, 2008Audibles: AFC West Week 12 preview
Bill Williamson, AFC West...been their usual terrific selves in 2008. In fact, both would be lucky to advance to the playoffs. But that doesn't mean these two teams will put on a boring show Sunday night. If...
Blog | November 21, 2008Audibles: AFC East Week 12 preview
Tim Graham, AFC East...fighting to work our way up to first place. "It probably will have the feel of a playoff game. We know that we need this victory to move forward in our season, and they feel...
Blog | November 21, 2008Audibles: NFC East Week 12 preview
Matt Mosley, NFC EastPosted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley New York Giants (9-1) at Arizona Cardinals (7-3), 4:15 p.m. ET Quarterback Kurt Warner played for the Giants during ...
Blog | November 21, 2008Audibles: Week 12 NFC South preview
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Detroit Lions (0-10) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3), 1 p.m. ET It's been pretty amazing in the Tampa Bay area this...
Blog | November 21, 2008Two more takes on Trent Edwards
Tim Graham, AFC East...the Bills should make a switch for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs because the playoffs are on the line. "You treat a quarterback just like a DB, a tackle, a tight end...
Blog | November 21, 2008AFC North Mailbag
James Walker, AFC North...with arguably the best team in football. But it doesn't mean Baltimore isn't a viable playoff contender. Jeff writes: Is it to late, Or do the browns have a chance at the playoffs...
Blog | November 21, 2008Scouts Inc.: Jags' fall mirrors demise of D
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...year ago at this time, the Jacksonville Jaguars were rolling at 7-3 and headed for the playoffs, where a deep run may have been prevented only by one of the most dominant teams in...
Blog | November 21, 2008Atlanta's Smith a clone of Carolina's Fox
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthGetty Images Carolina's John Fox (left) and Atlanta's Mike Smith have plenty of similarities in their coaching backgrounds. Pos...
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