D Up! Defensive midseason awards

Jim McCormick looks at the top performers so far in IDP leagues and advises whether or not their success will continue.

FBO: Week 9 matchup projections

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

Called Out: Not believing in Austin?

Eric Karabell calls out our experts' rankings of players such as Chris Johnson and Miles Austin.

QB, thy shalt not sit thyself!

Matthew Berry tells the cautionary tale of the NFL quarterback who sat himself in fantasy and turned out to regret it.

Scout Team: The perfect trade offer

In harnessing the power of hyperbolic discounting, ESPN The Magazine's Scott Burton provides the framework for the perfect fantasy football trade offer. Plus eight useful projections from Burton's old pal, the Insider Fantasy Scout tool.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Saints, Packers top Week 9 D/ST ranks

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 9.

...AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) makes the catch in front of the Houston Texans cornerback Jacquez Reeves (35) in the third quarter at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated...

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Moats #21 of the Houston Texans runs against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Orchard Park...

ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: Ryan Moats #21 of the Houston Texans runs against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Orchard Park...

Big Rotowski: Rodgers up, Slaton down

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Aaron Rodgers and Steve Slaton making big moves.

Houston Texans' Steve Slaton (20) fumbles during the first half of the NFL football game against the Buffalo...

Houston Texans' Matt Schaub is sacked during the second half of the NFL footballs game against the Buffalo...

Houston Texans' Ryan Moats (21) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the NFL football against the...

Where does Moats fit with Texans?

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the highs and lows from Week 8, including a surprise performance from Texans backup Ryan Moats.

Nov 01, 2009; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Houston Texans running back Ryan Moats (21)runs the ball against Buffalo Bills defensive end Aaron Maybin (58...