AFC North mailbag
James Walker, AFC North...up the Bengals' defense this week. Collin from IL wants to know why Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor's near interception in overtime didn't count in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs. Walker...
Blog | November 24, 2009Passing = winning in the NFL
Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Roethlisberger hurt in OT as Steelers fall to Chiefs
Associated PressRyan Succop's 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a come-from-behind 27-24 victory Sunday over the Pittsburgh Steelers, breaking a team-record 10-game home losing streak.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 22, 2009The one and onlys
ESPN The Magazine and Football OutsidersFrom 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
Pass Plays: Week 10 pickups
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner's weekly fantasy column devoted to receivers targets players who can help your fantasy team, depending on how far ahead -- or behind -- you are in the standings. Follow his advice and enjoy the benefits on your team.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 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
FBO: Week 7 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at every Week 7 matchup and separates fantasy football boons from busts. This week: Beware the Steelers' defense, Adrian Peterson owners; unleash your best Pats and Colts; and don't trust Rashard Mendenhall.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
CB Corner: Deja vu
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderThe NFL is a copycat league, and as more head coaches key in their offenses on particularly weak cornerbacks, fantasy owners can reap huge returns.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009
Roethlisberger's season-high 3 TDs help Steelers edge Lions
Associated PressBen Roethlisberger had a season-high three touchdowns passes and the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to beat the Detroit Lions 28-20 Sunday, winning two straight for the first time this season.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 11, 2009FBO: Numbers Crunching, Week 5
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at the stats for every NFL Week 5 matchup. Some findings: Chad Ochocinco might have a big day against Baltimore, the third quarter is the key to New England versus Denver and Miami's RBs may not get touches through the air Monday.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009
Morning take: Steelers' CBs respond to Ocho
James Walker, AFC North...James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Friday in the AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor and William Gay are amused by Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco's comments that they will...
Blog | September 25, 2009Ochocinco's checklist
James Walker, AFC North...Ochocinco said Wednesday that he's looking forward to making Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks William Gay and Ike Taylor "kiss the baby." ESPN's James Walker Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco is ready to make the...
Blog | September 23, 2009Ochocinco brings back the list
James Walker, ESPN.comCincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has issued the latest challenge, bringing out the list and saying he's looking forward to having the cornerbacks "kiss the baby."
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009AFC North injury report
James Walker, AFC North...Zastudil (right knee) Pittsburgh Steelers Out: S Troy Polamalu (knee), WR Limas Sweed (foot) Probable: CB Ike Taylor (non-injury), LB Lawrence Timmons (ankle)(ankle
Blog | September 18, 2009Halftime thoughts from Titans' perspective
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...a better sense of things. Later, he failed to come hard out of a break, allowing Ike Taylor to break up the pass. I didn't see if anything led to what looked like...
Blog | September 10, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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