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Under the radar players still key in playoffs
It's safe to assume Pro Bowl players will have an impact this weekend -- but Pete Prisco doesn't do safe. He digs deeper to find non-stars like Domenik Hixon and Justin Gage who must make their presence known.




Chargers could have home road to Super Bowl
The Chargers will watch Ravens-Titans on Saturday closely. A Baltimore win -- and a San Diego victory the next day in Pittsburgh -- would mean an AFC title game in Southern California. Charley Casserly wouldn't be shocked.




Scifres gives Chargers big leg up against Steelers
He was the most dominant player on the field in the Chargers' victory over the Colts, and he was only involved in about half a dozen plays. Punter Mike Scifres could do the same for San Diego on Sunday in Pittsburgh, Clark Judge says.




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Names might change, but Ravens D still draws raves
Baltimore's defense is awesome. That isn't an epiphany, because it's all about consistency over the years, Lesley Visser says as the Ravens take aim at Tennessee in the playoffs -- just like they did eight seasons ago.




Jagodzinski interviews with Jets
Boston College's Jeff Jagodzinski met with New York Jets officials Tuesday to discuss their head coaching vacancy -- an interview that was expected to cost him his job with the Eagles.




Jets owner, Brian Schottenheimer meet; Jago?
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson formally met with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer on Tuesday about the team's coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the search told the Associated Press.




Saints confirm repairs to Bush's balky left knee
The New Orleans Saints have confirmed that running back Reggie Bush had surgery on his left knee, and will require months of rehabilitation.




Prolific Brees claims honors as top offensive player
Drew Brees has won the Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award after nearly setting a passing record for yards.




Chargers WR Jackson arrested as DUI suspect
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.




Prosecutor: Harrison's gun used in April shooting
A gun owned by Indianapolis Colts star Marvin Harrison was used in an April shooting, but investigators still can't determine who pulled the trigger, Philadelphia's chief prosecutor said Tuesday.




Detroit columnist resigns two weeks after comment
A 'Detroit News' sports columnist has left the paper, two weeks after he was criticized for asking Lions coach Rod Marinelli if he had wished his daughter married a better defensive coordinator.




MRI shows Bengals' Palmer won't need elbow surgery
Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer won't need surgery on his right elbow and should be ready for the team's regular offseason workouts.




Key D-linemen practice, Mawae out/questionable?
The Tennessee Titans got Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and end Kyle Vanden Bosch back on the practice field Tuesday. The availability of Pro Bowl center Kevin Mawae against Baltimore depends on who is talking.




Briefs: Browns to interview Heckert for GM job
Tuesday's NFL news briefs: Their coaching search on hold and seemingly locked on Eric Mangini, the Cleveland Browns plan to interview Philadelphia Eagles general manager Tom Heckert for their GM opening.