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
The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds
Christopher Harris, ESPN.comChristopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)
Story | Conversation | November 24, 200910 Spot: Comfortable confines in NFC
Adam Schefter, ESPN.comIf the NFC playoffs began today, every round would be played in temperature-controlled environments, writes Adam Schefter.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009FBO: Sweatshirts and gunslingers
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders applies its metrics to Week 10 in the NFL. Among the observations: Belichick shouldn't be lambasted for his decision; Kurt Warner could be MVP; the best of the RBs weren't playing that well and Reggie Wayne is truly elite.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009
Where does Moats fit with Texans?
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft looks at the highs and lows from Week 8, including a surprise performance from Texans backup Ryan Moats.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Big Rotowski: Rice, Benson rising
Christopher Harris, ESPN.comChristopher Harris updates his fantasy football rankings for the season, with Ray Rice, Mike Sims-Walker and Cedric Benson making big moves.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Rodgers, Brady top Week 6 QB ranks
Fantasy Staff, ESPN.comFantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 6.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 200910 Spot: Manning better than ever
Adam Schefter, ESPN.com"Monday Night Football" suddenly has become the place for unmatched football drama, writes Adam Schefter.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009FBO: Week 4 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Week 4 Quick Reads shows, among many points, that Peyton Manning is still very good, Drew Brees is the essence of a game-managing QB, the best Steve Smith plays for the Giants and JaMarcus Russell was only the fifth-worst QB on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Mike Sando's MVP Watch
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando That didn't take long. Peyton Manning needed only three games to establish his 2009 credentials as the early MVP...
Blog | September 30, 2009Mike Sando's MVP Watch
Mike Sando, NFC West...Chris Johnson drew consideration. Only a 0-2 record kept him off the list this time. Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Ben Roethlisberger, Randy Moss and Matt Hasselbeck fell from the top 10 for this...
Blog | September 23, 2009FBO: Week 2 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Week 2 Quick Reads show why all 350-yard passing days aren't the same. If you're Matt Schaub, those yards are part of a brilliant performance. But Kevin Kolb? Not so much. Oh, and the Giants have two pretty good receivers after all.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Fantasy matchups: Week 2
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders, with help from their advanced DVOA metric, examine matchups to tell you who to start and sit this week. The results might surprise you -- for instance, Matt Forte belongs on your bench against Pittsburgh.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009
Mike Sando's MVP Watch: Brees soars
Mike Sando, NFC West...season, but none in the opener. The best in the game at what he does. 3. TOM BRADY, New England Patriots 2009 PASSING CMP ATT YDS CMP% YPA LNG TD INT SACK RAT 39...
Blog | September 16, 2009Mike Sando's MVP Watch: 10 to consider
Mike Sando, NFC West...than a quarterback or running back -- to register in voting. Three of 50 panelists chose him. Tom Brady's return from knee surgery could prevent Manning or anyone from winning so convincingly this time...
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