'09 Saints battling legend of '07 Patriots

Someday, probably in two or three decades, Randall Gay just might have the luckiest grandchildren ever. They'll get to hear stories about two of the ...

Colts' Freeney held out vs. Texans

The undefeated Indianapolis Colts will be without sack leader Dwight Freeney when they play the Houston Texans on Sunday, head coach Jim Caldwell told ESPN.com's Ed Werder.

AFC North injury report

...LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder), TE Greg Estandia (shoulder), G Rex Hadnot (knee), DT Shaun Rogers (ankle), TE Robert Royal (thigh, finger), RB Lawrence Vickers (hamstring) Probable: LB David Bowens (knee), TE Michael Gaines (back), RB...

Andrews hoping to avoid surgery

Eagles guard Shawn Andrews, hoping to avoid a second back surgery in two years, saw another specialist in Dallas to get another opinion on an injury that has sidelined him for the past two seasons.

Manning practices, listed as probable

Peyton Manning has returned to full practice from an injury to his backside and is probable for Sunday's AFC South game at Houston.

Pats-Saints game has great matchups

Monday's Patriots-Saints game has a number of huge matchups to watch.

Mike And Mike: TV During Thanksgiving?

Erik Kuselias and Robert Smith discuss watching TV during Thanksgiving

Mike And Mike: Football Friday Picks

Erik Kuselias, Robert Smith make their Week 12 picks

Who knew? No. 4 is my No. 1

It's the last thing she thought she'd hear herself say this NFL season, but it's time for this former critic to acknowledge Brett Favre's performance.

Pregame notes from Denver

...right tackle Ryan Harris will miss his fourth straight game with a toe injury. Denver rookie linebacker Robert Ayers is active after being a surprise healthy scratch Sunday. It is a beautiful, clear night in...

...2009; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Robert Geathers (91) during the first half of the game at Heinz Field

Patriots-Saints Preview

Patriots-Saints Preview

INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gets away from Robert Mathis #98 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium...

AFC North mailbag

...hasn't been able to make the jump from a very good corner to an elite corner. Robert from Seymour, CT writes: You ever think that maybe all the AFC North teams lost because they...

Revisiting the Cutler trade

...2010. Chicago is 4-6, so the 2010 choice could be fairly decent. The Broncos chose linebacker Robert Ayers with the No. 18 pick they acquired in the deal. Ayers has shown flashes, although he...