Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Offensive woes have stalled Broncos
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Broncos have dropped three straight, and their offense appears to be getting worse with each passing defeat.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009Tip Sheet: Depth pays off for Steelers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Steelers have gotten strong play from backups. Not every team has been as fortunate when it comes to surviving attrition, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Stars passing in the night
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhether they like it or not, Philip Rivers and Eli Manning always will be measured against each other. On Sunday, Rivers emerged with the upper hand, beating Manning with a last-second TD pass, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009Welcome to the golden age of punting
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comPunters are better than ever, and they're gaining more respect and prominence as a result, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Tip Sheet: Miami in familiar predicament
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comShould the 2-4 Dolphins be panicking? Not quite. Several teams, including the Dolphins themselves in 2008, have made the playoffs after mediocre starts, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009When the wheels come off RBs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comStar RBs such as LaDainian Tomlinson and Clinton Portis ain't what they used to be. Is it time to buy into the notion that teams can overwork their star runners? Len Pasquarelli explores the idea.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009Steelers' D takes offensive measures
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comCriticized for its late-game woes, the Steelers' defense delivered with two spectacular fourth-quarter scores against the Vikings, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009Deck stacked against 0-2 teams
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough recent history might suggest otherwise, the odds are against an NFL team's making the playoffs after beginning the season 0-2, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2009Offenses still shaking off the cobwebs
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor most games during the opening weekend of play, defenses led the way. Over the first 16 games, teams averaged a combined 40.56 points per contest, well below the rate of 44.05 points scored per game during the 2008 regular season. writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Small rookie giving Steelers big lift
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Steelers are counting on undersized rookie Stefan Logan to make a big impact in the return game this season, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009Source: Rivers' extension worth $92M
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comChargers quarterback Philip Rivers, who has thrown for more than 10,000 yards over the past three seasons, has agreed to a new contract extension with the club.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009There's a premium on sack machines
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhy are teams such as the Green Bay Packers and San Diego Chargers augmenting already fierce pass rushes? Sacks equal success.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009With Favre, nothing's for certain
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBrett Favre needs to ask himself if he's sure he wants to resume his career with the Vikings, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Supplemental draft rarely a bargain bin
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comIf Jeremy Jarmon proves productive, Washington will have beaten the supplemental draft odds. Plus, Len Pasquarelli's news and notes reveal why Brett Favre might be in dubious company soon and why Larry Foote might have tough footing in Detroit.
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