With the fantasy playoffs starting for most leagues this week, it's time to get serious with short-term matchup analysis. KC Joyner identifies seven wide receivers who can exploit major advantages against weak secondaries.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

FBO: Cardiac likely won't win this one

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

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

Trend-spotting: Don't overrate weather

Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.com

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and warns fantasy owners not to be swayed too much by weather conditions when setting your lineup.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

The Big Rotowski: Final ranks

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris ranks the players for the final four weeks of the NFL season, with special attention given to players who could sit for their NFL teams during the fantasy playoffs.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Meachem turning into fantasy gold

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at Sunday's highlights and lowlights in fantasy football, including another big game from the Saints' Robert Meachem.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

D Up!: Steelers LBs about to go off

Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.com

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 13, including a Pittsburgh Steelers quartet with a favorable three-week run ahead.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

NFL Pregame Ritual (Week 13)

Toby Mergler, Special to Page 2

No other media outlet prepares you for NFL Sunday like Page 2 does with the Pregame Ritual.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

CB Corner: Week 13 and beyond

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner, in his latest installment of CB Corner, takes a look at more struggling/inexperienced cornerbacks to target as the fantasy playoffs grow near. Plenty of widely available receivers will benefit from matchups against bad secondaries.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Scout Team: The backup QB myth

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Fear not, Larry Fitzgerald owners, starting QB injuries don't necessarily spell doom for elite fantasy wideouts. Scott Burton explains why before figuring firing up Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for some unapologetic analysis of Week 13 and beyond.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Trend-spotting: Garcon shining

Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.com

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and wonders why more fantasy owners aren't taking the chance on Pierre Garcon.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

When it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

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