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Midseason awards and predictions

Here's a look at the top storylines and big matchups from around the nation as we near kickoff on another Sunday of NFL football:

The Big Buzz: Halfway home

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) breaks free for a 87 yard reception against the against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

We're at the 50 yard line of the NFL season.

Unless you're the Jacksonville Jaguars. The readjusted projections give plenty of love to the Broncos (Super Bowl champs), Peyton Manning (NFL MVP) and Andy Reid (Coach of the Year), including from a remorseful Jim Corbett:

I'd love a mulligan on my Super Bowl winner and Super Bowl MVP. Should have gone with Peyton Manning and the high flying Broncos. But back in the summer I debated between the Seahawks and Falcons as to who would emerge as the NFC champion and likely Super Bowl champ.

With all due respect to Manning, the Lions might just have the league MVP in Calvin Johnson. Oh my Cliff Avril Jersey God."

When players are marveling at you, even during the action, you know you're transcendent. If you listen closely enough, you can hear Jon Gruden and Mike Tirico attempting to rappel out of the broadcast booth midway through the third quarter. Too many young receivers. Too many injuries to Danny Amendola. Too little Wes Welker.

And USA Today identifies five teams Authentic Cliff Avril Jersey poised to make a run in the second half, including the Lions:

The Lions have the NFL's seventh best scoring offense (27.1 points per game) behind a potent passing attack that is led by the NFL's most irreplaceable WR. Detroit's schedule sets up favorably with the two www.nflseahawksofficialstore.com/56+Cliff+Avril+Jersey+Cheap.html lone tests coming against the Jay Cutler less Bears (4 3) and the division leading Packers (5 2).

Watch Heath Evans of the NFL Network hand out his midseason awards, including a surprising choice for MVP: Denver Broncos coach John Fox will undergo heart surgery and miss several weeks. (via Yahoo! Sports)

While Buccaneers running back Doug Martin might return to the field at some point this season, his injured shoulder will eventually require surgery, according to Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano. (via ProFootballTalk)

The 49ers activated Aldon Smith on Thursday, after the linebacker spent more than a month in an alcohol treatment center. (via Yahoo! Sports)