FBO: Week 8 matchup projections

We 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 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

Bolts will struggle to find weakness in Denver D

...the Chargers have been playing the past few years. Is there a particular weakness they can exploit?--Drew (Tucson, Ariz.) To read what Adam thinks of the Chargers' chances Monday night, plus his thoughts on...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 19, 2009

FBO: Week 6 fantasy matchups

Football 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

Tip Sheet notes: Quiet trading floor

Steven Jackson, Terrell Owens, Larry Johnson -- there are stars aplenty on the trade rumor mill. Don't be shocked if they remain with their teams come deadline Tuesday, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

The Scout Team: Rip 'em off

Scott 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

Outtakes: Matt Forte

Kenny Mayne chats with Bears RB Matt Forte about dating, his friendship with Maurice-Jones Drew and why he needs more than 24 hours notice to get tickets to games -- even if they're for Ashton Kutcher.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009

The Scout Team: Week 5

Scott 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

Football 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

With 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

Scouts Buzz: Giants' young WRs emerge

Scouts Inc. examines the growth of the Giants' wide receivers, the Browns' quarterback issues and more.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Fantasy matchups: Week 3

Football 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

ESPN 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

Scouts Take: Arizona at Jacksonville

Preview | September 12, 2009

Fantasy owners search for Jones-Drew handcuff

...McNabb is what happened to Maurice Jones-Drew on Thursday night...Friday MRI is still pending. Jones-Drew could, and probably will, be...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 04, 2009