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As always, we detail the sordid and the successful every Tuesday in our weekly look back at the previous weekend's games; this is "The Fabulous and the Flops" for Week 15. This week, we'll identify the player who might qualify as the worst backup ...

In this week's "The Fabulous & the Flops," we mine the annals of futility to find comparable games for some of the week's worst performances. Which quarterback nearly beat out Blaine Gabbert for the least accurate game of the season? Which pair of el...

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

Bill Barnwell breaks down favorable and unfavorable fantasy matchups for Week 14. If you have Ravens, play them -- they're almost all good bets vs. Houston. Meanwhile, John Skelton isn't something you should fear.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2010

It's no secret that QBs fare well against the Texans, but what if the QB is making his first career start? Football Outsiders looks at Titans QB Rusty Smith's prospects for this Sunday before discussing the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 12.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2010

In this look at where Randy Moss fits best, Bill Barnwell points out that there really are only a handful of teams that make sense for the currently unemployed star. St. Louis may top the list, but others also provide a good fit.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2010

Football Outsiders takes a hard look at some deceiving early-season defensive performances to be wary of before providing its weekly list of fantasy football starts and sits. Spoiler alert: For your own sanity, avoid Colt McCoy.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders breaks down the best and worst individual performances of NFL Week 5, with an eye toward a few QBs who seemed to have big days, but whose stats were misleading.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2010

Despite a relatively small sample size, possession statistics in football can speak volumes about a team and could be the ticket to your fantasy football championship. Football Outsiders breaks down the best and worst fantasy matchups for Week 5.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2010

Football Outsiders takes a look at the best, worst and most surprising performances of Week 4, including Bears QB Jay Cutler, whose Sunday night display will go down as one of the worst by a QB in NFL history.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2010

Football Outsiders previews Week 4 through the prism of its metrics. Some key factors to look at: how often the Eagles use the shotgun, how effective Joe Flacco can be in the red zone, and whether the Giants can get anything going on third down.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2010

Football Outsiders takes its weekly look at fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid based on the strength or weakness of opponents. Brandon Jackson and Philip Rivers headline the list of players headed for a big Week 2.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2010

Football Outsiders examines Week 1 in the 2010 NFL season with regard to fantasy matchups. In terms of that oft-debated Matt Stafford vs. Jay Cutler matchup, FBO says lean Cutler -- plus, 32 players up and 32 down for this week.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2010

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders looked at the ten biggest single-season win increases in the past five years, then determined what factors those teams had in common. There are three factors, and if you apply them to 2010, Donovan McNabb will be happy.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2010

Football Outsiders rolls out their 2010 Organizational Rankings; these are based on quality players under the age of 25 as of September 1, 2010. Those rich in such talent include the Texans, Panthers and Chiefs.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2010