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Peter Keating evaluates the teams getting the best (and worst) bang for their buck under center. While Russell Wilson, Andrew Luck and other rookies have provided tremendous returns, the Jets are tied to a financial anchor in Mark Sanchez.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2012

Aaron Schatz looks at the NFL's most irreplaceable players, including Aaron Rodgers, Ray Rice and Calvin Johnson.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2012

ESPN Insider Chris Sprow breaks down Randy Moss' final days with the New England Patriots and writes that the Pats discarded Moss because he no longer fit their system, not because his football skills evaporated.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2012

Vince Verhei examines the best and worst performances of Week 11 in the NFL, including Matt Ryan and Kevin Smith. He also analyzes the Bears' chances of reaching the playoffs with backup Caleb Hanie.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2011

Vince Verhei examines the best and worst performances of Week 5 in the NFL, starting with another strong performance from Ryan Mathews.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2011

Vince Verhei examines the best and worst performances of Week 4 in the NFL, starting with Wes Welker's phenomenal game for the New England Patriots.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2011

Eric Karabell analyzes this week's tough rankings decisions, including where to rank key Raiders offensive players, Arian Foster and Ben Tate (versus the Steelers D) and Antonio Gates.

Blog | Conversation | September 28, 2011

Vince Verhei examines the best and worst performances of Week 2 in the NFL, starting with Tom Brady leading the way again for the New England Patriots.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2011

Adam Schefter answers questions on why Aaron Rodgers is the best player in the NFL, Frank Gore's contract situation and more.

Blog | Conversation | August 29, 2011

KC Joyner explains why the belief that this is the best era for elite quarterbacks is, in fact, not true. The past five years actually had the fewest elite quarterbacks.

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2011

Football Outsiders recaps the best and worst offensive players at each position for the 2010 NFL regular season.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2011

Eric Karabell looks ahead at some reliable fantasy options who could be rested or sat altogether in Week 17, such as Maurice Jones-Drew and Michael Turner.

Blog | Conversation | December 16, 2010

Skeptical that matchups matter in fantasy football? Football Outsiders checks the numbers to prove you're better off picking on the worst defenses in the league than starting league-leading players. Plus, the best and worst fantasy matchups of Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2010

Bill Belichick's decision to go for it on fourth-and-short around midfield against the Chargers on Sunday didn't work out, although the Pats still won the game. But, Bill Barnwell of Football Outsiders explains why Belichick made the right call.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2010

After losing at home to the New York Jets in Week 3, the Miami Dolphins must pull out a win Monday night against the New England Patriots or risk AFC East irrelevance. Plus, how far can the Patriots go with a young, suspect defense?

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2010

Football Outsiders examines the injuries that have hurt the Patriots' defense and concludes that the team may have to win shootouts the rest of the year.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2010