Three Strikes -- Mailbag No. 2 edition

Before we ingest approximately 588,000 calories while watching the Detroit Lions do their inimitable Thanksgiving thing, it's time for another mailbag edition of Three Strikes. Strike...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

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

Rankings reaction, with a 'Called Out!' twist

Since our pal Tristan Cockcroft will not be writing up the weekly "Called Out!" column this week -- is there some holiday on Thursday or something? --...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

PTI : Best Turkey Day Matchup?

Will Thusday night's game between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos be the only choice for good football?

Video | November 25, 2009

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper ranks the top 25 pro prospects on November 25, 2009. Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh remains No. 1.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Scouts Take: Green Bay at Detroit

Preview | November 25, 2009

Questions as teams rebuild for next season

...season and end up with the first pick in the draft? And if it's not the Lions, are we pretty much guaranteed a QB will go No. 1 overall?-- Steve (New York) A: One...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Should Colts' success concern Peyton owners?

Peyton Manning is not going to finish as fantasy's top quarterback this season. In fact, I'm wondering if he'll even end up in the top 5. This really...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Mailbag: Trade deadline, value of Favre and Romo

The trade deadline in many ESPN standard leagues is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving -- also known as tomorrow! -- and as such, I'd recommend that an...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Ten things I learned: Stafford, Cutler, Maroney ...

...matter the opponent. He had been costing owners points. I realize the difference in the Ravens' and Lions' defenses, but from 99 passing yards and a minus-1 in fantasy to 304 yards, four touchdowns...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

ATH : Lions Beat Hopeless Browns?

The Detroit Lions managed to win their second game in two seasons against the sliding Cleveland Browns.

Video | November 23, 2009

PTI : Stafford Performs Injured?

Should Matthew Stafford be commended for rallying his team and winning the game while he was hurt?

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

Scouts Buzz: Stafford growing up fast

Scouts Inc. examines Matthew Stafford's development, the Vikings' dynamic offense and more.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

FBO: "You're saying there's a chance..."

Football Outsiders brings in playoff odds guru Mike Harris to talk about the 2009 Tennessee Titans. Team started 0-6. Now 3-6. Any chance to play in January? Well, there is historical precedent -- although it happened in the mid-1990s.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009