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Scout Team: The backup QB myth

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Fear not, Larry Fitzgerald owners, starting QB injuries don't necessarily spell doom for elite fantasy wideouts. Scott Burton explains why before figuring firing up Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for some unapologetic analysis of Week 13 and beyond.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Trend-spotting: Garcon shining

Ken Daube, Special to ESPN.com

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and targets, and wonders why more fantasy owners aren't taking the chance on Pierre Garcon.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Pass Plays: Down the stretch they come

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

Looking for a WR to help your fantasy playoff push? Look no further. KC Joyner lists 10 widely available receivers to target on your waiver wire this week.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Forsett should be the man in Seattle

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at Sunday's highlights and lowlights in fantasy football, including another strong effort from Justin Forsett.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

D Up! Pick up Harrison, Hawthorne now

Jim McCormick, Special to ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Scout Team: Exploiting availability bias

Scott Burton, ESPN The Magazine

Conventional fantasy wisdom often can be distorted for your gain, thanks to a phenomenon known as the availability bias. Scott Burton shows you how before consulting Insider's Fantasy Scout tool for nine bits of unbiased advice for your team.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The Big Rotowski: RB rankings shuffled

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with a number of backup running backs moving up thanks to injuries to starters.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

FBO: Week 10 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders breaks down the best fantasy matchups of 2009 NFL Week 10. Here's a big hint: Start a lot of Vikings (vs. Lions) and Ravens (vs. Browns), including generally-subpar-this-season Todd Heap.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Called Out: What to do with Betts?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our experts for where they placed Ladell Betts, Brett Favre and the Bills running backs this week.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Calling my shots for the second half

Matthew Berry, ESPN.com

Matthew Berry makes his bold predictions for the second half of the NFL season and advises on waiver-wire pickups for Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Instant Replay: Still magic in Warner

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the aftermath of Sunday's games, including Kurt Warner's short-term value and what to think of the muddled Texans' and Chiefs' backfields.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009

FBO: Week 9 matchup projections

Bill Barnwell, Football Outsiders

Football Outsiders checks in with its weekly look at players whose matchups will elevate or deflate their fantasy value Sunday. Plus, as temperatures drop, they look at the effect weather has on fantasy performance.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

CB Corner: Chiefs' loss is your gain

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

K.C. Joyner analyzes struggling defensive backs who will provide favorable fantasy matchups for their assigned receivers over the next few weeks. Thanks to an injury at safety, the Chiefs' secondary is at the top of the list.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Big Rotowski: Rodgers up, Slaton down

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Aaron Rodgers and Steve Slaton making big moves.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Big Rotowski: T. Jones, Austin rising

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Thomas Jones, Miles Austin and Sidney Rice making big moves.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009