FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersAfter debunking the myth that is the yards-allowed-per-game statistic, Football Outsiders lists a number of players to start/sit this week based on their Week 15 matchups.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Blue Ribbon: Oklahoma
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Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Flex rankings: Maroney holding strong in top 20
Eric Karabell...McGahee jump to mind -- so just play your best players, whether you're winning or losing. 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record is probably safe, but fantasy owners aren...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
What we learned: Charles strong in losing effort
Eric Karabell...and he likely will be in my top 10 among running backs again this week with the Browns up next. I think he has become keeper-worthy, too. Don't blame Romo. The Cowboys (predictably...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
Improving a fantasy team, playoff-bound or not
Eric KarabellI missed the playoffs in a fantasy football keeper league -- yes, it happens to all of us -- and despite knowing there really is nothing to play for t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
FBO: Week 14 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersBy fondly recalling the legendary run of Drew Bennett and Billy Volek in 2004, Football Outsiders shows how important matchups really are. Plus, detailed matchup-based advice for Week 14, including good grades for Vince Young and -- yes -- Kellen Clemens.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Flex rankings: Trusting Turner, DeAngelo Williams
Eric Karabell...update of these Friday after I remove all Steelers, Browns and Raiders. Oh, wait, only two of those teams are playing Thursday night. Sorry. 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans 2. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Eyeing Eagles-Falcons, Warner, others in Week 13
Eric Karabell...all we've got to go on with Chris Redman is his small sample size performance in...throw very much against the similarly awful Cleveland Browns, and didn't. Jay Cutler, Bears: Just a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Flex ranks: Vikings' Rice climbs into the top 20
Eric Karabell...Enjoy, and if this is the last week you need flex advice, thanks for tuning in. 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Texans: Still on pace for 2,000 yards. A meeting with the Colts' run defense...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWhen it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009
What we learned in Week 12: Favre, Slaton ...
Eric Karabell...lot of weight, um, just a tad more than when the Baltimore Ravens shut out the Cleveland Browns two Mondays ago. So I guess my Monday morning "epiphany" this week is this: If the final...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Flex ranks: Getting the most out of your flex slot
Eric Karabell...dress for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. It might be a small thing to some...Thanksgiving and good luck in Week 12! 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: Why can't he run...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Scouts finishing off evaluation process
Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay looks at the NFL draft buzz being generated around the country as scouts finish the evaluation process.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Week 9 flex ranks: We have a new No. 1!
Eric Karabell[Editor's note: These rankings were slightly updated Friday, based on news and other factors.]I realize my weekly mailbag is a Wednesday blog staple, ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Week 8 flex rankings: The top 100
Eric Karabell...but much better game coming this week. 3. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans 4. Michael Turner, RB, Falcons...yards, and you still buy low. 8. Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins: I admit I've bought into...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
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