FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis

After debunking the myth that is the yards allowed per game statistic, Football Outsiders lists a number of players to start/sit this week based on their Week 15 matchups.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Called Out: Brady, Hightower debated

Tristan H. Cockcroft calls out our rankers for the opinions on players such as Tom Brady, Greg Jennings and Reggie Bush.

The Super-Early Top 25

Matthew Berry strikes first in the race for the earliest 2010 fantasy football rankings, but then comes back to the present for another weekly edition of Love/Hate.

Trend-spotting: Final look at the data

Ken Daube takes a final look at target trends, big running plays and favorable passing and rushing schedules for the fantasy playoffs.

Ones that got away in the AFC East

During my segment Tuesday morning on ESPN's "First Take," host Dana Jacobson asked which game will be known as the most regrettable loss in the AFC Ea...

How I See It: AFC North Stock Watch

...the Steelers out of the postseason. Leaks are springing up everywhere. Sometimes Pittsburgh's offense can't score. Other times it's the defense not getting key stops. Special teams coverage also is an issue...

Instant Replay: Marshall motivated

Tristan H. Cockcroft explores the fantasy stories of Week 14, headlined by Brandon Marshall.

Wrap-up: Colts 28, Broncos 16

...which it dominated. The Broncos held the ball for 11 minutes in the quarter but didn't score. The Broncos needed to take advantage of that clock domination. But the Broncos gave the Colts, now...

Manning, Colts fortify legacy with 22nd straight regular-season win

Peyton Manning threw four TD passes as the Colts held off Denver for a 28-16 victory. It gave the Colts (13-0) their 22nd consecutive regular-season win.

...92) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9). The Denver Broncos defeated the Dallas Cowboys by a score of 17 to 10 at Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado. Image Details Caption/Description October...

FBO: Cardiac likely won't win this one

Football Outsiders analyzes Week 14 in the NFL, including: The Bengals need to close out Minny early rather than late; what Philly may do to Eli Manning; how bad Pittsburgh is on special teams and why Dallas should fear San Diego's use of shotgun spreads.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Trend-spotting: Don't overrate weather

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and warns fantasy owners not to be swayed too much by weather conditions when setting your lineup.

FBO: The Cowboys' December swoon

Football Outsiders evaluates skill-position performances across Week 13 in the NFL. Among the findings: where the Cowboys' woes come from, why Matt Schaub can't be elite and hey, Jason Campbell might be better than you think.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Rapid Reaction: Raiders 27, Steelers 24

...three touchdown drives in the fourth quarter, resulting in the team's fourth straight loss. The final score for Oakland was an 11-yard touchdown catch by receiver Louis Murphy with 15 seconds remaining. Heinz...