It was a tough weekend on quarterbacks, with four teams -- Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago and Pittsburgh -- all losing their starters. I don't know who returns and when, but I do know what's behind them. And this is what they offer. ...more

The Baltimore Ravens lead the AFC North, but they're not the team to beat. Pittsburgh is, and it's not because Ben Roethlisberger is having a terrific season, or the defense is beginning to come around. Nope, it has more to do with a familiar theme around Steel Town, one that could exploit Baltimore where it's most vulnerable on defense. ...more

After Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Cincinnati Sunday night, NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders said "we need to mention him as elite." Apparently, Sanders didn't get the memo that Bib Ben became "elite" years ago, not Sunday night or this season. ...more