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Big Ben should strike often in Steelers’ cover

A rock-solid quarterback in about every aspect, Ben Roethlisberger rarely is a threat to lead the NFL in passing yards. But he’s atop that chart now, and it’s an indicator of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ strange season.

Error-prone Pryor not Buckeyes’ only problem

Midway through his sophomore season, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor is under fire from critics who want to see him benched or switched to wide receiver. None of it makes sense.

Saints favored to march to Super Bowl victory

It’s one thing to kick around a tomato can. Sticking an ugly black eye on a heavyweight contender, as Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints did Sunday, is a legitimate accomplishment.

Give well-rested Giants narrow edge over Saints

Under ordinary circumstances, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin always puts a well-prepared team on the field. With an extra week to break down and study an opponent, he’s that much sharper.

Lakers have ingredients to go over 62-win total

By early December, you can bet Kobe Bryant will be asked about the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of winning 70 games. It’s a question that needs not be asked until February or March, if it’s an issue at all.

Backing Raiders deserves severe beating

Any handicapper who pumps up the Oakland Raiders is trying to breathe life into a corpse. There is no resuscitating coach Tom Cable or quarterback JaMarcus Russell, each auditioning to be the NFL’s worst at their respective positions.

Belichick-Brady wall too steep for Broncos

As far as coach-quarterback combinations go, it’s tough to beat Bill Belichick and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots. If you bet the NFL, you want those two in your corner more often than not.

Tebow’s injury makes Gators risky play at Death Valley

Injury reports are not officially issued in college football, but we don’t need one to know the status of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who suffered his first concussion two weeks ago.

Soaring Broncos’ run stunning

One of these days, Tony Romo might put the puzzle pieces together and become a complete quarterback. For now, though, the leader of the Dallas Cowboys is perceived as a falling star.

Fisher will get Titans on track

Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, there are excellent coaches walking NFL sidelines. Jeff Fisher of the Tennessee Titans is one of them.