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Catch The Wave
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Countdown Daily Predictions: Chargers-Giants
- Porter: Pats QB Brady gets 'own rules'
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- Law signs with Broncos, hopes to play Monday
- 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
- Houshmandzadeh 'shocked' by antics reactions
- Packers' Jolly, Harris, Raji fined $5,000 each
- 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 favortism 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
- @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. 2 minutes ago
- @mortreport Len Pasquarelli's Tip Sheet still the best weekend read. http://bit.ly/2eKpsY 5 minutes ago
- @mortreport For those asking about my picks, here's our ESPN "experts" (yeah, right) page: http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks 12 minutes ago
- @mortreport Navy winning in South Bend, 14-0, 2nd quarter. Don't mess with the academies this weekend. 14 minutes 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. 18 minutes 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. 20 minutes 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. 24 minutes 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. 27 minutes 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. 31 minutes ago
- @markschlereth No, Scott is my barberRT @BellevuesBest: @markschlereth ...u mean "stylist" don't ya ..lol about an hour ago
- @markschlereth Off to the barber for a hair cut! about 2 hours ago
- @markschlereth Does any team travel better than the Steelers? Regardless of sport. about 3 hours ago
- @markschlereth I just landed @ DIA its amazing how well the Steelers travel, alreays a bunch of Steelers fans here for Monday night. about 3 hours ago
- @markschlereth No RT @MD83Vandal: @markschlereth Pick up Steve Slaton,drop Austin Collie? Yes/No??? about 3 hours ago
- @markschlereth Just landed in denver. Good to be home. about 3 hours ago
- @NFLRumorCentral Benson leading Bengals over Ravens again? #bengals #ravens http://bit.ly/101nBO about 4 hours ago
- @NFLRumorCentral Dolphins unveiling a new Wildcat? #patriots #dolphins #wildcatoffense http://bit.ly/3ESyym about 4 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter And now it is official: Broncos signed five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Ty Law and waived cornerback Jack Williams. about 4 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter Indy never called Law. RT @etombaugh: is the signing of ty law a strategic move to leave indy with out a decent replacement option? about 4 hours ago
- @Adam_Schefter About six weeks... RT @scoringstorm: @Adam_Schefter How long is SF's Staley out? about 4 hours ago
NFL BLOGS
- Schefter: Talking SD/NYG
- 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
Adam Schefter
John Clayton
Len Pasquarelli
Jeffri Chadiha
Seth Wickersham
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
- Tony Romo and Roy Williams aren't on the same page, leaving the WR baffled as to why.
- Page 2: Flem File
- Some half-decent and half-baked observations from the halfway point of the season.
- Hot Read: Jaguars
- All Jaguars home games could be blacked out in '09. Is the NFL viable in Jacksonville?
- ESPN Boston
- With an improved perspective, Patriots TE Ben Watson is having one of his best seasons.
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NFL SPOTLIGHT
This man behind the scenes deserves huge credit for the success of unbeaten New Orleans (7-0).
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