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

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.

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

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...

Final Word: NFC South

...The Superdome's been a special place for them this year. The crowd noise literally forced Tom Brady to call two timeouts in a recent Monday night game. Imagine what Saints' fans can do...

NFL jerseys: must-gets and must-nots

Matthew Willis takes a team-by-team approach to which jerseys makes excellent gifts and which, well, don't.

Good days in Rodgers' neighborhood

For all of Brett Favre's success with the Vikings, there's no denying Aaron Rodgers has shown the potential to be an elite quarterback, Jeffri Chadiha writes.

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.

Trend-spotting: Don't overrate weather

Ken Daube looks at the latest trends and warns fantasy owners not to be swayed too much by weather conditions when setting your lineup.

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.

Pass Plays: Week 14 pickups

Need a jolt at receiver to take you through the playoffs? KC Joyner's got you covered with 10 guys who could catch enough passes to lead you to a championship.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

FBO: The Cowboys' December swoon

Football 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

In second half, Brady a road woe-rrior

...to shrug off these stats as mere happenstance. AP Photo/Lynne SladkyTom Brady's second-half performance against the Dolphins was dismal.Tom Brady's struggles in the second half of road games are a...