10 Spot: 'Perfect' reasons to worry

The 1972 Miami Dolphins had better hope Week 12 delivers knockout blows to the undefeated-season hopes of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, writes Adam Schefter.

What to Watch for: Big Ben, Little Justin and T.O.

...in fantasy. Warner ranks as my No. 10 quarterback, and not a lock for big numbers. Matt Ryan, Falcons: Finally broke a string of four consecutive games in single-digit fantasy points when he...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Patriots under pressure to maintain

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds

Christopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)

...Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins at Georgia Dome...

A lot working against Broncos

The Chargers enter Sunday's showdown for AFC West supremacy with more momentum and fewer problems than the reeling Broncos, writes John Clayton.

Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias

Conventional fantasy wisdom often can be distorted for your gain, thanks to a phenomenon known as the availability bias. Scott Burton shows you how before consulting Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for nine bits of unbiased advice for your team.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The Big Rotowski: RB rankings shuffled

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with a number of backup running backs moving up thanks to injuries to starters.

Young guns

In the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Aaron Schatz explains that it's difficult to know when to give up on a young QB in the NFL. But, making the correct decision can save a franchise.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Ricky's number, and other Week 10 decisions

...was a painful game to watch, wasn't it? I decided to vault Matt Cassel over Matt Ryan this week, just by one spot because Ryan is showing no signs of good production, and...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

The Big Rotowski: Brady, Rice surge

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Tom Brady and Ray Rice making big moves.

Draft winners, ROY leaders, and more rookie talk

...then find the arm? --Marcus (Birmingham, Mich.) A: Go back one year, Marcus. The Falcons drafted Matt Ryan, the Ravens Joe Flacco. Think those teams are happy? So all last year, everyone talked about...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Patriots-Dolphins prediction roundup

...and the Patriots are running roughshod over the quarterbacks of the 2008 draft. First Atlanta's Matt Ryan (third overall), then Baltimore's Joe Flacco (18th overall), then Tampa Bay's Josh Johnson (160th...

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

Baltimore beat the Broncos by using a smart defensive strategy and a healthy dose of the no-huddle offense. Look for Pittsburgh to use a similar strategy in Denver on Monday night, writes John Clayton.