FBO: The arrival of must-win time
Aaron Schatz and Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 15 in the 2009 NFL season. Thoughts: Cincy declines as the game progresses; the Giants can't stop anyone in the red zone; Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub actually seem to enjoy being blitzed and more.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
FBO: Cardiac likely won't win this one
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 14 in the NFL, including: The Bengals need to close out Minny early rather than late; what Philly may do to Eli Manning; how bad Pittsburgh is on special teams and why Dallas should fear San Diego's use of shotgun spreads.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009
10 Spot: Attention, shoppers
Adam Schefter, ESPN.comHere are some of the names that will likely be on several shopping lists when teams start looking for head coaches, writes Adam Schefter.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009FBO: Week of the shotgun
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders previews Week 13. Notable trend: shotgun-specific stats will play a big role. Also: blitzing Eli Manning throws him off his game substantially. And the Pats? They might be in some trouble down in South Florida.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009
Titans go to 4-0 under Young when Brown's kick from 49 sails wide left
Associated PressRob Bironas kicked a 53-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 20-17 for their fourth straight victory after an 0-6 start.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 23, 2009Andre Johnson is far from quiet
David Fleming, Page 2While other top receivers like the mike in front of them, Andre Johnson speaks loudly with his body.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Bottom line is, Bill Belichick was right
Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2Bill Belichick was skewered for going for it on fourth down in Indianapolis. But he made the right call.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Patriots in solid position
Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.comThe Patriots face a tough second half, but have been good closers in the past.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009FBO: 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
The Crabtree Curse haunts San Fran
Gregg Easterbrook, Page 2The 49ers were rolling early on under Mike Singletary. But ever since Michael Crabtree signed his contract, things have gone downhill.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Quick Reads: The quarterback schism
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders uses their metrics to analyze Week 8. Some observations: The worst QB performances this year have been historically bad; Steve Slaton's career is at a crossroads; the Rams need to draft a QB in 2010 and Carolina should keep running.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009
Austin's hard work is starting to pay off
Tim MacMahon, ESPNDallas.comMiles Austin's journey to the NFL began in the Garrett family backyard.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009AFC South Underachiever: Kyle Vanden Bosch
Paul Kuharsky, AFC South...done. That guy is defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch, who prior to this season has a formidable track record for success. When defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth bolted for the Washington Redskins, perhaps no Titans player...
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