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Bill Barnwell looks at the best -- Marshawn Lynch, LT, Joe Flacco -- and worst -- most of the Chiefs' offensive players -- from wild-card weekend. In the process, he disputes the notion of Aaron Rodgers as "unclutch."

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2011

Gary Horton rolls out 32 divisional-round X factors -- four per team -- on a list that includes John Kuhn, Earl Bennett, Danny Woodhead and Mr. Studly Playoff Run, Marshawn Lynch.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2011

Gary Horton picks 48 playoff 'X factors' -- four guys per team -- who, while not household names, could swing the balance of the AFC and NFC playoffs. You'll find names like Roman Harper, John Kuhn, Raheem Brock and Danny Woodhead here.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2011

Football Scientist KC Joyner was perplexed last season as to how to tell when an RB is over the hill, so he studied the importance of blocking and learned that LT, Thomas Jones and Willie Parker all have their strengths.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2010

Football Outsiders targets the biggest offseason issue for each of the teams in the AFC West and suggests a remedy that will put each team closer to contention in 2010.

Story | Conversation | February 10, 2010

Everyone knows the stars of the final four NFL teams, but Gary Horton of Scouts Inc. has drafted his list of X factor players to watch during Championship Sunday.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2011

Eric Karabell analyzes this week's tough rankings decisions, including tough calls on key Jets options, Randy Moss, Larry Fitzgerald and Kyle Orton.

Blog | Conversation | December 08, 2010

It's no secret that QBs fare well against the Texans, but what if the QB is making his first career start? Football Outsiders looks at Titans QB Rusty Smith's prospects for this Sunday before discussing the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2010

Eric Karabell says the stock of Sidney Rice and Vincent Jackson go way up as they prepare to produce for the remainder of the season.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2010

Eric Karabell lays out the five most pleasant surprise performers of 2010, including such names as Arian Foster and Michael Vick.

Blog | Conversation | October 14, 2010

Football Outsiders takes a hard look at some deceiving early-season defensive performances to be wary of before providing its weekly list of fantasy football starts and sits. Spoiler alert: For your own sanity, avoid Colt McCoy.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2010

Football Outsiders examines LaDainian Tomlinson's great start and looks at 10 other running backs who have the biggest year-to-year improvement in yards per carry since 1996.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2010

Eric Karabell analyzes the four key things he took away from Sunday's games, including another mediocre day from Chris Johnson, a quietly effective day from Shonn Greene and more.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2010

After losing at home to the New York Jets in Week 3, the Miami Dolphins must pull out a win Monday night against the New England Patriots or risk AFC East irrelevance. Plus, how far can the Patriots go with a young, suspect defense?

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2010

Eric Karabell takes a look at whose fantasy stock is rising (Carson Palmer, Darren McFadden) and whose is falling (Shonn Greene, Alex Smith) heading into Week 2.

Blog | Conversation | September 14, 2010

For all the buzz on the upstart Chiefs, San Diego's got the talent, and the schedule, to take control of the division this season. Plus, how will LaDainian Tomlinson impact the Jets' offense? And who'll have the better career: Joe Flacco or Mark Sanchez?

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2010