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Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

When it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Patriots under pressure to maintain

John Clayton, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

The Big Rotowski: Brady, Rice surge

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Steelers' no-huddle looms large

John Clayton, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Options routes require smarts, instincts

Seth Wickersham, ESPN The Magazine

Although they seem simple on the surface, option routes require a special chemistry between a quarterback and receiver, writes Seth Wickersham.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

10 Spot: Brees' fate affected many

Adam Schefter, ESPN.com

With Drew Brees facing the Dolphins this weekend, Adam Schefter reflects on what might have been if Miami had signed Brees in 2006.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Vikings-Steelers: Expect a thriller

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Expect a thrilling conclusion to the Vikings-Steelers game -- thanks in part to leaky fourth-quarter defensive play -- John Clayton writes in his weekly First and 10 column.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Big Rotowski: Rice, Benson rising

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Ray Rice, Mike Sims-Walker and Cedric Benson making big moves.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Scouts Buzz: Favre settling in

Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.

Scouts Inc. examines how Brett Favre is getting more comfortable in the Vikings' offense, the Giants' secondary problems and more.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

The Big Rotowski: Brown, Marshall rise

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Ronnie Brown, Brandon Marshall and Ben Roethlisberger making big moves.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

FBO: Week 5 Quick Reads

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

The Big Rotowski: Ochocinco impresses

Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season every week.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Mike Sando's MVP Watch: 10 to consider

Mike Sando, NFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando This 2009 debut edition of the weekly MVP Watch draws from two decades of history for guidance. Quarterbacks and...

Blog | September 09, 2009

FBO: Numbers Crunching, Week 1

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders uses its unique metrics to measure up the Week 1 action in the NFL.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009