Tip Sheet: Depth pays off for Steelers

The Steelers have gotten strong play from backups. Not every team has been as fortunate when it comes to surviving attrition, writes Len Pasquarelli.

FBO: The 2010 rebuilders

Football Outsiders looks at which NFL squads need utter overhauls for 2010. Among the reverse elite: the Raiders, Browns, Seahawks and Titans. Also: Vince Wilfork will get paid this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Chargers and Giants meet at a crossroads

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Friday, he's turning his attention to Sunday's tilt between the San Diego Ch...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

FBO: Week 8 matchup projections

We never thought we'd say this, but Marc Bulger and Matthew Stafford are perfectly legitimate fill-in QBs this week, according to Football Outsiders' matchup projections. But who else should start and sit in Week 8?

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Pine time or prime time for QBs

Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

November 26, 2006; Jamal Williams of the San Diego Chargers during the game. The San Diego Chargers defeated the Oakland Raiders...

Williams' loss devastating for Chargers

Williams' loss has been the most damaging injury any NFL team has suffered this year, and it's reflected in the numbers.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009

FBO: Week 6 fantasy matchups

Football Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 6 fantasy matchups. Brace yourself. You're going to want to sit Drew Brees this week.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Ball control key for Broncos

Here's what to watch in Monday night's matchup between the Broncos and the Chargers.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Sound-off responses

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Many San Diego Chargers fans are not upset with general manager A.J. Smith or calling his team soft after it...

FBO: Week 6 Numbers Crunching

Football Outsiders uses their metrics to pull out interesting elements from every Week 6 NFL game. Among the findings: Giants-Saints is all about red zone play and the Patriots can't stop anyone on long-distance downs.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Chargers make noise by cutting veteran safety

...are still trying to find the right mix on the line in the aftermath of losing Jamal Williams for the season with a triceps injury

Breaking down the Broncos and Chargers

...three is setting the tone for a great defensive effort. San Diego is really missing tackle Jamal Williams, who is out for the year with a triceps injury. Linebackers: Denver Why: If I had...

Sarting safety Scott waived

In a surprise move Wednesday morning, the Chargers informed starting safety Clinton Hart that he is being released, according to a source.

AFC West mailbag

...could be worth looking into. Rogers would fit and he'd be a great replacement for Jamal Williams, who is out for the year with a triceps injury. Jared from Oregon wants to know...