Week 12's NFL point spread moves

...Saints have played quality teams they have blown them out. Philly, the Giants when they were undefeated, Miami by 12. This New England team meanwhile has lost games it should have won and struggles in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

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

Questions as teams rebuild for next season

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Tuesday, he turns his attention to teams rebuilding for next season. Have a ...

Blog Entry | 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

...made headlines last 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...

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

The one and onlys

From the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Simply irreplaceable

David Fleming profiles mercurial but stellar Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson for the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine (it was the cover story).

Story | Conversation | November 18, 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

FSU's D, Notre Dame and other disappointments

...right from the opening game -- when they surrendered 38 points to Jacory Harris and a very young Miami offense. The Noles have been plagued by an array of assignment busts and big plays. They've...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009