D Up! Former DB Scott now playing LB

Jim McCormick looks at defensive difference-makers to consider for Week 12, like former safety Bryan Scott of the Bills.

D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now

Jim McCormick looks at defensive players you need to pick up now who can be a major help for your team.

D Up! Defensive midseason awards

Jim McCormick looks at the top performers so far in IDP leagues and advises whether or not their success will continue.

D Up: Exploiting eligibility rules

Jim McCormick looks at players who can be exploited to expose loopholes in player eligibility rules.

FBO: Week 7 matchup projections

Football Outsiders looks at every Week 7 matchup and separates fantasy football boons from busts. This week: Beware the Steelers' defense, Adrian Peterson owners; unleash your best Pats and Colts; and don't trust Rashard Mendenhall.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

D Up! Injuries taking their toll

Jim McCormick examines the toll injuries have taken on elite IDP performers and reveals who will be directly affected by these, as well as listing some potential replacements from the waiver wire.

D Up!: Finding 2009's waiver wonders

Jim McCormick offers advice on how to succeed in IDP leagues, including finding more help on the waiver wire and among the rookies.

D Up!: Getting by the bye weeks

Jim McCormick dishes out advice on how to survive the precarious bye weeks in teams with individual defensive players.

FBO: Week 5 fantasy matchups

Football Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 5 fantasy matchups. Among the findings: Start Jerome Harrison and Marion Barber, anyone on the Vikings is a good play and don't expect immediate returns from Braylon Edwards.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Week 5 inactives

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 5 inactives.

October 4, 2009; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) jumps for a sack on St. Louis Rams quarterback Kyle Boller (12) during the fourth...

Instant Replay: The tale of two Smiths

Tristan H. Cockcroft has the Week 4 fantasy highlights, which included another big game from New York Giants receiver Steve Smith and an even better game from the Niners' defense.

D Up!: Dumervil, Durant tops on waivers

Jim McCormick looks at individual defensive players for Week 4 and says you should always look to upgrade in IDP leagues.

D Up!: Is Antwan Odom for real?

Jim McCormick looks at individual defensive players for Week 3 and says Antwan Odom is making himself known after a five-sack game against the Packers.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) is hit by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) in the second quarter during an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 20...