Week 16 power rankings: AFC East

...the playoffs. But he probably can revisit that thought when the Jets visit the No. 1 Indianapolis Colts. The Jets finish with the No. 7 Cincinnati Bengals in what could be the final game...

Which teams allow fewest big plays?

...covering at least 20 yards). Team 30+ passes allowed 20+ runs allowed Total big plays allowed Indianapolis Colts 6 3 9 Cincinnati Bengals 12 3 15 New York Jets 8 7 15 San Diego...

Big plays: Cards last in division, NFL

...Carolina Panthers 11 14 25 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 11 24 Jacksonville Jaguars 14 10 24 Indianapolis Colts 19 5 24 Houston Texans 21 3 24 Atlanta Falcons 10 13 23 Cincinnati Bengals 9...

Fantasy Focus Football: December 22

Paul Severino and Matthew Berry recap the action from Week 15

AFC Playoff Picture

Tim Hasselbeck gives his prediction for who is in and who is out in the AFC

Pass Plays: Championship pickups

If you're in your league's fantasy football championship game, there may still be quality receivers on your waiver wire. K.C. Joyner shows you who to target for your final matchup.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009

FBO: The rise of the mighty mites

Football Outsiders analyzes NFL Week 15. Thoughts (among many): who keeps calling Romo a December bust? What's up with Brett Favre? Who decides that players are "too small?" (Uh, Brees/Welker/Jerome Harrison)? How good is Andre Johnson?

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 15

...Mr. Brees. Peyton Manning used his national (sort of) stage to full advantage Thursday night, leading the Colts to yet another come-from-behind win in the fourth quarter with a memorable long touchdown pass...

FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis

After debunking the myth that is the yards-allowed-per-game statistic, Football Outsiders lists a number of players to start/sit this week based on their Week 15 matchups.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Player X: Tiger shoulda known

From the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine -- Player X, the anonymous NFL star writing for the Mag, gives some advice to Mr. Tiger Woods.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

AFC East wire: Miami a perfect setting

...writing, South Florida Sun-Sentinel columnist Dave Hyde is rooting for the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts to reach the Super Bowl in Miami undefeated. Miami Herald reporter David J. Neal writes about...

FBO: The arrival of must-win time

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Tough test for emotional Bengals

As they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: Tight end Dallas Clark #44 of the Indianapolis Colts grabs a pass for a touchdown on the opening play against the Miami Dolphins September 21...

Trend-spotting: Final look at the data

Ken Daube takes a final look at target trends, big running plays and favorable passing and rushing schedules for the fantasy playoffs.