FBO: Key to Brees' success
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersDrew Brees is one of the best deep passers in the NFL, according to Football Outsiders' advanced metrics. And he'll have to go downfield often if the Saints expect to topple the Patriots on Monday night.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009
Pats' offense will keep Saints guessing
Gary Horton, Scouts Inc.Here's what to watch in Monday night's matchup between the Patriots and Saints.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009
Romo, Barber, Dallas offense can still deliver
Eric Karabell...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
NEXT: The countdown continues
Morty Ain, ESPN The MagazineIn our never-ending search for the stars of tomorrow, we've narrowed this year's list to a talented 20. You'll have to wait until our annual NEXT issue (Dec. 14) to see who's No. 1, but these athletes should get your attention for now.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009
FBO: Bye-bye, bye week season
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes the 32 players with the most favorable matchups in Week 11 fantasy. Among them: Rashard Mendenhall, Pierre Thomas, Kurt Warner, Nate Washington and more. With bye week season over, you'd better be ready to get value.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Rookie CBs lift Miami
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comRookie cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Sean Smith have helped the Dolphins get back in the playoff race, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009
The one and onlys
ESPN The Magazine and Football OutsidersFrom the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: an investigation of the most irreaplaceable players in the NFL -- among them Leon Hall, Ryan Clady, DeMarcus Ware and Andre Johnson.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Simply irreplaceable
David Fleming, ESPN The MagazineDavid Fleming profiles mercurial but stellar Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson for the November 30, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine (it was the cover story).
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Brady and Manning set to break the bank
Adam Schefter...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
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
Film Notes: Packers' O-line in turmoil
Gary Horton, Scouts Inc.After looking at film, Gary Horton tells you what to pay attention to during Week 10.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Scout Team: QBs to buy and sell
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineScott Burton uses the history of human narratives -- seriously -- to explain why you should be trying to sell Donovan McNabb and other QBs who have thrived in the red zone. Plus, he uses the Fantasy Scout tool to offer advice at RB and WR.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009
QB Kyle Orton could be the answer in Denver
Adam Schefter...quarterback, a solid quarterback. Don't think he ever will be an elite quarterback à la Tom Brady or Peyton Manning, but then again, how many are? If Orton can prove he can lead...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2009
Quick Reads: Patience, grasshopper
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' metric analysis of Week 9 reveals, among many topics: Carson Palmer merits MVP consideration, Jay Cutler is fundamentally sound but has a terrible O-line, Alex Smith is fading, and Joe Flacco is dying with the deep ball.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009
FBO: Week 9 matchup projections
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders checks in with its weekly look at players whose matchups will elevate or deflate their fantasy value Sunday. Plus, as temperatures drop, they look at the effect weather has on fantasy performance.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
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