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The NFL is full of underrated players that most casual fans may not even know unless they play for the home team. These players are the backbone of the team and play critical parts in winning a championship. Sometimes they are underrated because of the market they play in and receive no national attention or because their fans build up unattainable expectations that the players can never achieve. Here are those five underrated players NFL teams should be lucky to have. Donovan McNabb - Philadelphia Eagles Despite the fact McNabb plays in the city of Brotherly love, there seems to be no love lost when it comes to McNabb's performance. Since he was drafted in 1999, McNabb has completed 58% of his passes for 29,320 yards with 194 touchdowns and 90 interceptions. McNabb boasts the third best touchdown to interception ratio in the history of the NFL behind Tom Brady and Steve Young. During his ten years in the NFL, McNabb has led the Eagles to five NFC championship games. Even though McNabb was only able to lead his team to one Super Bowl appearance, his playoff performance out performs others, like future Hall of Fame quarterback, Peyton Manning. With Manning under center, the Colts have an overall record of 8 -7, whereas the Eagles with McNabb at the helm, have a 7 - 4 record with less offensive firepower. Yes, McNabb may have not won the big game yet, but he has shown leadership and the ability to bring success to the team he plays for. There is no telling what type of career McNabb would have had if he had more offensive weapons at his disposal. Though he will never go down as one of the top ten quarterbacks of all time, McNabb deserves some consideration when you expand the list to twenty five. Owen Daniels - Houston Texans The moment the you being to discuss the topic of top tight ends in the NFL, names like Tony Gonzalez, Jason Witten, or Dallas Clark come to mind. One name that should be on the tip of everyone's tongue is the Texans, Owen Daniels. In 2008,

The fifth weekend of the NFL season is now in the books with some big goings on. Donovan McNabb and Matt Hasselbeck make triumphant returns, a pair of wideouts go for 200 yards, the Panthers and Browns break through with their first wins of the year, the Chiefs almost pull one out, the Broncos win a thriller over the Pats, and Peyton Manning is the American Idol of football just churning out stars on a weekly basis.

The third weekend of games is in the books and there were some interesting storylines to follow after Sunday's action. The Lions finally break their losing streak, Peyton shines again, the Vikings win on a last second touchdown pass from Favre, the Jets and Broncos are 3-0, and the Titans drop to 0-3, the Texans lose another one at home, and more.Sports, Football, NFL, 2009 Recaps, Fantasy Football

The fourth weekend of the season is now in the books and the Pickle is here to give his news, notes, and observations on all of the action. The Saints knock the Jets from the ranks of the unbeaten. Tony Romo flounders down the stretch again for the Dallas Cowboys. Were the Patriots written off too soon? It seems to look that way. Peyton achieves a new milestone in his brilliant career. A new star is born in Pittsburgh and much more.Sports, Football, NFL, 2009 Recaps, Fantasy Football

Week seven of the NFL season is upon us and it is time to dish out the fantasy tips for this week's games. This week's match ups feature the Vikings traveling to Pittsburgh, Peyton and co. going to St. Louis, the Aaron Rodgers aerial show touching down in Cleveland, and more.

Week Eight of the NFL season is upon us and it is time to start giving out the fantasy tricks and treats for Halloween weekend. This week's match ups feature the Eagles hosting the Giants for supremacy in the NFC East, Brett Favre makes his return to Lambeau Field as the Vikes take on the Packers, and Alex Smith officially takes over the reins for the Niners as they travel to Indy to battle Peyton and the Colts.