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Vacchiano: Fassel deserves another shot

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:15:00 -0600

Jim Fassel was fired from the Giants five years ago with a winning record. He hasn't found another coaching gig yet, but still he waits, hoping that someone, somewhere, maybe even the Raiders, remembers how good he was.

Lighting It Up: Cowboys win in Romo's return

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:29:28 -0600

No team in football was facing the kind of pressure that was bearing down on the Dallas Cowboys this weekend. America’s Team was staring into the abyss, with only a four-fingered quarterback to pull it back from the edge.

AUDIO: Week 11 NFL Rewind

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:27:48 -0600

Hosts Braden Gall and Steven Lassan sit down for another edition of NFL Rewind. Power rankings, a quick '09 Draft preview, the playoff picture and a quick look at the week 12 slate of games highlight this week's edition of the Rewind.

Week 11 NFL Previews

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:06 -0600

The bye weeks have passed and that means all 32 NFL teams are taking the field in what should be a good weekend of football. Check out Athlon's previews for all 16 games right here.

Week 11: Baltimore at New York Giants

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:00:04 -0600

This is inarguably one of the best games of the week, and if only for the opportunity to watch two of the NFL’s best defenses do their thing.

Week 11: Chicago at Green Bay

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:00:03 -0600

Chicago and Green Bay are both in contention for the NFC North lead and this game will go a long way toward determining which one belongs at the top.

Week 11: Denver at Atlanta

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:00:02 -0600

For the second straight week, Atlanta will play a pass-first team. It did enough to slow down Drew Brees and company last week — intercepting Brees three times and knocking down 15 of his throws. Can it do the same thing to Jay Cutler?

Week 11: Minnesota at Tampa Bay

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:00:01 -0600

Tampa Bay is in a dogfight in the NFC South, where it is tied with Atlanta in second place, one game behind 7-2 Carolina. Minnesota, meanwhile, is above .500 for the first time this season and locked with Chicago for first in the NFL North.

Week 11: Detroit at Carolina