Week 9 NFL point-spread moves

...some of that action because we'll get it back from the public." Matchup: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots Line moves: Opened Pats minus-12, currently Pats minus-10.5. What that means: More...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Trading for now and 2010, Week 9 decisions

The trade deadline for ESPN standard leagues is later this month, the day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, and while that might seem to be a long ways aw...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

FBO: Week 9 matchup projections

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.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Chargers and Giants meet at a crossroads

...Chargers (4-3) and the New York Giants (5-3). Have a query...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

ATH : Giants Get Back at San Diego?

Will the Giants be able to recover from their last loss in Philadelphia and win against San Diego?

Video | November 06, 2009

Tip Sheet notes: Loomis builds a winner

Saints GM Mickey Loomis has done a masterful job of building a winner in New Orleans, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

The myth about Super Bowl contenders

In the November 16, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Bill Barnwell writes in the NFL department that while the Pats' backfield has seen better days -- that might be OK, all things considered.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Targeting the Steve Smiths is problematic

...has been targeted more than New York Giants superhero Steve Smith, and for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

PTI : Giants Have 1 Game Season?

How important is this weekend's game against the San Diego Chargers for the New York Giants?

Video | November 05, 2009

FBO: Crunching the numbers, Week 9

Football Outsiders turns their metrics to Week 9. Among the observations: The Panthers are set up to beat the Saints; the Eagles are truly a tale of two halves; in the BAL/CIN game, look at Kelley Washington; and San Diego knows how to play from behind.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Scout Team: The perfect trade offer

In harnessing the power of hyperbolic discounting, ESPN The Magazine's Scott Burton provides the framework for the perfect fantasy football trade offer. Plus eight useful projections from Burton's old pal, the Insider Fantasy Scout tool.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

No clear favorite in NFC East race

...and the Dallas Cowboys. Have a query of your own? Submit it right here. Q: With the Giants fading fast, who do you see taking control of the NFC East? Philly and Dallas don't...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Scouts Take: San Diego at NY Giants

Preview | November 04, 2009

Pass Plays: Week 9 pickups

KC Joyner highlights a few readily available pass-catchers who can give your fantasy team a shot in the arm for Week 9 and beyond.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Of Mark Ingram, Terrelle Pryor and Iowa's SID

...four games, LSU has allowed only 10 first-half points, all to Florida. And the Tigers, under new D-coordinator John Chavis, have held their last three SEC opponents to a combined 36 points (Georgia...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 03, 2009