Regrading the 2009 NFL Draft

Mel Kiper re-evaluates his initial 2009 NFL draft grades. His thoughts (among many): the Packers, Pats, Ravens and Niners look good, the Raiders still look awful and this season's darlings -- Colts and Saints -- didn't draft well.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Big plays: Cards last in division, NFL

...Washington Redskins 15 6 21 Denver Broncos 13 6 19 St. Louis Rams 6 11 17 Oakland Raiders 5 11 16 Miami Dolphins 7 9 16 Cleveland Browns 8 7 15 Detroit Lions 10...

Which teams allow fewest big plays?

...Cleveland Browns 26 10 36 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 21 38 Detroit Lions 24 17 41 Oakland Raiders 26 16 42

Fantasy Focus Football: December 22

Paul Severino and Matthew Berry recap the action from Week 15

FBO: The rise of the mighty mites

Football 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

...17 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass the ball during their game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 13, 2009 in Oakland, California. (R) EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ...

SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 15

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FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis

After 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

Former assistants flourishing elsewhere

Looking back, Jerry Jones had three NFL head coaches-to-be on Dallas' payroll.

FBO: The arrival of must-win time

Football 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

Tough test for emotional Bengals

As they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.

Broncos, Cards top Week 15 DST ranks

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 15.

Trend-spotting: Final look at the data

Ken Daube takes a final look at target trends, big running plays and favorable passing and rushing schedules for the fantasy playoffs.

FBO: A plan to stop the Saints

Football Outsiders evaluates Week 14 in the NFL. A few thoughts among many: There is a way to beat the Saints (and the Colts, for that matter); something is wrong with Carson Palmer; and sheesh, the Rams are not very good.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Which Heisman finalist for your team?

...Detroit Lions 4. Cleveland Browns 5. Kansas City Chiefs 6. Washington Redskins 7. Buffalo Bills 8. Oakland Raiders 9. Carolina Panthers (traded pick to San Francisco 49ers) 10. Seattle Seahawks 11. Chicago Bears (traded...