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After the NFL schedule release, numberFire examines the five easiest and toughest roads to the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2013

numberFire takes an early look at how the playoff field could look next season and which teams have the most work to do in free agency to get there.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013

Ron Jaworski examines the foundations of the four championship game offenses -- the 49ers' power ground game, the Falcons' screen-passing attack, the Ravens' rushing game and the Pats' high-volume onslaught -- and outlines keys to slowing them down.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2013

KC Joyner examines 10 critical reasons that the Atlanta Falcons can top the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Each week, Vegas insider Dave Tuley breaks down the lines and offers NFL pick recommendations against the spread based on perceptions of public-versus-sharps betting trends. Here are his picks for the AFC and NFC Championship Games.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Pro Football Focus scrutinizes the Packers roster to see where Green Bay should turn its offseason attention. In addition to adding talent, what should the Packers do with free agent Greg Jennings?

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2013

Chad Millman takes a look at NFL's divisional playoffs line moves.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2013

Ron Jaworski breaks down the film to show how defenses can (try to) slow down the top four quarterbacks in his QB rankings: Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Matt Ryan.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2013

At first glance, the San Francisco 49ers look like a strong Super Bowl contender in the NFC, but KC Joyner explains why a few critical offensive shortcomings could end their title hopes.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2013

Each week, Vegas insider Dave Tuley breaks down the lines and offers NFL pick recommendations against the spread based on perceptions of public-versus-sharps betting trends. Here are his picks for the Divisional round.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2013

Peter Keating uses the unique lens of QBR to preview this weekend's playoff matchups, finding that not only do the Broncos project as strong favorites against the Ravens, but they stand head and shoulders above the remaining playoff teams.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2013

Eric Karabell updates his fantasy rankings for those playing in playoff fantasy leagues, as well as our Gridiron Challenge game, and expects big things from the Broncos' and Patriots' offenses.

Blog | Conversation | January 08, 2013

numberFire looks ahead to the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, predicting which underdogs have a chance to advance this weekend.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2013

Chad Millman analyzes the early NFL divisional line moves for all four matchups, including why the Green Bay Packers-San Francisco 49ers line has moved.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 2013

Chad Millman takes a look at NFL's wild-card weekend line moves.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 2013

Field Yates looks at weaknesses for the Green Bay Packers on offense, defense and special teams. Green Bay must improve its tackling in the secondary to beat the Minnesota Vikings.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2013