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What to watch: Slaton, Hasselbeck, Austin

Eric Karabell

...players I'd call as being on the spot this weekend. Gentlemen, we are certainly watching. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks: Can't get a much better matchup than this, against the Detroit Lions, but...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Week 9 flex ranks: We have a new No. 1!

Eric Karabell

[Editor's note: These rankings were slightly updated Friday, based on news and other factors.]I realize my weekly mailbag is a Wednesday blog staple, ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

10 things we learned: Favre, McNabb inconsistent

Eric Karabell

Brett Favre didn't look like a great fantasy play for his trip back to Lambeau Field this past weekend. Then again, I didn't expect the Packers to put...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Watching Favre-Rodgers, McNabb, Young, Austin

Eric Karabell

...him, since he's my best option, as I keep dropping backups -- I've already gone through Matt Cassel, Jake Delhomme and Shaun Hill -- but on another team, I chose Orton. Yep, I liked Orton...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Evaluating polarizing Tomlinson, other decisions

Eric Karabell

...disappointed, and now you've either given up on them or view them with skepticism, like Matt Forte, Kevin Smith and Brian Westbrook. Where does Tomlinson fit in? He doesn't, really! I've...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

FBO: Week 8 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

We never thought we'd say this, but Marc Bulger and Matthew Stafford are perfectly legitimate fill-in QBs this week, according to Football Outsiders' matchup projections. But who else should start and sit in Week 8?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Week 8 flex rankings: The top 100

Eric Karabell

[Note: These rankings were updated Friday] I read the conversations going on not only on my blogs, but also on other ESPN Fantasy writers' work and th...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Dolphins' Williams playing like a top-20 RB

Eric Karabell

...in the single digits just once all season. How does that match up to Clinton Portis, Matt Forte and even Brandon Jacobs? Quite well, in fact. Ronnie Brown gets to enjoy the rejuvenated and...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

10 things I learned: Benson, Greene, Austin

Eric Karabell

...a strong running attack that they establish it against everyone. The Bengals embarrassed Jay Cutler and Matt Forte, the latter of which I finally realize just isn't as good as the 2008 version...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Scouts Buzz: Bears' offense is flawed

Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc. examines the Bears' offensive struggles, tight end Owen Daniels' ascent and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

FBO: Week 7 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders looks at every Week 7 matchup and separates fantasy football boons from busts. This week: Beware the Steelers' defense, Adrian Peterson owners; unleash your best Pats and Colts; and don't trust Rashard Mendenhall.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Decisions clash on Patriots, Cowboys, Forte

Eric Karabell

London's calling for some big numbers this weekend as the New England Patriots come to town after a 59-point effort in Week 6. The Tampa Bay Buccaneer...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Brees vs. NYG an exception, not the rule

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Yes, Football Outsiders told you sit Drew Brees last week. Yes, they'd tell you to do it again. Brees' performance was the exception to the projection model, not the rule.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Karabell: Week 7 flex rankings

Eric Karabell

[Note: These rankings were updated Friday] Sometimes desperation sets in and you don't have a choice. A colleague asked me this morning what I thoug...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Ranking tandem running backs, Gore, Bowe

Eric Karabell

Running back time shares are often misunderstood, but when it comes to the rankings, I decide who I like better, then react. Some pretty good NFL team...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009