Tip Sheet notes: Stability key for Colts

Colts owner Jim Irsay has shown a commitment to stability in Indianapolis, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

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

Scouts Take: Indianapolis at Houston

Preview | November 21, 2009

Caldwell is coach, but Indy is Manning's team

...blog. On Wednesday, he's answering questions about the NFL's two remaining undefeated teams, the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. Have a query of your own? Submit it here. Q: How...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 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

Scouts Buzz: Stafford growing up fast

Scouts Inc. examines Matthew Stafford's development, the Vikings' dynamic offense and more.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

FBO: The cliché graveyard

Football Outsiders apply 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

Harvin has star, No. 1 wideout potential

...on Washington's Jake Locker and Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen, and also positive things about Texas' Colt McCoy and Florida's Tim Tebow. Then there's still Sam Bradford, who has questions about his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 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

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

In praise of Steelers D-coordinator Dick LeBeau

...were drafting a defense, who's your first pick?--Zack (Wilkesboro, N.C.) A: Zack: Neither team, Indianapolis nor New Orleans, could withstand the loss of its quarterback. Both teams might be able to win...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 11 pickups

A few key matchups and situations could make you look smart for picking up these WRs.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

...his contract. After Sunday night's game in Indianapolis, the next time these two quarterbacks are compared...year. Manning is in constant contact with the Colts while Brady does the same with the Patriots...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Sifting through the NFL ashes

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Friday, he's hitting the growing pile of questions asking, "Where did it all...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 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