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Pro Football Focus uses its metrics to determine a team of the NFL's most undervalued players, including some surprising names. Based on their performance relative to their cap hit, Russell Wilson, Alfred Morris and J.J. Watt produced good value.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013

Herm Edwards identifies three areas the Houston Texans can improve upon to become an elite team, including adding a No. 2 receiver to balance the offense and acquiring a game-changing defensive player to help J.J. Watt.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2013

The Pats will be expected to emerge with a win Sunday, but they appear susceptible in a few key areas, according to Field Yates.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2013

The Texans shut down the Bengals Saturday night, but can they replicate that performance against Tom Brady and the Patriots?

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2013

Herm Edwards offers his 10 most impressive players from the 2012 season, including Adrian Peterson and J.J. Watt.

Story | Conversation | December 26, 2012

Pro Football Focus breaks down the race for NFL defensive player of the year, identifying the favorites and scrutinizing overrated candidates.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2012

Pro Football Focus takes a look at the Houston Texans' defense, which struggled on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Could these issues cost the Texans in the playoffs?

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2012

Matt Williamson ranks the top 50 players after Week 9 of the 2012 season. Aaron Rodgers is rated as the best player in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2012

Bill Polian examines NFL rosters to see which emerging players have proved themselves worthy of being pillars of their franchises going forward.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2012

Ron Jaworski breaks down the 10 defensive players most likely to give today's QBs nightmares.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2012

Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders builds the case for why the Ravens could upend the Texans even after enduring some serious injuries on defense. Plus, why the Jets could make things interesting against the Patriots.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2012

Mel Kiper ranks the top five players from the 2011 draft class based on their performances so far, with J.J. Watt earning the No. 1 spot. Plus, a look at how several other 2011 draft picks are faring.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2012

Dean Oliver explains why the Houston Texans may want to reconsider their pass pressure strategy when they clash with the Packers Sunday night.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2012

Vince Verhei examines the terrific start Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has gotten off to. Plus, the most surprising players from Week 4.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2012

Mel Kiper examines this year's rookie class to determine which players would be in the Top 200 of the Big Book.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2012

Mel Kiper takes a look at the Scouts Inc. Top 200 NFL players and makes some additions based on the current rookie class. Defenders dominate the list.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2011