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Pick Center is a service for ESPN Insiders where fans can take a look at two different simulation models to get an idea of how every game each week may turn out. Pick Center also simulates the odds on whether the winning team will cover the point spread.

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The Big Rotowski: Final ranks

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris ranks the players for the final four weeks of the NFL season, with special attention given to players who could sit for their NFL teams during the fantasy playoffs.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

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: Week 12 pickups

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

You never know when an injury or a slump will doom you, so you'd better have depth.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Called Out: Ranking Chris Johnson

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our experts for where they placed Chris Johnson, Pierre Thomas and Randy Moss this week.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 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

Instant Replay: Is it still Friday the 13th?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy highlights (Donovan McNabb, Ladell Betts) and lowlights (key injuries, Marshawn Lynch) from Sunday's Week 10 games.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 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

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

Pass Plays: Week 9 pickups

KC Joyner, ESPN Insider

KC Joyner highlights a few readily available pass-catchers who can give your fantasy team a shot in the arm for Week 9 and beyond.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 03, 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

Where does Moats fit with Texans?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the highs and lows from Week 8, including a surprise performance from Texans backup Ryan Moats.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 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

Instant Replay: Brady back to old tricks

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft has the Week 6 fantasy highlights (Tom Brady's big day) and lowlights (the Seahawks' offense).

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009