K.C. Joyner

K.C. Joyner

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K.C. Joyner, aka The Football Scientist, uses game film to track, tabulate and analyze nearly every measurable statistic in an NFL game. He is a regular contributor to ESPN Insider and has a Web site at thefootballscientist.com.

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CB Corner: Week 14 matchup analysis

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

With the fantasy playoffs starting for most leagues this week, it's time to get serious with short-term matchup analysis. KC Joyner identifies seven wide receivers who can exploit major advantages against weak secondaries.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 14 pickups

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

Need a jolt at receiver to take you through the playoffs? KC Joyner's got you covered with 10 guys who could catch enough passes to lead you to a championship.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Draft Lab: Evaluating Tim Tebow

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner has been doing his Draft Lab series on ESPN Insider for months. He finally evaluates the pro stock of 2010's ultimate wild card: now-legendary Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow. First round ... or fifth? Check it out.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

CB Corner: Week 13 and beyond

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner, in his latest installment of CB Corner, takes a look at more struggling/inexperienced cornerbacks to target as the fantasy playoffs grow near. Plenty of widely available receivers will benefit from matchups against bad secondaries.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Pass Plays: Down the stretch they come

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

Looking for a WR to help your fantasy playoff push? Look no further. KC Joyner lists 10 widely available receivers to target on your waiver wire this week.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Draft Lab: Evaluating the Big Suh

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner turns his scouting eye and metrics to Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh, considered by many to be the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Mr. Joyner agrees with the masses -- although Suh does have one weakness in the pass rush.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

CB Corner: Veteran benefits

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

FBO: Don't get sleepy on Floyd

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to NFL Week 12 fantasy, telling you 32 players to consider starting and 32 players to avoid at all costs. A sleeper? Malcolm Floyd of the San Diego Chargers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 12 pickups

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

You never know when an injury or a slump will doom you, so you'd better have depth.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Draft Lab: Evaluating Rolando McClain

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner turns his scouting eye (and tape deck) to Crimson Tide LB Rolando McClain. He finds what many have found: off-the-charts physical gifts. However, there are two key concerns that could hinder McClain at the next level.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

FBO: Bye-bye, bye week season

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders analyzes the 32 players with the most favorable matchups in Week 11 fantasy. Among them: Rashard Mendenhall, Pierre Thomas, Kurt Warner, Nate Washington and more. With bye week season over, you'd better be ready to get value.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

CB Corner: Philadelphia story

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

With the suspension of Joselio Hanson and the injury to Sheldon Brown, the Eagles' secondary should be first on your list of fantasy targets. KC Joyner tells you how to take advantage of these corners and other struggling NFL secondaries.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

The one and onlys

ESPN The Magazine and Football Outsiders

From the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 11 pickups

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

A few key matchups and situations could make you look smart for picking up these WRs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Draft Lab: Trent Williams' stock

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner turns his metric evaluation to Oklahoma LT Trent Williams, considered a 2010 first-rounder by many. KC's take? Um, no. In fact, he projects more as the next Gosder Cherilus.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009