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KC Joyner writes that the surging Cincinnati Bengals, on the strength of QB Andy Dalton, WR A.J. Green, an effective ground game and solid defense, will vault past the Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2012

KC Joyner examines the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense and explains why the return of Rashard Mendenhall will help the entire unit.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2012

ESPN Insider KC Joyner writes that despite injuries to Ben Roethlisberger and Rashard Mendenhall, the Pittsburgh Steelers can make a Super Bowl run.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2012

ESPN Insider KC Joyner writes about four defensive players in the NFL who possess unique skills and create game plan problems for opposing offenses. Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is first on the list.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2011

KC Joyner writes that Pittsburgh Steelers fans need to calm down. After their key players heal up, they have an easy second-half schedule, meaning that they will be in the thick of things come playoff time once again.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2011

KC Joyner analyzes why the Detroit Lions' defense could be an elite one next season: The potent combination of Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley up front and an improved secondary.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2011

KC Joyner writes that, suspensions and lost starters aside, the 2011 Ohio State Buckeyes can still contend for and win the Big Ten championship. He cites four reasons they'll be able to do it, starting with the Bucks' talent in the backfield.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2011

KC Joyner looks at a fatal flaw for the Steelers' defense ahead of Super Bowl XLV: they are susceptible to the deep ball (especially Bryant McFadden). Obviously, this doesn't bode well with Aaron Rodgers as the opposing QB.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2011

KC Joyner explains why Ben Roethlisberger may actually end up being statistically better than Tom Brady when all is said and done.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2011

Don Coryell was an influential former coach of the Chargers and Cardinals; some of his vertical passing systems changed the game. Should Coryell be in Canton? No, KC Joyner says, not without including another great innovator who preceded him.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2010

Gary Kubiak has picked up some of the good qualities -- such as offensive ingenuity -- that come from working with Mike Shanahan for a long time. Unfortunately, he also has picked up some of the bad in terms of dealing with players, and it might doom his defense.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2010

With favorable matchups in Week 4, these eight pass-catchers will give you an edge in Week 4 and beyond.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

KC Joyner highlights a few high-upside flex plays for your championship game.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2008

If you've got one of the top five scoring fantasy defenses, you might think about sitting it this week.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008

KC Joyner looks at the favorable and unfavorable defense/special-teams matchups for Week 7.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Bears TE Greg Olsen fell short of expectations as a rookie, writes KC Joyner. Plus, Chris Baker's value is greater than the Jets appear to realize.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008