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It's the midway point in the NFL season, which means it's time to take a look at where the contenders stand and analyze how the playoff picture would unfold if the season ended today. Take a look at each conference's potential matchups with predictions and a Super Bowl winner at the halfway mark. AFC Bye: Colts, Broncos Wild Card Round ...

We had a brutal week at NFLSoup.com in trying to pick you some upset specials, and in our defense we were actually pretty close. We were a Kris Brown field goal from possibly seeing our Texans over Colts pick ring true, while we narrowly missed our Giants pick. How about those Green Bay Packers killing everyone's season in survivor pick 'em leagues? Ouch. Overall record: 16-10 We promise ...

Admit it. Despite your hatred for that "traitor" Brett Favre, you're starting to notice, game-by-game, what truly is lacking from this Green Bay Packers football team. Let's get the obvious problems out of the way. They can't protect the quarterback. Their running game stinks. And that transition to the 3-4 defense? So far, not so good. Their play-calling and overall decision-making has been average, at best. And their special teams has ...

Two close games, same old ending. The league's two undefeated teams, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, both survived late-game deficits to reach their 8-0 record and remain unbeaten. For the rest of the teams and where they rank, read on: á 1. New Orleans Saints (8-0) Make that three straight games the Saints did everything they could to give the game away. Regardless, there's little doubt that ...

Having trouble figuring out who you want to insert into your starting line-up for Monday night ? Look no further than NFL Soup's special edition of Fantasy Versus: Coin Flip. This column takes a quick look at each team's studs at each position, pits them against each other, and decides for you which one should start . Read one for analysis and a final fantasy verdict: á Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers, vs. Kyle ...

Just a day after sustaining a broken forearm in Sunday's victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati deep threat Chris Henry's season is over . Henry provided a spark with play-making ability, but with just 11 receptions on the season, was never actually a huge part of the Bengals offense. Since Cincinnati has been relatively a run-first team with Cedric Benson being so successful in his second year with the team, the loss ...

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will reportedly continue to miss practice and will be unable to play in NFL games until his headaches cease. Westbrook, who sustained a concussion in Week Eight, practiced all week leading up to Philadelphia's Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys, but was held out due to post-concussion ailments. Add some ankle issues to the list for Westbrook, and he's suddenly a huge question mark for ...

We've already addressed the Waiver Wire this week, so now it's time to combine that research and logic with the roster make-up you currently have to find the best possible replacements for the key players you're losing due to Week 10 byes. The teams that have a bye this week are the Houston Texans and New York Giants. We're not missing a ton of studs, but depending on ...

Chiefs Cut RB Larry Johnson The Kansas City Chiefs finally cut ties with disgruntled and gay-slurring running back Larry Johnson. This is really good news for everybody, especially KC fans, who prayed for Johnson's release so he couldn't break the Chiefs rushing record. Oh, Priest Holmes, you are still loved. Bengals' Chris Henry Breaks Forearm Henry wasn't as huge a part of the offense as some would guess, but his presence will still ...

ESPN is reporting that Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner is looking into a major upgrade in the front office , sifting through big names such as Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, former Pacers GM Ron Wolf, and Falcons President Rich Mckay. Oh, and then there's Mike Holmgren. Lerner is reportedly eyeing Holmgren as a potential Bill Parcells-type VP of football operations, which would give him total control of the team, the roster, ...