D Up! Defensive midseason awards

Jim McCormick looks at the top performers so far in IDP leagues and advises whether or not their success will continue.

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...Baltimore, MD, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (8) is knocked down by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) in the in the second quarter at M & T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke...

Harris' streak of 22 starts to end

The Denver Broncos' first loss under rookie coach Josh McDaniels produced plenty of problems that need fixing and one big injury they'll have to deal with.

...Baltimore, MD, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (8) is knocked down by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) in the in the second quarter at M & T Bank Stadium

DT Hailes an interior force

Evan Hailes looks forward to displaying his skills in front of a national TV audience.

Handing out some early-season awards

...Flea-flicker vs. Tennessee Worst play of the season: Strip sack of Tom Brady vs. Ravens. Terrell Suggs surged past left tackle Matt Light in the third quarter and blindsided Tom Brady, forcing a...

D Up: Exploiting eligibility rules

Jim McCormick looks at players who can be exploited to expose loopholes in player eligibility rules.

Extension for 2008 NFL sack leader

The Cowboys announced a new contract with linebacker DeMarcus Ware late Monday afternoon.

D Up!: Finding 2009's waiver wonders

Jim McCormick offers advice on how to succeed in IDP leagues, including finding more help on the waiver wire and among the rookies.

D Up!: Getting by the bye weeks

Jim McCormick dishes out advice on how to survive the precarious bye weeks in teams with individual defensive players.

Pats' Wright fined $5,000 for hit on Flacco

...Ngata was also fined $5,000 for making contact with Tom Brady's helmet, while linebacker Terrell Suggs was not fined for his roughing-the-passer penalty against Brady

NFL won't fine Ravens players

Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis and safety Ed Reed will not be fined for disparaging comments made regarding the officiating in Sunday's game against the Patriots, league executive Ray Anderson decided Tuesday.

Thomas offers a crash course

...should wear a skirt or slacks, or if the roughing-the-passer call against the Ravens' Terrell Suggs in Sunday's game was legit, got me thinking about the hockey equivalent of quarterbacks -- the...

Mailbag: Seau a big topic this week

This week's Patriots mailbag has questions about Junior Seau, some unsung players and more.