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
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
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
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
Quick Reads: Brees was not the hero
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders shines its metrics on NFL Week 7 with these observations (among many): Drew Brees was not a hero; Carson Palmer continues to shine; LaDainian Tomlinson's downward slope continues and Matt Cassel turned in the worst QB performance.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009
Passing fancy
Seth Wickersham, ESPN The MagazineFor the November 2, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Seth Wickersham explores the evolution of route-running in the NFL. It's gone from choreography to chaos in some respects.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009
FBO: Week 6 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses its advanced metrics to analyze Week 6 fantasy matchups. Brace yourself. You're going to want to sit Drew Brees this week.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009
FBO: Week 5 Quick Reads
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' Quick Reads study for Week 5 reveals much, including: Roddy White is an elite WR, Larry Johnson really misses the Chiefs' old O-line, it might be VY time in Nashville and there was actually a QB worse than Derek Anderson on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Harrison better than ever
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines the domination of pass-rushers James Harrison and Jared Allen, the Cowboys' identity issues and more.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009
FBO: 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
FBO: Week 4 fantasy matchups
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders' weekly fantasy matchup series examines which players will benefit or suffer based on the defenses they face. In Week 4, there's plenty of love for Jay Cutler and Clinton Portis, while Fred Taylor and Ryan Grant are in trouble.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Scouts Buzz: Giants' young WRs emerge
Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. examines the growth of the Giants' wide receivers, the Browns' quarterback issues and more.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009
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