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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

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

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

Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio stirred up controversy when he went for it on fourth-and-1 from his own 36-yard line Sunday. But it was the right move either way. Football Outsiders explains why before listing their best and worst performances of Week 11.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2010

Football Outsiders lists its best and worst matchups for fantasy production in Week 9 and beyond, giving both short-term suggestions for this Sunday and longer-term trade ideas to maximize value down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 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

Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders offers his weekly matchup-based fantasy football analysis. With the bye weeks beginning, depth becomes key, and mining the waiver wire for hidden gems facing bad opponents becomes critical. Barnwell offers guidance.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 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