FBO: Bye-bye, bye week season
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes the 32 players with the most favorable matchups in Week 11 fantasy. Among them: Rashard Mendenhall, Pierre Thomas, Kurt Warner, Nate Washington and more. With bye week season over, you'd better be ready to get value.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 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
The Scout Team: Make the first offer
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton explains the psychological advantage to be gained by making the first offer in fantasy trade negotiations, then consults with the Fantasy Scout tool for the latest group of players to add, drop, bench or deal.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009
FBO: Week 6 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 6 fantasy matchups. Brace yourself. You're going to want to sit Drew Brees this week.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 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
The Scout Team: Week 5
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton consults the icy cold, oraclelike robo-logic of Insider's Fantasy Scout to plan a course of action for Week 5 of the NFL fantasy football season. Among the discoveries: Adrian Peterson won't be the top RB the rest of the way.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009
FBO: Week 4 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' weekly fantasy matchup series examines which players will benefit or suffer based on the defenses they face. In Week 4, there's plenty of love for Jay Cutler and Clinton Portis, while Fred Taylor and Ryan Grant are in trouble.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
The Scout Team: Week 4
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineWith some help from Insider's Fantasy Scout -- and the rational third of his brain -- Scott Burton helps you sort out fantasy fact from fiction for Week 4. Among other revelations: Joe Flacco's hot start is likely too good to be true.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Fantasy matchups: Week 3
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. Expect big things from some big names -- like Reggie Wayne and Antonio Gates -- but be prepared to sit the likes of Cedric Benson.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009
The Scout Team: Coping with loss
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's Scott Burton works with Insider's Fantasy Scout tool to bring you sound, emotionless fantasy advice on when to give up on a high draft pick. If you're a Derrick Ward owner, you're not going to like what you see.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 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
Playing with Numbers: The power of consistency
Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.comKen Daube tackles the question of whether it's best to have a consistent fantasy scorer or a boom-or-bust player.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008
Hoge's Tape Room: Alexander looks good but B. Johnson in trouble
Merril Hoge, ESPNMerril Hoge breaks down tape, likes what he sees from Shaun Alexander and predicts that Brad Johnson won't see the second half of Sunday's game versus the Giants.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008
Answer Guys: Jeff Garcia is a strong fantasy option
Dave Hunter, ESPN.comThe Answer Guys break down Jeff Garcia's performance to date and what his schedule looks like going forward.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008
Hoge's Tape Room: Issues with Steelers, Colts, Cowboys
Merril Hoge, ESPNMerril Hoge breaks down tape and looks at good things for the Jags and Titans and potential problems for the Colts and Cowboys.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008
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