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While there usually aren't too many big deals at the NFL trade deadline, ESPN Insider proposed 15 that could make sense for both teams involved.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2012

Eric Karabell discusses the latest risers and fallers in ESPN live drafts.

Blog | Conversation | August 10, 2012

With Tyler Palko starting for Kansas City, Rivers McCown of Football Outsiders previews the "Monday Night Football" game between the Chiefs and Patriots, and looks at how first-time starting QBs fare against different types of opposing defenses.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2011

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

The Patriots' rookie tight ends have had great seasons, but is it possible they've already hit their peaks? Football Outsiders explains the issue before going into the best and worst performances of Week 17.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2011

The Chiefs have made huge strides this season, clinching their division after a 4-12 campaign in 2009. Who saw that coming? Football Outsiders, who predicted the Chiefs would win the AFC West. Plus: the best and worst from NFL Week 16.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2010

Eric Karabell analyzes this week's tough rankings decisions, including where to rank Matt Cassel, Deion Branch, DeSean Jackson and others.

Blog | Conversation | December 01, 2010

Eric Karabell discusses his most notable rankings changes of the week, including dropping Matt Cassel from the top 25.

Blog | Conversation | October 15, 2010

Football Outsiders checks in with its weekly look at players whose matchups will elevate or deflate their fantasy value Sunday. Plus, as temperatures drop, they look at the effect weather has on fantasy performance.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Football Outsiders shines its metrics on NFL Week 7 with these observations (among many): Drew Brees was not a hero; Carson Palmer continues to shine; LaDainian Tomlinson's downward slope continues and Matt Cassel turned in the worst QB performance.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Football Outsiders' Week 4 Quick Reads shows, among many points, that Peyton Manning is still very good, Drew Brees is the essence of a game-managing QB, the best Steve Smith plays for the Giants and JaMarcus Russell was only the fifth-worst QB on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Football Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. Expect big things from some big names -- like Reggie Wayne and Antonio Gates -- but be prepared to sit the likes of Cedric Benson.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Football Outsiders' Week 2 Quick Reads show why all 350-yard passing days aren't the same. If you're Matt Schaub, those yards are part of a brilliant performance. But Kevin Kolb? Not so much. Oh, and the Giants have two pretty good receivers after all.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

It's looking more and more like 49ers draft pick Michael Crabtree will sit out the 2009 season and re-enter the draft. Plus, notes on the Seymour trade, injury updates and a tough decision for Roger Goodell.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2009

Football Outsiders looks the top 10 most irreplaceable players in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Which quarterbacks are under the most scrutiny in 2009? Matt Williamson identifies 15 signal-callers who fit the description.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2009