127 Results for adrian peterson

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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

FBO: A Colts weakness unveiled

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

FBO: Week 10 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

The Scout Team: Coping with loss

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

ESPN 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Fantasy matchups: Week 2

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Schefter's Monday Mailbag

Adam Schefter

Adam 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....

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

FBO: Week 1 quick reads

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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).

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

ESPN The Magazine: NFC North preview

ESPN The Magazine staff

ESPN The Magazine's NFL preview issue (Sept. 7) contains previews of all eight divisions. Here's the NFC North.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

The Mag: 2009 fantasy football preview

ESPN The Magazine

Adrian Peterson will rush for exactly 1,837 yards -- and 24 other shocking fantasy revelations from the minds at ESPN The Magazine.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009