FBO: The rise of the mighty mites
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes NFL Week 15. Thoughts (among many): who keeps calling Romo a December bust? What's up with Brett Favre? Who decides that players are "too small?" (Uh, Brees/Welker/Jerome Harrison)? How good is Andre Johnson?
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009
Flex rankings: Maroney holding strong in top 20
Eric Karabell...remember the last time I ranked a rookie this high. Might have been Peterson, actually. 7. Frank Gore, RB, 49ers 8. Jamaal Charles, RB, Chiefs: Looks safe now. Would have been nice had he...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Scout Team: Greatest Hits of 2009
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineInsider's Scout Team has covered a number of great fantasy football topics this season. As you enter your league's final weeks, here's a refresher on Scott Burton's and Fantasy Scout's wisdom, plus a number of useful projections for Week 15 and beyond.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009
Asking the bloggers about Benson, Henne
Eric Karabell...top 15; he rushed for 96 yards but didn't score. Because of huge games from Frank Gore and Ryan Grant, Benson is outside the top 10 in 2009 fantasy scoring among running backs...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009
Don't be surprised if this is Warner's final season
Adam Schefter...comfortable that Leinart is ready to be the successor to Warner? Q: Where do you rank Frank Gore as a running back right now? Despite his injuries this season, he's still producing pretty...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009
FBO: Week 14 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersBy fondly recalling the legendary run of Drew Bennett and Billy Volek in 2004, Football Outsiders shows how important matchups really are. Plus, detailed matchup-based advice for Week 14, including good grades for Vince Young and -- yes -- Kellen Clemens.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Flex rankings: Trusting Turner, DeAngelo Williams
Eric Karabell...I wouldn't move the Falcons' primary replacement up to this spot if Turner sits. 17. Frank Gore, RB, 49ers 18. Anquan Boldin, WR, Cardinals 19. Joseph Addai, RB, Colts: If you're relying...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2009
FBO: Cardiac likely won't win this one
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball 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
Flex ranks: Vikings' Rice climbs into the top 20
Eric Karabell...very good Ravens defense even without Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback. Now he gets the Raiders. 9. Frank Gore, RB, 49ers 10. Randy Moss, WR, Patriots: Exploded on the Dolphins last time they played, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
FBO: Week of the shotgun
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders previews Week 13. Notable trend: shotgun-specific stats will play a big role. Also: blitzing Eli Manning throws him off his game substantially. And the Pats? They might be in some trouble down in South Florida.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009
NEXT No. 2: Chris Johnson
Seth Wickersham, ESPN The MagazineCanton-type numbers and oh-my-God moves are two reasons The Mag named Titans running back Chris Johnson NEXT. But here's one more: he just might save the star system in NFL backfields.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Stats incredible
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersThere's something in the way Chris Johnson moves that's almost surreal. But, of course, his game is very real, as best evidenced by the killer stats he leaves behind. Consider this a four-step mathematical proof of Johnson's on-field greatness.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Scout Team: The backup QB myth
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineFear 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
Rankings reaction, with a 'Called Out!' twist
Eric Karabell...top-10 among running backs, but at the expense of safer, more proven veterans such as Frank Gore and Ryan Grant, as well as stud Ray Rice. I can't go that far, not...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Flex ranks: Getting the most out of your flex slot
Eric Karabell...touchdowns. I'm guessing his owners are doing just that. 7. Thomas Jones, RB, Jets 8. Frank Gore, RB, 49ers 9. Randy Moss, WR, Patriots: No Darrelle Revis this week, or the remainder of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
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