- Busting NFL Schedule Myths http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/playing-after-a-bye-week-an-advantage-or-overrated/ 182 comments nfl
- NYTimes guide to NFL defenses http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/06/guide-to-n-f-l-defenses-part-1/ 18 comments nfl
- Redskins Address the Name Issue (but Not Directly) http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/13/redskins-address-the-name-issue-but-not-directly/?smid=tw-nytimes 12 comments nfl
- Redskins have 72% chance to make the playoffs. Giants: 51%, Cowboys: 34% http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/23/a-50-50-game-and-season-for-giants/?partner=rss&emc=rss 85 comments nfl
- Interesting perspective on Rex Ryan from former player Trevor Pryce (x-post /r/nyjets) http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/21/nice-guy-ryan-gets-in-the-way-of-coach-ryan/?ref=sports 49 comments nfl
- Alex Smith Can Still Win Passer Rating and Completion Percentage Crown http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/alex-smith-can-still-win-passer-rating-crown/?smid=fb-share 39 comments nfl
- Debunking the myths surrounding Ray Guy http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/a-closer-look-at-ray-guys-hall-of-fame-candidacy/ 8 comments nfl
- History Suggests Sanchez May Be Better Off Elsewhere - NYTimes.com http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/history-suggests-sanchez-may-be-better-off-elsewhere/ 7 comments nfl
- McElroy must love making Tebow cry again, and again. http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/04/can-mcelroy-bring-jets-late-round-magic/ 44 comments nfl
- Brian Burke models PIT performance w/ Leftwich, concludes Steelers still have slight advantage http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/15/week-11-n-f-l-game-probabilities-minus-roethlisberger/ 7 comments nfl
- NFL to use pink penalty flags, as suggested by 11-year old fan http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/penalties-will-draw-flags-of-a-different-color/ 97 comments nfl
- Luck vs. Griffin, a Statistical Comparison http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/luck-vs-griffin-a-statistical-comparison/ 22 comments nfl
- Profits Pour In for Packers- NYTimes.com http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/profits-pour-in-for-packers/ 4 comments sports
- NFL rule changes and the continued push for an 18 game schedule http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/n-f-l-rule-changes-and-an-18-game-season/ 44 comments nfl
- Nike has won a temporary restraining order against Reebok, stopping it from selling Tim Tebow apparel. http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/28/nike-sues-reebok-over-tebow-apparel/ 5 comments sports
- It wouldn’t be a quarterback derby if the Miami Dolphins didn’t get involved, then fail to land their target. -NYTimes http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/19/which-team-is-the-best-fit-for-tim-tebow/ 33 comments nfl
- Why Receivers Have Ruled Free Agency: Traditional NFL offenses were based on well defined, differing roles for WRs 1-3. But these roles are becoming less relevant. http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/why-receivers-have-ruled-free-agency/?ref=football 6 comments nfl
- Brandon Jacobs interested in joining the Jets; says “I like the way Rex handles his business." http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/jacobs-wants-to-stay-with-giants-but-first-a-little-wrestling/?ref=football 74 comments nfl
- "This is still a Cruz and Nicks game. I mean I know we’re right on them, it’s tight. But those are still the guys. Make them go to Manningham... But let’s make sure we get Cruz and Nicks." - Bill Belichick (SB XLVI) http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/09/belichick-dared-manningham-to-beat-him/ 7 comments sports
- Bill Belichick may be bound for the Hall of Fame, but he can’t scrub the Internet, which means this clip of him describing how to make a PB&J will never go away http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/cooking-with-bill-belichick/ 71 comments nfl
- F.C.C. May Move to End N.F.L. Blackouts http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/f-c-c-may-move-to-end-n-f-l-blackouts/?hp 20 comments nfl
- "Why does God never seem to speak to the Cleveland Browns?" http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/18/tim-tebow-and-keeping-religion-out-of-football/ 9 comments nfl
- Week 13 Matchups: We Don't Want to Brag http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/week-13-matchups-we-dont-want-to-brag/?pagewanted=all 21 comments nfl
- Blasphemy! http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/thursday-matchup-jets-at-broncos/ 4 comments nfl
- Saints continue to lose...coin tosses http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/14/saints-continue-winless-streak-on-coin-flips/ 18 comments nfl
- Week 10 Matchups: The Rivalry Everyone Is Talking About http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/week-10-matchups-the-rivalry-everyone-is-talking-about/?pa%E2%80%A6 29 comments nfl
- Guide to N.F.L. Defenses, Part 2: Evolution of 4-3 Front - NYTimes.com http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/07/guide-to-n-f-l-defenses-part-2-evolution-of-4-3-front/ 6 comments nfl
- As seen on the sidebar picture: "Rookies Andy Dalton and A.J. Green are on pace to be the most productive rookie QB/WR pair in the last 40 years" http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/bengals-dalton-and-green-making-rare-rookie-magic/ 49 comments nfl
- The exact amount of humiliation a person will endure for the opportunity to watch John Beck hand off to Roy Helu has finally been scientifically ascertained, and it sheds horrifying light upon human nature http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/week-8-matchups-nothing-left-to-count-on/?ref=sports&gwh=64e26f87c3af9a01b88c2df5a3e8884e 5 comments nfl
- Week 8 Matchups: Nothing Left to Count On http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/28/week-8-matchups-nothing-left-to-count-on/ 5 comments nfl
- "Rex Ryan’s Homer Simpson-meets-Pagliacci routine keeps the troops fired up, but he is rarely bothered by trifling details, like his offense." NYT Matchups: The Highlight of my Friday morning http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/21/week-7-matchups-when-the-middling-face-the-mediocre/?ref=sports 6 comments nfl
- Week 5 N.F.L. Matchups: Another Turning Point http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/07/week-5-n-f-l-matchups-another-turning-point/ 11 comments nfl
- Week 4 N.F.L. Matchups http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/30/week-4-n-f-l-matchups-2/?pagewanted=all 5 comments nfl
- Week 3 N.F.L. Matchups http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/23/week-3-n-f-l-matchups-2/?pagewanted=all 16 comments nfl
- Manning and Brady are the best QB's in the league.. But who is number 3? http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/22/whos-no-3-roethlisberger-or-rodgers/?ref=football 119 comments nfl
- Which teams draft the best? Breakdown of rosters by how they were acquired. http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/n-f-l-draft-which-teams-build-wisely/ 5 comments nfl
- How Belichick Wins With Spare Parts http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/11/how-belichick-wins-with-spare-parts/?ref=football 16 comments nfl
- Of the three, which team is best (Bills, Bucs, or Browns)? http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/01/best-team-right-now-bucs-7-4-browns-4-7-or-bills-2-9/?ref=sports 21 comments nfl
- Commissioner Goodell cast doubt on Limbaugh’s viability as an N.F.L. owner, saying that “divisive comments are not what the N.F.L. is all about.” http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/goodell-voices-concern-over-limbaugh/ 4 comments politics
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell cast doubt on Rush Limbaugh’s viability as an N.F.L. owner Tuesday, saying that “divisive comments are not what the N.F.L. is all about.” http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/13/goodell-voices-concern-over-limbaugh/ 3 comments sports