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We know how high the stakes are this week in fantasy football. That's why Football Outsiders has combed through tons of data to find the best and worst individual matchups for the biggest fantasy names, including a few surprises, like Denver's Tim Tebow.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2010

Bill Barnwell breaks down favorable and unfavorable fantasy matchups for Week 14. If you have Ravens, play them -- they're almost all good bets vs. Houston. Meanwhile, John Skelton isn't something you should fear.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2010

It's no secret that QBs fare well against the Texans, but what if the QB is making his first career start? Football Outsiders looks at Titans QB Rusty Smith's prospects for this Sunday before discussing the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2010

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio stirred up controversy when he went for it on fourth-and-1 from his own 36-yard line Sunday. But it was the right move either way. Football Outsiders explains why before listing their best and worst performances of Week 11.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2010

Tom Brady has had a number of great games in his career, but few better than his outing on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Football Outsiders explains just how good his day was before getting into the best and worst performances of NFL Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2010

Bill Barnwell looks at myths and realities of the 2010 NFL season at its midpoint. For example, the Ravens' defense? Not elite. Mark Sanchez? Hasn't advanced. The 49ers? Could still win the NFC West. Points are defended with metrics and history.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2010

Football Outsiders lists its best and worst matchups for fantasy production in Week 9 and beyond, giving both short-term suggestions for this Sunday and longer-term trade ideas to maximize value down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2010

In this look at where Randy Moss fits best, Bill Barnwell points out that there really are only a handful of teams that make sense for the currently unemployed star. St. Louis may top the list, but others also provide a good fit.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2010

Football Outsiders lists its best and worst matchups for fantasy production in Week 8 and beyond. That means Darren McFadden's owners should consider trading him and Drew Brees' owners might want to find a spot on the bench for him this week. Seriously.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders breaks down the best and worst individual performances of NFL Week 5, with an eye toward a few QBs who seemed to have big days, but whose stats were misleading.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2010

Despite a relatively small sample size, possession statistics in football can speak volumes about a team and could be the ticket to your fantasy football championship. Football Outsiders breaks down the best and worst fantasy matchups for Week 5.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2010

Football Outsiders previews Week 4 through the prism of its metrics. Some key factors to look at: how often the Eagles use the shotgun, how effective Joe Flacco can be in the red zone, and whether the Giants can get anything going on third down.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2010

Football Outsiders takes its weekly look at fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid based on the strength or weakness of opponents. Brandon Jackson and Philip Rivers headline the list of players headed for a big Week 2.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2010

Football Outsiders examines Week 1 in the 2010 NFL season with regard to fantasy matchups. In terms of that oft-debated Matt Stafford vs. Jay Cutler matchup, FBO says lean Cutler -- plus, 32 players up and 32 down for this week.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders looked at the ten biggest single-season win increases in the past five years, then determined what factors those teams had in common. There are three factors, and if you apply them to 2010, Donovan McNabb will be happy.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders discusses the YAC-plus metric and what it can mean for you as a fantasy owner. Among the nuggets: perceived top guys like Miles Austin and Darren Sproles actually might be of less value than one assumes.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2010