FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersAfter debunking the myth that is the yards-allowed-per-game statistic, Football Outsiders lists a number of players to start/sit this week based on their Week 15 matchups.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
FBO: The arrival of must-win time
Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
So bad it's sad
Tim Keown, ESPN The MagazineBlackouts, blowouts, empty stands: welcome to the postparity NFL where seven historically inept teams could be the harbinger of doom.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009
Trend-spotting: Final look at the data
Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.comKen Daube takes a final look at target trends, big running plays and favorable passing and rushing schedules for the fantasy playoffs.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Injuries force Larry Izzo, Zach Thomas out
Tim Graham, AFC East...for us. Jimmy Johnson was a Southwest Conference guy himself. He liked that. We always kept a number of special-teams guys. That's all they did. That was Jimmy's philosophy. He didn't...
Blog | December 10, 2009FBO: Cardiac likely won't win this one
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 14 in the NFL, including: The Bengals need to close out Minny early rather than late; what Philly may do to Eli Manning; how bad Pittsburgh is on special teams and why Dallas should fear San Diego's use of shotgun spreads.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009
Timing's right for Reid, Eagles
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009FBO: The Cowboys' December swoon
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders evaluates skill-position performances across Week 13 in the NFL. Among the findings: where the Cowboys' woes come from, why Matt Schaub can't be elite and hey, Jason Campbell might be better than you think.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Orton, dominant run attack help Broncos roll to 2nd straight win after skid
Associated PressTurns out the Denver Broncos didn't need Matt Cassel. Kyle Orton has worked out just fine.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 06, 2009Chiefs retire Thomas' No. 58 at half
Associated PressHall of Fame linebacker Derrick Thomas had his number retired by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009FBO: Week of the shotgun
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders previews Week 13. Notable trend: shotgun-specific stats will play a big role. Also: blitzing Eli Manning throws him off his game substantially. And the Pats? They might be in some trouble down in South Florida.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Scout Team: The backup QB myth
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineFear not, Larry Fitzgerald owners, starting QB injuries don't necessarily spell doom for elite fantasy wideouts. Scott Burton explains why before figuring firing up Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for some unapologetic analysis of Week 13 and beyond.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Trend-spotting: Garcon shining
Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.comKen Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and wonders why more fantasy owners aren't taking the chance on Pierre Garcon.
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