10 Spot: Manning eyes 50,000-yard club
Adam Schefter, ESPN.comSeveral high-profile reunions, including the return of Denver safety Brian Dawkins to Philadelphia, highlight the Week 16 slate, writes Adam Schefter.
Story | Conversation | December 24, 2009AFC South draft rewind
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...punting average of 38.0 yards, less than a yard off former Colts' veteran Hunter Smith's number from last season. Jacksonville Jaguars Monroe Long-term solutions: Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton were the top...
Blog | December 23, 2009Reading the coverage: Quick lunch edition
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...cornerback. The Texans' run game is reminiscent of 2002, says John McClain. Matt Schaub's big passer numbers are no reason to celebrate, says Alan Burge. Indianapolis Colts Cover guys concentrate on smothering return men...
Blog | December 23, 2009FBO: Four points of Indy excellence
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders previews Week 16 in the NFL. Every game is covered, so there's quite a bit of info, but here's a key nugget: There are four stat splits that tend to translate into wins. The Colts are near the top of the NFL in all four. Coincidence?
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Bench Brett? No can do for Childress
Tim Keown, ESPN.comBrad Childress cast his lot with Brett Favre this past summer, and it's too late for do-overs, even if the time is right for a change at quarterback.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009FBO: 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
Titans keep playoff hopes alive in OT after wasting 18-point lead
Associated PressRob Bironas kicked a 46-yard field goal in overtime, and the Tennessee Titans beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 Sunday after blowing an 18-point lead.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | December 20, 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
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
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, 2009What I think they're thinking
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...that. Indianapolis Colts We'll see about the Jets and the Bills later, and maybe a good number of dinged guys will sit Thursday night at Jacksonville. But it's good for our overall health...
Blog | December 15, 2009Reading the coverage: SD doesn't have Indy's number
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...the coach of the year debate, asks Deshawn Zombie. The idea that the Chargers have the Colts' number is way overblown, says Zombie. Really intelligent stuff here. Defer to the Colts on the coin toss...
Blog | December 15, 2009Instant Replay: Marshall motivated
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft explores the fantasy stories of Week 14, headlined by Brandon Marshall.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Fezzik: "You don't make money on 12-0 teams"
Chad MillmanLast year's Hilton Super Contest -- the world's premiere NFL handicapping competition -- was won by veteran Vegas wise guy Fezzik. (Read all about him...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009
Reading the coverage: Wayne would go for it
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...they should go for 16-0, says Chappell. Wayne understands some weeks he will not get big numbers, writes Oehser. Charlie Johnson and Tony Ugoh returned to practice, but Ryan Diem was out, says Oehser...
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