Fitzgerald, T.O. following Ocho

...first thing I would do. And then you have some interesting characters with Ray Lewis and Troy Polamalu and Chad, so it would be some stuff built around them as well." Sounds good to...

Broncos must slow Big Ben

Here's what to watch for in Monday night's matchup between the Steelers and the Broncos.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Loomis builds a winner

Saints GM Mickey Loomis has done a masterful job of building a winner in New Orleans, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Broncos need quick strikes

Ron Jaworski emerges from the film room and discusses what jumped out at him about Monday's game.

Morning take: Browns owner supports Mangini

...week if necessary. Morning take: Carter did an OK job of filling in for the dynamic Troy Polamalu earlier this year. But taking over Clark's role would be easier, especially for just one...

In a QB league, the AFC North finally shines

...over years with great leaders on and off the field: Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Rex Ryan, Troy Polamalu, James Farrior, Aaron Smith, Dick LeBeau. Cincinnati has a great young defense, with some top-shelf...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

FBO: The Ravens can soar again

Football Outsiders takes their metrics to Baltimore's Week 8 dismantling of Denver. If you thought the Ravens were cooked at 3-3, you were wrong -- and if you don't have Ray Rice in the broader MVP chatter, you're misguided.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Who belongs in the style file?

Who's stylish in the sports world these days? Page 2's Scoop Jackson offers up his list.

Countdown Daily Insight Center: PIT-DEN

KC Joyner takes you inside the IBM Insight Center to tell you the key to the Steelers-Broncos game

Altitude could preclude Clark's playing

Ryan Clark became almost deathly ill after playing in Denver's mile-high altitude two years ago. The Steelers (5-2) play in Denver again on Monday, and Clark and coach Mike Tomlin haven't decided if he will suit up.

Pittsburgh Steelers Troy Polamalu, left, talks with Ryan Clarks against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter of an NFL...

Curses, superstitions and sports

The Curse of the Billy Goat ... the Madden Curse ... the sports world is littered with superstitions. Here are some favorites.

Countdown Daily AccuScore Report: PIT

Are the Steelers a playoff lock? Can they win the division? Jenny Dell tells you in the AccuScore Report

Three suggestions for Pittsburgh's bye

...has a calf issue, tailback Willie Parker's toe is still bothering him, and even safety Troy Polamalu could use the extra time to rest his knee. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin is giving his...

Countdown Daily: Steelers At The Bye

Trent Dilfer discusses his biggest area of concern for the Steelers