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Each week, Vegas insider Dave Tuley breaks down the lines and offers NFL pick recommendations against the spread based on perceptions of public-versus-sharps betting trends. Here's the Week 12 action.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2012

Each week, Vegas insider Dave Tuley breaks down the lines and offers NFL pick recommendations against the spread, based on perceptions of public versus sharps betting trends. Here's the Week 5 action.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2012

Matt Williamson grades each NFC team on the free-agent signings and trades it has made since the end of the season.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2012

NumberFire examines the five teams that underperformed the most during the 2011 NFL season, including the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2012

ESPN Insider offers a comprehensive gambling look at the "Monday Night Football" game between the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots.

Blog | Conversation | November 21, 2011

Peter Keating examines the best and worst deep passers in the NFL by QBR. He also explains how Tom Brady is an exception to the rule because he's helping the Pats win, but doesn't have a deep threat.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2011

This is Mel Kiper's latest Big Board, for the week of Jan. 5. The biggest news on this board revolves around the rise of Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert. But he's not the only riser.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2011

Todd McShay has four defensive players in his latest mock top 5, and all players on the list are underclassmen.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2010

In spite of splitting carries with Thomas Jones, Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles is performing at historic levels and should be getting MVP talk (and more touches). Football Outsiders explains why before delving into the best and worst performances of Week 15.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2010

In a wide open division, the Cowboys still have the most talent and the best shot of coming out on top at season's end. Plus, how will the Jets use Santonio Holmes? Will the Chiefs be 2010's version of the '09 Broncos? And the Top 5 teams through Week 4.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2010

Though a former top-5 pick, LB A.J. Hawk's lack of production has significantly hindered his trade value. Plus, why are critics harsher on Jay Cutler than Philip Rivers? And, with a weak schedule, do the Saints have enough to run the table this season?

Blog | Conversation | September 20, 2010

Much can change between now and March 5, the first day of NFL free agency. But these five players could be the biggest names on the market come the first day of the new NFL year.

Blog | Conversation | February 16, 2010

Football Outsiders' Quick Reads study for Week 5 reveals much, including: Roddy White is an elite WR, Larry Johnson really misses the Chiefs' old O-line, it might be VY time in Nashville and there was actually a QB worse than Derek Anderson on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Football Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 5 fantasy matchups. Among the findings: Start Jerome Harrison and Marion Barber, anyone on the Vikings is a good play and don't expect immediate returns from Braylon Edwards.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Don't expect the Chargers and Philip Rivers to reach a deal on a contract extension any time soon, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Sitting in the No. 8 spot in the upcoming draft, the Texans are interested in trading up to land QB Brady Quinn, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2007