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: 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

CB Corner: Not all injuries are equal

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

K.C. Joyner analyzes struggling defensive backs who will provide favorable fantasy matchups. This week he advises targeting WRs facing teams with injured cornerbacks, but not in all instances.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 10 pickups

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner's weekly fantasy column devoted to receivers targets players who can help your fantasy team, depending on how far ahead -- or behind -- you are in the standings. Follow his advice and enjoy the benefits on your team.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Draft Lab: Gerald McCoy's stock

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner applies his metrics and scout's eye to Sooners DT Gerald McCoy; what he finds is almost overwhelmingly positive, especially on key NFL fronts like impact, variety of moves and endurance. There is one weakness to consider, though.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

CB Corner: Chiefs' loss is your gain

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

K.C. Joyner analyzes struggling defensive backs who will provide favorable fantasy matchups for their assigned receivers over the next few weeks. Thanks to an injury at safety, the Chiefs' secondary is at the top of the list.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 9 pickups

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner highlights a few readily available pass-catchers who can give your fantasy team a shot in the arm for Week 9 and beyond.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Draft Lab: Terrence Cody's stock

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner turns his NFL draft metrics on "Mount" Terrence Cody of Alabama and finds reasons for teams to be concerned, particularly when it comes to his endurance.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009