Cowboys lead league in empty numbers

One of the nice things about Cowboys coach Wade Phillips is that he often provides helpful statistics to the media. Naturally, he seems to lean on the...

Flex rankings: Maroney holding strong at No. 20

By now you've probably figured out that I don't alter my fantasy football strategies whether it's a playoff matchup or merely Week 4, but some might w...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Ranking decisions on Warner, Rodgers, McCoy

Just a few hours after I watched Kurt Warner and his pals keep the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC playoff race with a turnover-filled Monday night los...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Johnson, Peterson top Week 15 RBs

Fantasy football running back rankings for Week 15.

How I See It: NFC East Stock Watch

Falling 1. Marion Barber, Cowboys running back: It's honestly time to take the guy's starting job away. He...

Tales of woe and desperation

Matthew Berry says that, no matter how badly you're beaten, there's always worse, so buck up, and if you need help for the next round of the playoffs, he's here for you.

FBO: Analyzing Chargers vs. Cowboys

Football Outsiders analyzes the road win by the Chargers over the Cowboys in Week 14. What to make of it? Well, the Chargers are quite good offensively -- even if LT is fading. Dallas? The use of the run is a major issue for resolution.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Two misconceptions in college sports

Colleges, you don't have to lower your academic standards to succeed; players, you need to go to class!

Report card: Cowboys vs. Chargers

Report Card: Here are the Cowboys' grades for Sunday's loss to San Diego.

What we learned: Charles strong in losing effort

...against the awful Raiders. I won't say I'm giving up on Jacobs, McCoy or Marion Barber, but Week 15 might be the one in which no NFL East running back makes my...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Chargers make big plays at the right time

Tim Heitman/US Presswire Philip Rivers' eight play, 75-yard touchdown drive changed the momentum against the Cowboys. ARLINGTON, Texas -- This game ...

Cowboys give the illusion of greatness

Cowboys are what they are, which is anything but an elite team.

Wrap-up: Chargers 20, Cowboys 17

...goal out of the hold of Romo. The Cowboys found some success on the ground with Marion Barber and Felix Jones, but drives continued to stall. At this point, it's hard to imagine...

Instant Replay: Marshall motivated

Tristan H. Cockcroft explores the fantasy stories of Week 14, headlined by Brandon Marshall.

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 13: Running back Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled at the goal line by Brandon Siler #59 of...