A few quick observations/concerns as we get ready for kickoff of Super Bowl XLV.

The fans have arrived, and the crowds swelled on Saturday at the NFL Experience in anticipation for Super Bowl XLV. Thankfully the weather was cooperating and the fans seemed eager to take in all of the activities, mostly because people have been trapped in their rooms because of the snow.

Moments after Steelers safety Ryan Clark donned a wig, he immediately looked over at Troy Polamalu and asked, “Man, how do you do it (play with long hair)?”

Did the Madden cover curse strike again? With word of Drew Brees’ knee injury, it would appear so.

NFL Network analyst Rod Woodson made his name in the Steelers secondary, but won a Super Bowl title as a member of the Ravens. Who better to speak on the latest chapter of this storied of this rivalry?

Owen Marecic won the inaugural Paul Hornung Award, given to the most versatile college player in the country.

This week, Four Downs takes a inside look ahead at four of the matchups in Week 17 and what could be key factors.

As expected, Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will sit out Sunday’s game against the Jets with a strained right Achilles’ tendon and a sore calf. He didn’t practice all week and was listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report.

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.

With an assist from the NFL Network research desk and the crew at @NFLfootballinfo, here’s a look at the most notable numbers and performances from Sunday’s games in Week 12.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel has been ruled out of Sunday’s game with the Buffalo Bills. The team downgraded Keisel’s status to questionable with a calf injury Saturday.

Which NFL players would you most enjoy watching in their own reality show?

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and his glorious hair joined NFL Network’s Stacey Dales for an interview Tuesday to discuss his view that the appeals process for league fines on hits needs to be more democratic, the return of QB Ben Roethlisberger and more.

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

Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin joined “Around The League” host Paul Burmeister on Wednesday to chat about the rivalry with the Steelers, the AFC North and facing Troy Polamalu.