FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersAfter debunking the myth that is the yards allowed per game statistic, Football Outsiders lists a number of players to start/sit this week based on their Week 15 matchups.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Player X: Tiger shoulda known
Player X, ESPN The MagazineFrom the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine -- Player X, the anonymous NFL star writing for the Mag, gives some advice to Mr. Tiger Woods.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
Scout Team: Greatest Hits of 2009
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineInsider's Scout Team has covered a number of great fantasy football topics this season. As you enter your league's final weeks, here's a refresher on Scott Burton's and Fantasy Scout's wisdom, plus a number of useful projections for Week 15 and beyond.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009
FBO: A plan to stop the Saints
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders evaluates Week 14 in the NFL. A few thoughts among many: There is a way to beat the Saints (and the Colts, for that matter); something is wrong with Carson Palmer; and sheesh, the Rams are not very good.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
FBO: The Cowboys' December swoon
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders evaluates skill-position performances across Week 13 in the NFL. Among the findings: where the Cowboys' woes come from, why Matt Schaub can't be elite and hey, Jason Campbell might be better than you think.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009
Tip Sheet notes: Harper emerges
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe emergence of strong safety Roman Harper is a big part of the Saints' much-improved defense, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Scout Team: The backup QB myth
Scott Burton, ESPN The MagazineFear 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tip Sheet notes: Loomis builds a winner
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSaints GM Mickey Loomis has done a masterful job of building a winner in New Orleans, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009
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