When you're in the bowl-projection business, it is essential to balance two competing instincts: the instinct to project the bowl schedule as it would look now, and the instinct to project the bowl schedule as it is likely to look after the season.

With one more week of regular-season action, 77 teams have qualified for the postseason and two more are guaranteed with a pair of showdowns between 5-6 squads this weekend.

Barrett has filed paperwork to undo his July 20 retirement, agents Robert Bailey and Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter Tuesday morning. His rights belong to the Miami Dolphins, with whom he signed on March 12.

Shaquil Barrett has reversed course again and reportedly filed paperwork to be reinstated, four months after he abruptly retired in July. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher has applied to make an immediate return to the NFL.

Although the brothers are ultra-competitive, Ravens coach John Harbaugh had nothing but praise for Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh after improving to 3-0 against him.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh praised his brother, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, ahead of a matchup between their teams on Monday

For the Baltimore and Los Angeles coaches, the "Monday Night Football" matchup marks their first matchup since Super Bowl XLVII.