Fantasy Football Week 3 Sleepers: Hasselbeck, Nelson, Carter, Miller, and the Opportunistic Bungles D

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Jerod highlighta several sleepers hiding on the waiver wire or on your bench who you need to consider putting in your lineups for Week 3.

6 Bold NFL Predictions For 2011 (Including Playoff Picks)

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Feeling rather emboldened by how his bold predictions for 2010 turned out, Jerod is back at it with six bold predictions for the 2011 NFL season, which includes his playoff picks (which include, yes, the Lions).

Owens admits he isn’t ready

Update: Free agent Terrell Owens (ACL surgery) admitted during his work out program Wednesday that he's still 2-3 months away from being fully healed.  "I'm still not 100 percent to be able to go to a team and contribute," he sai…

Check out this terrific song about the Bengals by Ryan Parker: “Retired in California” (to the tune of “Hotel California”)

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Some song parodies on the Internet are good; some are not so good. The one in the video below, I think, is quite good. And timely. And absolutely spot-on correct about the moribund Cincinnati Bengals and their now-retired QB Carson Palmer.

Thoughts on Carson Palmer’s refusal to play for the Bengals

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The Cincinnati Bengals have announced that they have no intention to trade Carson Palmer, which means that Palmer is, as of right now, retired. His decision can be looked at it two ways.

Which Ohio Professional Sports Team Will Win a Championship First?

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It’s been 21 years since the state of Ohio celebrated a championship in one of the four major professional sports. During that time Ohio has suffered like few other states have. Which team has the best chance to end the state’s suffering and bring home a championship?

How the 20 NFL fan bases that missed the playoffs should feel heading into the offseason

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In this post, Jerod goes over each non-playoff team and tell its fan base his opinion for how optimistic or pessimistic it should feel heading into the offseason.

NFL Thanksgiving Day Preview: Predictions, Spread Picks, Breakdowns of the Halftime Entertaiment

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This Thanksgiving, we actually have some pretty decent football games to watch between naps. Let’s have a look at them.

MNF Preview and Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Cincinnati Bengals (2-5)

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The Bengals went undefeated against the AFC North last year, but that is far from the case this season. Can they right their season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football?

NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Colts Remain Unbeaten But Chargers Charging Not Far Behind

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We know that the Colts are #1 in the Week 16 NFL Power Rankings, but do the Saints retain their #2 ranking? Does San Diego vault over Minnesota? Read and find out.

Video: Chad Ochocinco Reacts to Chris Henry’s Passing

I think that this poignant video of Chad Ochocino probably sums up how the entire Bengals’ locker room feels today after the senseless passing of their teammate Chris Henry. (hat tip: SbB)

Sad Update: Chris Henry Has Died

Bengals WR Chris Henry died this morning. TMZ cites Charlotte-Mecklenburg police as saying that Henry died at 6:36 AM this morning at the age of 26.

Bengals WR Chris Henry in “Serious” Condition After Car Accident

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Cincinnati Bengals WR Chris Henry has reportedly been involved in a serious car accident and is now in a Charlotte-area hospital with what are being described as life threatening injuries.

NFL Power Rankings Week 15: The Quest for Perfection

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Not surprisingly, It’s the same two teams at the top this week, but the highlight of this week’s Power Rankings is a special mention for a team that may be nowhere near the Top 15, but that pulled off a season-salvaging win in Week 14. Yes, Cleveland rocks.

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Saints, Colts Continue Dominance

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The Saints and the Colts continue to stay unbeaten and continue to dominate the NFL Power Rankings. Did Minnesota’s Week 13 loss to the Cardinals cause any ripples in the top 5?