FBO: Analyzing two AFC North losses

Football Outsiders looks at two AFC North losses in NFL Week 11. The Bengals falling to the Raiders? Likely a fluke. The Steelers falling to the Chiefs? A much bigger concern for the Steel Curtain.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 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

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

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

Scouts Take: Cincinnati at Oakland

Preview | November 15, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 11 pickups

A few key matchups and situations could make you look smart for picking up these WRs.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 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

PTI : Ochocinco's $20,000 Fine?

What's the grade for the NFL's large fine on Chad Ochocinco' attempt to bribe a referee?

Video | November 13, 2009

ATH : Bribing or Captain's Stance?

Which of these two NFL violations is the best: Celek's "Captain Morgan" stance or Chad's attempted bribery?

Video | November 13, 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

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: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh

Preview | November 07, 2009