Scout Team: The backup QB myth

Fear 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

When 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

Forsett should be the man in Seattle

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at Sunday's highlights and lowlights in fantasy football, including another strong effort from Justin Forsett.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 and the New England Patriots celebrates with his line after throwing his 50th touchdown of...

Patriots under pressure to maintain

The Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.

The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds

Christopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)

Romo, Barber, Dallas offense can still deliver

...games of 20 or more fantasy points this season, which ties him with Brett Favre and Tom Brady, and is more than either Drew Brees and Kurt Warner have had this season. The problem...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009

John Clayton's Last Call: Giants end skid; problems mounting for Steelers

AP Photo/Bill Kostroun After a four-game losing streak that spanned 42 days, the Giants tasted victory in Week 11 -- but it wasn't easy. Eli Manni...

Watching Brady, Eli, McCoy and Marshall

...go position by position to discuss other players I feel more fantasy owners are watching. Quarterback: Tom Brady, New England Patriots: You don't think Bill Belichick's boys have something to prove against...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

The Big Rotowski: RB rankings shuffled

Christopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with a number of backup running backs moving up thanks to injuries to starters.

Brady and Manning set to break the bank

...your own? Submit it here. From now through the end of their careers, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady will be compared. This season, each has thrown 16 touchdown passes. This season, each has thrown...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 15, 2009

SportsNation Guide: NFL Week 10

...Local team chats: ESPN Boston | ESPN Chicago | ESPN Dallas SportsNation would rather have Peyton Manning than Tom Brady dating their sister, but the roles are reversed if a wingman is called for. Maybe it...

Pats-Colts rivalry has layers of intrigue

Patriots-Colts is guaranteed excitement. The aftermath of Sunday's showdown also promises to be compelling, writes John Clayton.