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Week 14 Game Scripts: Can Denver Win Without A Running Game?
After ten weeks, I calculated the pass identities of every team in the NFL. At the time, I noted that it was weird how Denver was the 4th most pass-happy team in the NFL despite, you know, Peyton Manning playing like the worst quarterback in football and the Broncos owning the league’s top defense. Of course, there’s one problem: the Broncos rushing attack is pretty bad, too.

2016 NFL Free Agency: Cornerbacks Overview - Over the Cap
Tweet In this weeks free agency feature we will take a look at the cornerbacks who may be available in 2016. As usual there will be no shortage of talent, though only one player looks to be a surefire bet to hit a monster contract in free agency…

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Clutch Encounters: Week 14
After talking about last week's craziness, Week 14 was relatively bland for this NFL season. We had 11 games on at one time in the early afternoon on Sunday, yet not a single one featured a fourth-quarter lead change. In fact, the only successful fourth-quarter comeback all week (out of nine games with an opportunity) came from Oakland in Denver, and that was very early in the quarter. One of the week's best games and finishes came on Thursday night between the Vikings and Cardinals, but we covered that on Friday.

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Week 14 DVOA Ratings
Football Outsiders is the internet home for Innovative Statistics and Intelligent Analysis of the NFL and college football. Our writers, led by Aaron Schatz, also provide content to ESPN.com and write the annual book Football Outsiders Almanac.

NFL power rankings going into Week 15; Panthers, Patriots on top | The MMQB with Peter King
There’s movement at the top, as two AFC giants re-enter the top five. Plus notes on Pete Rose, Muhammad Wilkerson and a player I admire

Seahawks “feeling it” makes playoff opener on East Coast likely Jan. 9 or 10 | The News Tribune
Finally.

New England Patriots surpass Cincinnati Bengals in NFL playoff projections
In his updated NFL playoff projections, Aaron Schatz has New England back in the driver's seat for the AFC's No. 1 seed, but there's still plenty of uncertainty overall.

Kam Chancellor, Seahawks' secondary banged up from win over Baltimore - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Seattle's secondary is a banged-up bunch following Sunday's win over Baltimore, during which Kam Chancellor, DeShawn Shead and Marcus Burley were all injured. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Three Things from the Seahawks' win over Baltimore - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Three things we learned and three things we're still trying to figure out after the Seahawks improved to 8-5 with a 35-6 win over Baltimore. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Seahawks Activate LB Brock Coyle off IR/Designated to Return List and Re-sign TE Chase Coffman; Waive S Akeem Davis, WR B.J. Daniels and RB DuJuan Harris | Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks made several roster moves Tuesday, including activating linebacker Brock Coyle off of the injured reserve/designated to return list and re-signing TE Chase Coffman.

Picking Star Wars character all-star teams for baseball, basketball, cricket, hockey, football and soccer
Creating the ultimate All-Star teams for baseball, basketball, cricket, hockey, football and soccer using Star Wars characters takes skills that are out of this galaxy. With the Force as our ally, we've tackled the challenge.

Injury roundup: Thomas Rawls placed on IR - NFL.com
Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The breakout star of the Seattle backfield broke his ankle Sunday against the Ravens and won't return for a possible postseason run.

Heroes & Villains: Parity works, but playoffs need help - NFL.com
The NFL is better than ever with all but six teams still alive for the playoffs, but it's time to rethink how the postseason works. Marc Sessler explains in the latest edition of Heroes and Villains.

NFC Playoff Picture: Who wants the NFC East? - NFL.com
The NFC Playoff Picture gained clarity in Week 14, but don't tell that to the wild collection of clubs in the NFC East. Marc Sessler breaks down what to expect in the coming weeks.

Next Gen Stats: Cam-to-Ginn NFL's most lethal strike - NFL.com
Ted Ginn's ability to take the top off a secondary that set the tone for the Panthers' convincing victory over the Falcons in Week 14. How fast did the speedster get on his scores?

Top 20 unrestricted free agents for 2016 - NFL.com
Muhammad Wilkerson and Alshon Jeffery are poised to hit the free-agent market, but they represent just a smidgen of the potential March bounty. Gregg Rosenthal lists the top 20 unrestricted free agents.

Tuesday Round-Up: Reasons Why The Seattle Seahawks Can Return To The Super Bowl | Seattle Seahawks
A daily link round-up of what's "out there" about your Seattle Seahawks

From Seahawks to Costco, Kent's Demitrius Bronson tries to stay on NFL radar - Seattle Seahawks | 710 ESPN Seattle
Kent native and one-time Seahawks running back Demitrius Bronson is biding his time at Coscto and doing other odd jobs while waiting for his next shot at the NFL. - Blog - 710 ESPN Seattle

Five reasons why the Seattle Seahawks can return to the Super Bowl - Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPN
Yes, Russell Wilson is playing like an MVP. But improved O-line play and a proven ability to close games also have Seattle looking like a contender.