DVOA Matchup: Redskins at Seahawks

Doug Farrar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:04:19 -0500

Our DVOA-heavy Seahawks preview moves from the Seattle Times to the Washington Post for a week, as the Jim Zorn/Mike Holmgren professional relationship is discussed.

Dallas Morning News: Week 12 Questions

Bill Barnwell — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:27:43 -0500

Apparently, according to the commenters at the Dallas Morning News site, fumble luck is a qualitative idea.

Varsity Numbers: Another Big (12) Saturday Night

Bill Connelly — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:17:17 -0500

In the latest Varsity Numbers, Bill Connelly takes a look at the latest Game of the Century of the Week, Texas Tech at Oklahoma.

Marshall Putting Raiders' Asomugha In Cross Hairs

Bill Barnwell — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:56:33 -0500

Brandon Marshall has respect for Nnamdi Asomugha, but says that he's "hunting DB's".

Any predictions on what his line will be on Sunday?

Worst Division Ever?

Bill Barnwell — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:55:48 -0500

Jim Baker wonders whether any of this year's divisions are the worst in NFL history.

Death of the 3rd Year Rule

Bill Barnwell — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:54:32 -0500

SBN Fantasy blog Fake Teams notes that third year wide receivers just aren't breaking out this year.

The Week In Quotes: November 21, 2008

Bill Barnwell — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:50:22 -0500

What's wrong with getting kissed by Oprah? Picking fights with head coaches? Running up the score on little kids? You tell us.

ESPN Numbers Crunching: Week 12

Aaron Schatz — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:42:10 -0500

Among the issues tackled in this week's Numbers Crunching: A hidden secret to Tennessee's success, San Francisco's quiet five-point advantage over Dallas, and the triumphant return of Adrian Wilson, Stop Rate Deity.

Jones Out For Season

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:10:37 -0500

The Cowboys are set to place first-round pick Felix Jones on Injured Reserve, ending his season after just six games. Jones reportedly suffered a toe injury while rehabbing his hamstring injury, an injury denied by the Cowboys until today.

SDA: The Game of the Century -- Again

Russell Levine — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:50:53 -0500

Look, everyone, it's a college Football Game of the Century! Russell has the particulars on Texas Tech-Oklahoma with Texas blogger Peter Bean of Burnt Orange Nation. Plus don't miss the second FO LiveBlog, Saturday at 8 p.m. EST.

A Tradition Like No Other

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:47:19 -0500

Kieran Darcy's fantastic feature on Notre Dame's interhall football program makes me do something I've never, ever done and don't expect to ever do again: Wish I went to Notre Dame.

Fantasy Matchups: Week 12

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:24:20 -0500

Week 12 of the FO Fantasy Matchups column goes against the advice of some other ESPN columnists and tells you to bench Brian Westbrook. For some backstory, we provide you with the history of running backs against teams with a -30% rushing defense DVOA.

Dolphins' Special Teams Woes

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:20:45 -0500

The Dolphins have a problem with their coverage units. What's the solution? Sign Courtney Bryan out of a California Arby's!

Hester From Swagger To Stagger

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:17:49 -0500

The always good Brad Biggs has a feature on Devin Hester and his regression to the mean this year. Hester blames a lack of swagger.

Schweigert Out Of Basement, Onto Lions

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:02:35 -0500

It's a twist on the local boy done bad enough to do good story -- Stuart Schweigert, formerly of the Raiders, was substitute teaching and living with his wife in his dad's basement before he got the call from the Lions. Now, he has a two-year deal.

Wildcat Here To Stay

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:20:45 -0500

Bill Cowher and Pat Kirwan have a great breakdown of the Wildcat and the mechanics of how it works (and how to stop it). Thanks to dryheat for the link.

Bengals Bench Ocho Cinco

Doug Farrar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:30:41 -0500

Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports that the Bengals have deactivated Chad Ocho Cinco for tonights's game against the Steelers due to 85's violation of an unspecified team rule. Chris Henry will replace Johnson in the starting lineup. This, of course, begs the question: What sort of rules violation do you have to commit before you're replaced by Chris Henry?

Walkthrough: Purple Village

Mike Tanier — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:40:14 -0500

Audubon, New Jersey, is traditionally Eagles country, but hometown hero Joe Flacco has the town seeing purple. Mike Tanier learns to cope with divided loyalty with the help of some friends and co-workers. Plus: Andy Reid's Red Sea Offense and mash notes from Jim Fassel.

The Seahawks Core

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:46:10 -0500

John Morgan breaks down what he thinks the core of the Seahawks' next great team will be.

Adam Jones Reinstated, Suspended Till December 7

Bill Barnwell — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:28:36 -0500

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has reinstated troubled Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones from his indefinite suspension, but the suspension will continue for two more games. Jones will return December 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.