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Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets Updated
It's been a very slow week in football, so we thought we'd take advantage of the lull and do a little updating. Over the past couple days we've done a little

Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets Updated
For those of you still preparing for the fantasy football season -- which is pretty much most of us -- About Football's collection of cheat sheets have been

Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets Updated
For those of you still preparing for the fantasy football season -- which is pretty much most of us -- About Football's collection of cheat sheets have been

Fantasy Football Defensive Back Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy defensive backs in the NFL.

Fantasy Football Defensive Linemen Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy defensive linemen for IDP leagues.

Fantasy Football Defensive Unit Rankings - Cheat Sheet
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy defenses in the NFL.

Fantasy Football Dos & Don'ts
About Football has compiled some key tips to properly managing your fantasy football squad before, during, and after your fantasy draft. These fantasy tips

Fantasy Football Dos and Don'ts - Tips to Successfully Manage Your Fantasy Football Team
About Football's fantasy football Dos and Don'ts outline tips to successfully manage your fantasy football team.

Fantasy Football Draft Tips
If you’re the average fantasy football player, perhaps you subscribe to the theory of loading up on running backs in the early rounds, and there is some merit

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If you're the average fantasy football player, perhaps you subscribe to the theory of loading up on running backs in the early rounds, and there is some merit

Fantasy Football Glossary
Recently, About Football released a guide to the Basics of Fantasy Football to assist those of you that are beginners to the fantasy game. This week, we've

Fantasy Football Glossary - About Football's Glossary of Fantasy Football terms
About Football's Fantasy Football Glossary defines all the common fantasy football terms associated with fantasy football.

Fantasy Football Guidance on the Forum
Got a favorite place to play fantasy football every year? We're looking to you, the viewer, to offer guidance to your fellow About Football faithful as to

Fantasy Football Keepers - Fantasy Football Keeper Rankings
For those of you in fantasy football keeper leagues, About Football offers fantasy football keeper rankings.

Fantasy Football Kick/Punt Returner Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy Kick/Punt Returner.

Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings - Cheat Sheet
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy kickers in the NFL.

Fantasy Football Leagues - Types of Fantasy Football Leagues
About Football defines the different types of fantasy football leagues.

Fantasy Football Linebacker Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy linebackers for IDP leagues.

Fantasy Football Mock Draft
About Football has put together a fantasy football mock draft based on a 12-team league draft projected out over the first 10 rounds of the draft. So if you're

Fantasy Football Mock Draft - About Football's Fantasy Mock Draft
About Football offers a 15-round fantasy mock draft for a 12-team fantasy football league.

Fantasy Football NFL Tight End Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top-20 fantasy tight ends in the NFL.

Fantasy Football Over the Hill - Fantasy Football 2008
A key to avoiding trouble on draft day is to be aware of players who are either over the hill or fast approaching it simply because their production, especially that of a running back, can drop off drastically as they creep up on the end of their career.

Fantasy Football Overall IDP Rankings - IDP Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top defensive fantasy football players for IDP leagues.

Fantasy Football Player Classifications - Fantasy Football
From studs to duds and sleepers to busts, we'll help you gain an advantage on your competition with these fantasy football player classifications. Gambles, over the hill, contract year, super sleepers; we've got it all!

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL.

Fantasy Football Research Resources
Fantasy football research resources designed to help you catch that rising star or avoid the guys in poor situations or on the decline.

Fantasy Football Research Tools
Cheat sheets are a staple for every fantasy football enthusiast. Without them, many of us would be lost on draft day. But they are not the only way to rank

Fantasy Football Risky Picks - Fantasy Football 2009
In fantasy football, sometimes you have to weigh in factors other than talent when selecting a player. Health issues or off-field distractions can make certain players fantasy football gambles. The question is, which ones are worth taking a risk on?

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy running backs.

Fantasy Football Sleepers
About Football lists the top fantasy football sleepers for the upcoming season.

Fantasy Football Stock Report
About Football's weekly fantasy football stock report tracks fantasy players on the rise and those whose stock is falling. And if you're a member of the

Fantasy Football Studs
These fantasy football studs are the cream of the NFL crop. All fantasy studs are listed by position.

Fantasy Football Super Sleepers
Finding a sleeper or two in the later rounds of your fantasy football draft is a great way to gain an advantage, but as the season unfolds, it helps to find the super sleepers still available on your league's waiver wire.

Fantasy Football Tune-Up
It's time for About Football to turn attention to the upcoming fantasy football season, and what better way to kick things in that direction than to make sure

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings - Cheat Sheets
Fantasy football cheat sheet - This fantasy football cheat sheet ranks the top fantasy wide receivers.

Fantasy Football's Hot Finishers - Top 10 Hot Fantasy Football Finishers
A strong finish to the previous season can sometimes indicate a player who's career is on an upswing. With that in mind, About Football looks at some of fantasy football's hot finishers from 2009.

Fantasy Football's Safe Players
It takes dominant fantasy football players to keep you in contention, but you can separate yourself from the competition if you know who the safe picks are once the fantasy studs and the solid players are picked over. These guys may not produce among the league's best, but they are a safe bet to at least produce on a moderate level. Most of these guys fall into the NO. 2 starter/key backup role.

Fantasy Football's Solid Players - Fantasy Football 2010
These may not be the top fantasy football players available, but once the fantasy studs are gone, these guys, who should be considered solid fantasy football players, are the next best scoring options.

Fantasy Football's Top 10 Hot Finishers
As fantasy footballers, we're constantly looking for even the slightest of edges over our opponent. Finding players on the rise, of course, is one of the ways

Fantasy Football's Top Rookies
Generally, as a rule, I don’t rely too much, if at all, on rookies to make a significant contribution on my fantasy football teams. Sure, I’ll take a chance on

Fantasy GM NFL Mock Draft Predicts All Seven Rounds
We've all fancied ourselves the general manager of an NFL franchise at one time or another. That's the motivation for composing a mock draft for many fans.

Fantasy Land
Hey fantasy football players... it's time to line up your fantasy football leagues for the 2003 season. I just added quite a few new games to the Fantasy

Fantasy Mock Draft
As we do about this time every year, About Football has put together a fantasy football mock draft based on a 12-team league draft projected out over the first

Fantasy Red Flag - Running Backs Over the Age of 30
More than any other skill position it seems, running backs tend to see their skills diminish significantly after the age of 30. Of course there are always

Fantasy Red Flag: Running Backs Over the Age of 30
More than any other skill position it seems, running backs tend to see their skills diminish significantly after the age of 30. Of course there are always

Fantasy Tool: Contract Year Motivation List
It's no secret players often perform above their career averages during the final year of their contract. With the money tossed around during free agency these

Fantasy Update!
For all you fantasy football guys and gals out there, About Football has updated its set of cheat sheets for the final time before the season begins.

Fassel Fired by Giants
According to the New York Times, Jim Fassel has been informed that he will not be retained by the New York Giants for the 2004 season. In an emotional team

Fathers and Sons Who Have Reached the Super Bowl - Super Bowl History
Check out all the father and son combinations who have made it to the Super Bowl.

Faulk to Carry Bigger Load for Pats?
The Boston Globe reports New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk has been taking most of the handoffs with the first unit the past couple of days, while

Favre Again?
Brett Favre was one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game of football. (The operative word there, of course, being

Favre Back, Patriots Unlikely Winners in All This
Wasn't long ago it seemed there was no way we would ever see Brett Favre back on the Green Bay Packers' roster. But here we are. He was returned to the active

Favre Denies Accusations
During his Wednesday press conference, an angry Brett Favre denied accusations that he deliberately sabotaged the Green Bay Packers by sharing team secrets with

Favre Fiasco Could End in $20 Million Payoff
Imagine being offered $20 million for doing basically nothing. I'm not talking about winning the lottery. I'm talking about someone walking up to you, handing

Favre Going Nowhere, May Be Taking Packers With Him
By now you're probably aware of the shockwaves released in Green Bay over the weekend by a FOXSports' report indicating Packers quarterback Brett Favre asked to

Favre Jersey Retirement Postponed
The retirement of Brett Favre's jersey, scheduled for opening night in Green Bay, isn't going to happen. At least not when the Packers face the Minnesota

Favre Keeps Packers Twisting in the Wind
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre held a press conference Saturday to say that, well... he really doesn't have anything to say. In all fairness, the

Favre Reinstated; Will Force Packers' Hand
Via an e-mail sent from the league office to all 32 teams Sunday, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the reinstatement of Quarterback Brett Favre, who will be

Favre Requests Reinstatement
The ball is back in General Manager Ted Thompson's court in the ongoing saga of Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers. On Tuesday, according to Chris

Favre Returning for 17th Season
We've barely flipped the calendar over to February and already Brett Favre has made his plans for 2007 official. He will, after all, be coming back to play

Favre Returning for 2006 Season
According to ESPN's Chris Mortenson, quarterback Brett Favre informed the Packers on Tuesday that he will definitely play the 2006 season in Green Bay. The

Favre Rumors Just Won't Die
Another wave of Brett Favre mania recently swept through the media following a report by ESPN's Chris Mortenson that had the supposedly-retired quarterback

Favre Says He'll Play if Healthy
Rumors of another pending Brett Favre retirement were soaring on Tuesday -- along with a major dose of skepticism -- but by Wednesday morning those reports were

Favre Sets NFL Passing Record
Add another milestone to the illustrious career of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. With a seven-yard, fourth-quarter strike to Donald Driver, the

Favre Sets TD Record, Keeps Packers Rolling
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre set the all-time record for career touchdowns passes, Sunday, surpassing the legendary Dan Marino with 421. The

Favre Wins First Round with Big Assist from Allen
Facing off on the football field for the first time since his ugly divorce from the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Brett Favre took it to his former teammates

Favre Won't Play for Vikings... Unless he Does
The on-again, off-again saga of Brett Favre's retirement/unretirement/retirement appears to be off again as the future Hall of Famer announced Tuesday he will

Favre a Backup? Rodgers in No-Win Situation
Reports surfaced over the weekend indicating that Brett Favre would be welcomed back by the Green Bay Packers, but only as the backup to Aaron Rodgers, who has

Favre a Backup? Rodgers in No-Win Situation - Green Bay Packers
Could Brett Favre return to the Green Bay Packers as a backup?

Favre to Play for Vikings
Brett Favre apparently has changed his mind yet again. (Big shocker, I know). As has been reported by virtually every media outlet by now, the future Hall

Favre to Vikings a Done Deal?
Well, it seems Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings is all but inevitable now. According to a WCCO source, the former league MVP and the Vikings have come to a

Favre traded to Jets
It's official. After 16 years of uninterrupted service, Brett Favre is no longer a member of the Green Bay Packers. A deal was struck late Wednesday night

Favre's Ironman Streak Ends
Brett Favre's amazing streak of consecutive starts has finally come to an end. After 297 games, the equivalent of about 18-and-three-quarter NFL seasons, the

Favre, Packers Still at Odds
Remember that statement released Sunday on the Green Bay Packers' web site in which team president and CEO Mark Murphy said the club would welcome Brett Favre

Featured Draft Prospect No. 19 Lawrence Timmons
With our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft now at No. 19, and the NFL Draft just two weeks away, it doesn't take a genius to see we're

Featured Draft Prospect No. 20 Aaron Ross
We continue our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft, with a look at the next prospect on our list, Texas cornerback Aaron Ross. Playing

Featured Draft Prospect No. 21 Justin Blalock
After a brief hiatus from our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft, we're back with the next prospect on our list. Coming in at No. 21 is

Featured Draft Prospect No. 22 Darrelle Revis
The next prospect on our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft is Darrelle Revis, a physical cornerback out of Pittsburgh. Revis is an

Featured Draft Prospect No. 23 Reggie Nelson
News around the NFL has hit a bit of a lull in recent days, but our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft continues. Florida safety Reggie

Featured Draft Prospect No. 24 Robert Meachem
We move on in our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft by taking a look at Tennessee wide receiver Robert Meachem. On paper, this guy looks

Featured Draft Prospect No. 25 Sidney Rice
The next prospect on our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft is wide receiver Sidney Rice out of South Carolina. Rice seems to be all over

Featured Draft Prospect No. 26 Dwayne Jarrett
We continue our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft with a look at a wide receiver in Dwayne Jarrett who is sliding down draft boards

Featured Draft Prospect No. 27 Jarvis Moss
Up next prospect on our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft is defensive end Jarvis Moss, and underclassmen out of Florida. Moss is an

Featured Draft Prospect No. 28 Charles Johnson
The next prospect on our countdown of the top 32 players in this year's NFL Draft is Georgia defensive end Charles Johnson, a guy with great size and a nice

Featured Draft Prospect No. 29 Brandon Meriweather
Up next on our countdown of the top 32 prospects in this year's NFL Draft is No. 29, Brandon Meriweather, a safety with the Miami Hurricanes. Meriweather is an

Featured Draft Prospect No. 30 Joe Staley
We continue our countdown of the top 32 prospects in this year's NFL Draft with a look at No. 30, offensive tackle Joe Staley out of Central Michigan. Staley

Featured Draft Prospect No. 31 Eric Wright
We continue our countdown of the top 32 prospects in this year's NFL Draft by looking at the game of UNLV cornerback Eric Wright, a guy whose stock has been on

Featured Draft Prospect No. 32 Paul Posluszny
With the NFL Draft just over one month away, we're going to start counting down the top 32 prospects, and give you a little heads up on the strengths and

Featured Draft Prospects Andrew Luck and Jake Locker
With teams dropping out of the playoff hunt, it's important we give their fans something to look forward to. And nothing brings optimism to the fan base of

Featured First-Round Propect - Vernon Gholston, DE Ohio State
With the aid of some impressive pre-draft workouts, the stock of Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston has skyrocketed to the point where he is considered

Featured First-Round Prospect - Chris Long, DE Virginia
Positives: Chris Long, the son of NFL Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long, is regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2008 NFL Draft. Playing the same

Featured First-Round Prospect - Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas
The only SEC player other than Herschel Walker to rush for 1,000 yards as a freshman, sophomore and junior, Darren McFadden is in pretty good company when it

Featured First-Round Prospect - Glenn Dorsey, DT LSU
Featured First-Round Prospect - Glenn Dorsey, DT LSU

Featured First-Round Prospect - Glenn Dorsey, DT LSU
For a guy his size, Glenn Dorsey is extremely explosive, and gets off the line as quickly as any defensive tackle in the country. He's a disruptive force in the

Featured First-Round Prospect - Jake Long, OT Michigan
Featured First-Round Prospect - Jake Long, OT Michigan

Featured First-Round Prospect - Jake Long, OT Michigan
Considered by many to be the top offensive lineman in the 2008 NFL Draft, Michigan's Jake Long figures to be a hot commodity on draft day, and rightly so. He's

Featured First-Round Prospect - Jake Long, OT Michigan
Featured First-Round Prospect - Jake Long, OT Michigan

Featured First-Round Prospect - Matt Ryan, QB Boston College
Featured First-Round Prospect - Matt Ryan, QB Boston College

Featured First-Round Prospect - Matt Ryan, QB Boston College
It seems the jury is split somewhat when it comes to Matt Ryan. Some view him as a high first-round pick while others think he could slide down into the latter

Featured First-Round Prospect - Sedrick Ellis, DT USC
Despite lacking ideal height, USC's Sedrick Ellis is a disruptive force at the defensive tackle position. Although he didn't post a great time in the 40-yard

Featured NFL Draft Prospect Eric Berry
There has been some debate as to whether Tennessee's Eric Berry is better suited for safety or cornerback in the NFL.  There's also been some discussion as to

Featured NFL Draft Prospect Jimmy Clausen
Despite the fact that Notre Dame posted a less-than-mediocre record during Jimmy Clausen's tenure as quarterback of the Fighting Irish, he is considered to be

Featured NFL Draft Prospect Ndamukong Suh
A guy who tops many of the NFL mock drafts out there at this time is Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, a big athletic lineman who could end up playing

Featured NFL Forum Mock Draft II
The blitz of recent player acquisitions via trades and free agency caused a delay in announcing the second Featured NFL Mock Draft of 2005 simply because the

Featured NFL Mock Draft III
From time to time, About Football selects an NFL mock draft produced by one of our many knowledgeable forum members and publishes it for all to critique. This

Featured NFL Mock Draft No. 10
This week, About Football features the 2004 NFL mock draft of forum member Splodem. This first-round mock draft is very well done and offers a brief

Featured NFL Mock Draft No. 8 - Football Archives
Featured NFL Mock Draft No. 8 - This week, About Football features the 2004 NFL mock draft of forum member BillsRockSoMuch. This mock draft offers a brief explanation for each pick, and I think he has done a good job of filling each team's needs. Check out...

Featured NFL Mock Draft No. 9
This week, About Football features the 2004 NFL mock draft of forum member Goshorn83. This first-round mock draft offers a brief explanation for each pick, and

Feds Move In, Vick's Cousin Speaks Up
As federal agents take action by moving in to do their own search of the Surrey County property owned by Michael Vick, the cousin of the Atlanta Falcons

Felix Jones - Dallas Cowboys Running Back Felix Jones
An illustrated profile of the Dallas Cowboys and running back Felix Jones.

Field Turf Should be Mandated in Pittsburgh
Following the Monday night embarrassment in Pittsburgh -- which was the field itself, not so much the sloppy contest that ended in a 3-0 win for the home team

Fiesta Bowl Emphasizes NCAA's Annual Embarrassment
Monday night's thriller in the Fiesta Bowl, which saw Boise State outlast Oklahoma 43-42 in overtime, could go down as one of the most exciting college bowl

Fifteen
Tiger Rowan takes a look at the Pittsburgh Steelers' win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Filling the Voids
Tiger Rowan looks back on the Steelers' playoff loss and ahead to free agency.

Filling the Voids
Tiger Rowan looks back on the Steelers' playoff loss and ahead to free agency.

Final Featured Mock Draft
From time to time, About Football selects an NFL mock draft produced by one of our many knowledgeable forum members and publishes it for all to critique. This

Final Mock Draft Update
Well, here it is! The final update of this year's NFL mock draft, and we still have no clue what the Raiders are going to do with the No. 1 overall pick. We

Final Preseason Power Rankings
With the 2010 NFL season upon us, we've dusted off, livened up, and updated the About Football Power Rankings to reflect our view of the teams around the

Final Update - 2004 NFL Mock Draft
Now that the issue with Maurice Clarett and Mike Williams has been cleared up, at least for now, all seven rounds of the About Football Mock draft have been

Final Update: 2005 NFL Mock Draft
About Football's 2005 NFL mock draft has been updated for the final time, and it looks like California quarterback Aaron Rogers just might be the odd man out.

Finally, Reason for Optimism in Labor Talks?
A small ray of hope emerged from the ongoing labor negotiations, Thursday, when it was announced that the deadline for expiration of the current CBA was

Fins Fishin' for Warner?
NFL Rumors source Pro Football Talk claims that the Miami Dolphins are interested in obtaining St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner during the off-season.

First Shut Out has Favre Frustrated
In 1991, the Atlanta Falcons made Brett Favre their second-round draft pick (No. 33 overall) before pulling the trigger on an ill-advised trade with the Green

Fisher Jabs Jags With 'Chopping' Comments
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio has taken a lot of heat for placing an oak stump and ax in the Jaguars locker room as a motivational reminder to

Fisher Thinks the Lions are Just Swell
Pay no attention to that 0-15 record sitting beside the Detroit Lions in the standings. It doesn't tell the whole story. I mean, this is a highly-talented

Fitzgerald Agrees to Contract Extension
It appears wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is prepared to give the Arizona Cardinals a little relief from a poorly-structured (poor from the Cardinals point of

Fitzgerald Draft Eligible?
There have been a lot of conflicting reports concerning wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald's eligibility for the 2004 NFL Draft. Some reports say he is not

Fitzgerald Files for Early Entry in NFL Draft
ESPN's Chris Mortenson is reporting that Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has petitioned the NFL for early entry into the 2004 NFL Draft and

Fitzgerald May Challenge Draft Rules
Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald leads the nation in receiving yards per game (142.4), total yards receiving (1,282), touchdown catches (17)

Five Schools Holding Pro Days Monday
On Sunday, we've been told that Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn put on a decent showing at his Pro-Day workout. Nothing spectacular, yet nothing horrible either.

Florida Upsets Ohio State for National Title
It's official. The Florida Gators are the kings of the college sports world. Already holding the men's basketball title, their football team upset the Ohio

Florida, Nebraska Pro Days on Tap
We've got another five schools conducting Pro-Day workouts Wednesday, the most notable being that of the National Champion Florida Gators, followed to a lesser

Flurry of First-Round Signings
The Chicago Bears agreed to contract terms with first-round draft picks Michael Haynes and Rex Grossman on Friday, according to

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Football - Football News and Commentary from About Football
About Football provides football news, rumors and commentary along with offbeat tidbits about the NFL.

Football - Past issues of weekly features
Check out all the previous articles written by your guide to pro football. Go back and see what your professional football guide has posted in previous issues of feature articles.

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An index of TopPicks for the Football guide site.

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An index of VideoSubs for the Football guide site.

Football 101 - Defensive Positions
About Football defines all the positions played on the defensive side of the ball.

Football 101 - Offensive Positions
About Football defines all the positions played on the offensive side of the ball.

Football 101 - Special Teams Positions
About Football defines all the specialized positions played on special teams.

Football 101 - The Football Field
Learning the exact dimensions of the field is not necessarily that important, but it is good to have a basic knowledge of the field itself. This page provides the dimensions of the playing field as well as many of the basic terms associated with a football field.

Football 101 - The Object of the Game of Football
Football 101 - About Football explains the object of the game of football.

Football 101 - Understanding Down and Distance
Understanding down and distance is probably the biggest key to understanding football, and About football will help you figure it out!

Football 101 - Understanding How a Football Game Begins
Football 101 - About Football explains the basics of how a football game begins.

Football 101 - Understanding the Basics of American Football
Pick up the basics of football, from the object of the game, to the various ways to score, to the layout of the football field. You'll also find some of the basic terminology that is associated with the game.

Football 101 - Understanding the Game of American Football
Whether you're a football beginner or just want to expand your knowledge of the game, this football 101 section at About Football will guide you through the basics of the game and much more!

Football 101 - Uniform Numbering System
Every football player's uniform has a number on it that is unique for that particular team. This chart explains which numbers are assigned to each position in the NFL.

Football 101 Additions
There are a couple common questions I get from football fans on occasion. The first concerns the NFL's scheduling procedures and how a team's opponents are

Football 101- The Basics of a Football Team
This football 101 tutorial describes the basic functions of the offense, defense, and special teams along with their fundamental responsibilities.

Football 101: The Toss Sweep
A basic run play that most avid football fans have seen executed hundreds of times, the toss sweep can be a very effective way of attacking the perimeter of an

Football 101: The Toss Sweep and the Isolation Play
A while back, our resident X's and O's guru, Sean McCormick, gave a nice breakdown of the Toss Sweep out of the I-formation, a basic staple of most offenses.

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Football Basics - Defensive Formations
About Football's Basics of Football illustrates the various defensive formations that are seen on the football field. Check out all the most common defensive formations used today.

Football Basics - Dime Defense
The dime defense is a basic defensive formation designed to stop the pass. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Basics - Nickel Defense
The nickel defense is a basic defensive formation designed to stop the pass. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Basics - The 3-4 Eagle Defense
The 3-4 Eagle defense evolved from Buddy Ryan's 46 defense. This page explains which players are used in the 3-4 Eagle formation, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Basics - The 4-3 Defense
The 4-3 defense is a basic defensive formation that is widely used today. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Basics - The 4-4 Defense
The 4-4 defense is a basic defensive formation in the game of football. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Basics - The 5-2 Defense
The 5-2 defense is a basic defensive formation in the game of football. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Basics - The 6-1 Defense
The 6-1 defense is actually a variation of the 4-3 formation. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Basics - The Over/Under 4-3 Defense
The Over/Under 4-3 defense is a variation of the basic 4-3 defense. This page explains which players are used, and illustrates their alignment on the field.

Football Coaches Must Provide Leadership Training for Team Captains - Football Coaching Tips
Prior to having a football team vote for team captains, the head coach must establish leadership potential among those placed on the ballot. Once chosen, it is important for the coach to conduct leadership training for the new captains.

Football Coaching Tips - Address Playing Time Issues Up Front
Coaches do not need to be blindsided when it comes to addressing a parent's concern over a child's playing time. Make sure to be prepared ahead of time.

Football Coaching Tips and Techniques - How to Coach Football
Football coaching tips designed to teach you how to coach football.

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Football Conditioning - Conditioning Drills for Football
Want to whip your players into football shape? These football conditioning drills will have your players ready to go full speed every play.

Football Conditioning - Four Football Conditioning Drills with Used Tires
You do not have to break the bank when it comes to conditioning your football team. Here are four very competitive football conditioning drills, and all you need are a few used tires.

Football Conditioning - Top 3 Drills for Football Conditioning and Endurance
Turn the heat up on football conditioning with these three drills combining endurance, speed,and agility.

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Football Diet and Nutrition - How To Eat For Success
What to eat and what not to eat for success on the football field.

Football Drills - Football Practice Drills to Help Develop Football Skills
Develop your own or your players' football skills with these time-tested football drills.

Football Equipment - Football Equipment Descriptions, Use, and Care
Descriptions of the many different pieces of football equipment and their uses, along with the proper way to care for it all.

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Football Flashback!
Remember the 1999 NFL season and the excitement as it ended with a Mike Jones tackle of Kevin Dyson just one yard short of the endzone as time expired in Super

Football Game Preparation Includes Sideline First Aid Kits
It is important for football coaches to see the sideline medical first aid kits are readily available and stocked. Here is a checklist of basic items needed in every football first aid kit.

Football Gift Ideas - Five Gifts Your Football Player Will Love
Five gift ideas for a young football player. These gifts are varied in price, and all are great buys in and out of season. Your football player will love finding these gems under the tree.

Football Gifts Under $30 - Great Gifts for Football Fans
Looking for a football gift for that special football fan? About Football offers some great gift ideas for football fans.

Football Glossary - A Dictionary of Football Terms
Don't know the difference between an audible and an automatic? About Football's Glossary has definitions for these and hundreds of other football terms.

Football Instructional Camp Requires Some Homework
Numerous options are available to those wanting to attend a summer instructional football camp. Choosing the right football camp is not an easy decision for parents and players.

Football January 2007 Archive

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Football Jokes - The Top Ten Insulting Football Jokes
About Football has compiled a list of the top ten football jokes intended to zing the fans of rival teams. Simply insert your most-hated NFL team into the content of each football joke where indicated!

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Football Office Pool - The Prognostication Pool
For a different type of office football pool, try out this Prognostication Pool for weekly contests featuring your favorite team, or perhaps all the Monday Night Football games.

Football Officials and Their Duties
You often hear football officials referred to by the general term of referee, but each official has his own title and assigned responsibilities. This page outlines each football official's responsibilities along with their positioning on the football field

Football Penalties - Ineligible Receiver Downfield
Description of the football penalty for

Football Physics by Timothy Gay, PH.D.
Timothy Gay's Football Physics relives some of football's greatest plays and explains how they relate to the laws of physics.

Football Physics: The Science of the Game
Author Timothy Gay, a professor of physics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has put together an easy-to-understand guide explaining how the laws of

Football Playbook - Offensive Football Playbooks for Youth Football Players
Youth football coaches creating their own football playbooks should use familiar football terminology. Here is a great place to start for creating your offensive football playbook.

Football Plays and Formations
About Football illustrates many of the common basic football plays and formations.

Football Pools - Get Ideas for your Next Office Pool
Tired of the same old football pool at your office? Try one of the many office football pools illustrated here.

Football Practice Checklist for Offense - Successful Coaches Have Organized Practice Structure
It is no secret the best football coaches benefit from the ability develop a well-organized practice plan. Such disciplined practice structure allows offensive coaches to teach players what is needed to win the next game.

Football Quotes - Funny Football Quotes
Funny Football Quotes - About Football has put together a collection of funny football quotes.

Football Scoring Basics - Methods of Scoring in Football
This basics of football tutorial explains all the different methods of scoring in football.

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Football Shoulder Pads Offer Protection and More
All the top of the line models of adult football shoulder pads offer quality protection, but two equipment makers also have a greater focus on keeping players cooler.

Football Tailgate Party - NFL Tailgate Equipment
Get set for your next football tailgate party with the best tailgate equipment including tailgate grills and more.

Football Teams Save Money and Time with Proper Care of Football Equipment
Developing an efficient and easy way to clean and store football equipment at the end of the season will result in extending the life of uniforms, shoulder pads, and other items. Proper storage also makes it easier for coaches and equipment managers when handing out equipment next season.

Football Tickets - NFL Ticket Directory
About Football provides a list of contact information for each NFL team's ticket office. Purchase NFL tickets online or call your favorite NFL team's box office for ticket information.

Football Trivia - NFL, Super Bowl, USFL, and Helmet Trivia
Think you know you're football trivia? Test your knowledge in this series of football trivia quizzes covering the NFL, Super Bowl, football helmets, and the USFL.

Football Trivia and Online Games - NFL Trivia
About Football tests your knowledge of football with these football trivia quizzes covering everything from general football trivia to the Super Bowl and allows you to try some of these fun online football video games.

Football Video Clips - The NFL's Greatest Moments
Relive NFL history with these video highlights of some of the NFL's most memorable moments. Many of the greatest events and legendary plays in NFL history are showcased in this collection of video clips.

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Football for Beginners - Things to Know Before You Begin
There are a lot of things to consider before you or your child jump into the sport of football and About Football looks at what you need to know before you begin.

Football's Big Winners
Sports Illustrated recently released their annual look at the sports world's top bread winners, listing the top 50 American athletes based on their combined

Football's Funniest Quotes
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Football's Funniest Quotes
Let's face it. Whether the stereotype is fair or not, football players aren't highly regarded for their intelligence (not to say there aren't a lot of smart

Football's Holiday Hazards
Large family gatherings on Thanksgiving can make viewing the football games a difficult task, but being the huge football fan that I am, I've developed a plan

Football's West Coast Offense - Basics of the West Coast Offense
What is the West Coast Offense? About Football offers a brief introduction explaining the objectives and basics of the West Coast Offense.

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Football, Tailgating & French Cuisine?
The NFL has gone Europe, so why not add a little international flavor to your tailgate parties? French Cuisine Guide Debra F. Weber provides some delicious,

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Footwork Drill: Backpedal Drill with Bags
Description and illustration of a great footwork drill for football players. Especially helpful for linebackers, safeties, and corners, for developing footwork skills, and situational awareness.

Forbes Announces NFL Franchise Values for 2003
Forbes has released their annual rankings of every NFL team in terms of value, and the Washington Redskins are at the top of the list, once again, with an estimated franchise value of $952 million. The average NFL franchise value is now approximately $625 million.

Forbes Releases NFL Franchise Values
Forbes has released their annual rankings of every NFL team in terms of dollar value, and the Washington Redskins are at the top of the list, once again, with

Ford Field - NFL Stadium Review
A review of the amenities and atmosphere at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions.

Ford Jr. Thinks Millen Needs to Go
It appears that perhaps, believe it or not, there actually is someone in the Detroit Lions' front office with a bit of sense regarding Matt Millen's seeming

Forecast For Sunday
Hey... I guess I didn't learn my lesson in taking two road teams on Saturday because I'm jumping right back in the fire and doing it again on Sunday. Can

Forecast for Saturday
This year's NFL playoffs begin on Saturday, and I find myself in the unusual situation of having selected a pair of road teams to start the postseason with

Forecast for Saturday
After picking all road teams during the wild-card round, I've finally decided to pick a home team to walk away with a win. But which team will it be? Ravens

Forecast for Saturday
Coming into the playoffs somewhat under the radar might just work to the Indianapolis Colts' advantage. In recent years, they have failed under the pressure of

Forecast for Saturday: Jets at Colts
Last year, the New York Jets were eliminated from the playoffs by the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game. No doubt a painful loss. This year,

Forecast for Saturday: Packers at Falcons
Saturdays Divisional-round playoff contest between the Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons is, without a doubt, the marquee match-up in the NFC this week.

Forecast for Saturday: Ravens at Steelers
Most of the hype heading into the coming weekend is going to focus on the rematch between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets. But for my money, the

Forecast for Saturday: Saints at Seahawks
Qwest Field is among the most difficult places in the NFL for a visiting team.  And true, the New Orleans Saints are not as effective when you get them

Forecast for Sunday
Cinderella Story Will Continue Following NFC Championship The NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals features a pair of

Forecast for Sunday
I'm splitting my picks again on Sunday with one home team and one visitor coming out on top. Check out which one's which! Giants Begin Title Defense

Forecast for Sunday
Sunday's contest between the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots appears to be the marquee match-up this weekend and could be the game deciding this

Forecast for Sunday
With this year's final four set to square off Sunday to determine the Super Bowl XLII participants, we've put together a brief preview of each contest: San

Forecast for Sunday: Jets at Patriots
I'm going to give this one up right away by telling you now that I'm picking the New England Patriots to beat the New York Jets in the Divisional-round finale

Forecast for Sunday: Packers at Eagles
The Green Bay Packers have battled and clawed their way into the playoffs despite significant injury problems, but you have to wonder, especially after a

Forecast for Sunday: Ravens at Chiefs
So far, for the record, I've picked the Saints to beat the Seahawks, Colts to get past the Jets, and the Eagles to outlast the Packers in the Wild-Card round of

Forecast for Sunday: Seahawks at Bears
The Chicago Bears are use to being the underdog. The general consensus seems to indicate a feeling that they have coasted through the season without being

Former Co-MVP McNair Traded
Life in an already-tough AFC North just got a little tougher. Pending a physical evaluation, it appears the Tennessee Titans have finally agreed to ship

Former Jets Key In Redskins Victory
The Washington Redskins started the 2003 season by beating the New York Jets, 16-13, Thursday night, and the players they plucked off the Jets roster during the

Former Raiders Critical of Davis
Former Oakland Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffen may have decided to take the high road in cancelling his Wednesday press conference in which many assumed he would

Four First Rounders Still Unsigned
Rookie cornerback Tye Hill, the 15th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, reduced the list of unsigned first-round draft picks to four when he agreed to terms

Four More NFL Draft Slots Solidified
With the Wild-Card round of the playoffs over, four more slots in the order of selection for the 2011 NFL Draft are locked in. Of all teams that qualified for

Fourth Time a Charm?
The Philadelphia Eagles arguably made the two biggest free agent acquisitions during the off-season in wide receiver Terrell Owens and defensive end Jevon

Fowler Agrees to Historic Purchase, Free Agency in Limbo
According to numerous published reports, Red McCombs has reached an agreement in principle to sell the Minnesota Vikings to a group headed by Arizona

Fran Tarkenton - NFL Legend and Hall of Famer
One of the most mobile quarterbacks in NFL history, Fran Tarkenton frustrated defenders for more than a decade.

Franchise Player - What is a Franchise Player?
About Football defines the term Franchise Player.

Frank Gore - A Profile of NFL Running Back Frank Gore
About Football profiles the football career of running back Frank Gore.

Frank Okam - Profile of 2007 NFL Draft Prospect Frank Okam
About Football profiles Frank Okam's strengths and weaknesses for the 2007 NFL Draft.

Frank Zombo - Green Bay Packers Linebacker Frank Zombo
An illustrated profile of the Green Bay Packers and linebacker Frank Zombo.

Fred Taylor - A Profile of NFL Running Back Fred Taylor
About Football profiles the football career of running back Fred Taylor.

Free Agency Could Begin as Early as Tuesday
Free Agency Could Begin as Early as Tuesday

Free Agency Pushed Back Again
For those of you who are anxious for the free agent signing period to get rolling this offseason, you're going to have to wait at least a few more days to see

Free Agent Cheap Shots
More on this year's spending spree: You don't think Danny Snyder would let the first day of free agency go by without buying someone somewhere, did you?

Free Agent Notes
• John McVay, the San Francisco 49ers' director of football operations, told the San Jose Mercury News,

Free Agent Report
With this year's free agent signing period being held up by ongoing CBA negotiations, there are still players who can be signed right now --like recently

Free Agent Report
With free agency just around the corner, teams are beginning to slap the franchise tag on key players, but there always seems to be some confusion as to what

Free Agent Roundup
The free agent frenzy didn't slow down much on Wednesday as several more veterans reached agreements. The Cleveland Browns struck yet again. This time

Free Agent Roundup
In other news on the free-agent front, linebackers Jason Gildon of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jeremiah Trotter of the Washington Redskins joined the free agent

Free Agent Signings Updated
On Tuesday evening, the NFL released a run-down of all the official signings since the free agent signing period began on March 3. This list includes only the

Free Agent Stevens Arrested
According to the Arizona Republic, former Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens was arrested Tuesday morning for DUI and possession of marijuana. What

Free Agent Update
The NFL has released a run-down of all the official signings since the free agent signing period began on March 3. This list includes only the deals that have

Free Agent Update
The NFL released a run-down of all the official signings since the free agent signing period began on March 3. This list includes only the deals that have been

Free Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets
The top fantasy football players in the NFL are ranked in these free fantasy football cheat sheets.