Playoff Primer: Breaking down last-quarter division stretch runs
Three teams control their divisions, but five races are wide open, with wild cards to decide, too. Clark Judge breaks down the NFL's December race to the finish, and at least one of his favorites might surprise.

Week 13 Judgements: Hixon makes Giants less com-Plax
Nobody likes drama and Plaxico Burress provides enough for an opera. But should the Giants fret life without him? Nope, says Clark Judge. Not with a weapon like Domenik Hixon ready to take Plax's place.

Wiegmann at center of Broncos' surge to top of AFC West
Don't be blinded by the big numbers Jay Cutler (357 yards, 2 TDs) and Peyton Hillis (129 rushing yards) put up. Want to know how the Broncos beat the Jets 34-17 to halt N.Y.'s five-game win streak? Clark Judge says take a look at Denver center Casey Wiegmann.

Peek at the Week: Protection in your pocket? Key in N.E.
Who keeps his uniform cleaner Sunday in Foxborough: Ben Roethlisberger or Matt Cassel? That visual should tell you if it's the Steelers or Patriots who pocket the W, Clark Judge says in Peek at the Week.

McNabb earns stay from criticism with stand-up performance
He's all done, right? Wrong. Donovan McNabb lights up Philadelphia on Turkey Day, tossing four TDs in a 48-20 drubbing of the Cards. For one night, McNabb pulls his struggling Eagles together, Clark Judge says.

Charging Colts could set up Manning vs. Manning
Winners of four straight with a friendly schedule ahead, the Colts look primed for a postseason run. And with due respect to the Brett Favre-led Jets, a Manning vs. Manning Super Bowl looms large, Clark Judge says.

League deals Cardinals bad hand with Thanksgiving game
The Cardinals have reasons to complain this week. They must take the tough trip east to play Philadelphia on a short week.