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After the announcement of the three Calder Trophy finalists, Craig Custance provides his pick on who should win the award, as well as a group of snubs that also deserved some serious consideration.

Blog | Conversation | April 20, 2012

ESPN Insider's Grant Sonier ranks the NHL prospects who are most likely to have an impact on their teams this season. Leading off is Edmonton's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2011

With Oklahoma's junior day scheduled for Saturday, defensive end Matt Dimon (Katy, Texas) is looking to simply enjoy the Norman, Okla., experience and not read anything extra into it. After all, it wasn't that long ago when he wasn't on anybody's rad...

Blog | March 02, 2012

Vince Verhei examines the best and worst performances of Week 4 in the NFL, starting with Wes Welker's phenomenal game for the New England Patriots.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2011

Vince Verhei examines the best and worst performances of Week 3 in the NFL, starting with Wes Welker's phenomenal game for the New England Patriots.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 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

In spite of splitting carries with Thomas Jones, Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles is performing at historic levels and should be getting MVP talk (and more touches). Football Outsiders explains why before delving into the best and worst performances of Week 15.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2010

The surges of Peyton Hillis and Arian Foster prove that when it comes to running backs, cost doesn't necessarily equate to production. Football Outsiders explains why before highlighting the best and worst performances of NFL Week 9.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2010

Santonio Holmes turned the game around for his Jets by drawing a pass interference penalty. But Football Outsiders aren't sure if the strategy of gunning for penalties is strategically sound.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2010

Football Outsiders breaks down Week 1's most- and least-valuable players in the NFL with their advanced DYAR metric. Houston's Arian Foster put forth an historic performance against the Colts, while Matt Forte's big day wasn't all it seemed.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2010

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' Quick Reads study for Week 5 reveals much, including: Roddy White is an elite WR, Larry Johnson really misses the Chiefs' old O-line, it might be VY time in Nashville and there was actually a QB worse than Derek Anderson on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 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' 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