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The Lions took a step back in 2012 but, at least according to defensive tackle Nick Fairley, they're about to take a huge step forward in 2013 -- the Super Bowl.

When I think of what might happen on Sunday in the Super Bowl, I first envision the 49ers smothering Ray Rice with their speedy linebackers and frustrating Joe Flacco with pressure from the pass rush. And I wonder if the Ravens defense will be abl...

If this were a game of Madden, I'd take the 49ers because, quite frankly, they're better on paper -- and a computer, too. But the team with the best players doesn't always win the Super Bowl; the best team usually does. The Ravens are another exam...

NEW ORLEANS -- The San Francisco 49ers are my pick to win Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens by a 27-23 score. A first-round playoff bye restored the 49ers following a rough couple weeks to end the regular season. Having another down we...

NEW ORLEANS -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made his Super Bowl prediction Friday with a witty tribute to one of the game's elder statesman. "I think it's the year of the Raven," Newton said. "When I say Raven, I'm putting the Y after ...

We sent special Grantland correspondent Bobby Bottleservice to New Orleans to report on the scene around the Super Bowl. Upon arrival, he immediately stopped answering our phone calls, but we finally tracked him down and asked if he would at least of...

NEW ORLEANS -- Joe Flacco will lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory on Sunday. This statement would've drawn laughter a month ago. Now, this is how I see Sunday unfolding for the Ravens. My prediction: Ravens 34, 49ers 27. While there have b...

You waited patiently for the Big Ten chat and, as always, brought good questions and insights to it. We talked realignment (of course), future Big Ten scheduling, recruiting and more. You even got a Super Bowl prediction from me (49ers don't lose Sup...

Super Bowl prediction: 49ers 28, Ravens 23 Sean McGowan is expected to take an assistant job at Boston College. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is set for his final in-home visit with top recruit Montravius Adams. More Big 12 speculation. Yay! T...

NEW ORLEANS -- Thanks to Mark Simon of ESPN Stats & Information for pointing out a fun (for San Francisco 49ers fans, anyway) Super Bowl prediction model from ACTA Sports. The model shows winning percentages for Super Bowl participants based on wh...

Steelers safety Ryan Clark gave his Super Bowl prediction on ESPN Radio and acknowledged that he's torn. "I'm in a tough position because the Steelers' organization, they want the 49ers not to tie us [with six Super Bowl titles]," Clark said. "Bu...

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- I was about a mile away from Chicago Bears training camp when this sign caught me eye. We all know the Bears entered the summer of 2012 as a trendy favorite of the NFL prognosticator class, but the folks over at Alan B. Shepard a...

Colin reacts to Ryan Kalil's Super Bowl prediction regarding the Panthers and more....

Kirby Lee/Image of Sport/US Presswire It's Friday -- time to make your Super Bowl prediction. Giants or Patriots? Please vote in our poll....

It's Web Video of the Day Super Bowl prediction time! And who better to choose between Patriots and Giants than the adorable Ollie the Cat? Oh wait. Ollie the Cat is 0-4 all-time. Congratulations, team that Ollie didn't pick. Have you seen a cool sp...

Forget karma, momentum and revenge. The Patriots' inability to cover the Giants' offensive weapons will be the difference in the Super Bowl, Ashley Fox writes.