What to Watch for: Big Ben, Little Justin and T.O.
Eric Karabell...I'll be interested to watch how the running back carries are doled out now that Julius Jones is supposedly back. I maintain Forsett could be a major weapon, but not if he's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Flex ranks: Getting the most out of your flex slot
Eric Karabell...Just one yard short of 1,000 right now. Gee, think he'll get it? 3. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars 4. Ricky Williams, RB, Dolphins: That was a fast rise, eh? Only reason I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Seahawks' Forsett on verge of emerging
Eric Karabell...like him. In fact, I see similarities between Forsett, who along with Louis Rankin will replace Julius Jones as the starter against the Minnesota Vikings this week, and the Chicago Bears' Forte, who has...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Week 11 flex rankings: Plenty of depth
Eric Karabell...player in fantasy football, and there's no reason to expect it will change. Enjoy! 2. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars: Tops that former No. 1 guy this week because the Buffalo Bills are really...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineConventional 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
Using the yards-per-touch metric to find sleepers
Eric Karabell...which has to make everyone wonder why he was stuck behind not only the terribly unproductive Julius Jones, but retread Edgerrin James earlier in the season as well. But Jones is out now, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Ten things we learned from Week 10
Eric Karabell...can play. About time he got his opportunity, wouldn't you say? Stick a fork in Julius Jones, healthy or not. … the concussion issue isn't going away. I wish it was, of...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Week 10 flex rankings: WR spotlight
Eric Karabell...him, but could he run for 200 yards? You betcha! 3. Michael Turner, RB, Falcons 4. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars 5. Ray Rice, RB, Ravens: His terrific play is making Joe Flacco look ordinary...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Week 9 flex ranks: We have a new No. 1!
Eric Karabell...receiver. Is that what your column is about? If so, then how can Adrian Peterson or Maurice Jones-Drew be in the flex spot? Should it not be about starting a third running back or...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Stock Watch: Rodgers, Vince Young trending up
Eric Karabell...season numbers gets you nowhere, unless it's in trade discussions. "Look, I'll trade you Julius Jones for Carolina Steve Smith. You're robbing me! Jones has a lot more points this year...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009
Week 8 flex rankings: The top 100
Eric Karabell...Miles Austin at flex. In another league I went with three running backs, the third being Thomas Jones, and Austin sat on my bench. No regrets there, but obviously different situations, different levels of depth...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Redskins' problems limit fantasy production
Eric Karabell...78 of those yards on one play; take that run away and it was like watching Julius Jones plod around and go nowhere. Meanwhile, only 20 wide receivers were active in more leagues than...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009
FBO: Week 6 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
Week 6 flex: Jacobs, Sims-Walker in focus
Eric Karabell...in the Conversation section; I've posted a few times in there (in response) myself. 2. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars: When a star player complains that he wants the ball more, it generally happens...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
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