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Headliners: NFL Week 10 Preview
Division and historic rivalries to dominate Week 10
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 11.14.09
Pittsburgh survives AFC North battleCincinnati at Pittsburgh (1 p.m. EST - Sunday - CBS)Commentators: Jim Nantz, Phil SimmsWhile Sunday night's match-up features a rivalry with recent history, this game has a lot more on the line.  The build-up here is......
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November
Headliners: NFL Week 9 Preview
Eagles fly to top of NFC East in Week 9
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 11.07.09
Texas-sized upset; Houston hands Indy first lossHouston at Indianapolis (1 p.m. EST - Sunday - CBS)Commentators: Kevin Harlan, Solomon WilcotsI only pick this game because it'll be the Colts first loss this season.  They didn't look very good against the......
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November
Headliners: NFL Week 8 Preview
AD runs wild, Broncos beat Baltimore in Week 8
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.30.09

Will the Broncos D lead Denver to 7-0? How will Favre perform in his return to Lambeau Field? Can the Saints stay unbeaten and gain a stranglehold on the division?

Danny Nicklin previews Week 8 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 7 Preview
Vikings lose and Cutler dissects Bengals in Week 7
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.24.09

Will the Viking stay undefeated against the defending world champs? Can the Begals stay hot hosting the Bears? And will the Cowboys continue their struggles at 'Jerry World?'

Danny Nicklin previews Week 7 with headlines you may see Monday morning... ...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 6 Preview
Brees, Ryan and Rivers; All three step up in Week 6
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.15.09

Quarterbacks will tell the story this weekend, as Brees and Manning lead their respective undefeated squads in a NO/NY match-up. Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler are primed for a shootout at in the Georgia Dome and Philip Rivers is the Chargers best hope to derail the upstart Broncos.

Danny Nicklin previews Week 6 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 5 Preview
Bengal takes AFC North lead, Sanchez hits rookie wall
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.08.09

Can the Bengals stay hot against Baltimore? Will Belichick's protégé get the better of him in Denver? How much more does the MNF broadcast crew have to say about the Wildcat formation?

Danny Nicklin previews Week 5 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 4 Preview
Saints keep winning, AP steals MNF spotlight
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.02.09

Will the Saints march to 4-0 behind Drew Brees? How will the defending Super Bowl Champs handle the Chargers? And will Favre vs. Green Bay be the biggest story on Monday Night Football?

Danny Nicklin previews Week 4 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

02
October
Headliners: NFL Week 3 Preview
Cassle comes up big against Philly and the Lions... win?
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 09.24.09

In this version of headliners, we'll write a headline you may see Monday morning for a handful of the NFL's Week 3 match-ups.

Along with the headline, I'll highlight some of the talking points to listen for from the probable commentators....

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September
Feeling a Draft
Plot points to watch as the NFL Draft unfolds
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 04.23.09

Forget Matthew Stafford. Mark Sanchez is the most interesting quarterback in the first round. Multiple teams, including the Jets, Broncos, Jaguars, Redskins, Seahawks, and Browns, have all been mentioned has having interest in the former USC Trojan.

Danny Nicklin looks at the QB sagas and other storylines that will dominate ESPN's weekend draft coverage...

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April
It's 'curtains up' for new MLB season
ESPN's Opening Night coverage a ceremonial affair
By Anthony May|Posted 04.03.09

Welcome to the first edition of "Headliners," where we preview an upcoming game broadcast -- both the in-game action and the storylines the coverage teams will be following.

ESPN's coverage of the ceremonial MLB season opener promises to be more about the 'occasion' than the teams involved....

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April