FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

What to Watch for: Big Ben, Little Justin and T.O.

...Steelers: Tough call on him, because while we do expect he will suit up against the Baltimore Ravens, that's not like playing the Cleveland Browns. Roethlisberger remains one of the top-10 quarterbacks...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Scouts Take: Pittsburgh at Baltimore

Preview | November 25, 2009

Should Colts' success concern Peyton owners?

...and I know I've been burned by this before. After Sunday's win over the Baltimore Ravens, one which Manning could have very easily lost, the unbeaten Colts have a three-game lead...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

PTI : NFL's Best: Colts and Saints?

The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints are still playing towards perfection: are they the best in the league?

Video | November 23, 2009

FBO: The cliché graveyard

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to Week 11. Findings: even when Wes Welker doesn't find the end zone, he's historic; Mark Sanchez isn't ready; DeAngelo Williams needs the rock more; and T.J. Houshmandzadeh may have saved Minny's season.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

The Bills' and Browns' coaching jobs

...in Tampa, losing three of its past four games there. Injury woes for Steelers and Ravens As Pittsburgh and Baltimore try to overtake Cincinnati in the AFC North, each will have to do it without...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Week 11's NFL point spread moves

...moves column together as quickly as possible. Thanks, Jay. You're swell. Matchup: Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens Line moves: Ravens from minus-1 to Colts minus-1 What that means: There is some...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

ATH : Undefeated Colts vs. Ravens

Will the Baltimore Ravens defense stop Peyton Manning long enough for Flacco to pile-up points against Indy?

Video | 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

Behind the Big Board: Stay or go?

Mel Kiper weighs in on some themes from his Nov. 18, 2009, Big Board -- including which juniors should stay in college or make the jump to the NFL.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

ATH : Quinn Fined for Chop-Block?

Terrell Suggs may be inactive for weeks after being hit below the knee by Browns QB Brady Quinn, should Quinn get a fine for his actions?

Video | November 18, 2009

Stock Watch: In fantasy, the Browns are irrelevant

...as 40 fantasy points. Brady Quinn was awful in Monday night's predictable loss to the Baltimore Ravens, delivering a minus-one-fantasy-point effort. The last time the Browns played the Ravens, Quinn...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 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

PTI : Don't Forget About MNF!

Ron Jaworski knows that whoever is matched up to play on MNF is ready to perform well for a national audience.

Video | November 16, 2009