Peterson could be on par with Sweetness
Adam Schefter...in an argument the other day with my friend -- a diehard Vikings fan -- who says that Adrian Peterson is already a better running back than Walter Payton. Is that not an absolute blasphemy?-- Chuck...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
FBO: A Colts weakness unveiled
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders applies its metrics to Week 11 in the NFL. Observations: The Colts do have a weakness; the Broncos need to run more; Drew Brees is gonna air it out big-time in Tampa and yes, yes ... Philly is inconsistent.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Crabtree is a special talent
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines Michael Crabtree's star potential, the Bears' pass protection issues and more.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
FBO: Week 10 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders breaks down the best fantasy matchups of 2009 NFL Week 10. Here's a big hint: Start a lot of Vikings (vs. Lions) and Ravens (vs. Browns), including generally-subpar-this-season Todd Heap.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Turner burning again
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines Michael Turner's return to his 2008 form, the up-and-down performance of the Eagles' offensive line and more.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Texans show resilience
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines how the Texans overcame adversity, Eli Manning's struggles and more.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Bears' offense is flawed
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines the Bears' offensive struggles, tight end Owen Daniels' ascent and more.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009
FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
The Scout Team: Coping with loss
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's Scott Burton works with Insider's Fantasy Scout tool to bring you sound, emotionless fantasy advice on when to give up on a high draft pick. If you're a Derrick Ward owner, you're not going to like what you see.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009
FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Week 2 Quick Reads show why all 350-yard passing days aren't the same. If you're Matt Schaub, those yards are part of a brilliant performance. But Kevin Kolb? Not so much. Oh, and the Giants have two pretty good receivers after all.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Fantasy matchups: Week 2
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. The results might surprise you -- for instance, Matt Forte belongs on your bench against Pittsburgh.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009
Schefter's Monday Mailbag
Adam SchefterAdam Schefter's mailbag is biggest on Monday, but he answers reader questions nearly every day in his blog. Have a query of your own? Send a question....
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
FBO: Week 1 quick reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders return with their Quick Reads series for 2009, using their unique stats to evaluate not just the best of Week 1 at QB (hello, Drew Brees), RB and WR, but also the worst of the bunch (paging Mr. Delhomme).
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009
ESPN The Magazine: NFC North preview
ESPN The Magazine staffESPN The Magazine's NFL preview issue (Sept. 7) contains previews of all eight divisions. Here's the NFC North.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009
The Mag: 2009 fantasy football preview
ESPN The MagazineAdrian Peterson will rush for exactly 1,837 yards -- and 24 other shocking fantasy revelations from the minds at ESPN The Magazine.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009
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