FBO: The arrival of must-win time

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Fantasy Focus Football: December 16

Paul Severino and Eric Karabell take a look at the projections for Week 15

Broncos, Cards top Week 15 DST ranks

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 15.

Trend-spotting: Final look at the data

Ken Daube takes a final look at target trends, big running plays and favorable passing and rushing schedules for the fantasy playoffs.

NO-Indy Super Bowl less likely than 16-0 seasons

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Wednesday, Adam takes another look at the New Orleans Saints' and Indianapol...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

AccuScore: "Two" perfect projections

ESPN asked AccuScore to determine the probability of both the Saints and Colts finishing the regular season undefeated and how they might fare if matched in the Super Bowl.

Week 15 power rankings: AFC East

...schedule: No. 25 Buffalo Bills, No. 15 Jacksonville Jaguars and No. 20 Houston Texans. No. 13 Miami Dolphins Last week's rating: No. 14 Best rating: No. 11 (Kuharsky) Worst rating: No. 15 (Clayton...

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Bolts most dangerous team in AFC playoff picture

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Tuesday, he turns his attention to the heated AFC playoff race. Have a query...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Countdown Daily: AFC Wild Card Race

Trent Dilfer talks about which 7-6 AFC team will make it to the playoffs

Countdown Daily: Should The Colts Rest?

Trent Dilfer discusses whether the Colts should rest their players in the final weeks of the regular season

Countdown Daily: NFL MVP

Trent Dilfer makes his choice for this year's NFL MVP

FBO: A plan to stop the Saints

Football Outsiders evaluates Week 14 in the NFL. A few thoughts among many: There is a way to beat the Saints (and the Colts, for that matter); something is wrong with Carson Palmer; and sheesh, the Rams are not very good.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Instant Replay: Marshall motivated

Tristan H. Cockcroft explores the fantasy stories of Week 14, headlined by Brandon Marshall.

A halftime trip around the AFC East

...lost a fumble. Do you think Bill Belichick has Charlie Weis' updated résumé on file? The Miami Dolphins appear to be in control against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Dolphins lead 14-7 and should...