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Bill Barnwell examines the best and worst fantasy football matchups for Week 11 in the NFL. Once again, it's time to pick on the Texans' awful pass defense, while Michael Vick might actually be worth benching despite his gaudy performance Monday night.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2010

Football Outsiders lists its best and worst matchups for fantasy production in Week 9 and beyond, giving both short-term suggestions for this Sunday and longer-term trade ideas to maximize value down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2010

Football Outsiders lists its best and worst matchups for fantasy production in Week 7. If you know what's good for you, nab a member of the Chiefs' passing attack -- they are about to face an incredible string of bad defenses.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2010

Football Outsiders takes its weekly look at fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid based on the strength or weakness of opponents. Brandon Jackson and Philip Rivers headline the list of players headed for a big Week 2.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2010

To win a fantasy football title, owners have to throw the normal rules of who to play and bench out the window.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2009

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

Football Outsiders checks in with its weekly look at players whose matchups will elevate or deflate their fantasy value Sunday. Plus, as temperatures drop, they look at the effect weather has on fantasy performance.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Football Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 6 fantasy matchups. Brace yourself. You're going to want to sit Drew Brees this week.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Football Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 5 fantasy matchups. Among the findings: Start Jerome Harrison and Marion Barber, anyone on the Vikings is a good play and don't expect immediate returns from Braylon Edwards.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Football Outsiders' weekly fantasy matchup series examines which players will benefit or suffer based on the defenses they face. In Week 4, there's plenty of love for Jay Cutler and Clinton Portis, while Fred Taylor and Ryan Grant are in trouble.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Football Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. Expect big things from some big names -- like Reggie Wayne and Antonio Gates -- but be prepared to sit the likes of Cedric Benson.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009