Pass Plays: Championship pickups
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderIf you're in your league's fantasy football championship game, there may still be quality receivers on your waiver wire. K.C. Joyner shows you who to target for your final matchup.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009
FBO: The rise of the mighty mites
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes NFL Week 15. Thoughts (among many): who keeps calling Romo a December bust? What's up with Brett Favre? Who decides that players are "too small?" (Uh, Brees/Welker/Jerome Harrison)? How good is Andre Johnson?
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009
Harrison amazing, but no must-start
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft explores the fantasy stories of Week 15, headlined by a remarkable effort from Jerome Harrison.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009Walker's weekend mailbag
James Walker, AFC North...injuries to safety Troy Polamalu and defensive end Aaron Smith definitely hurt. But in terms of sheer numbers, Pittsburgh had more players banged up last year. Lee from Philadelphia writes: Fellow Marylander/Temple Owl here...
Blog | December 19, 2009FBO: 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
Called Out: Brady, Hightower debated
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft calls out our rankers for the opinions on players such as Tom Brady, Greg Jennings and Reggie Bush.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009FBO: 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
Behind the Steel Curtain
Paul Lukas, Page 2Believe it or not, the Pittsburgh Steelers uniform has gone through a series of quirks and changes.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Trend-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, 2009How I See It: AFC North Stock Watch
James Walker, AFC North...it's time for the Steelers pound the ball with their budding, young tailback Rashard Mendenhall, whose numbers (948 yards, 4.8 yards per carry) are screaming for more opportunities. 3. Cincinnati Bengals passing game...
Blog | December 15, 2009Two misconceptions in college sports
Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2Colleges, you don't have to lower your academic standards to succeed; players, you need to go to class!
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Saints and Colts can't let up now
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comWith a chance for a perfect Super Bowl matchup still alive, the Saints and Colts need to embrace their shot at immortality, Gene Wojciechowski writes.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Final Word: AFC North
James Walker, AFC North...everything they can to keep the ball out of Adrian Peterson's hands. Division wrap: The magic number for the Bengals is one to clinch the AFC North division. This would be the first time...
Blog | December 11, 2009Dumervil's sack totals are no small feat
Bill Williamson, AFC WestAfter spending a week at the Pro Bowl in February 2006, the Denver Broncos' coaching staff returned to the Rocky Mountains with more than a late-winte...
Blog | December 11, 2009AFC North milestones
James Walker, AFC NorthFor all of the numbers lovers out there, here are some players who can reach key statistical milestones in Week 14. Santonio...
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