FBO: "You're saying there's a chance..."

Football Outsiders brings in playoff odds guru Mike Harris to talk about the 2009 Tennessee Titans. Team started 0-6. Now 3-6. Any chance to play in January? Well, there is historical precedent -- although it happened in the mid-1990s.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

FBO: A Colts weakness unveiled

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.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

CB Corner: Philadelphia story

With the suspension of Joselio Hanson and the injury to Sheldon Brown, the Eagles' secondary should be first on your list of fantasy targets. KC Joyner tells you how to take advantage of these corners and other struggling NFL secondaries.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

The one and onlys

From 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

Conventional 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

Young guns

In the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Aaron Schatz explains that it's difficult to know when to give up on a young QB in the NFL. But, making the correct decision can save a franchise.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Scouts Buzz: Crabtree is a special talent

Scouts Inc. examines Michael Crabtree's star potential, the Bears' pass protection issues and more.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

Five days a week, Adam Schefter answers readers' questions in his blog. Have a query of your own? Submit it here. From now through the end of their c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Sifting through the NFL ashes

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Friday, he's hitting the growing pile of questions asking, "Where did it all...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

FBO: Week 10 matchup projections

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.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Byrd a Bills' gem

Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

FBO: Numbers crunching, Week 10

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to analysis of all Week 10 games. Some observations: the red zone will be the key in CIN/PIT; YAC will be the key in NE/IND; and the Eagles? Not a great road team.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell

Scott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Scouts Take: Atlanta at Carolina

Preview | November 07, 2009

Scouts Take: Atlanta at NY Giants

Preview | November 14, 2009