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Football Outsiders has combed through tons of data to find the best and worst individual matchups for players to help you bring home a fantasy championship this week. No. 1 on the list: Trent Edwards.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2010

We know how high the stakes are this week in fantasy football. That's why Football Outsiders has combed through tons of data to find the best and worst individual matchups for the biggest fantasy names, including a few surprises, like Denver's Tim Tebow.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2010

In the fantasy playoffs, underdogs often need to make risky moves to advance, especially in leagues that feature two-week games. And that leads us to Kerry Collins, whose matchup against the Texans is one of many to exploit for upside in Week 15.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2010

Every season has its Billy Volek, the highly sought postseason fantasy stud no one saw coming. Football Outsiders lists a few likely candidates for this season's fantasy playoffs before outlining the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 13.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2010

It's no secret that QBs fare well against the Texans, but what if the QB is making his first career start? Football Outsiders looks at Titans QB Rusty Smith's prospects for this Sunday before discussing the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2010

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio stirred up controversy when he went for it on fourth-and-1 from his own 36-yard line Sunday. But it was the right move either way. Football Outsiders explains why before listing their best and worst performances of Week 11.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2010

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

Skeptical that matchups matter in fantasy football? Football Outsiders checks the numbers to prove you're better off picking on the worst defenses in the league than starting league-leading players. Plus, the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 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 a hard look at some deceiving early-season defensive performances to be wary of before providing its weekly list of fantasy football starts and sits. Spoiler alert: For your own sanity, avoid Colt McCoy.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders breaks down the best and worst individual performances of NFL Week 5, with an eye toward a few QBs who seemed to have big days, but whose stats were misleading.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2010

Despite a relatively small sample size, possession statistics in football can speak volumes about a team and could be the ticket to your fantasy football championship. Football Outsiders breaks down the best and worst fantasy matchups for Week 5.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders offers his weekly matchup-based fantasy football analysis. With the bye weeks beginning, depth becomes key, and mining the waiver wire for hidden gems facing bad opponents becomes critical. Barnwell offers guidance.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 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