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Stafford: ‘I think I’ve got a lot to prove’ to become elite

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:47:49 +0000

Matthew Stafford rolled through the NFL Network car wash Friday morning and answered the same question asked of Giants QB Eli Manning earlier this season. Are you an elite player?

Lions fan wins Super Bowl trip, Stafford’s companionship

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:38:56 +0000

For the past 26 years, die-hard Lions fan John Tracy has watched from afar as Detroit endured one mind-boggling, train-wreck season after another. Sure, this season's playoff run was a boost to Tracy's psyche, but DIRECTV went one step farther, naming him America's Ultimate Displaced Fan.

Lions’ Schwartz won’t talk contract, but he’ll defend Suh

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:51:10 +0000

Jim Schwartz isn't going to discuss his contract situation with the Lions. But he will defend Ndamukong Suh from recent comments made by NFL Network's Warren Sapp.

A new player for the Lions?

Adam Rank — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:14:21 +0000

The Lions should be scouting the Australian Open for new talent. The only question, can he cover any of the Saints receivers?

Three and out: Broncos’ Decker ‘day to day’

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:27:50 +0000

Despite Eric Decker possibly being out for the remained of the postseason, surprisingly little should change with the Broncos offense and fantasy owners should still remain wary during the Playoff Challenge.

Barry Sanders Jr. ready to run with Cardinal

NFL.com Staff — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:33:46 +0000

Two developing problems for every college football program except one: (1) Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders has a son, Barry Jr. (2) Barry Jr. plays football. He looks every bit as dangerous as Daddy. And he's going to Stanford.

Three and out: All appears well with ‘Megatron’

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:21:09 +0000

As suspected, Calvin Johnson's absence from practice Wednesday was nothing out of the ordinary. Fantasy owners should feel confident giving him a start.

Three and out: Roethlisberger still hobbling

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:24:25 +0000

Ben Roethlisberger says his ankle isn't feeling great, but it shouldn't necessarily scare Playoff Challenge players away from using his favorite WR targets.

NFL Wild Card Weekend matchups all set

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:50:18 +0000

With Week 17 in the books, we now know who will play who and when during NFL Wild Card Weekend.

Three and out: Prepare back up plan for Lions’ Johnson

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:16:20 +0000

Calvin Johnson has missed two consecutive days of practice and fantasy owners should start looking for backup plans in case Megatron is limited or completely held out.

Week 16 playoff scenarios

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:32:35 +0000

Seven down, five to go, two weeks left to figure it all out. Seven teams have clinched playoff spots and four more can do so this weekend: The cowboys, falcons and Lions in the NFC and -- that's right -- Tim Tebow and the Broncos in the AFC. Of course, there's still plenty of jockeying for playoff position - home-field advantage, byes, etc.

Three and out: Don’t give up on Johnson yet

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:58:09 +0000

Andre Johnson is out yet again, but fantasy owners shouldn't quit on the talented wideout just yet.

Three and out: Adding Packers’ Grant?

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:41:37 +0000

As James Starks struggles to recover from an ankle injury, Ryan Grant has a chance to help fantasy owners in a big way against Kansas City.

Three and out: Cowboys WR Robinson’s value in flux

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:27:59 +0000

With both Laurent Robinson and Miles Austin back at Cowboys practice, Robinson's fantasy value is in flux. But fantasy owners could do worse than to take a chance on Robinson for another week.

Three and out: Giants’ Bradshaw could play Sunday

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:32:56 +0000

Ahmad Bradshaw could return Sunday. That's good news for both the Giants and fantasy owners, especially with injuries to WRs potentially limiting New York's offense.

Tale of the Tape: Can the Saints stifle Megatron?

NFL Playbook Staff — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:54:53 +0000

Everyone knows the Lions will be without Ndamukong Suh against the Saints this weekend. That’s a huge blow to their defense. But the real story heading into Sunday’s contest will be the absence of wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who has been taken away by opposing defenses in the last three weeks.

Playbook: Suh’s stomp crossed the line

NFL Playbook Staff — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:25:30 +0000

We took a closer look at the coaching tape to catalog the events leading up to Ndamukong Suh's infamous stomp.

‘Playbook’ mailbag: How do you cover “Megatron?”

NFL Playbook Staff — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:04:45 +0000

Fantasy owners across the nation mourned Sunday, along with every Lions fan, because Calvin Johnson failed to score a touchdown or reach 100 yards receiving.

Three and out: Broncos considering option offense

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:58:36 +0000

The Broncos could go option full-time to help Tim Tebow; Ahmad Bradshaw sits out practice again and no one knows when Jahvid Best will be back.

Harrison: Suh is too good to earn negative rep

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:53:35 +0000

Rodney Harrison has been there before, and he doesn't want Ndamukong Suh to travel the same road he did during a 15-year NFL career.

Three and out: Dolphins’ Thomas returns

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:08:47 +0000

Daniel Thomas and Matthew Stafford are both back to work after being limited on Wednesday. But the Peyton Hillis will-he-or-won't-he saga drags on.

Three and out: Stafford, Hill split practice reps

NFL.com Staff — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:20:17 +0000

Matthew Stafford was practicing on Wednesday, but he split reps with Shaun Hill -- a red flag for fantasy owners.

Evans: Falcons shouldn’t whine about Lions’ taunts

NFL.com Staff — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:58:31 +0000

You know what really grinds Heath Evans' gears? Whining! And the "sissification" of football.

Playbook: Jets’ disguise might have fooled Rivers

NFL Playbook Staff — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:07:46 +0000

With six minutes to go in the fourth quarter, his Chargers down by three, Phillip Rivers released what must have looked to him like an easy completion to his go-to-receiver on a pivotal 3rd-and-6.

Three and out: Best advised to sit rest of season

NFL.com Staff — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:57:55 +0000

After his second concussion of the season, Jahvid Best is being advised to sit out the rest of the season leaving a hole in both the Lions and fantasy owners' rosters.

Three and out: Raiders show interest in Palmer, Garrard

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:02:21 +0000

An injury to Jason Campbell has the Raiders searching for a new QB; the Cowboys could be shuffling their backfield in the wake of an injury to Felix Jones; and Jahvid Best could miss more time with another concussion.

First and 10: The coaches’ show

NFL.com Staff — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:15:53 +0000

The near-fight between 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Lions coach Jim Schwartz was the talk of the NFL on Sunday, overshadowing San Francisco's 25-19 victory over previously undefeated Detroit.

First and 10: Donnybrook in Detroit

NFL.com Staff — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:50:21 +0000

Tune into NFL Network's "Around the League" Friday at 5 p.m. ET to hear San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree talk about his team's hot start and big game Sunday against the upstart Detroit Lions.

Cover Two Podcast: Willis talks 49ers’ hot start

Steve Wyche — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:07:47 +0000

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis joined this week's Cover Two Podcast and said the team's 4-1 start stems from a lack of individualism and an understanding that they're far from a finished product.

Playbook: Week 5 WRWW mailbag

NFL Playbook Staff — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:00:31 +0000

We enjoyed bantering with you all with our LeBron James conversation. Now, we’ll return the favor by answering a few of your mailbag questions.