The 2012 season is just days away from kicking off and this looks like an exciting season with a lot of big-name rookies expected to make a huge impact. But you can’t talk about those rookies without the inevitable comparisons. Here’s a look at some of the top rookies and how they compare to their contemporaries.

After he gained gained 98 rush yards on 16 carries against San Diego last week, Vikings RB Adrian Peterson now has rushed for 1,650 yards in 15 career games in the month of September. Peterson averages 110.0 rush yards per game in the month, which is the second-highest average in September in NFL history (minimum 10 games), behind only Hall of Famer Jim Brown. And when you consider the other names on this list, September success is impressive indeed.

Ten. It’s more than Bo Derek in 1979. It’s even more than Pearl Jam’s best album. Right now, 10 is how many days we have left on the Path to Primetime. You might be wondering what that number means in the lexicon of the NFL draft.

Tiki Barber wants to make a return to the NFL. And after a quick check of the calendar, yep, it is still only March 8.

While Dave Dameshek’s NFL.com column this week contained a list of the top athletes-turned-actors, here is the more “official” list of NFL players who have turned that trick.

A look at some of the notable statistics and performances from Week 13.

With an assist from George Li on the NFL Network research desk, here’s a look at some of the most notable numbers and best performances to come out of Week 4.

Jim Brown is keeping a low profile and keeping his cool after being stripped of his “executive advisor” title with the Cleveland Browns.

NFL players are no strangers to making the leap over to a film or television career. A transition that sometimes appears as seamless as a well-run pass route.

What a special moment it was for Hall of Famer Jim Brown to be on hand inside Radio City Music Hall on Friday night to announce the Cleveland Browns’ second-round selection.

As part of the continuing celebration of the NFL draft’s 75th anniversary, some of the teams’ picks on Friday will be announced by a legend from that franchise.

With their newest draft experience complete, the NFL’s Hall of Famers just couldn’t help but marvel how far the league has come.

NFL Network spent three months to produce a special introductory video, “The Grand Crossroads of Hope,” to open the 75th NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Jerome Harrison, Josh Cribbs, Chris Johnson and Ricky Williams reached milestones in Week 15.

Rams QB Keith Null had more fantasy points than Tom Brady? Imagine that.