Time flies when you’re having fun, and the 2011 NFL regular season is already half over. With that in mind, we asked eight NFL.com and NFL Network analysts for their award winners at the halfway point and revised predictions for the postseason, and the results are in.

NFL veterans Champ Bailey and Derrick Mason wouldn’t have a problem with the NFL lightening the pocketbooks of 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Lions coach Jim Schwartz following their instantly infamous post-handshake fight … hmmm … scuffle.

Log onto NFL.com to vote for the FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week. And don’t forget to cast your vote for the week’s top rookie performance and top comeback, too.

Cowboys LB Bradie James let everyone in on a secret Thursday. It might not be the biggest secret for some.

I’m excited to be taking in my first live preseason game of the summer tonight in Houston. Sure, it’s only the first tune-up for two largely veteran teams — the Jets and Texans — but there’s constant evaluation going on this time of year, and I will be paying close attention to a few factors, in particular while the starters are around.

The Ravens began informing veterans of their pending release Monday and are hopeful of being able to re-sign TE Todd Heap, WR Derrick Mason and DT Kelly Gregg, but they’re trying to clear salary-cap room to make other moves.

Ravens WR Derrick Mason has heard the criticism of his QB, Joe Flacco, and has a theory as to why opponents target him.

Ravens WR Anquan Boldin and T.J. Houshmandzadeh both wanted more balls this season, but both had huge drops in the team’s loss to the Steelers. Boldin dropped a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and Houshmandzadeh dropped a game-preserving pass.

Even after some big-name acquisitions, the Ravens still need help at receiver and especially one who can stretch the field.

Barring an unexpected setback, Ravens TE Todd Heap and WR Derrick Mason will play in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Bengals, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported.

A look at some of the notable nuggets from Week 11 with the help of the NFL Network research desk, including Ronde Barber and Ray Lewis reaching some historic milestones.

Panthers LB Jon Beason said he’s sorry about his comments concerning Terrell Owens, in which he objected to the receiver’s possible presence in Carolina.

The addition of Anquan Boldin, along with the re-signing of Derrick Mason, makes Joe Flacco a viable sleeper in 2010.

There’s still a “very good” chance that veteran WR Derrick Mason will re-sign with the Ravens, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

You know it’s a busy day when the suggestion of Terrell Owens joining Chad Ochocinco in Cincinnati flies completely below the radar.

Ravens WR Anquan Boldin will be wearing a different uniform in 2010, but his fantasy value won’t change much.