Fantasy Focus Football: December 18

Paul Severino, Christopher Harris and Stephania Bell get you ready for Week 15

SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 15

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FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis

After 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

Don't doubt Shanahan's front-office impact

...will give him. Am I mistaken or did Denver have a poor track record of drafting over...champion. Yes, he had John Elway, but the Broncos had Elway before, too, and they hadn't...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 6: Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos yells from the sideline to his team as he watches the action on the field against...

FBO: The arrival of must-win time

Football 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

Tough test for emotional Bengals

As they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.

Can Pittsburgh finish strong?

The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-7) beat the No. 3, No. 4 and No. 10 teams in the latest ESPN.com Power Rankings by double-digit margins this season. But...

Broncos, Cards top Week 15 DST ranks

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 15.

Trend-spotting: Final look at the data

Ken Daube takes a final look at target trends, big running plays and favorable passing and rushing schedules for the fantasy playoffs.

How I See It: AFC North Stock Watch

...most stunning is that 308 of those yards came on the ground. With losses by the Denver Broncos (8-5) and Jacksonville Jaguars (7-6), Baltimore (7-6) is in the thick of the...

2009 NFL Power Rankings: Week 15

Week 15 of the ESPN.com NFL Power Rankings reveals a matchup of the Nos. 4 and 7 teams.

Countdown Daily: Should The Colts Rest?

Trent Dilfer discusses whether the Colts should rest their players in the final weeks of the regular season

Countdown Daily: AFC Wild Card Race

Trent Dilfer talks about which 7-6 AFC team will make it to the playoffs

Countdown Daily: NFL MVP

Trent Dilfer makes his choice for this year's NFL MVP