The Disrespect Card: How every team left in the playoffs has been callously disrespected by everyone and their mothers
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:11:18 PST)
You know what I've found strange about every team in sports that's won a championship since around 2001?
Eight questions: Chargers aren't short on speed
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:45:00 PST)
Chargers RB and returner Darren Sproles is giving defenses fits with his speed and (lack of) size.
Second-round game-breakers: Bank on Panthers' Smith
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:06:29 PST)
In the first round of the AFC playoffs, San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles and Baltimore Ravens...
Reed learned improvisation skills at early age
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:55:00 PST)
Ed Reed's non-conventional training has prepared him to mystify opponents once the ball's in his hands.
Ravens using 'lack of respect' as motivation for playoffs
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:17:22 PST)
The refrain began soon after the Baltimore Ravens left the field Sunday with a decisive playoff win in hand.
Browns will interview Kokinis Sunday; Mangini deal near?
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:37:27 PST)
The Cleveland Browns will have to wait until Sunday to interview Baltimore Ravens director of pro personnel...
Ravens Team Report
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:48:21 PST)
The Ravens will be making some adjustments heading into their divisional playoff game at Tennessee.
Because it's a Saturday afternoon game, the Ravens have moved up their preparations a day. So after a day off Monday, the Ravens will get their three practices in by working out Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before flying to Nashville on Friday.
"With the short week, we've just got to move everything up," coach John Harbaugh said. "It's tough. It's difficult, especially after coming off such a physical football game and such a stretch of physical games. But our guys don't flinch."
The Ravens have shown a resiliency in Harbaugh's first season.
By winning at Miami, the Ravens improved to 6-3 on the road.
Why is the worst divisional playoff matchup on in primetime?
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:41:03 PST)
Of the four divisional playoff games this weekend, the Arizona Cardinals - Carolina Panthers matchup is easily...
And now, all the home teams are favored
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:51:14 PST)
After a wild card weekend in which all the home teams were underdogs (and went 2-2), we'll head into divisional...
St. Louis gets permission to interview four for coaching job
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:48:04 PST)
The St. Louis Rams have received permission to interview four additional candidates for their head-coaching job.
Browns move closer to hiring Mangini as head coach
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:36:43 PST)
In the next step toward hiring Eric Mangini as their head coach, the Cleveland Browns have received permission...
Ravens feel like they have been down this road before
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:32:15 PST)
Presented with the chance to retrace their path to Super Bowl history, the Baltimore Ravens made reservations...
Ravens to rest of the NFL: 'Here we come'
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:10:03 PST)
As if his play Sunday wasn't statement enough, Ed Reed stood behind a bouquet of microphones and fired a warning...
'Hot and healthy' flies out the playoff window
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:51:00 PST)
The Cardinals and Chargers proved that regular-season marks and what we think we know can be irrelevant.
Titans find themselves in rematch of 2000 playoff
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:00:35 PST)
Now it really feels just like the 2000 season all over again for the Tennessee Titans. That was the season Tennessee posted the NFL's best record at 13-3 and earned the AFC's No. 1 seed with home-field advantage -- just like this year. Tampa is hosting the Super Bowl, just like in 2000. And the Baltimore Ravens added to the deja vu feeling Sunday by beating Miami 27-9 to earn a trip to Music City for...
Wild card weekend's five most valuable people
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:53:07 PST)
Honorable Mention: Matt Millen . I don't know that Matt Millen actually deserves an award, but it's got to be a...
Wild card weekend's five least valuable people
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:51:37 PST)
Honorable Mention: 3conomics . I don't get the commercials, Wendy's. I know that you have three sandwiches that...
NFL Playoff Capsules
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:31:52 PST)
All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota defense for a devastating 71-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, and the Eagles spoiled the Vikings' first home...
Vision becoming even more clear for Ravens
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:27:00 PST)
After dominating the Dolphins, Baltimore sees a trip back to Florida for Super Bowl XLIII as a real possibility.
Reed sparks brilliant effort by Ravens' defense
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:21:04 PST)
Ed Reed did it again.
Ed Reed already an all-time great
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:45:55 PST)
Five observations after watching the Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins, 27-9, to set up a Ravens-Titans...
Ed Hochuli gets a playoff assignment from the NFL
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 10:52:04 PST)
Ed Hochuli's reward for altering the course of the San Diego Chargers ' season was a coveted playoff...
Ravens defense causes confusion and contusions
(Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:35:16 PST)
You think you know the Baltimore Ravens defense, don't you? Fast, swarming, with hitters you can't run on or...
Mason, Reed questionable this weekend for Ravens
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:10:01 PST)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason and safety Ed Reed are among a bevy of players listed as questionable Friday prior to this weekend's AFC wild card round matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
It won't be easy, but Vikings need to bring out the bad McNabb
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:46:26 PST)
If the Vikings can get Donovan McNabb to play the way he did against the Ravens earlier this season, Minnesota will have a shot at beating the Eagles on Sunday, according to Mike Florio.
