FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Scouts Take: Miami at Buffalo

Preview | November 21, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 12 pickups

You never know when an injury or a slump will doom you, so you'd better have depth.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Scouts Buzz: Stafford growing up fast

Scouts Inc. examines Matthew Stafford's development, the Vikings' dynamic offense and more.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

FBO: The cliché graveyard

Football Outsiders apply their metrics to Week 11. Findings: Even when Wes Welker doesn't find the end zone, he's historic; Mark Sanchez isn't ready; DeAngelo Williams needs the rock more; and T.J. Houshmandzadeh may have saved Minny's season.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Rookie CBs lift Miami

Rookie cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Sean Smith have helped the Dolphins get back in the playoff race, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Harvin has star, No. 1 wideout potential

...season but seems to have dropped off a bit this year everywhere but in Miami. Why is it that the Dolphins seem to be the only team capable of running that formation on a consistent...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

CB Corner: Philadelphia story

With 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

FBO: A Colts weakness unveiled

Football Outsiders applies its metrics to Week 11 in the NFL. Observations: The Colts do have a weakness; the Broncos need to run more; Drew Brees is gonna air it out big-time in Tampa and yes, yes ... Philly is inconsistent.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias

Conventional 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

Scouts Take: Miami at Carolina

Preview | November 14, 2009

Young guns

In the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Aaron Schatz explains that it's difficult to know when to give up on a young QB in the NFL. But, making the correct decision can save a franchise.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

Five days a week, Adam Schefter answers readers' questions in his blog. Have a query of your own? Submit it here. From now through the end of their c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

FBO: Week 10 matchup projections

Football 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

Tip Sheet notes: Byrd a Bills' gem

Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd, son of former pro Gill Byrd, is fulfilling his destiny far ahead of schedule, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009