FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

CB Corner: Veteran benefits

It's not just the hobbled and inexperienced who can be exploited for fantasy gain. KC Joyner offers a few struggling veteran cornerbacks -- and the receivers who will break them -- to add to your list of favorable fantasy matchups in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Scouts Take: Indianapolis at Houston

Preview | November 25, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 12 pickups

You never know when an injury or a slump will doom you, so you'd better have depth.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Young turns Titans' focus to run game

...his blog. On Monday, he's fielding questions about the "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Houston Texans (5-4) and Tennessee Titans (3-6). Have a query of your own? Submit it here...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

FBO: The cliché graveyard

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to Week 11. Findings: even when Wes Welker doesn't find the end zone, he's historic; Mark Sanchez isn't ready; DeAngelo Williams needs the rock more; and T.J. Houshmandzadeh may have saved Minny's season.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

VY, Titans regaining confidence

Here's what to watch for in Monday night's matchup between the Titans and the Texans.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

FBO: A Colts weakness unveiled

Football Outsiders applies its metrics to Week 11 in the NFL. Observations: The Colts do have a weakness; the Broncos need to run more; Drew Brees is gonna air it out big-time in Tampa and yes, yes ... Philly is inconsistent.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

The one and onlys

From the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Simply irreplaceable

David Fleming profiles mercurial but stellar Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson for the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine (it was the cover story).

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Scouts Take: Tennessee at Houston

Preview | November 15, 2009

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

Five days a week, Adam Schefter answers readers' questions in his blog. Have a query of your own? Submit it here. From now through the end of their c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

FBO: Week 10 matchup projections

Football 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

Tip Sheet notes: Byrd a Bills' gem

Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

FBO: Numbers crunching, Week 10

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to analysis of all Week 10 games. Some observations: the red zone will be the key in CIN/PIT; YAC will be the key in NE/IND; and the Eagles? Not a great road team.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009