The latest praise for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers from NFL Network analyst Joe Theismann should open some eyes.

Week 2 Playbook picks

Week 1 Playbook picks

In the preseason, there are third- and fourth-stringers whose chances of making the team aren’t very good. What a waste of time, right? No. Not to “Playbook.” To us, every second counts. Our research team watches every play for every team. We pour over every blitz, every false step by an offensive lineman and every blown coverage. Now you can go inside it all.

For those of you into the whole game within the game thing, the NFL “Playbook” crew presented some interesting angles Wednesday on attacking the vaunted defense of the Steelers.

It’s prediction time again for “Playbook” analysts Brian Baldinger, Joe Theismann and Brian Billick.

The Jets are doing a lot of talking, but Playbook analysts Brian Baldinger, Joe Theismann and Brian Billick aren’t buying the hype. All three like the Patriots.

Sterling Sharpe is boldly going where no analyst has gone before. Well, not exactly, but he is going out on a limb and making quite the prediction for Week 17.

With an assist from the NFL Network research crew, here’s a look at some of the notable numbers and top performances of Week 14.

What is Donovan McNabb really think about his recent benching? Joe Theismann and Trent Green share their thoughts about all that’s happening around McNabb and the Redskins.

Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris has proudly stated he thinks his team is the best in the NFC. Consider our Playbook analysts unimpressed. Sterling Sharpe, Joe Theismann and Brian Baldinger all predict the Falcons will knock off the Buccaneers in a crucial NFC South showdown.

During a week in which the “Playbook” analysts are mostly on the same page, Sterling Sharpe went out on his own to make a couple of gutsy picks.

Vikings QB Brett Favre might miss Sunday’s game against the Patriots because of ankle fractures.

Will the Patriots miss Randy Moss? That question won’t be answered for a few weeks, but our three Playbook analysts expect New England to get off to a rocky start without their former No. 1 receiver.

NFL Network analysts Joe Theismann and Mike Mayock agree the future success of the Vikings hinges on a struggling offensive line.