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Corey Avery (Dallas/Carter) isn't the most boisterous or most flamboyant athlete. In fact, when he's on the field, he seems to be all business. Sometimes, not being the most vocal can result in the "sleeper" title. For months Avery was considered ...

Blog | May 06, 2013

Pro Football Focus breaks down the key weaknesses for each of the two Super Bowl teams.

Story | Conversation | January 30, 2013

Eric Karabell puts the Week 17 fantasy performances from such players as Drew Brees, DeAngelo Williams, Michael Crabtree and Terrelle Pryor in perspective.

Blog | Conversation | December 30, 2012

KC Joyner analyzes wide receivers, including Michael Crabtree and Nate Washington, who are currently being undervalued in fantasy football PPR drafts.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2012

Matt Williamson of Scouts Inc. analyzes the Randy Moss signing, saying that it's a win-now move for the 49ers but carries some risks.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

Vince Verhei of Football Outsiders writes that the San Francisco 49ers can play great defense, but there's one problem that could keep them from a playoff run: When the offense gets in the red zone, the points dry up.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2011

KC Joyner analyzes some of the top Week 14 values in fantasy football, looking ahead to the fantasy playoffs. He also explains why owners should keep Michael Crabtree.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2011

KC Joyner analyzes some of the top Week 9 values in fantasy football, as well as players you should stash away for later weeks. He also explains why owners should look to trade Steve Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2011

Eric Karabell assesses the San Francisco 49ers' offense, determining fantasy draft values for such players as Alex Smith, Frank Gore, Braylon Edwards and Vernon Davis.

Blog | Conversation | August 11, 2011

Tom Brady has had a number of great games in his career, but few better than his outing on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Football Outsiders explains just how good his day was before getting into the best and worst performances of NFL Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2010

Eric Karabell looks at a number of buy-low candidates for the second half of the season.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2010

Eric Karabell analyzes this week's tough rankings decisions, focusing on the Niners' offense, Brett Favre, the Chiefs' backfield and more.

Blog | Conversation | October 27, 2010

Eric Karabell takes a look at whose fantasy stock is rising (Jay Cutler, Thomas Jones) and whose is falling (Michael Crabtree, David Garrard) heading into Week 3.

Blog | Conversation | September 21, 2010

Gary Horton is the founder of Scouts Inc. and has spent more than two decades around the game of football. In advance of the 2010 NFL season, he offers a look at the offensive and defensive philosophies of every team, among other observations. Horton likes what he sees from the 49ers, particularly a renewed commitment to the running game and an underrated defense.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2010

KC Joyner looks at eight situations in which one player is perceived to be the key to that team -- say Andre Johnson in Houston -- but in reality, it's someone else -- like Glover Quin. Consider it your guide to under-the-radar keys to the 2010 season.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders discusses the YAC-plus metric and what it can mean for you as a fantasy owner. Among the nuggets: perceived top guys like Miles Austin and Darren Sproles actually might be of less value than one assumes.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2010