Santonio Holmes, now a member of the Jets, faces a four-game suspension and a major decrease in fantasy appeal.

Saints restricted free agent Pierre Thomas hasn’t made any visits to other teams, and hinted the two sides are working on a deal, according to The Times-Picayne.

The value of the Steelers receivers is taking a big hit, with Ben Roethlisberger out for Week 12.

San Francisco now finds itself needing to rebound with back-to-back home wins, but the pressure isn’t so much on the players to do so. Whether or not the 49ers can get out of this rut lies squarely on the shoulders of head coach Mike Singletary, writes San Jose Mercury columnist Tim Kawakami.

Here are a few tidbits to monitor as we get ready for the seventh week of the fantasy season.

If you watched Thursday night’s game between the Titans and Steelers, it was pretty evident that Willie Parker has lost a step — and some of his fantasy value.

Steelers 7, Titans 7. Would you have it any other way? Not me.

Around The League debuted today on NFL Network, and Santonio Holmes checked in with host Alex Flanagan via Steelers Cam as one of the first guests.

The Steelers return 20 of 22 starters, which makes them strong contenders to repeat as Super Bowl champions. They still have Dick LeBeau running the defense, and his players call him “The Wizard,” which reflects the schemes and creativity he brings. The offense still has Ben Roethlisberger under center and returns RB Rashard Mendenhall after a season-ending shoulder injury last year.

Between morning and afternoon practices, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger addressed his civil lawsuit by, well, not addressing it. Roethlisberger kept repeating that he is here for football. Focused on football.

Get the latest news and notes, including Bears LB Brian Urlacher explaining why he was curious about talk that the team might have pursued free-agent WR Plaxico Burress.

Dolphins DE Jason Taylor told the Miami Herald that he plans to continue playing after the 2009 season. Taylor signed a one-year contract with Miami in May.

Let history show that Steelers WR Santonio Holmes‘ 6-yard, game-winning touchdown catch in Super Bowl XLIII cost him $10,000.

Here’s a stat you will never use but was announced in the press box. Santonio Holmes‘ punt return for a touchdown was the first against the Chargers in a playoff game since the Bills’ Butch Bird took one 74 yards in the 1965 AFL Championship Game. Just in case you want to pull a Cliff Clavin on your friends.

The Ravens are leading the Steelers 9-3 at the end of the third quarter.
Yet, it was Pittsburgh that showed how a great defense can withstand even a “critical” turnover. Santonio Holmes‘ fumble in the red zone only resulted in a Baltimore field goal. You still get the feeling that the first touchdown is going to win this game.