Pass Plays: Week 12 pickups
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderYou never know when an injury or a slump will doom you, so you'd better have depth.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009
CB Corner: Philadelphia story
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderWith the suspension of Joselio Hanson and the injury to Sheldon Brown, the Eagles' secondary should be first on your list of fantasy targets. KC Joyner tells you how to take advantage of these corners and other struggling NFL secondaries.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009
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
FBO: Week 10 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders breaks down the best fantasy matchups of 2009 NFL Week 10. Here's a big hint: Start a lot of Vikings (vs. Lions) and Ravens (vs. Browns), including generally-subpar-this-season Todd Heap.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009
CB Corner: Not all injuries are equal
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderK.C. Joyner analyzes struggling defensive backs who will provide favorable fantasy matchups. This week he advises targeting WRs facing teams with injured cornerbacks, but not in all instances.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
FBO: Week 9 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders checks in with its weekly look at players whose matchups will elevate or deflate their fantasy value Sunday. Plus, as temperatures drop, they look at the effect weather has on fantasy performance.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Scout Team: The perfect trade offer
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineIn harnessing the power of hyperbolic discounting, ESPN The Magazine's Scott Burton provides the framework for the perfect fantasy football trade offer. Plus eight useful projections from Burton's old pal, the Insider Fantasy Scout tool.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 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
CB Corner: Explaining Austin's big day
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner uses his advanced defensive metrics to find valuable WRs based on the cornerbacks defending them, as well as receivers to avoid based on bad matchups. There might be another Miles Austin lurking on your waiver wire.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 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
Pass Plays: Week 6 pickups
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderKC Joyner's weekly fantasy column devoted to receivers targets several guys -- including Austin Collie -- who shouldn't be on waivers yet remain widely available. Follow his advice and enjoy the benefits for your team.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009
FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 5 fantasy matchups. Among the findings: Start Jerome Harrison and Marion Barber, anyone on the Vikings is a good play and don't expect immediate returns from Braylon Edwards.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 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
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