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

Flex ranks: Getting the most out of your flex slot

...running back slots, while Marion Barber is in your flex spot. Barber plays Thursday against the Oakland Raiders -- and he's going to play well! -- and you're not benching him, but if you...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

ATH : Turkey Day Football Games

With plenty of NFL action on tap for Thanksgiving, what is the one matchup worth watching tomorrow?

Video | November 25, 2009

PTI : Best Turkey Day Matchup?

Will Thusday night's game between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos be the only choice for good football?

Video | November 25, 2009

Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board

ESPN NFL draft Insider Mel Kiper ranks the top 25 pro prospects on November 25, 2009. Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh remains No. 1.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Scouts Take: Oakland at Dallas

Preview | November 21, 2009

FBO: Analyzing two AFC North losses

Football Outsiders looks at two AFC North losses in NFL Week 11. The Bengals falling to the Raiders? Likely a fluke. The Steelers falling to the Chiefs? A much bigger concern for the Steel Curtain.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Should Colts' success concern Peyton owners?

Peyton Manning is not going to finish as fantasy's top quarterback this season. In fact, I'm wondering if he'll even end up in the top 5. This really...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Romo, Barber, Dallas offense can still deliver

...all Terrell Owens' fault! Romo can turn things around quickly, though, starting on Thanksgiving against the Oakland Raiders, and while I can't say he'll make my top-10 rankings at quarterback, I...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

ATH : Worst Loss in AFC North?

Which AFC North team suffered the worst loss from Sunday: Pittsburgh Steelers or the Cincinnati Bengals?

Video | November 23, 2009

PTI : Bengals Lose to Oakland?

Why couldn't the Cincinnati Bengals keep their place in the AFC playoff picture with a win against Oakland?

Video | November 23, 2009

Scouts Buzz: Stafford growing up fast

Scouts Inc. examines Matthew Stafford's development, the Vikings' dynamic offense and more.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 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's game at Tampa Bay. Safety Darren Sharper is expected back in the Saints' starti...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 22, 2009

Enjoying the tough QB, lineup decisions

...as even Vince Young and Alex Smith are taken. Chad Henne wasn't even available. No Oakland Raiders quarterbacks are owned, but I'd prefer to avoid Bruce Gradkowski if I can. That seems...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009