FBO: Week 10 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
FBO: Week 9 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
Scout Team: The perfect trade offer
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineIn 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
CB Corner: The eminently exploitables
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderK.C. Joyner analyzes five struggling cornerbacks who will provide favorable fantasy matchups for their assigned receivers over the next few weeks.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009
The Scout Team: Make the first offer
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton explains the psychological advantage to be gained by making the first offer in fantasy trade negotiations, then consults with the Fantasy Scout tool for the latest group of players to add, drop, bench or deal.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009
FBO: Week 6 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
CB Corner: Explaining Austin's big day
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner uses his advanced defensive metrics to find valuable WRs based on the cornerbacks defending them, as well as receivers to avoid based on bad matchups. There might be another Miles Austin lurking on your waiver wire.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009
The Scout Team: Rip 'em off
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton explores ways to manipulate trade partners with some visual help from the animal kingdom and statistical help from his favorite machine, Fantasy Scout. Oh yeah, and Michael Turner is about to unleash the fury.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Pass Plays: Week 6 pickups
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner's weekly fantasy column devoted to receivers targets several guys -- including Austin Collie -- who shouldn't be on waivers yet remain widely available. Follow his advice and enjoy the benefits for your team.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009
FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
FBO: Week 4 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
The Scout Team: Week 4
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineWith some help from Insider's Fantasy Scout -- and the rational third of his brain -- Scott Burton helps you sort out fantasy fact from fiction for Week 4. Among other revelations: Joe Flacco's hot start is likely too good to be true.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Getting Defensive: Week 4
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderChecking out the Week 4 matchups, K.C. Joyner predicts a big fantasy output from the Redskins defense but a weak offering from the usually stalwart Pittsburgh D.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Fantasy matchups: Week 3
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
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