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With the NFL season nearly wrapped up, KC Joyner notes it's crucial to avoid players who are mailing it in, suggesting a few strong pickups to replace players with 'Short-timers Syndrome.'

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2011

Danny Tuccitto of Football Outsiders gives Week 15 fantasy football advice, examining the best and worst matchups by position.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2011

Danny Tuccitto of Football Outsiders gives Week 12 fantasy football advice, examining the best and worst matchups for all types of wide receivers come fantasy playoff time.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2011

Danny Tuccitto of Football Outsiders gives Week 11 fantasy football advice, explaining why fantasy owners should start Carson Palmer, but avoid Andy Dalton. He also analyzes the top 24 fantasy running backs in terms of situational effectiveness.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2011

Danny Tuccitto of Football Outsiders gives Week 8 fantasy football advice, explaining why fantasy owners should start Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer while avoiding Philip Rivers, Kevin Kolb and Green Bay RBs.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2011

Danny Tuccitto of Football Outsiders gives Week 6 fantasy football advice, explaining why fantasy owners should start Tony Romo and Miles Austin while avoiding Arian Foster, Carolina RBs and Matt Schaub.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2011

Danny Tuccitto of Football Outsiders gives Week 3 fantasy football advice, explaining why fantasy owners should start Chad Henne and Mark Sanchez while avoiding Jamaal Charles and LeGarrette Blount.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2011

Danny Tuccitto of Football Outsiders gives Week 2 fantasy football advice, explaining why fantasy owners should start Chad Henne and Mark Sanchez while avoiding Jamaal Charles and LeGarrette Blount.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2011

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

To win a fantasy football title, owners have to throw the normal rules of who to play and bench out the window.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2009

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.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

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.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Football Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 6 fantasy matchups. Brace yourself. You're going to want to sit Drew Brees this week.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

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

Football Outsiders' weekly fantasy matchup series examines which players will benefit or suffer based on the defenses they face. In Week 4, there's plenty of love for Jay Cutler and Clinton Portis, while Fred Taylor and Ryan Grant are in trouble.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

With some help from Insider's Fantasy Scout -- and the rational third of his brain -- Scott Burton helps you sort out fantasy fact from fiction for Week 4. Among other revelations: Joe Flacco's hot start is likely too good to be true.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009