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

ATH : Turkey Day Football

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

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 25, 2009

Scouts Take: Oakland at Dallas

Preview | November 25, 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

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

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 applies 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

FBO: A Colts weakness unveiled

Football Outsiders applies its metrics to Week 11 in the NFL. Observations: The Colts do have a weakness; the Broncos need to run more; Drew Brees is gonna air it out big-time in Tampa and yes, yes ... Philly is inconsistent.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Behind the Big Board: Stay or go?

Mel Kiper weighs in on some themes from his Nov. 18, 2009, Big Board -- including which juniors should stay in college or make the jump to the NFL.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The one and onlys

From the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Scouts Take: Cincinnati at Oakland

Preview | November 15, 2009

Young guns

In the November 30 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Aaron Schatz explains that it's difficult to know when to give up on a young QB in the NFL. But, making the correct decision can save a franchise.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

Five days a week, Adam Schefter answers readers' questions in his blog. Have a query of your own? Submit it here. From now through the end of their c...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009