Tip Sheet notes: Harper emerges
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe emergence of strong safety Roman Harper is a big part of the Saints' much-improved defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Flex ranks: Vikings' Rice climbs into the top 20
Eric Karabell...It stinks. And there's little the flex rankings can do for you when you just don't have the horses. For others, take the flex rankings for what they are: a guide. This is...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Scout Team: The backup QB myth
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineFear 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.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009
Quick Reads: Talkin' 'bout practice
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersWhen it comes to QB success, reps with the first team make all the difference according to Football Outsiders. Just look at the stories of Vince Young and Matt Leinart. Plus, FBO takes a look at the most valuable and least valuable players from Week 12.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Flex ranks: Getting the most out of your flex slot
Eric Karabell...really matter. Put Benson in your flex spot, and if we find out Sunday morning he can't play, you can use a running back or wide receiver in that spot. Hey, every advantage matters...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
CB Corner: Veteran benefits
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderIt's not just the hobbled and inexperienced who can be exploited for fantasy gain. KC Joyner offers a few struggling veteran cornerbacks -- and the receivers who will break them -- to add to your list of favorable fantasy matchups in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Seahawks' Forsett on verge of emerging
Eric Karabell...who has also done his best work as a receiver out of the backfield. Most people didn't think Forte could emerge last season as a traditional running back, due to his small stature. He...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Week 11 flex rankings: Plenty of depth
Eric Karabell...Buffalo Bills are really awful against the run. 3. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings: Hey, being third isn't that bad. 4. Steven Jackson, RB, Rams 5. Ray Rice, RB, Ravens 6. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
CB Corner: Not all injuries are equal
KC Joyner, ESPN InsiderK.C. Joyner analyzes struggling defensive backs who will provide favorable fantasy matchups. This week he advises targeting WRs facing teams with injured cornerbacks, but not in all instances.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Week 10 flex rankings: WR spotlight
Eric Karabell...to save their value. Consider the plight of Tim Hightower, for example. Some weeks he really doesn't get enough carries to make a difference, but he catches the ball and gets goal-line looks...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
FBO: Numbers crunching, Week 10
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders applies their metrics to analysis of all Week 10 games. Some observations: the red zone will be the key in CIN/PIT; YAC will be the key in NE/IND; and the Eagles? Not a great road team.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
FBO: The 2010 rebuilders
Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders looks at which NFL squads need utter overhauls for 2010. Among the reverse elite: the Raiders, Browns, Seahawks and Titans. Also: Vince Wilfork will get paid this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
Week 9 flex ranks: We have a new No. 1!
Eric Karabell...of course, there are no stupid questions. Those e-mails revealed to me that I really shouldn't assume everyone understands what this blog is all about, so here are the e-mails, and a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Scout Team: The perfect trade offer
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineIn harnessing the power of hyperbolic discounting, ESPN The Magazine's Scott Burton provides the framework for the perfect fantasy football trade offer. Plus eight useful projections from Burton's old pal, the Insider Fantasy Scout tool.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Evans, Bills offense looking up with Fitzpatrick
Eric Karabell...value for Chad Ochocinco -- wait, wasn't he Chad Johnson then, I can't recall -- and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, they pointed to poor Ryan Fitzpatrick, the Harvard-schooled backup quarterback who rarely threw effectively downfield...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
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