FBO: Key to Brees' success

Drew Brees is one of the best deep passers in the NFL, according to Football Outsiders' advanced metrics. And he'll have to go downfield often if the Saints expect to topple the Patriots on Monday night.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Week 12's NFL point spread moves

...starting with the biggest game ever played (or the Pats-Saints "Monday Night Football" tilt): Matchup: New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints Line moves: Saints opened as three-point faves, now just 1½...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Pats' offense will keep Saints guessing

Here's what to watch in Monday night's matchup between the Patriots and Saints.

Story | 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: New England at New Orleans

Preview | November 21, 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

The Bills' and Browns' coaching jobs

New Orleans' secondary has additions and subtractions for Sunday...for next Monday night's game against New England. And remember, New Orleans has not fared well...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 22, 2009

FBO: "You're saying there's a chance..."

Football Outsiders brings in playoff odds guru Mike Harris to talk about the 2009 Tennessee Titans. Team started 0-6. Now 3-6. Any chance to play in January? Well, there is historical precedent -- although it happened in the mid-1990s.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 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

...and a staunch defense if you expect to win in the NFL, but the Colts, Saints and Patriots' first move is usually to try and blow teams out through the air (and their point differentials...

Blog Entry | 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

In praise of Steelers D-coordinator Dick LeBeau

...him out to be? I feel like I could coach the Steelers D and be successful.--Cenzo (New York) A: With all due respect, Cenzo, you couldn't. Now I don't know your background...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

...does the same with the Patriots, but neither quarterback seems far...sign he would like a new contract during the offseason. No...Arizona's Anquan Boldin, New England's Randy Moss, Pittsburgh's...

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