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A look at the upcoming week in the NFL, from the players on the field to the fans in the stands
04 Dec 2008, 08:39am by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: Make Straight the Path
The Broncos and Cardinals may not be very good, but their weak divisions gave them a clear path to the playoffs. Mike Tanier finds out what they'll do when they get there. Plus, checkpoints on the Canadian Border and Judah Ben Favre.
25 Nov 2008, 03:30pm by Mike Tanier
A Very Walkthrough Thanksgiving
Mike Tanier talks turkey with ex-Lions quarterback Eric Hipple and diagrams the combo routes your children will use to ditch you in the mall come Black Friday. Also, game previews in this early holiday Walkthrough.
20 Nov 2008, 10:40am by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: Purple Village
Audubon, New Jersey, is traditionally Eagles country, but hometown hero Joe Flacco has the town seeing purple. Mike Tanier learns to cope with divided loyalty with the help of some friends and co-workers. Plus: Andy Reid's Red Sea Offense and mash notes from Jim Fassel.
13 Nov 2008, 12:10pm by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: Return of the King
The Jets are 6-3, the Packers 4-5. The Favre-o-philes are readying their love letters. Mike Tanier takes an in-depth look at the real impact of the Favre drama on the 2008 season. Plus, the only three-safety game in NFL history, fullback traps, robot legs, and much more.
06 Nov 2008, 12:20pm by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: Common Bonds
The Titans and Bears have a lot in common: great defenses, rookie running backs, no-name receivers. Mike Tanier digs deeper to find other similarities. Also, DVOA No. 1 vs. DVOA No. 2 and a second look at the Sinister Six.
30 Oct 2008, 09:26am by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: Scandalous
Bounties! Secret strategy sessions! Diuretics! Blogging wives! Condoleezza Rice! Exclamation points! This week's Walkthrough is thigh-deep in scandal. Plus, Colts-Patriots numbness and a Shakespearean press conference.
23 Oct 2008, 11:30am by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: No Style Points
The Bills, Titans, and Panthers are winning with few big names and little offensive sizzle. Are they pretenders or up-and-comers? Plus: Hypno-Coach, the Hawthorne Effect, and Eagles fan nightmares.
16 Oct 2008, 12:38pm by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: The Sinister Six
Six NFL teams have gotten so bad that they are giving oddsmakers fits. Mike Tanier ponders a world in which a 1-4 team can be an eight-point favorite. Plus, coverboy Jay Cutler, diagrams of the Bears defense, and Shaun Alexander vs. egg whites.
09 Oct 2008, 12:02pm by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: Deja Vu
"To summarize this week's Walkthrough, Peyton Manning rulez, screw the Cowboys, and stats are for geeks who don't watch football. Peace out!"
02 Oct 2008, 02:12pm by Mike Tanier
Walkthrough: The Spread is Dead...
Fortunately, Mike's brain isn't on fire, so he can examine pass-happy teams that may have to simplify their schemes. Plus, who is Vincaris Youngleinson?