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Flex ranks: Getting the most out of your flex slot

Eric Karabell

...that spot, and there goes the versatility. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck in Week 12! 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: Why can't he run for 2,000 yards? He's still the best, even...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

CB Corner: Veteran benefits

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

It's not just the hobbled and inexperienced who can be exploited for fantasy gain. KC Joyner offers a few struggling veteran cornerbacks -- and the receivers who will break them -- to add to your list of favorable fantasy matchups in the coming weeks.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

FBO: Don't get sleepy on Floyd

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to NFL Week 12 fantasy, telling you 32 players to consider starting and 32 players to avoid at all costs. A sleeper? Malcolm Floyd of the San Diego Chargers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

FBO: Bye-bye, bye week season

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders analyzes the 32 players with the most favorable matchups in Week 11 fantasy. Among them: Rashard Mendenhall, Pierre Thomas, Kurt Warner, Nate Washington and more. With bye week season over, you'd better be ready to get value.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

The Jimmie Johnson story, again

Ryan McGee

...the newest edition of ESPN The Magazine our motorsports department page looks at the havoc that Jimmie Johnson's amazing three-peat, soon to be four-peat, has wreaked on the NASCAR media corps. The...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Week 11 flex rankings: Plenty of depth

Eric Karabell

...names to replace those who played Thursday, as well as news that warrants our attention: 1. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: I know I said that "other guy" would be No. 1 forever, but things change...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

All outta love

Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine

As Ryan McGee writes, the media is happy that they now have something new to write about Jimmie Johnson.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Byrd a Bills' gem

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

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

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

CB Corner: Not all injuries are equal

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

K.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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Week 10 flex rankings: WR spotlight

Eric Karabell

...who used Jamaal Charles in his place, we're sorry, but don't blame us! 2. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: I take the under on three touchdowns, which is what we project for him, but...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009

FBO: Numbers crunching, Week 10

Aaron Schatz, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders applies their metrics to analysis of all Week 10 games. Some observations: the red zone will be the key in CIN/PIT; YAC will be the key in NE/IND; and the Eagles? Not a great road team.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

FBO: Week 9 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Targeting the Steve Smiths is problematic

Eric Karabell

If you take a look at the ESPN fantasy scoring leaders you'll see a category in the wide receiver section that some people either aren't aware of, or ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

The Mag's college basketball preview

Elena Bergeron, Matt Giles, Ian Gordon and Dan Hodes, ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine's 2009/10 college basketball preview

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Week 9 flex ranks: We have a new No. 1!

Eric Karabell

[Editor's note: These rankings were slightly updated Friday, based on news and other factors.]I realize my weekly mailbag is a Wednesday blog staple, ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009