Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineConventional 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
Young guns
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersIn 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
Draft winners, ROY leaders, and more rookie talk
Adam Schefter...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
New crop has followed Ryan, Flacco
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson breaks down six quarterbacks, including Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan, who have become starters early in their careers.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
The Scout Team: Rip 'em off
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton explores ways to manipulate trade partners with some visual help from the animal kingdom and statistical help from his favorite machine, Fantasy Scout. Oh yeah, and Michael Turner is about to unleash the fury.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Orton the force behind Denver's success
Adam SchefterAdam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. Have a query of your own? Submit it right here. Q: We know all about the Bronc...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009
FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball 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
Getting Defensive: Packers D still strong
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner has some fantasy football defenses owners should consider starting or sitting for Week 2.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009
FBO: Week 1 quick reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders return with their Quick Reads series for 2009, using their unique stats to evaluate not just the best of Week 1 at QB (hello, Drew Brees), RB and WR, but also the worst of the bunch (paging Mr. Delhomme).
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009
Niners' draft pick could sit out season
Adam SchefterAt this time -- and that's an important distinction -- there is every expectation that former Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree will not sign ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 13, 2009
FBO: Numbers Crunching, Week 1
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its unique metrics to measure up the Week 1 action in the NFL.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009
The Mag: 2009 fantasy football preview
ESPN The MagazineAdrian Peterson will rush for exactly 1,837 yards -- and 24 other shocking fantasy revelations from the minds at ESPN The Magazine.
Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009
Pick-by-pick analysis
Scouts Inc., ESPN.comOur scouts break down every pick in the 2009 NFL draft as it happens.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2009
Tuesday with Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN InsiderMel Kiper dishes analysis on team needs, offensive and defensive linemen to watch, as well as a guy whose brain could put him over the top. Plus, Kiper tells us which body parts are most important on the O-line.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009
Tuesday With Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN InsiderMel Kiper Jr. drops a ton of wisdom during the run-up to the NFL draft. Each week, Insider will compile the best notes, quotes and commentary from the foremost expert on the draft. Today: Mel is explaining movement in his top 10 and beyond.
Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009
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