Now that the countdown to Super Bowl XLVI has officially begun, some of the attention is off Rob Gronkowski’s ankle and turning toward Ahmad Bradshaw’s foot.

While reports suggest A.J. Smith now is “comfortable” exploring a long-term deal for Vincent Jackson, the Chargers wide receiver said he has yet to speak to the general manager himself.

Speaking at Tuesday the Pro Bowl news conference, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said the state “will do everything we can” to keep the NFL’s all-star game, a notion heavily supported by players on hand.

A running log of NFL Week 16 from a fantasy perspective.

Late game observations Tim Tebow doesn’t throw it often and doesn’t throw it particularly well. But when he does throw it, he’s throwing it to Eric Decker. Since Tebow became the starter, Decker has 15 catches for 261 yards and four touchdowns. Broncos receivers don’t have much value, but if you’re going to start one, it should be Decker. Of all the unwritten fantasy rules, here’s one more: Start Ryan Mathews against the Broncos. Mathews ran for 137 yards Sunday, his third career 100-yard game. All of them have come against Denver. Is there any receiver as frustrating as Vincent Jackson? For as talented as he is, the big wideout has had a maddening tendency to disappear in games. While he [...]

Willis McGahee runs wild with one hand, Vincent Jackson exploding for three touchdowns and, of course, shanahanigans all conspired to drive fantasy owners to distraction in this week’s edition of Fantasy Faux Pas Monday.

Brandon Jacobs reportedly has a sprained MCL that is putting his status for Sunday in doubt.

At this late stage of the week, you have surely heard about every story line centered around quarterbacks, star skill players, loud talkers and frequent Tweeters. But there are 11 players on either side matching up on any given play. Below we list five matchups that, based on tape study, we are interested in seeing play out in Week 1

We know you’ve been through a lot the last 24 hours waiting impatiently for an end to the lockout. But it is Friday, so let’s try to enjoy it. How about a lockout-free First and 10? There’s plenty of non-lockout football here on NFL.com. So dig in.

Regardless of the era, the San Diego Chargers always seem to put an explosive offense on the field. And receiver Vincent Jackson has been a big part of the current edition.

Colts QB Peyton Manning will reportedly miss part or all of training camp, but fantasy owners shouldn’t worry about the star quarterback just yet.

Lions QB Matt Stafford has reportedly worked hard this offseason to strengthen his upper body. If he stays healthy, you can expect a monster season.

Fantasy owners should hope that WRs Vincent Jackson and Santonio Holmes don’t switch teams once free agency begins.

How’d you like to see Vincent Jackson catching passes for your team? Maybe Sidney Rice? In Thursday’s edition of Instant Debate, NFL.com’s experts look at the top potential free agent wide receivers that will be on the market when the lockout is lifted.

How would a move to San Diego affect the fantasy value of WR Steve Smith? Find out in today’s Fantasy Three and Out.