1. NFL Playoff Predictions: 4 Players Who Will Simply Own Month of January

    The playoffs are where the league's top players step up and shine. A string of great performances can cement someone in league history. Football is a team game, but individual performances are what impacts the outcome of a matchup...

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  2. NFL Playoff Predictions: Underrated Players Who Will Break out in the Playoffs

    Every year we find several players who perform well in the playoff spotlight. The playoffs give fans an opportunity to see some players they haven't seen all season. These games are nationally televised and not restricted by locational coverage...

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  3. NFL Playoff Picture: 4 Teams Facing Must-Win Scenarios in Week 15

    With three weeks left in the regular season, every game carries a ton of weight. Those teams on the playoff bubble are in must-win situations...

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  4. Ranking the Home-Field Advantage of 12 NFL Teams Likely To Make the Playoffs

    The entire NFL plays hard all season in hopes of earning a trip to the Super Bowl. That road is significantly easier when the games are played at home...

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  5. 2012 NFL Draft: 25 Prospects Whose Stocks Have Fallen the Furthest This Season

    The NFL draft process is like a roller coaster ride. Prospects face a ton of scrutiny, which causes constant movement in their stock. Sometimes one poor performance can cost a player several draft spots...

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  6. NFL Playoff Predictions: 4 Players Who Could Shock the World

    Each year several players raise their level of play in the playoffs. The playoffs give fans an opportunity to see players they typically don't get to watch. This is where stars have an opportunity to shine and take advantage of the national stage...

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  7. 4 NFL Playoff Teams with the Biggest Holes in the Roster

    Every NFL team starts the season with three main goals. These goals include winning their division, earning a playoff berth and winning the Super Bowl. Obtaining each goal is only accomplished by one team each year...

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  8. Is Frank Gore the NFL MVP Candidate That No One Is Talking About?

    The NFL MVP honors usually go to a quarterback, but San Francisco's Frank Gore is making a strong case for himself. However, he isn't likely to win the award. The last running back to win MVP honors was LaDainian Tomlinson back in 2006...

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  9. 4 NFL Players Who Were Exposed as Frauds in 2011

    All NFL players want to be considered the best at their position. In order to be in the discussion with the NFL elite, a player needs to have sustained success. These star players also perform in every situation, especially when things get tough...

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  10. Why New England Patriots' Fight Proves Tom Brady, Not the Coaches, Is in Charge

    Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are the figureheads of the New England Patriots . Together they have won three Super Bowl titles and four AFC Championships. Their success has earned them a lot of power...

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  11. 4 NFL Kickers Who Have Unlimited Range

    The kicking game is a very underrated part of football. A good kicker could really impact the outcome of a game. The ability to hit a long field goal and change field position with a good punt are extremely valuable...

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  12. 4 NFL Teams Just Playing for Draft Position at This Point

    At this point in the season, NFL teams are either looking towards the NFL draft or playoffs. Every game will impact the outcome of the draft order. That order could mean the difference of landing an Andrew Luck or a Matt Barkley...

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  13. Why Even Andrew Luck Can't Save These Indianapolis Colts

    Adding Stanford's Andrew Luck to this Indianapolis Colts roster will not spur an immediate turnaround. This season has highlighted several major areas of need, especially on the defensive side of the ball...

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  14. 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Complete First-Round Mock

    This updated version of my 2012 NFL Mock Draft features several major changes. Most notably is the rise of Alabama's Trent Richardson. Until this point, I had Richardson coming off the board in the middle of the first round...

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  15. Report Card for Every Major 2011 NFL Trade

    This 2011 NFL offseason featured several high-profile trades, including deals for Chad Ochocinco, Albert Haynesworth and Kevin Kolb. As it typically goes, some trades worked out, while others failed...

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  16. Report Card Grades for All 32 NFL Coaches at the Three-Quarter Mark

    The NFL coaching carousel is about to begin. Some coaches have already sealed their fate. Jim Caldwell, Andy Reid , Todd Haley and Tony Sparano all could be let go at the end of the season...

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  17. 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Complete First Round Mock

    This latest addition of my 2012 NFL Mock draft features several major changes. Some players have used a late season run to better their draft stock. USC's Matt Barkley might have done the best job improving his overall stock...

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  18. Tim Tebow vs. Christian Ponder: Vikings Rookie Will Be Better Than Broncos QB

    Anticipation, accuracy, offensive system and commitment are the four main reasons Christian Ponder will be a better quarterback than Tim Tebow . Coming out of college, Ponder was seen as a legitimate quarterback prospect...

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  19. Cam Newton Is a Perfect Candidate for a Sophomore Slump

    Carolina's Cam Newton is having a terrific season, but he is a candidate for a sophomore slump. A slump doesn't just mean poor play, but also a lack of development...

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  20. Why the Miami Dolphins Aren't Far from Being a Playoff Team

    The Miami Dolphins are only three key pieces away from being a playoff team. All playoff teams have two things in common: good quarterback play and a strong coaching staff. These are two things the Miami Dolphins lack...

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  21. Why Sam Bradford Is a Better QB Than Alex Smith, but Stuck on Worse Team

    San Francisco's Alex Smith is on a winning team, but is a lesser player than St. Louis' Sam Bradford . Smith appears to be playing better because of his surrounding talent and offensive system...

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  22. NFL Playoff Predictions: 4 Players Whose Experience Will Pay off Most

    Winning a Super Bowl depends on a lot of different factors, but the most important one might be confidence. Confidence often comes from experience which helps players avoid any in-game jitters...

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  23. NFL Playoff Picture: Examining Title Odds for Every Current Division Leader

    After today, there are only four more weeks left in the regular season. The current division leaders are sitting in pretty good positions, as they only a few wins away from clinching playoff berths...

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  24. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 13: Last Minute Advice for Your Fantasy Football Team

    Some fantasy football leagues are entering either the last week of their season or the first week of playoffs. Either way, this is a very big week for your championship hopes...

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  25. 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Assessing the Top Defenders on the Board

    The 2012 NFL Draft class has a ton of great prospects. There are more than a handful of defenders capable of stepping in and making an instant impact. Few of the prospects could potentially develop into perennial All-Pro selections...

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