‘Outlaws’ show up on Sunday

Pat Williams doesn’t care what everyone else wants to name the defensive line. He has his own name for the group that shut down the Seahawks. How much pride is the defense taking in their rush defense now? The defenders discuss.   Full Story

While there is depth at linebacker to get by without Aaron Kampman, the situation in the secondary is much more precarious and could impact Dom Capers’ game plans. The timing could not be worse, with the defense stepping up and pass-happy teams on the schedule.   Full Story

The Vikings have dominated the fan voting for the Pro Bowl, but even those hoping to become Pro Bowl players for the first time wouldn’t mind being forced to decline the invitation. The team goal is more important to them.   Full Story

A week ago the Colts put what was arguably their biggest regular-season challenge behind them. In the NFL, however, it is not just the toughest matchups or best teams teams have to worry about, they must also worry about sustaining momentum, maintaining a week-by-week mindset, and avoiding taking any future opponent lightly.   Full Story

The Vikings haven’t face many truly experienced quarterbacks this season, but Matt Hasselbeck fits that mold. See what Minnesota’s defenders had to say about going against the 11-year veteran and the problems he poses.    Full Story

Find out why Tom Brady needs to grow up and why the Colts will hold onto oft-injured safety Bob Sanders. Who are the three undrafted receivers who are on pace for 1,000-yard seasons? Why Titans QB Vince Young will falter, the Dallas offense is flourishing and much more in Ed Thompson's 7 Points.   Full Story

The Vikings got off to a 7-1 start this year, but they aren’t satisfied. Players on offense, defense and special teams outlines areas they’ve done well and where they can make improvements.   Full Story

The Colts have recently been winning games in unique ways. The offense started off the year averaging 29 points per game en route to a 6-0 start. But in the last two games they have averaged 19 points, including six field goals and only three touchdowns. As a result, there's been more pressure on the defense to keep opponents from scoring and games have been much tighter.   Full Story

A blow to the head early in the game means a tough game for Aaron Kampman, who is performing better than you think in his first season at outside linebacker. His three sacks through eight games are his fewest since 2005, but he’s playing at a high level.   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals soared past the Chicago Bears defense to take home a 41-21 win. The 20-point deferential put the Cardinals back in the driver seat and back on many people's good side. Here's a look a look at what worked, what didn't work and what's next for Ken Whisenhunt's always surprising crew.   Full Story

Thirty NCAA men’s basketball student-athletes who excel both on and off the court were tabbed as candidates Wednesday for the 2009-10 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, and Tennessee’s Tyler Smith was among them.   Full Story

For the second time this season, the Colts had to do something extraordinary to put away an opponent. In Week Two, the Colts offense had the football for less than a full quarter of play and still managed to defeat the Miami Dolphins on the road. This week, the Colts used Joseph Addai’s arm, not legs, to seal a victory on a 22-yard pass to Reggie Wayne at the start of the fourth quarter.   Full Story

The Colts face their final NFC opponent of the season Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers visit Indianapolis. Of the NFC opponents they have faced in 2009, this one could be their biggest challenge. Since Mike Singletary took over the head coaching position in San Francisco, the team has played with a high level of intensity and has refused to give up against any opponent.   Full Story

It’s not just Aaron Rodgers’ arm that concerns the Vikings defense. They are coming into the game with a plan to limit him, one that allowed them to sack Rodgers eight times the last time the teams met.    Full Story

Big things are expected from Tyler Smith this season. InsideTennessee.com caught up with Smith to find out his thoughts on the upcoming season and his personal and team goals. Go "Inside" this video interview to hear what Smith had to say.   Full Story

Life has put Aaron Kampman to the test, and he has tackled the challenges with a deep inner strength. Get to know the Pro Bowl player who has become a fabric of the community and is using his celebrity to make the world a better place.   Full Story

See what Jim Caldwell, Bob Sanders, Jacob Lacey and Kelvin Hayden had to say following Sunday's 42-6 win over St. Louis inside ...   Full Story

The Indianapolis Colts make a short trip to Edward Jones Stadium in Saint Louis Sunday afternoon to face the winless Rams. The Rams are rebuilding, have a new coaching staff, have released their veteran players, and have an influx of youth at many of the games most important positions.   Full Story

The theories on how to slow down Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger vary, but Vikings defenders know his strengths. Defensive linemen, linebackers and cornerbacks discuss Roethlisberger’s strength and how they hope to limit him.    Full Story

Quarterback Kurt Warner bolstered his chances of being selected to the Hall of Fame one day by surpassing the 30,000-yard passing mark Sunday against Seattle. Warner accomplished the feat in 114 games, tying Dan Marino for the fewest games to reach the mark. "That's quite an accomplishment in the number of games that he did it," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. "   Full Story

The Cardinals played one of their best defensive games of the past few seasons Sunday in defeating the Seahawks 27-3. They'll need to repeat that type of performance to have a chance of upsetting the Giants in New Jersey. Before last Sunday, the Cardinals' defense had trouble playing well for an entire game.   Full Story

He has led his team in scoring, led his team in assists, won an SEC regular-season title, helped set a program record for single-season victories (31), led his team to a brief No. 1 national ranking and made two trips to the NCAA Tournament.   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals snapped their win-one, lose-one streak with a 27-3 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Seattle. The Cardinals hold their first winning record of the season courtesy of execution in all phases.   Full Story

Neither outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene nor defensive coordinator Dom Capers are worried about Aaron Kampman’s production. And the stats back up the premise that Kampman’s talents are not necessarily being wasted at his new position. We talked to Greene in the linebackers meeting room on Friday.   Full Story

The Vikings wanted to earn the No. 1 defensive ranking this year but have been giving up too many yards. However, they have earned a different top ranking in the league. Brad Childress and players talked about the accomplishments and the improvements that need to be made.    Full Story