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- Law signs with Broncos, hopes to play Monday
- Saints place Clancy (knee) on IR, sign Pressley
- Texans bench fumbling Slaton in favor of Moats
- Porter: Pats QB Brady gets 'own rules'
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- Packers' Rodgers, Driver probable vs. Bucs
- Dolphins' Crowder, Ferguson doubtful vs. Pats
- Giants safety Rouse to replace struggling Brown
- Lions coach hopes WR Johnson, RB Smith play
- Rumors: Bengals need Benson's best
BEST OF THE NFL BLOGS
The Brady Rule hasn't been received well this season, with opposing players citing favoritism for the star QB. What does Brady think? Graham
- NFC East: Jackson, Austin headed to Pro Bowl?
- AFC South: Texans' D best at three-and-outs
NFL ON TWITTER
- @markschlereth @ Highlands Ranch HS playoff game. First game I've been to in forever. Great game 22-21 @ the half. 39 minutes ago
- @Adam_Schefter The Chiefs released WR Bobby Engram on Saturday and activated RB Kolby Smith off the Physically Unable to Perform list. about an hour ago
- @mortreport Even with Slaton having huge game last year in Indy, Moats' production last Sunday after more fumbling by Slaton made him good bet this week about 2 hours ago
- @mortreport RT Adam_Schefter Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman today that Ryan Moats will start @ RB & Steve Slaton will share carries. about 2 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter Texans coach Gary Kubiak told ESPN's Bob Holtzman today that Houston's Ryan Moats will start at RB and Steve Slaton will share carries. about 2 hours ago
- @mortreport Navy missing a 30 FG just before half. That's not how you manufacture an upset. about 2 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter CB Ty Law signed a one-year, $800,000 deal that includes a $200,000 signing bonus and another potential $400,000 in incentives. about 2 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter Saints placed DT Kendrick Clancy on the injured reserve and signed DT DeMario Pressley off their practice squad and on to active roster. about 3 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter We kick it off 15 minutes early on Sunday NFL Countdown tomorrow - a 10:45 am start. Loads of analysis and news on Sunday's matchups. about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport Len Pasquarelli's Tip Sheet still the best weekend read. http://bit.ly/2eKpsY about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport For those asking about my picks, here's our ESPN "experts" (yeah, right) page: http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport Navy winning in South Bend, 14-0, 2nd quarter. Don't mess with the academies this weekend. about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport Speaking of which, check out pattillmanfoundation.com & see how Tillman's legacy lives. If you have little (or a lot) to give, worthy cause. about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport Just to make sure you know: Sunday NFL Countdown does start early at 10:45 ET tomorrow; plenty of football & salute to military. about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport On questions about R. Mallett, he has great upside but must get consistency, accuracy, maturity. Petrino will whip him into top pick by '11. about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport Great job all week by @Adam_Schefter. On top of everything. Way to go, partner! Now we'll cook it up for Sunday NFL Countdown @ 10:45 am ET. about 3 hours ago
- @mortreport Big win for Razorbacks over Gamecocks, scoring 23 unanswered points in 2nd half for 33-16 decision. Mallett's best game. Under control. about 3 hours ago
- @markschlereth No, Scott is my barberRT @BellevuesBest: @markschlereth ...u mean "stylist" don't ya ..lol about 4 hours ago
- @markschlereth Off to the barber for a hair cut! about 5 hours ago
- @markschlereth Does any team travel better than the Steelers? Regardless of sport. about 6 hours ago
NFL BLOGS
- Schefter: SD/NYG | Millman: Line moves
- Rumors: More on Brian Westbrook
- Fantasy advice: Joyner | KaraBlog | Burton
- Tools: PickCenter | Game Predictor
- Draft: Mel's Big Board (11/4) | NFL draft blog
NFL CHATS
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- Mike Sando
- Chat wrap: Spagnuolo has impressed
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- Bill Williamson
- Chat wrap: More needed from Royal
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- Paul Kuharsky
- Chat wrap: VY's future up in the air
COLUMNISTS
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The 10 Spot
Check out midseason awards, the play the Broncos must defend against on MNF, the upset of the week and top Week 9 storylines.
First and 10: Week 9
The Ravens provided a blueprint for beating Denver. Look for Pittsburgh to follow it on Monday night.
Tip Sheet: First-year coaches
Indy's Jim Caldwell and Denver's Josh McDaniels are soaring, but collectively, first-year head coaches are struggling.
Smith earning second chance
Many had given up on Alex Smith. Now, the 49ers' QB is showing that there are better days ahead.
MUST-SEE NFL COVERAGE
- ESPN Dallas
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- ESPN Chicago
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- Hot Read: Jaguars
- All Jaguars home games could be blacked out in '09. Is the NFL viable in Jacksonville?
- ESPN Boston
- With a fresh outlook, Patriots TE Benjamin Watson is having one of his best seasons.
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Len Pasquarelli's Tip Sheet notes
- Power Rankings: Are Saints better than Colts?
- Scouts: Week 9 previews | Film Notes
- Kiper: Big Board | Top 5 Seniors | Juniors
- Fantasy: Berry's Love/Hate | The Breakdown
- Week 9 Ranks: QB | RB | WR | TE | K | DST
- KaraBlog: Beware both Steve Smiths
NFL SCOREBOARD
Sunday, 11/8
1:00 PM ET Washington Atlanta 1:00 PM ET Arizona Chicago 1:00 PM ET Baltimore Cincinnati 1:00 PM ET Houston Indianapolis 1:00 PM ET Miami New England 1:00 PM ET Green Bay Tampa Bay 1:00 PM ET Kansas City Jacksonville 4:05 PM ET Detroit Seattle 4:05 PM ET Carolina New Orleans 4:15 PM ET San Diego New York 4:15 PM ET Tennessee San Francisco 8:20 PM ET Dallas Philadelphia
Monday, 11/9
8:30 PM ET Pittsburgh Denver