30 | WORLD SERIES
David Ortiz
As a study in resilience, Big Papi's story mirrors the story of Boston itself
By Tom Verducci
40 | COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Baylor
Art Briles has another QB in the Heisman hunt—and the Bears in the BCS title picture
By Andy Staples
46 | NFL SECOND HALF PREVIEW
The Chiefs
K.C.'s turnaround is built on strong players, a shrewd front office and its new coach
By Peter King
• SI'S ALL-PRO TEAM
• POSTSEASON AWARDS
• CHIP KELLY IS ON TO SOMETHING
The Seahawks
A supporter of the enemy traveled to CenturyLink Field to better understand this rabid fan base
By Chris Ballard
2 | SI Digital
4 | Leading Off
14 | The Mail
16 | Scorecard
24 | Faces in The Crowd
27 | Just My Type
Dan Patrick: David Shaw's success isn't just due to Luck
68 | Point After
Richard Sherman: If I were commissioner of the NFL ...
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JOE MCNALLY FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (ORTIZ AND POLICE)
BOSTON'S BRAVEST David Ortiz pays tribute to three first responders at last April's marathon bombing.
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JOHN TLUMACKI/THE BOSTON GLOBE/GETTY IMAGES (COVER INSET)
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JEFF JACOBSEN FOR SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (BAYLOR)
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DAVID E. KLUTHO/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (CHIEFS)
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ROBERT BECK/SPORTS ILLUSTRATED (SEATTLE FAN)
