Scouts Buzz: Crabtree is a special talent
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines Michael Crabtree's star potential, the Bears' pass protection issues and more.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
FBO: Week 8 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWe 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?
Story | Conversation | October 30, 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...
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.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009
FBO: Week 7 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Brees vs. NYG an exception, not the rule
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersYes, 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.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
FBO: Week 6 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders applies their metrics to skill position players for Week 6. The findings: Drew Brees' day versus the Giants was among the best quarterback performances in the past 15 years and Tom Brady's day versus the Titans was pretty darn close.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009
FBO: 49ers' hopes may "run" away
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at the Atlanta Falcons' blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 5 and what it means for both teams. For the 49ers: Their run attack is a mess. For the Falcons: Matt Ryan may be airing it out a lot more.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009
Outtakes: Matt Forte
Kenny Mayne, ESPN The MagazineKenny Mayne chats with Bears RB Matt Forte about dating, his friendship with Maurice-Jones Drew and why he needs more than 24 hours notice to get tickets to games -- even if they're for Ashton Kutcher.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
FBO: Week 4 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
Fantasy matchups: Week 2
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. The results might surprise you -- for instance, Matt Forte belongs on your bench against Pittsburgh.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009
Pass Plays: Waiver warriors
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderWith Week 1 in the books, KC Joyner has a few receivers you should consider grabbing off your league's waiver wire. Starting with, of all people, Baltimore's Mark Clayton.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009
Schefter's Monday Mailbag
Adam SchefterAdam Schefter's mailbag is biggest on Monday, but he answers reader questions nearly every day in his blog. Have a query of your own? Send a question....
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009
Scouts Inc. team capsules: Bears
Gary Horton, Scouts Inc.Here is Scouts Inc.'s team capsule for the 2009 Chicago Bears.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009
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