The Detroit Lions fired president Matt Millen, more than seven years after the former linebacker and TV analyst took over one of the NFL's most mediocre franchises and made it the worst. ...more

September 25, 2008

Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and the rest of the San Diego Chargers simply left no doubt. ...more

September 23, 2008

The Chiefs haven't drafted a franchise QB in their entire storied history. Next April would be a good time to change that. ... Even without Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, the Giants possess a formidable pass rush. If you don't believe it, ask Carson Palmer when Cincinnati's sore QB emerges from the trainer's room. ... You can see the confidence of QB Trent Edwards growing each week for the 3-0 Bills, who face the Rams and Cardinals before a bye week. ... The Jon Kitna era in Detroit has run its course. ... With each pick thrown by Matt Schaub, and there's been five of 'em through two games, Sage Rosenfels is a little closer to that starting job in Houston. ... A week after frustrating Brett Favre, the Patriots appeared helpless against Chad Pennington. ... No team has a better defensive tandem up front than Tennessee's Albert Haynesworth and Kyle Vanden Bosch. ... Coming into Sunday's matchup at Tampa, Aaron Rodgers of the Packers hasn't been picked off in 99 pass attempts. ... If defense matters, the Eagles and Steelers will still be playing in January. ... A year ago, the Browns threw when they wanted. Now, Derek Anderson is throwing way too often. ...more

September 23, 2008

Week 2 was far less destructive for fantasy owners than the week before, but it wasn't without its own important storylines. Michael Turner was cooled off by a solid Bucs run defense, and Eddie Royal proved he can put up solid numbers even if Brandon Marshall catches like, I don't know, 18 passes. Matt Cassel proved that while he might keep the ship afloat for the Patriots, he is far from being a solid fantasy contributor. Jonathan Stewart showed owners that he is ready to take the starting job from DeAngelo Williams for good. ...more

September 19, 2008

Out with the new, in with the old. After losing the first two games of the season, Minnesota coach Brad Childress decided the Vikings can no longer afford to let 25-year-old quarterback Tarvaris Jackson learn on the job. Wednesday, Childress turned to 15-year veteran Gus Frerotte to run the offense. ...more

September 18, 2008

Life without Tom Brady might not be so bad for New England after all. ...more

September 15, 2008

It sounds silly when they say it. But it's true. ...more

September 14, 2008

Jeff Garcia knows he left some plays on the field Sunday. He's just not sure he left enough to warrant losing his job as the Bucs' starting quarterback. ...more

September 12, 2008

Trade him. Release him. Do it now if he's not really your starter anymore. ...more

September 11, 2008

a kaleidoscope of painted faces, replica jerseys, marching-band anthems, tailgate feasts, gigantic stadiums, wall-to-wall television coverage, omnipresent fantasy leagues and, yes, wagering - it's almost a nation unto itself. ...more

September 10, 2008