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Oh, Peyton Hillis, Where Have You Gone?

Posted: 17th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Josh McDaniels lied. He said in the off-season that he would utilize any of Mike Shanahan's holdover offensive talent, and that anyone that had the ability to help the team would be used in his offense. True, after the Denver Broncos started the season 6-0, there wasn't much one could argue with McDaniels over. The defense was playing at a phenomenal level, the offense was doing what it had to do, and ...

Pittsburgh Steelers Are Down, But Are They Out?

Posted: 17th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
The mighty Pittsburgh Steelers, last year's Super Bowl champions, and the NFL leader in total Super Bowls claimed, have fallen . They've lost five straight games after rebounding from a 1-2 start to get to 6-2, and furthered their fall from grace (and embarrassment) by allowing the 2-11 Cleveland Browns to beat them at their own game in a bad weather game last Thursday night. But this isn't "hot off the press" ...

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 16th): Chris Henry in Critical Condition

Posted: 16th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Chris Henry Sustains "Life Threatening" Injuries Henry has reportedly sustained injuries to his head and is in critical condition. Henry apparently was involved in a domestic dispute and jumped into a moving pick-up truck, and then somehow fell out of the back of the truck. There is no clear report on his health, but his status is reportedly "dire ". á Dwayne Bowe Back With First Team Bowe's suspension is over, and he returned to ...

2009 NFC Playoff Picture: Week 15

Posted: 16th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
After already discussing the AFC Playoff Picture in great detail, it's time for a rundown over the NFC before Thursday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars muddles this entire playoff race yet again. To recap, the following NFC teams have been officially eliminated from 2009 playoff contention: Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, andáSt. Louis Rams. For the top teams seeded for the playoffs heading into Week ...

NFL Fantasy Versus Week 15: Coin Flip

Posted: 16th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Playoff time has officially started in every league, which means your options have dwindled down to due to NFL roster and depth chart moves, as well as inconsistent performance and injuries. Guys like Clinton Portis, Chris Cooley, and Anthony Gonzalez left you hanging by a thread for much of the season, but now two are on injured reserve, and the latter has yet to suit up for a game ...

NFL Week 15: Five Things To Watch For

Posted: 15th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
It's getting harder and harder to predict the future of the NFL, and it certainly doesn't stop at the playoff picture, or the fantasy realm. For inquiries for your fantasy roster for Week 15, head over to our weekly Start/Sit column. And, for the top five things to watch for in the NFL this week, look no further than this article. The New Orleans Saints have vowed ...

Week 15 NFL Picks: Down with the New Orleans Saints?

Posted: 15th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
It's about time one of these perfect teams gets off its high horse and feels the wrath of an extremely competitive 2009 field. Both the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts have done a fantastic job in staving off potential defeats, both experiencing several miracle endings that aided in their run for perfection. But for one of those teams, the run is finally going to end. To see which ...

Week 15 NFL Fantasy Start and Sit: Everyone Go Flacco

Posted: 15th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
We had a poor week for the second straight week in our fantasy football Start/Sit column, negatively impacted by Rock Cartwright's status changing in the middle of the week. Also, four of our five sleepers were ether complete non-factors or suffered an injury. We vow to end Week 15 with a winning record in our player picks, as nothing is more important that helping your team continue its quest ...

NFL Power Rankings: Week 15

Posted: 15th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
The story of the 2009 season continues to be about the two undefeated teams, and whether or not they will strive for perfection. There have been rumors that the Indianapolis Colts will begin to rest their starters in the next couple of weeks, which could hurt their chances for a 16-0 season. The New Orleans Saints, on the other hand, have vowed to take a real run at staying perfect. But, ...

Jamarcus Russell Justifies His Benching By Opening His Mouth

Posted: 10th December 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
It's been three weeks since the Oakland Raiders benched franchise quarterback Jamarcus Russell in favor of the relatively unknown Bruce Gradkowski. Since then, the Raiders have pulled off impressive upsets over the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, as Gradkowsi has displayed solid control and the ability to make plays with receivers that Russell could hardly move the chains with. Coincidence? This writer says no, and believes that very few competent people with ...