Key matchup: Vikings DE Jared Allen vs. Seahawks OLT Russell Okung
PFW’s Dan Arkush focuses on Vikings DRE Jared Allen vs. Seahawks OLT Russell Okung in the Vikings-Seahawks game Sunday in Seattle.
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Key matchup: Vikings DE Jared Allen vs. Seahawks OLT Russell Okung
PFW’s Dan Arkush focuses on Vikings DRE Jared Allen vs. Seahawks OLT Russell Okung in the Vikings-Seahawks game Sunday in Seattle.
NFC North Spin cycle: Bears, Packers win ugly
All four NFC North teams stayed home in Week Nine, and only the Vikings failed to make use of their advantage.
Ponder struggling but will not be benched by Vikings
Vikings QB Christian Ponder is in a rut, but he’s not in danger of being benched soon.
Lack of red-zone passing punch hurting Lions
The Lions have faltered far more often in the red zone this season, and the struggles of the passing game have been a big problem.
Bears DT Melton says he’s achieving goal of dominance
While DT Henry Melton has not made as many flashy plays as some Bears defenders, his steady performance is not going unnoticed.
Woodson injury hurts Packers, but not severely
While Charles Woodson’s broken collarbone will hurt the Packers, team sources believe his absence should not be considered devastating.
Lions’ RB duo hopes dashed, but Leshoure’s play a positive
The Lions’ planned Jahvid Best-Mikel Leshoure RB tandem hasn’t been together in a single game, but Leshoure has begun to settle in.
Packers DL Pickett getting better with age
The older veteran DL Ryan Pickett gets, it seems, the better he looks in his key role as the Green Bay D-line’s top run defender.
Bears DE Peppers’ toughness on display
When Julius Peppers told reporters the Bears’ bye would be a good opportunity to “rest up and get guys healthy,” he was not referring to his teammates alone.
Thursday’s 60-second rant: A tale of three MVP-caliber QBs
PFW executive editor Dan Arkush reflects on the winning trifecta in Week Six courtesy of Aaron Rodgers and the Manning brothers.
Limitations persist for Bears MLB Urlacher
Brian Urlacher is not beating players to the point as frequently as he did in prior years and is on pace for a career-low 64 tackles.
Hanson knows opposition itching to face Lions’ special teams
Lions PK Jason Hanson knows teams will be eager to face Detroit’s special teams after some recent breakdowns.
Group effort required for Packers to replace Benson
For better or worse, the Packers’ ground game is back to square one after losing RB Cedric Benson with a foot injury.
Defensive front gives Vikings edge again
The Vikings’ defensive line has been a big reason for their early-season success.