Rodgers That! Lombardi Trophy Heads Home to Titletown

Super Bowl XLV MVP Aaron Rodgers throws for three touchdown passes and Nick Collins returns an interception for a touchdown leading the Green Bay Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV

Super Bowl XLV Preview

It all comes down to this as the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers meet in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in North Texas. Super Bowl XLV features two of the most storied franchises in NFL history. The Steelers have won an NFL-best six Super Bowls and the Packers own 12 NFL championships (three Super Bowls), the most all-time

NFL's Fantastic Four Ready For Championship Weekend

For the second time in the past three postseasons, the AFC and NFC Championship Games do not feature a No. 1 seed. In the AFC Championship, the Jets travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. The NFC Championship Game pits two teams who know each other well as the Packers and Bears meet for the 182nd time

AFC and NFC Championship Weekend: What to Look For

For the fifth consecutive season and 15th time since 1990 when the NFL went to the 12-team playoff format, teams that played at least once during the regular season will meet in the AFC and NFC Championship Games

NFL Final Eight Take Center Stage in Divisional Playoffs

The NFL's eight remaining playoff teams are in the spotlight this weekend. On Saturday, the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers host the division rival Baltimore Ravens while the Atlanta Falcons, the NFC's No. 1 seed, host the Green Bay Packers. On Sunday, the NFC North champion Chicago Bears host the Seattle Seahawks and the AFC's top seed, the New England Patriots, face the New York Jets

What To Look For: Divisional Playoffs

NFL 2010 Wildcard Weekend Preview

It's Playoff Time! It doesn't matter how you got here. All that matters is that you're here. 'It's a new season,' says head coach SEAN PAYTON of the defending Super Bowl Champion Saints, who open the playoffs in Seattle. 'You start from square one. The teams that are in are now 0-0.' The NFL playoffs begin this Saturday and Sunday with Wild Card Weekend. Here's a preview of Wild Card Weekend

NFL 2010 Regular Season Had It All

Scoring at a 45-year high, passing records falling, record-breaking streaks continuing (and ending), new teams making the playoffs and winning divisions, consistent teams excelling once again, young (and, in some cases, undrafted) players making their mark, and so much more! The 2010 season really did have it all. Here's a recap of the 2010 NFL regular season

 

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Eli Manning: Playoff Bound?

All On The Line in Final Weekend of NFL Regular Season

With one week to go, there are still 16 teams in contention for the playoffs. In the AFC, five of the six playoff spots have been secured. However, two AFC division titles are still on the line. In the NFC, 9 teams remain in playoff contention. Here's a look at the key games with playoff implications as it all comes down to the last week of the regular season

NFL Playoff Scenarios For Week 17

The NFL's Highest-scoring Apps

If you're focused on making sure your NFL fantasy team has a shot to finish in the money -- or if you just want the latest info on your real-life NFL hometown team -- stay yards ahead of the next guy with the latest apps that put this season's biggest sport in the palm of your hand

NFL Teams Aim to Finish Strong In Push to Playoffs

Time is running out. With two weeks to go in the NFL 2010 regular season, it's time for teams to make their final playoff push. While four postseason berths have been clinched -- Atlanta, Chicago, New England and Pittsburgh -- there are still 20 teams in contention for a trip to Super Bowl XLV

Falcons Host Saints On Monday Night In Key NFC Matchup

Two of the NFC's best will take center stage on Monday night at the Georgia Dome when the 12-2 Falcons host the 10-4 Saints. Atlanta won the Week 3 meeting between the teams, a 27-24 overtime victory at New Orleans. With a win on Monday night, the Falcons will clinch the NFC South and secure homefield advantage throughout the playoffs

Road Wins Key For Advancing To Playoffs

Two weeks remain in the 2010 NFL regular season and wins are increasingly tough to come by. With every game of vital importance, one key focus for teams with postseason aspirations is to pick up wins on the road.

2010 NFL Playoff Scenarios For Week 16

Playoff Races Heat Up as 23 Teams Vie for Postseason

With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the suspense continues to build as teams make their final playoff push. So far, only one spot has been clinched as the New England Patriots have locked up a berth in the postseason. That leaves 11 spots available and there are still 23 teams in contention for a playoff berth

NFC Race to the Playoffs Down to the Wire

As the NFL enters Week 15, 11 teams are still alive for a playoff berth in the NFC as the push to Super Bowl XLV in North Texas continues. Following are the records of NFC playoff contenders, their remaining games and their wins and losses against other NFC playoff hopefuls

AFC Playoff Race Down to the Wire

As the NFL enters Week 15, 12 teams are still alive for a playoff berth in the AFC as the push to Super Bowl XLV continues

2010 NFL Playoff Scenarios For Week 15

A look at the 2010 NFL Playoff Clinching Scenarios For Week 14

Four Games Remain as NFL Enters Final Quarter

It's Week 14 of the NFL season and only four games remain to decide who advances to the playoffs. And who goes is anyone's guess as 27 teams remain in contention for a postseason berth. Seven of the eight divisions have two teams either in or within one game of first place through the first 13 weeks of the season. And with plenty of division games left, a lot can happen

2010 NFL Playoff Scenarios For Week 14

A look at the 2010 NFL Playoff Scenarios For Week 14

Key Division Games Highlight NFL 2010 Week 13 Schedule

The NFL enters the final month of the 2010 regular season. With 11 games down, only five remain for teams to make their playoff push. There are 19 teams either in or within one game of first place in their divisions. And, for the first time, all eight divisions have at least two teams either in or within one game of first place

Week 12 Kicks Off with Thanksgiving Tripleheader

As the NFL enters Week 12, there are 19 teams within one game of first place in their divisions, the most at this point of a season in NFL history. There are 10 teams with at least seven wins, and three clubs -- Atlanta, New England and the New York Jets -- boast a league-best 8-2 record. The Patriots and Jets -- will be in action on Thanksgiving

Play-Action Pass An Added Bonus For Balanced Offenses

NFL defenses present an influx of complex schemes, with disguised coverages and blitzes, in an effort to confuse and disrupt offenses. One method offenses use to counter this approach is the play-action pass.

Young Quarterbacks Playing Key Role In NFC Playoff Race

In the NFC, three of the clubs in the thick of the playoff chase are led by quarterbacks drafted in the past three seasons -- rookie SAM BRADFORD (No. 1 overall, 2010) of the St. Louis Rams, JOSH FREEMAN (No. 17, 2009) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and MATT RYAN (No. 3, 2008) of the Atlanta Falcons

Division Leaders Showing What A Difference A Year Makes

As the NFL season enters Week 11, there are 18 teams with a winning record – tied for the second-most at this point in NFL history. This weekend, there are five games featuring two teams with winning marks

NFL Tight Ends More Productive Than Ever

Last season, NFL tight ends totaled their most receptions (2,249) and receiving yards (24,659) ever in a single season. Through Week 10, tight ends have totaled 1,307 receptions and 14,798 receiving yards and are on pace (2,323 receptions and 26,307 receiving yards) to surpass last season's record

Keys To Fourth-Quarter Comebacks

Through the first 10 weeks of the season, nearly 70 percent of NFL games (100 of 144, 69.4 percent) have been within one score (eight points or fewer) at some point during the fourth quarter. Additionally, almost 22 percent of games (31 of 144, 21.5 percent) this year have featured a lead change in the fourth quarter. Here's keys to leading a fourth-quarter comeback

Race to the Playoffs is On

The second half of the 2010 NFL season is underway and the race to the playoffs is on. At the halfway point, the races are tight. The Atlanta Falcons are 7-2. Four teams -- New England, the New York Giants, the New York Jets and Pittsburgh -- currently have the league's second best record at 6-2. And three other teams -- Baltimore, Green Bay and New Orleans -- also have six wins (6-3)

What to Look For

In a season filled with close finishes, 11 games have been decided in overtime in 2010. Of those 11, both teams had at least one possession in 10 of those contents (90.9 percent). If that percentage holds, it would be the highest of any season since 1994

NFL 2010 Matt Ryan QB Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan's Falcons Square Off Against Bucs

Season Approaches Midpoint Plenty of Exciting Football Ahead

Halfway there, almost nothing is clear. That's the unpredictability of the NFL. The games have been close and the margin for error between wins and losses has been slim. Entering Week 9, there are 21 teams with a .500+ record, the most in NFL history through the first eight weeks. And there's plenty of football still left to be played, so don't count anyone out

Same Faces Making A Home In New Places

As the second half of the NFL season approaches, some of the players who switched teams in the offseason have provided instant results for their new teams. A look at some of the notable players who changed teams this offseason and their impact with their new team

Dual-Threat Running Backs Making Their Mark this Season

Running backs in the NFL are capable of doing a multitude of things. Whether it's rushing the ball or catching a pass out of the backfield, more running backs are finding a way to make an impact. These versatile running backs are an offensive coordinator's dream and a defensive coordinator's nightmare. Here's a look at the top dual-threat running backs so far this season

 

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Can the Packers Cool the Jets?

Great Games, Fantastic Finishes Hallmark of NFL 2010

What to expect from the NFL week in and week out? Games that are this close. With 31 of 104 NFL games (29.8%) decided by three points or fewer so far this season, the NFL is trending towards the highest percentage of three-point games since 1970. Expect more of the same this week.

Young Players Making Their Mark in NFC

As the NFL season approaches the halfway point, young players around the league are making their mark.

NFL 2010 Week 7 Review

13 Teams In First Place: Most In NFL History Through First Six Weeks

Thirteen teams currently have at least a share of first place in their respective divisions, the most in NFL history through the first six weeks of a season.

The New York Jets lead the way with an NFL-best 5-1 mark. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are right behind them with 4-1 records.

The Jets have a bye this weekend, but other teams will look to get better in Week 7

 

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Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons are 4-1

20 Teams with .500+ Record Ties Record

As the NFL enters Week 6, there are 20 teams with a .500 or better record. That's tied for the most such teams through the first five weeks of a season in NFL history (2001). Eight teams -- Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Kansas City, New England, the New York Jets, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay -- lead the way with just one loss. Here's a preview and a look at some of the key games

Second-Year Players: Second Time Around Makes a Difference

What a difference a year makes! Year two in the NFL can provide a clearer understanding for players of what it takes to succeed. 'Do I feel like I'm better than I was last year? Hands down, without a doubt,' says Jets second-year QB Mark Sanchez, who has his club off to a 4-1 start. 'I feel so much more comfortable, sharper. It's only going to build'

NFL Teams Airing It Out As Passing Yards At All-Time High

Through the first five weeks of the NFL 2010 season, passing yardage is at an all-time high. Net passing yards for the first five weeks is 33,452, the most ever at this point in a season

What To Look For

Hope springs eternal in the NFL. Through the first five weeks of the 2010 season, seven of the eight divisions have at least one new team either in first place or tied for the top spot. If that holds, it will be the most new division winners in a single season. Here's what to look for during NFL 2010 Week 6

Record 23 Teams in First Place or Within One Game

After four weeks of play, there are currently 23 teams either in first place or within a game of the top spot in the division. That marks the most such teams in the first four weeks of a season in NFL history. Here's a look at what's in store for NFL 2010 Week 5

Kick Return TDs Emerge as Game Changers

A kick return-touchdown is one of the most dynamic plays in the NFL. One score can quickly shift the momentum of a game. Already, through four weeks of the 2010 NFL season, there have been 11 combined kick return touchdowns (8 KR, 3 PR).

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Looks to Join Elite Company

In just his fourth NFL season, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has already posted rushing numbers amassed by few others in league history. On Monday night, when the Vikings visit the New York Jets (ESPN, 8:30 PM ET), Peterson will look to add to his accomplishments

More Big Games Ahead As NFL Enters October

After three weeks, 18 teams boast a 2-1 record or better. That marks the most teams with a .667 winning percentage or better through Week 3 in NFL history. And the three teams sitting at 3-0 -- Chicago, Kansas City and Pittsburgh -- all failed to qualify for the playoffs last year. And like the first three weeks of the season, there are plenty of enticing games on the schedule in Week 4

Key Division Games Highlight Week 3

What a difference a year makes.

Two weeks into the 2010 NFL season, eight teams find themselves undefeated at 2-0. Of those eight clubs, six did not make the playoffs last year. In fact, four of them -- Chicago, Kansas City, Miami and Tampa Bay -- finished 2009 with a sub-.500 record.

In Week 3, there are many important matchups, including some key division games. Here's a look

What to Look For NFL 2010 Week 3

History shows that 0-2 teams advance to the playoffs more often than people might think. Since the current playoff format was instituted in 1990, 22 teams started 0-2 and still qualified for the postseason

Seven from Sunday

A look at seven statistical highlights from games played on Sunday, September 19, the second week of the NFL 2010 season

Here Comes Week 2

The opening week of the 2010 NFL season saw close games, breakout performances and stars rising to the occasion. So, what's in store for us this week? Here's a preview of NFL 2010 Week 2

Back To Football

Every player, coach and fan is ready. The NFL returns this week. It's Back to Football time. That means the next five months will be packed with the sizzle and suspense that comes only with the National Football League. Everybody is ready for the unique unpredictability of the NFL. And every team enters the new season with hope

Two Of NFL's Finest QBs Meet In Thursday Night Kickoff

All eyes will be on two of the NFL's elite quarterbacks -- New Orleans' Drew Brees and Minnesota's Brett Favre -- when the 2010 season kicks off on Thursday night in primetime as the Super Bowl champion Saints host the Vikings in a rematch of last year's thrilling NFC Championship Game

AFC QBs Flacco-Sanchez and Rivers-Cassel Wrap Up Kickoff Weekend On MNF

Kickoff Weekend 2010 concludes on Monday as four AFC quarterbacks aim to start the season on a winning note. Round one on MNF consists of two former first-round picks -- Joe Flacco of the Ravens and Mark Sanchez of the Jets. The AFC West will be featured in the second MNF contest as Matt Cassel and the Chiefs host Philip Rivers and the Chargers. Here's a team-by-team look at the AFC QBs

Receivers Making A Splash

Last season, a trio of All-Star wide receivers -- ANDRE JOHNSON of the Houston Texans, WES WELKER of the New England Patriots and BRANDON MARSHALL of the Denver Broncos (now with the Miami Dolphins) -- reached historic NFL milestones

Small Wide Receivers Make Big Contributions

In today's NFL, it's clear that small receivers are becoming big contributors in the passing game. Last season, Pro Bowl wide receiver WES WELKER of the Patriots caught a league-leading 123 passes; Giants WR STEVE SMITH led the NFC with 107 receptions; and DE SEAN JACKSON of the Eagles led the NFC averaging 18.6 yards per reception

Most Targeted Wide Receivers

Every offense -- especially its quarterback -- desires a marquee No. 1 wide receiver who is capable of producing in any scenario, even when drawing double coverage from the opposition. The heightened attention serves as a repeated challenge throughout each contest, but the league's elite receivers still manage to see a high number of passes

Offensive Lines Protecting The Quarterback

In today's NFL, the ability to protect the quarterback is key. With such a premium placed on keeping the quarterback out of harm's way, it is no surprise that teams have made it a priority to draft offensive tackles. Three of the first 11 picks in April's NFL Draft were tackles

All-Purpose Players

The importance of multiple-threat players has never been higher. Players who can amass yards both through the air and on the ground are more important than ever as teams battle for field position and points. The more yards, the better

Quarterbacks of the Future

This year's senior quarterback class is a good one. Here's a look at the top college quarterbacks that can eventually be starting QBs in the NFL according to NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt. Plus, CBS College Sports Network recruiting expert Tom Lemming's top high school senior quarterbacks

Player Records and Milestones to Look for in 2010

The NFL's Best are on track toward acheiving major miletones and records this NFL 2010 season

Peyton Manning Pey Days

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning continues to etch his name in the NFL's record books

Brett Favre - Simply Favre-lous

Back for yet another season Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre continues to set records

Quarterback Success - 2009 Year of the Quarterback

NFL 2009 was most certainly the Year of the Quarterback. Net passing yards were the highest they have ever been (111,853) league-wide. Games averaged 436.9 passing yards, the second-most in NFL history (441.6 in 1995). And for just the third time in NFL history, more than 700 touchdown passes were thrown (710; 732 in 2004, 720 in 2007). The trend should continue in 2010

Clutch Performers

Many NFL games are decided in the fourth quarter, and the difference between a win and a loss can come down to a clutch performer

Young Quarterbacks on the Rise

Young quarterbacks around the league are making their opponents take notice. One year after Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens raised the bar by becoming the first rookie quarterback ever to start and win two playoff games in 2008, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez matched that feat last season

La Dainian Tomlinson Closes In On More TD Records

New York Jets running back La Dainian Tomlinson will be a key addition to an offensive unit that led the NFL in rushing a season ago. The five-time All-Star ranks among the NFL's elite, especially when it comes to scoring touchdowns.

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Keeps Running Up the Yards

In his first three NFL seasons, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has amassed rushing numbers seen by few others in league history

Chris Johnson - Titanic Performance

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson was named the 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year by The Associated Press after a record-breaking season.

Double Trouble Running Backs

They seem to be all over the league. Running backs like Ray Rice, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chris Johnson and others. These are the running backs that can hurt you two ways -ñ rushing or catching the ball

Top NFL Superlative: Run the Ball

Many NFL coaches agree with the philosophy that the team that maximizes time of possession and controls the pace of the game often finds itself in the best position to win. One of the most efficient ways to do this is to have a reliable running attack featuring a durable back

Fourth-and-One Conversions

Fourth-and-one is one of the most exciting moments in football. It's an opportunity for each team to assert its dominance on the field, and also an intriguing matching of wits between opposing coaches. It is often a difficult decision for a coach as to whether or not he should go for it on fourth down

Safety Position Continues to Evolve in NFL

The safety position continues to evolve in the NFL. With the emergence of a pass-first philosophy among NFL offenses, the demands of an NFL safety have changed

Turnovers are Key to Victory

There are many keys that can lead to victory in the NFL, with teams utilizing their own particular style to get the job done. However, there is one component to winning that every team can agree on: winning the turnover battle. In fact, the four teams with the best turnover differential all made the NFL 2009 playoffs

Tight Ends Making Bigger Impact

In today's NFL, more teams are factoring the tight end into the offense. In 2009, NFL tight ends broke the single-season records for the most receptions (2,249), receiving yards (24,659) and touchdown catches (189) for the position. A record 14 tight ends caught at least 50 passes last year, eclipsing the previous high of 12 in 2005.

How Super Bowl Winners Fare the Following Season

How Super Bowl winners fared the following season, including the eight Super Bowl winners that repeated as Super Bowl Champions plus the three teams that made it the following, but lost

Who Dat? Saints Aim to Repeat

Looking ahead to the NFL 2010 season, the New Orleans Saints know that it will be a tough challenge to repeat

Colts Look to Keep Playoff Streak Alive

The Colts have advanced to the postseason in each of the past eight seasons, including two Super Bowl appearances (XLI and XLIV) and can tie the Dallas Cowboys (1975-1983) for the most consecutive playoff appearances in NFL history. The team has also notched at least 12 wins in seven consecutive seasons, an NFL record

Tandem Backfields - Good Things Come in Pairs

Like few positions in football, a great running back can gain valuable yards, score timely touchdowns, and help carry his team to victory. So what is better than having one great running back? Having two!

90th Anniversary of the NFL

On August 20, 1920, in the Jordan and Hupmobile auto showroom in Canton, Ohio, the National Football League was born.

Anniversary of the NFL-AFL Merger

The 1970 season marked the first with the merged AFL and NFL clubs. Here is how it came about

Red Grange Puts NFL on the Map

It's hard to imagine today, but in 1925 the NFL had difficulty attracting fans and desperately needed something to capture the public's attention. The NFL got exactly what it wished for that year when the Chicago Bears signed famed collegian Harold 'Red' Grange, forever changing the league's fortunes and putting professional football on the map for good

Currently Retired Numbers

Perhaps there is no greater honor in professional sports. In 1935 the New York Giants retired the uniform number of receiver Ray Flaherty (No. 1), thus becoming the first professional athlete to have his name and number etched in eternity by his team. Currently, 128 players, including Seattle retiring the No. 12 recognizing Seahawks fans, have had this honor bestowed upon them

1940 NFL Championship: Chicago Bears 73-0 Title Victory

Before 36,034 stunned fans at Washington's Griffith Stadium on December 8, 1940 at the 1940 NFL Championship Game, the Chicago Bears played near-perfect football to defeat the Washington Redskins 73-0 for the league title. Yes, 73-0.

1960 Pete Rozelle Elected NFL Commissioner

The sports landscape was changed forever on January 26, 1960 when the most innovative sports executive of all time, Pete Rozelle, was elected Commissioner of the NFL.

Johnny Unitas Sets TD Streak 50 Years Ago

From 1956-60, Baltimore Colts quarterback JOHNNY UNITAS threw at least one touchdown pass in an astounding 47 consecutive games, a record that may never be broken.

Chicago Bears 'Super Bowl Shuffle' Gets America Rapping

The 1985 Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears were a true cast of characters. One of the most memorable parts of that season was a rap video that a group of Bears players ñ known as the 'Bears Shufflin Crew' ñ performed called the 'Super Bowl Shuffle.'

International Series - San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos

The NFL's Imternational Series of regular-season games will return to the United Kingdom in 2010 when the San Francisco 49ers host the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 31 at London's Wembley Stadium. The teams are among the most decorated franchises in NFL history, combining for seven Super Bowl victories

Bills Toronto Series - Buffalo Bills vs Chicago Bears

The Buffalo Bills will continue to carry the NFL's international mantle up north to Toronto when they play the Indianapolis Colts on August 19 and the Chicago Bears on November 7 at the Rogers Centre

Starting Records of Active NFL Quarterbacks

Here are the starting records of active NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2010 NFL regular season

Total Miles Traveled & Notes on 2010 NFL Travel

The total distance traveled by all teams will be 507,050 miles. That is 71,862 fewer miles than last year, when teams traveled a total of 578,912 miles. Here's more data on NFL travel including miles to be traveled in 2010 for each team

Player Movement - Same Faces New Places

Whether through free agency or trades, this offseason contained big-name switches that may alter the landscape of the 2010 NFL season. The New York Jets made a slew of high-profile acquisitions this offseason. Some notable players who changed teams this offseason

Saints & Vikings Kick Off 2010 NFL Regular Season

It all gets going at the Louisiana Superdome on Thursday, September 9! The NFL will kick off its 2010 season when the Super Bowl XLIV champion New Orleans Saints host the Minnesota Vikings. This year's opening game is a rematch of last season's thrilling NFC Championship Game, won by the Saints 31-28 in overtime

Winning on Kickoff Weekend Makes a Difference in the NFL

Since 1978 when the NFL went to the 16-game schedule, and excluding the abbreviated season of 1982, teams that are victorious on Kickoff Weekend are more than twice as likely to reach the playoffs than losers of an opening game. Here's a look at NFL team and coaching records on the opening week of the regular season

Kickoff Weekend Best Teams

It's a special time, Kickoff Weekend, which begins on Thursday, September 9 this season in primetime on NBC when the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints host the Minnesota Vikings. It's when things start to count. Some clubs have excelled in openers. Here's some notable active NFL Kickoff streaks

Full of Excitement, Surprise and Unpredictability

Every year the NFL is full of excitement and surprise which makes for an unpredictable season Take the 2009 season, for example

From Worst to First

Competitive balance in the NFL is so strong that a team going from 'worst-to-first' in its division is becoming an annual tradition. For the seventh consecutive season ñ an NFL record ñ at least one team has finished in first place in its division the season after finishing in last place

New Rules for NFL 2010 Season

In addition to a new modified sudden-death overtime format for postseason games, a number of other playing-rules changes were adopted by the NFL clubs at the NFL's Annual Meeting in March. The primary focus of those changes was enhancing player safety

Enhanced 18-Game Regular Season Gaining Momentum

NFL clubs have been discussing enhancing the structure of the NFL season, resulting in the replacement of two preseason games with two regular-season games. The 20-game structure would remain intact with 18 regular-season games and two preseason games being played annually

2010 NFL Teams Strength of Schedule

Team Strength of Schedule Comparison for 2010 NFL Season

Giants and Jets Open New Stadium

The New York Giants and New York Jets will debut the NFL's newest stadium this year ñ 82,500-seat New Meadowlands Stadium. And before it opens, it already knows what it will host four years from now ñ Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, which NFL owners awarded at the 2010 NFL Spring Meeting. Covering 13.5 acres, New Meadowlands Stadium offers an impressive array of amenities. Here's a look at the new facility

Chiefs to Open Renovated Arrowhead Stadium

The KANSAS CITY CHIEFS will open renovated NEW ARROWHEAD STADIUM in primetime when the club hosts the division rival San Diego Chargers on Monday, September 13 (10:15 PM ET) as the nightcap of ESPNís Monday Night Football Kickoff Weekend doubleheader

NFL Football on TV in 2010

The 2009 NFL season was the most-watched season in two decades with viewership growth for all NFL broadcast partners. After a record-setting year, the same broadcasting teams are back to bring fans the 91st season of NFL football. A look at the NFL on TV in 2010

 

NFL Football - 2010 NFL Season Review