FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis

After 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

From 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

Tough test for emotional Bengals

As they deal with the death of teammate Chris Henry, the Bengals have to somehow focus on football and get ready to face a talented Chargers team on the road, writes John Clayton.

AFC East Huddle

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC East

Bolts most dangerous team in AFC playoff picture

Adam Schefter answers readers' questions nearly every day in his blog. On Tuesday, he turns his attention to the heated AFC playoff race. Have a query...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 15, 2009

FBO: A plan to stop the Saints

Football 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

Dolphins, Jets stalk vulnerable Patriots

...of the New York Jets are leading their respective teams in commanding ways right now, while Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are clearly struggling. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins bottomed out two...

Instant Replay: Marshall motivated

Tristan H. Cockcroft explores the fantasy stories of Week 14, headlined by Brandon Marshall.

A halftime trip around the AFC East

...against the Carolina Panthers. The score is tied at 7, but the Patriots have looked homely. Tom Brady has an interception. Randy Moss lost a fumble. Do you think Bill Belichick has Charlie Weis...

...December 13, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 13: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after he threw an interception in the first quarter...

Has Brady lost the Mariano mystique?

Legendary NFL closer Tom Brady has been off, but injuries could be why.

Pats' focus needs to be on AFC East

After all the distractions of this week, the Patriots need a big effort Sunday.

Timing's right for Reid, Eagles

The timing is right for Andy Reid and the Eagles to make their move in the NFC East, writes John Clayton.

Countdown Daily Huddle: AFC East

John Clayton gives you the latest news from each team in the AFC East

The Big Rotowski: Final ranks

Christopher Harris ranks the players for the final four weeks of the NFL season, with special attention given to players who could sit for their NFL teams during the fantasy playoffs.