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

What to Watch for: Big Ben, Little Justin and T.O.

Thanksgiving is an awesome holiday, and not just because of the terrific food and the chance to spend quality time with family. Football is a big part...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Rankings reaction, with a 'Called Out!' twist

Since our pal Tristan Cockcroft will not be writing up the weekly "Called Out!" column this week -- is there some holiday on Thursday or something? --...

Blog Entry | 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: Jacksonville at San Francisco

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

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

FBO: "You're saying there's a chance..."

Football Outsiders brings in playoff odds guru Mike Harris to talk about the 2009 Tennessee Titans. Team started 0-6. Now 3-6. Any chance to play in January? Well, there is historical precedent -- although it happened in the mid-1990s.

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

ATH : Sanchez Was Too Prepared?

Was Jets QB Mark Sanchez wrong for writing a statement for a press conference following their last loss?

Video | November 19, 2009

Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias

Conventional fantasy wisdom often can be distorted for your gain, thanks to a phenomenon known as the availability bias. Scott Burton shows you how before consulting Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for nine bits of unbiased advice for your team.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

PTI : Ryan Gets Teary w/ Players?

Should Rex Ryan keep his emotions further from the surface while addressing his team in New York?

Video | November 18, 2009

ATH : Rex Ryan's Cries to Team?

Should Jets head coach Rex Ryan have cried during a team meeting just after Sunday's loss to Jacksonville?

Video | November 18, 2009

Scouts Take: Buffalo at Jacksonville

Preview | November 14, 2009

Don't wait around for Chiefs' Bowe to return

As if Dwayne Bowe hadn't been disappointing enough for his fantasy football owners … now Bowe has been suspended four games by the NFL for violat...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009