FBO: Minny's likely January woes
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersVince Verhei of Football Outsiders looks at the late-2009 swoon of the Minnesota Vikings. Is it for real? Yes. Here's why: the Vikes cannot play from behind, and AP isn't having as good a season as we thought. So in January, all bets are officially off.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Week 15 NFL line moves
Chad Millman...that the Eagles can do whatever they want on offense, while the Niners will struggle offensively. Alex Smith has performed better when the game is out of reach or there is no pressure versus...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
FBO: The arrival of must-win time
Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Scout Team: Greatest Hits of 2009
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineInsider's Scout Team has covered a number of great fantasy football topics this season. As you enter your league's final weeks, here's a refresher on Scott Burton's and Fantasy Scout's wisdom, plus a number of useful projections for Week 15 and beyond.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009
Search for perfection ups Peyton's value
Eric Karabell...he sits, but it appears as long as the Colts keep on winning, you can leave Alex Smith or Kyle Orton on your bench. Indeed, the Colts have clinched home-field advantage throughout the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
FBO: A plan to stop the Saints
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders evaluates Week 14 in the NFL. A few thoughts among many: There is a way to beat the Saints (and the Colts, for that matter); something is wrong with Carson Palmer; and sheesh, the Rams are not very good.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Watching Romo, Flacco, Ganther and more
Eric KarabellIt's no secret the current version of the Dallas Cowboys haven't been close to America's team the past few Decembers, and Tony Romo often bears the br...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Rodgers-Favre story not unlike Maddox-Elway
Adam Schefter...Al Davis paid JaMarcus Russell. Q: Adam, I am nuts to think that the 49ers should start Smith next year and wait another year before drafting a QB? Shouldn't their focus be on offensive...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Mailbag: Harrison, Charles, Benson, playoff talk
Eric Karabell...Aaron Rodgers gets hurt. Do you think I should drop any running backs to pick up Alex Smith? If so, who between Laurence Maroney, Jamaal Charles, Justin Forsett, Matt Forte, Kevin Smith and Beanie...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Scout Team: For the underdogs
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineDo you own one of those teams that had no business reaching the fantasy playoffs, yet are preparing for a big matchup anyway? Well, the Scout Team has a special strategy to make you a title contender. Plus, unbiased gems from Insider's Fantasy Scout tool.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Stock Watch: Bay Area passers, Meachem rising
Eric Karabell...he had built up by closing the 2008 season with three consecutive multi-touchdown performances. Enter Alex Smith and Bruce Gradkowski. Neither figured to pick up much steam in the fantasy football world. Smith...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2009
Moore of the same in Carolina
...first start of the season. 49ers reserving judgment on Smith: 49ers coach Mike Singletary expressed Monday that he's pleased with the progress of quarterback Alex Smith, but he wasn't ready to designate Smith...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Jets facing tough call
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines the Redskins' offensive revival, Josh Freeman's growing pains and more.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Harper emerges
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe emergence of strong safety Roman Harper is a big part of the Saints' much-improved defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 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