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Scout Team: For the underdogs

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Do you own one of those teams that had no business reaching the fantasy playoffs, yet are preparing for a big matchup anyway? Well, the Scout Team has a special strategy to make you a title contender. Plus, unbiased gems from Insider's Fantasy Scout tool.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

The Big Rotowski: Final ranks

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris ranks the players for the final four weeks of the NFL season, with special attention given to players who could sit for their NFL teams during the fantasy playoffs.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Trend-spotting: Garcon shining

Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.com

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and wonders why more fantasy owners aren't taking the chance on Pierre Garcon.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

When it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Trend-spotting: Avery on the rise

Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.com

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and sees good things for Donnie Avery.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The Big Rotowski: RB rankings shuffled

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with a number of backup running backs moving up thanks to injuries to starters.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Instant Replay: Is it still Friday the 13th?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy highlights (Donovan McNabb, Ladell Betts) and lowlights (key injuries, Marshawn Lynch) from Sunday's Week 10 games.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 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

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

John Clayton, ESPN.com

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 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

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

The Big Rotowski: Brady, Rice surge

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Tom Brady and Ray Rice making big moves.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 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