Sam Acho

On Monday, what stood out about the Bears' performance on Sunday is the pass protection held up both in terms of recognition and execution against an aggressive, accomplished blitzing team. Arizona defensive coordinator Ray Horton sent more than four...

The Times' NFL power rankings have been released, and it looks like a Denver vs. Atlanta Super Bowl is in the offing. The Broncos, who are 12-3, retained the top spot after their 34-12 victory over Cleveland on Sunday, while the Falcons moved up on spot...

Want to know if your team still has a shot at the playoffs, or home-field advantage? Below are the various playoff scenarios for the final week of the NFL regular season. AFC CLINCHED: Houston, AFC South; Denver, AFC West; New England, AFC East;...

OK, it's Christmas Eve, so it's time to smile. And what better way to smile than watching a child receive an amazing present from a 6-foot-3, 257-pound Santa Claus? The Arizona Cardinals are near the end of a disappointing 5-10 season, but that didn't...

12th in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. The 2012 class of middle linebackers is led by underclassmen Luke Kuechly of Boston College and Dont'a Hightower of Alabama. If neither player had declared himself eligible for the draft, it's...

The NFL scouting combine starts Feb. 22. In advance of the annual meat market in Indianapolis, staff writer Matt Vensel will examine each position and give Ravens fans the 4-1-1. In this post he looks at inside linebackers. The top prospects: Boston...

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