FBO: The Vikings' playoff issue
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes the Cardinals' defeat of the Vikings in Week 13. Here's a problem for Minny: The Cardinals are almost tailor-made to defeat the Vikes, and the two are on a collision course for the NFC divisional playoffs.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Scout Team: The backup QB myth
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineFear not, Larry Fitzgerald owners, starting QB injuries don't necessarily spell doom for elite fantasy wideouts. Scott Burton explains why before figuring firing up Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for some unapologetic analysis of Week 13 and beyond.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009
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
Scouts Buzz: Stafford growing up fast
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines Matthew Stafford's development, the Vikings' dynamic offense and more.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 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
The one and onlys
ESPN The Magazine and Football OutsidersFrom the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineConventional fantasy wisdom often can be distorted for your gain, thanks to a phenomenon known as the availability bias. Scott Burton shows you how before consulting Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for nine bits of unbiased advice for your team.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 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
FBO: Short term contender issues
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at issues that could doom some contenders in the second half of 2009. Among them: the Broncos' aged defense, the Saints' run-stopping ability, the Eagles' general inconsistency and the Vikings' pass rush.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 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
A Vikings win could start path to Super Bowl
Adam Schefter...the most important position in the game -- would be the first player picked? I'd argue Adrian Peterson. And who's the one offensive player that scares defensive players more than any other? I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Favre settling in
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines how Brett Favre is getting more comfortable in the Vikings' offense, the Giants' secondary problems and more.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 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
Patience in run game key for Packers
Gary Horton, Scouts Inc.Here's what to watch in Monday night's matchup between the Packers and Vikings.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009
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