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Football Outsiders analyzes the use of the franchise tag on Vincent Jackson, David Harris, LaMarr Woodley and Michael Vick, deciding whether each one was a good or bad use of the tag.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2011

Football Outsiders breaks down why Ben Roethlisberger isn't a clutch quarterback and takes a look at the best, worst and most surprising performances of Super Bowl XLV.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2011

Bill Barnwell looks back at the past four Super Bowls to determine the hidden factor that may swing Super Bowl XLV.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2011

Football Outsiders takes a look at the best, worst and most surprising performances of the NFL's divisional round, including one from Aaron Rodgers that was at historic levels.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2011

Football Outsiders recaps the best and worst offensive players at each position for the 2010 NFL regular season.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2011

The Patriots' rookie tight ends have had great seasons, but is it possible they've already hit their peaks? Football Outsiders explains the issue before going into the best and worst performances of Week 17.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2011

Football Outsiders has combed through tons of data to find the best and worst individual matchups for players to help you bring home a fantasy championship this week. No. 1 on the list: Trent Edwards.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2010

The Chiefs have made huge strides this season, clinching their division after a 4-12 campaign in 2009. Who saw that coming? Football Outsiders, who predicted the Chiefs would win the AFC West. Plus: the best and worst from NFL Week 16.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2010

We know how high the stakes are this week in fantasy football. That's why Football Outsiders has combed through tons of data to find the best and worst individual matchups for the biggest fantasy names, including a few surprises, like Denver's Tim Tebow.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2010

In spite of splitting carries with Thomas Jones, Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles is performing at historic levels and should be getting MVP talk (and more touches). Football Outsiders explains why before delving into the best and worst performances of Week 15.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2010

Tom Brady is putting up some gaudy stats. But how much do blowout wins distort his real impact? Football Outsiders tackles the subject before making sense of the best, worst and most surprising performances of Week 14.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2010

Peyton Manning has had four interceptions returned for touchdowns in the past two weeks. Does that mean he's losing his edge? Football Outsiders tackles the issue before spotlighting the best, worst and most surprising performances of Week 13.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2010

Football Outsiders examines wide receivers with comparable two-year stretches to Mike Wallace to determine if the Steelers WR will evolve into a No. 1 receiver.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2010

Chiefs WR Dwyane Bowe has taken full advantage of his team's favorable schedule, but can he grab hold of history? Football Outsiders crunches the numbers before getting into the best and worst performances of Week 12 from around the league.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2010

Tom Brady has had a number of great games in his career, but few better than his outing on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Football Outsiders explains just how good his day was before getting into the best and worst performances of NFL Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2010

Skeptical that matchups matter in fantasy football? Football Outsiders checks the numbers to prove you're better off picking on the worst defenses in the league than starting league-leading players. Plus, the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2010