NFC West News

Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune questions the Seahawks' effort and intensity during their 38-17 defeat at Dallas.

Fantasy Football can be a lot like marriage. We draft players in August, hoping for a season of bliss.

SEAHAWKS: Every player on roster is healthy enough to practice; Mora says Locklear will play against Lions ERIC D. WILLIAMS; The News Tribune Published November 07, 2009 Comments Photos Renton Friday was a first for the Seattle Seahawks.

Regulators on Friday shut banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 120 amid the struggling economy and a cascade of defaults on loans.

By Scott Garbarini, Associate NFL Editor -- - The Arizona Cardinals have yet to lose on the road this season, while the Chicago Bears have won every one of their home games thus far in 2009.

Losses are piling up as much as the injuries in Seattle. Fans spoiled by five consecutive trips to the playoffs earlier in the decade - was it really in this decade? - want answers.

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 12:26 p.m. It's proving time for the Bengals.

Jennifer Buchanan / The Herald Head coach Jim Mora is still trying to figure out a formula that will turn around the Seahawks, who limped through seven games with a 2-5 record.

Lions running back Kevin Smith was back at practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's workout because of a shoulder injury he suffered in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to St.

To the point where the NFL's active rushing leader, Edgerrin James, was sent away earlier this week to see if Rankin could provide a missing jolt for Seattle's struggling run game.

Parity is overrated. Parity is for those who like their ice cream vanilla and their politicians moderate.

Who would've guessed that at the midway point of the season, the Rams' touchdown leader would be Daniel Fells and fellow tight end Billy Bajema would have the team's highest yards-per-catch average? "I'll tell you who would've guessed that - the tight ends would've guessed that," Fells shot back in mock indignation.

It's time for another week of trying to figure out American pro football. Two weeks into our charity underdog pool, we have 11 players with points -- more than half the participants.

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks is sacked by Bobby Carpenter #54 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Arlington, Texas.

Detroit running back Kevin Smith missed practice after aggravating a shoulder injury in the Lions' loss to St.

Matt Hasselbeck watched most of Wednesday's practice to rest his broken ribs, though the Seahawks expect the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback to start again Sunday against Detroit.

Cowboys 38, Seahawks 17: Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game and Patrick Crayton returned a punt for a score for the second consecutive week, sending Dallas into a share of first place in the NFC East with a win against visiting Seattle yesterday.

Turns out, it was sturdy enough to help him carry his team. Wayne had 147 yards receiving, tied a career high with 12 catches and scored the game-winning touchdown as the Colts remained unbeaten with an 18-14 victory over the 49ers on Sunday.

On Sunday, Missouri became the only state to enforce a sales tax on what many see as a spiritual pursuit - the practice of yoga.

Donovan McNabb and the Eagles stopped the Giants season in its tracks, beating them at home.