X-and-O Show: Bears vs. Ravens

Jeremy Stoltz goes to the film room to break down one offensive snap and one defensive snap for the Chicago Bears from Sunday's 31-7 drubbing by the Ravens in Week 15 at M&T Bank Stadium.   Full Story

The Cardinals probably will say all the right things this week, about respecting the 49ers, about how the 49ers play them as well as anyone. That all might be true, but it's also true the Cardinals have pointed to this game since losing to the 49ers in the season opener.   Full Story

Tomlin has tried the bombastic approach, to no avail. This week he's taking a new tact -- and it's no lock, either.    Full Story

Arizona Cardinals players typically talk about Ken Whisenhunt's "24 hour" rule. But it's hard to imagine that the Cardinals attention hasn't turned to next Monday night's game in San Francisco.   Full Story

Scout.com's Ed Thompson takes a look at the three cornerbacks, safeties and linebackers that NFL quarterbacks have gone after with no mercy this season. And he points out which players at each position are struggling the most when called upon to defend the pass.   Full Story

Jake Delhomme has gone from starting the Super Bowl against the Patiots to sitting on the bench. After he broke his finger last week given the season he's had, that may be all the team needs to decide they've seen enough. Rumor No. 2: Charlie Weis needs a home, and it's just possible the Panthers are ready to give him one.   Full Story

What a difference a game makes. After last week's loss to the Tennessee Titans, the Cardinals are in jeopardy of losing first place in the NFC West if they lose to the VIkings this week. Here is a snapshot of the division and where the Cardinals stand....   Full Story

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler hasn't gotten a lot of support lately for his disappointing play, but he got a healthy dose this week from Vikings signal caller Brett Favre.   Full Story

As NFL teams enter Week 12 of the NFL season, who are the top--and the worst--quarterbacks of 2009? Scout.com's Ed Thompson provides you with his Power Rankings of the league's signal-callers based on their stats and performances during the first eleven weeks of the season.   Full Story

While the Chicago Bears are mathematically in the hunt for the playoffs, the likelihood of them making a charge are slim at best. Especially with a roadtrip to Minnesota in Week 12 to face the 9-1 Vikings.   Full Story

The Giants and Falcons are currently tied in the NFC WildCard standings, making this Sunday's matchup a huge contest. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan, who met with the media on a conference call Wednesday, clearly agreed.   Full Story

What did we learn about the Chicago Bears after a 41-21 defeat to Larry Fitzgerald and the Cardinals at Soldier Field? Start with these five observations made straight from the press box.   Full Story

So the Giants promoted Aaron Rouse to starting safety just before the Chargers game. Seems they’ve seen just about enough of C.C. Brown. Hey, haven’t we all?   Full Story

The Cajun football program received some good news recently as 2009 signee Robert Walker has meet NCAA eligibility requirements.   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals return home this week, where they are 1-2, to face the Carolina Panthers who are 2-4 overall. The Panthers have been losing the turnover battle and have plenty of quarterback issues. The Cardinals look to extend their three game winning streak and pick up another NFC win, but will the Cardinals have all their secondary weapons in place?   Full Story

The Cardinals will say all the necessary things this week about how last season's playoff victory over Carolina means nothing this Sunday. But there is no question the Cardinals are confident they can beat the Panthers. They did last season, 33-13, in the divisional round. And they nearly pulled off a victory in Carolina during the regular season, too.   Full Story

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger moved up into the No. 2 slot in this week's power rankings. To find out who else moved up and who slipped down the chart, check out Ed Thompson's latest analysis of the NFL's starting quarterbacks.   Full Story

After missing practice last Wednesday and Thursday the Giants were obviously pleased that quarterback Eli Manning was able to participate Wednesday, even if it were only a limited basis.   Full Story

Who are the top quarterbacks in the NFL heading into Week 5 action? Scout.com's Ed Thompson submits his NFL Quarterback Power Rankings based on the players' performances during the first four weeks of the season.   Full Story

Jeremy Stoltz, our very own Prince of the Playbook, goes to the film room once again and breaks down one offensive snap and one defensive snap for the Chicago Bears from Sunday's 25-19 narrow escape from Seneca Wallace and the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field in Week 3.   Full Story

The first big injury bomb of the 2009 season landed on Thursday when it was learned that starting strong safety Kenny Phillips, who was coming off his best game of his young career, was placed on Injured Reserve.   Full Story

Why is Colts tight end Dallas Clark so high on Miami's radar? Have the Vikings created another quarterback smokescreen? A big game for Brady Quinn, top targets who succeeded while others fell short, and a look at the top matchups this week--featuring the Jets-Patriots contest--in Ed Thompson's 7 Points.   Full Story

Were Kyle Orton and Brodie Croyle one of the top five quarterbacks in the league last weekend? That's what the NFL passer rating system says. But Scout.com's Ed Thompson has developed his own rating system that puts the emphasis on the performance factors that impact the team's success.   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals finished their preseason campaign with their fourth loss in as many games. Coach Ken Whisenhunt's biggest concerns were penalties and turnovers. He also has to deal with a few injuries to players...   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals face their last preseason test on Thursday against the Denver Broncos. Here are how the preseason battles are shaping up.   Full Story