In the Trenches: Patriots — Part Two

The Patriots offensive line may be without starters Matt Light and Dan Koppen Sunday night. Can Dwight Freeney take advantage of rookie LT Sebastian Vollmer? Can the Colts utilize the blitz against backup center Dan Connolly? Greg Talmage breaks down the matchups inside.   Full Story

There is not a more anticipated regular-season game in the NFL than the matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots. For the last decade, these games have helped decide the landscape of the playoffs in the AFC, and have developed into one of the biggest rivalries in league history.   Full Story

The 49ers have talent on the offensive line, but recently lost Tony Pashos to a season-ending injury and have had to do some shuffling. Can the Colts take advantage? Will Dwight Freeney continue his hot streak against the formidable Joe Staley? Greg Talmage breaks down the matchups inside.   Full Story

Greg Talmage wraps up his look at the battles on the line of scrimmage by examining the matchups between the Colts' defensive line and the Rams' defensive line. Will the Colts continue their strong defensive play, or will St. Louis be able to "ram" it down their throats? Find out inside . . .   Full Story

The Indianapolis Colts make a short trip to Edward Jones Stadium in Saint Louis Sunday afternoon to face the winless Rams. The Rams are rebuilding, have a new coaching staff, have released their veteran players, and have an influx of youth at many of the games most important positions.   Full Story

KANSAS CITY – This doesn't happen often. Since 1990, 108 times teams have ventured out on a three-game road trip, something that doesn’t happen often in the NFL. Even rarer is a team returning home with a 3-0 record after winning all three games.   Full Story

Our preview this week features the Jacksonville Jaguars hosting the Tennessee Titans. Find out what the Jaguars need to do, and what to watch for.   Full Story

The Cardinals host the Colts for the first time in nearly 20 years. The climate in the desert has certainly changed, but how are the Colts different since their Super Bowl title? Coltpower.com's Eric Hartz fields five questions about this year's team. Why did the Colts barely escape losses in the first two weeks? How will the Colts stop Arizona's high-flying attack? These answers and more inside.   Full Story

The Indianapolis Colts snuck out of Miami with a win on the backs of Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark, and a high-octane Colts offense that needed less than 15 minutes to generate 27 points. The defense, on the other hand, allowed the Dolphins offense to control the ball for 45 minutes, allowed 239 rushing yards, gave up 23 points, and allowed Miami to convert on 71 percent of its third downs.   Full Story

As the Giants get ready to open the season against the Redskins, here is a primer article. Included is the series history, notes, quotes, by the numbers, quote to note, personnel notes, game plan, matchups to watch and the injury situation.   Full Story

In the last game of their 2009 preseason, the Seattle Seahawks knocked off the Oakland Raiders, 31-21, finished with a 4-0 exhibition record for the first time in franchise history, and discovered defensive stars on both ends of the draft value chart.   Full Story

With the final preseason game upon us and the cutdown to 53 players coming on Saturday, here are five guys that need to step up in order to keep their jobs.   Full Story

Is Brett Favre ready to roll? What's so special about Colts WR Reggie Wayne? Did Denver make a mistake with Brandon Marshall? Is Browns RB Jamal Lewis heading for a reserve role in 2009? Scout.com's Ed Thompson shares his NFL analysis and insight on these topics and more in his latest 7 Points feature.   Full Story

ALBANY – It was only a matter of time until the injuries started piling up for Big Blue. That time came Saturday morning, when the daily injured list basically doubled.   Full Story

We're now into the final full month of the season, but before we wrap up July, it's time to hand out the hardware! Who had the best performances at the plate and took home the Players of the Month awards? Find out inside!   Full Story

It was a beautiful night for football down at the practice fields outside of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium for the Jaguars PM training camp session. To many people's surprise, the Jacksonville Jaguars rolled out in full pads, perhaps showing that head coach Jack Del Rio means business.    Full Story

TOWSON, Md. - Towson men’s basketball coach Pat Kennedy added a wealth of experience to his staff when he announced today that former Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Danny Nee has been hired as a Tiger assistant.   Full Story

The Jaguars came to terms Thursday with third-round pick, cornerback Derek Cox and seventh-round pick, wide receiver Tiquan Underwood. The team now has six of their nine draft picks signed with just their top three picks, Eugene Monroe, Eben Britton, and Terrence Knighton left to go.   Full Story

Before any team starts a season, there are always a handful of questions to answer. How will the quarterback play be? Will your top players stay injury free? Does your team have enough depth to overcome injuries?   Full Story

For all you Jaguars’ fans that have been wondering how Jacksonville’s wide receivers look, the answer has become pretty obvious: good. News of Dennis Northcutt being on the trade block indicates that the team is confident with the rest of the receivers it brought in this offseason.   Full Story

The Seattle Seahawks sign seventh-round safety Courtney Greene to four-year contract.   Full Story

There's a certain amount of tension in the Valley of the Sun these days. The Phoenix Mercury aren't overly deflated about Lauren Jackson's decision to stay with the Seattle Storm, but the franchise that claimed the 2007 league championship is waiting for Penny Taylor to decide on her future.   Full Story

The St. Louis Rams have traded former second round pick Brian Leonard to the Bengals for DT Orien Harris.   Full Story

It's a good day to be a Scarlet Knight. Kenny Britt has become the first ever football player from Rutgers University to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Rutgers All-American wide receiver was the 30th selection in this year's draft and will make his new home in Tennessee with the Titans. Britt is the 6th Scarlet Knight to have been drafted in the past 3 seasons.   Full Story

It's not official yet, but former Eagles tight end L.J. Smith told the Philadelphia Inquirer on March 13 that he has chosen the Atlanta Falcons as his new team. Smith met with the team a week before and was looking at Atlanta and Detroit as his primary options.   Full Story