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Power Rankings: Super matchup likely wishful thinking

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:08:00 EST

Fantasy: The Giants and Titans are the NFL's two best teams and the next two-plus months are just a formality before they meet in Tampa. Reality: One -- or both -- of those teams will not be in the Super Bowl, Pete Prisco says.

Judge: Rivers needs to minimize miscues

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:42:00 EST

Phillip Rivers is the second-ranked QB in the NFL. But the numbers aren't all good. Rivers' critical mistakes the past five weeks have cost the Chargers dearly, Clark Judge says.

Casserly: Look for Jets upset of Titans

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:40:00 EST

Thoughts turn to a heavy-set fella named Kris who produces a sack or two. No, not Kringle. Kris Jenkins is one reason Charley Casserly picks the Jets to end the Titans' perfect run.

Big-catch pain: TE Winslow awaits shoulder MRI

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:54:00 EST

Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow will have an MRI on his right shoulder after injuring it in the closing minutes of Monday night's win over the Buffalo bills.

McKinnie faces March trial in Miami club brawl

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:17:00 EST

Minnesota Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie has a trial date in Miami set for March 16. He faces four charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a fight outside a nightclub in February.

Ex-Air Corps vet, ref/supervisor Reader dies at 82

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:59:00 EST

Jack Reader, who spent nearly 50 years in NFL officiating and worked two Super Bowls, has died. He was 82.

Lame-duck Holmgren: Seahawks need hard look

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:29:00 EST

For the first time in 17 years as an NFL head coach, Mike Holmgren doesn't have an answer.

Niners RT Jennings placed on injured reserve again

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:16:00 EST

The San Francisco 49ers placed right tackle Jonas Jennings on injured reserve Tuesday for the third time in his four seasons with the club.

Steelers-Chargers finish call costs bettors big

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:41:00 EST

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked off the field Sunday just happy they had won. A lot of bettors in Las Vegas were more concerned by how many points the Steelers ended up winning by.

McNabb not alone in not knowing OT rules

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:23:00 EST

Thanks to Donovan McNabb, players around the league now must know there doesn't have to be a winner or loser in every regular-season game. Yes, there are ties in the NFL. They just don't happen too often.

Rams' Pace out 2 to 4 weeks, RB Jackson also ruled out

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:46:00 EST

Offensive tackle Orlando Pace will be sidelined two to four weeks with a knee injury sustained in a 35-16 loss at San Francisco and RB Steven Jackson was already counted out for this week's game against Chicago after a second opinion agreed with the Rams' diagnosis of a strained thigh.