If Brett Favre makes his 292nd consecutive start, as we expect, how long of a leash will Vikings coach Brad Childress have if the quarterback proves to be ineffective?

Who is to blame in San Diego for the Chargers’ 2-5 start? NFL Network analyst Rod Woodson said GM A.J. Smith has to take some accountability for what’s taking place on the field.

How long will Vikings coach Brad Childress stick with Brett Favre if he proves to be ineffective against the Patriots?

Kurt Warner and Rod Woodson took their turns reacting to the NFL’s recent fines for helmet-to-helmet hits in Week 6.

Does a less-than 100 percent Brett Favre give the Vikings a better chance to win than Tarvaris Jackson?

NFL Network analysts Daryl Johnston and Rod Woodson chose the Saints and Falcons, respectively, as the teams to beat in the NFC through six weeks of the season.

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

Rod Woodson went to the touch screen on Thursday to break down the impact of Troy Polamalu on the Steelers defense.

Something is missing in Cincinnati. And if Carson Palmer can’t find his rhythm, the offense will continue to struggle.

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi suggests it will be difficult for Eagles coach Andy Reid to turn back to starter Kevin Kolb if the team wins the next two games and the locker room gets behind Vick.

Of all the hot stories around the NFL on Thursday, the topic du joir at NFL Network is the immediate future of Vincent Jackson.

While NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi has reported Michael Vick will start for the injured Kevin Kolb in Week 2, the debate rages on as to which QB should be the starter in Philadelphia.

Will the latest round of distractions catch up to the New York Jets, making an impact on the field?

A number of the NFL.com and NFL Network talent got together recently to draft a fantasy league that you can follow along right here.

There have been no shortage of opinions on Brett Favre returning to the Vikings, and there will certainly be more. When it comes to those opinions, very few people know Favre than NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci.