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

Fantasy Focus Football: December 16

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell take a look at the projections for Week 15

Raiders to start Frye vs. Broncos

Charlie Frye will start at quarterback over former starter JaMarcus Russell when the Oakland Raiders visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

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.

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: NFL MVP

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

Gradkowski doubtful; Frye could start

Bruce Gradkowski is doubtful to start at quarterback for the Raiders this week because of sprained ligaments in both knees.

Source: Buehler could replace Folk

The Cowboys may stay in-house to solve their kicking problems, replacing Nick Folk with rookie David Buehler, a source said.

FBO: A plan to stop the Saints

Football Outsiders evaluates Week 14 in the NFL. A few thoughts among many: There is a way to beat the Saints (and the Colts, for that matter); something is wrong with Carson Palmer; and sheesh, the Rams are not very good.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Which Heisman finalist for your team?

...Panthers (traded pick to San Francisco 49ers) 10. Seattle Seahawks 11. Chicago Bears (traded pick to Denver Broncos in Jay Cutler deal) 12. San Francisco 49ers 13. Houston Texans 14. Tennessee Titans 15. New...

FBO: Cardiac likely won't win this one

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 14 in the NFL, including: The Bengals need to close out Minny early rather than late; what Philly may do to Eli Manning; how bad Pittsburgh is on special teams and why Dallas should fear San Diego's use of shotgun spreads.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Timing's right for Reid, Eagles

The timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil (92) sacks Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell during the second half of...