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As the Monday night thriller in Chicago came to an end, we headed into Week 17ùthe final week of the NFL regular season, and the first Sunday in 2010. The country is well aware of the AFC wild card race, with eight teams fighting for two playoff spots in the final week of the season. If you think about the NFC, it was assumed that the Saints and Vikings would be the ...

As the early hours of Sunday approached, I began to stare at the AFC wild card picture. With eight teams fighting for two spots, I sat back and did not rule anybody out of the playoffs. With possible elimination games today, my predictions had the Ravens and Steelers having the final two seeds in the playoffs, which included losses by the Broncos, Jets, Jaguars and Dolphins. At first, the predictions were heading ...

As the coaching vacancies across the football world continue to heat up, Mike Shanahan is the top candidate on the list. The Washington Redskins have initiated a great deal of contact with Mike. The Dallas Cowboys could be interested if Jerry Jones lets Wade Phillips go. Also, the Chicago Bears may be interested, assuming Lovie Smith gets the boot. These three franchises have represented the NFL for quite a long time, and ...

In the disappointing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday, Pittsburgh held their breath when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went down with a "concussion-like injury." The entire Steelers staff, lead by head coach Mike Tomlin, wanted to observe Roethlisberger's progress, and would make a decision as to whether or not No. 7 would play. Earlier this week, Roethlisberger was rumored to start against the Baltimore Ravens, their division rivals, on Sunday. Many tests ...

As the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers renew their rivalry for the first time this season in Pittsburgh, disappointment is what the team, the ownership, and the city of Baltimore are feeling up to this point. With a record of 5-5, the Ravens have won just two of their last seven games due to a lack of consistency. First, it was the offense lighting up the board with the points, coming out ...

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, two bitter rivals, are fighting for playoff supremacy this year. While the Steelers currently hold a wild-card spot, the Ravens are one game out with a tough schedule ahead. However, both teams took a major blow this week, each losing one of their stars: Troy Polamalu for the Steelers and Terrell Suggs for the Ravens. What at first seemed like injuries that would keep the stars ...

Nearly two weeks ago, Brian Westbrook sustained a concussion against the Washington Redskins on Monday Night. Because of that injury, he did not play against the New York Giants, as he was not ready even a week after the injury. Heading into the Eagles' Sunday night showdown against Dallas, Westbrook was expected to play, according to sources within the locker room. However, those plans have changed, as the Eagles will ...

Here are week nine NFL predictions, Miselis style. Note: These predictions are not based on the spread, but simply as to who will win the game. As the NFL season hits the second Sunday in November, we have some intriguing division matchups, along with a few must win games this weekend. Before the predictions starts, here are my automatics: Green Bay @ Tampa Bay Washington @ Atlanta Kansas City @ Jacksonville Detroit @ Seattle Carolina @ ...

The Baltimore Ravens, currently with a record of 3-3 and 3rd in the AFC North, come off their bye week with a home showdown against the undefeated Denver Broncos. After starting off toáa hot 3-0 start, which included numbers of a top five offense, the purple and black have fallen the last three weeks within the final seconds. á With seeing victories by the Steelers, Bengals, Texans, Jets, and Chargers, this weeks ...

For years, Matt Stover was a kicker for the Cleveland Browns, then moved on to join the Ravens after the move to Baltimore. However, in the month of October, in the year 2009, will we see Matt Stover on the field, this time in a Colts uniform? According to a recent report, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to sign Stover to a contract this week. The signing of Matt Stover would be due ...