Steve Bartkowski > Matt Ryan

Aaron Schatz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:45:54 -0500

FO design guy Benjy Rose pointed out this example of bad football analysis by NFL.com's Jason Feller. I'll let him explain.

Quiet Subdivision is Home to Booming NFL Blog

Aaron Schatz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:52:33 -0500

Today's New York Times explores the history and impact of that must-read website that makes Football Outsiders the second-biggest independent football site on the Internet: Pro Football Talk.

Eagles Settle For FG After 260-Yard Drive

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:15:17 -0500

As reader Chris notes, The Onion figured out why our stats love the Eagles. Hey, they stole our contest, too!

Breaking Down Revis-Moss

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:41:08 -0500

Mike Florio went out and talked to a scout with access to the coaches' film about the matchup between Darrelle Revis and Randy Moss in Week 2, and what that means for this week's Patriots-Jets game.

Brohm Signs With Bills

Bill Barnwell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:13:54 -0500

Brian Brohm was signed off the Packers' practice squad by the Bills. Green Bay apparently offered to match the Bills' two-year deal, but Brohm chose to go to Buffalo.

Raiders Bench Russell, Gradkowski to Start

Aaron Schatz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:16:58 -0500

I think that Mega-Maid just went from "suck" to "blow."

Ronnie Brown Out For the Season

Doug Farrar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:12:27 -0500

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the foot Injury suffered by Dolphins running back/Wildcat pitchman Ronnie Brown will end his season, as Miami will put Brown on injured reserve. This means two things we pretty much knew when Brown got hurt: First, the Dolphins weren't going to duplicate last year's league-leading stretch of injury luck. Second, it's pretty much WildPat or bust at this point – look for more option pitches from rookie quarterback Pat White going forward. We'll see how the Dolphins' offense shakes out tomorrow night when they face the Carolina Panthers.

Pittsburgh Nears an Ignoble Record

Aaron Schatz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:49:07 -0500

Could the pathetic Steelers special teams wipe Steve Christie from the DVOA record books? (Click to read more.)

A Weekend In Green Bay

Bill Barnwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:27:41 -0500

The BBC's Neil Reynolds details his trip to Green Bay for the first-ever broadcast of an NFL game to the UK from American soil.

Bills Fire Dick Jauron

Bill Barnwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:44:40 -0500

According to NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora, the Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron.

Dwayne Bowe Suspended Four Games

Bill Barnwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:19 -0500

Well, we'll get to see how bad the Kansas City offense is without Dwayne Bowe, as Quick Reads hoped. Bowe has been suspended four games for a PED violation.

TMQ: Belichick Was Right

Bill Barnwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:29:15 -0500

Don't want to link yet another Belichick article, but TMQ has (as I'm sure you know) much more than an analysis of Belichick's decision (using Accuscore, even).

Further Thoughts on Fourth-and-2

Bill Barnwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:18:26 -0500

Now that we've all had time to consider things logically, Bill Barnwell has further thoughts on Belichick's fourth-and-2 decision.

Bengals Sign Larry Johnson

Bill Barnwell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:05:59 -0500

Sub-replacement level performance for everyone!

Bill Belichick Fourth-and-2 Calculator

Aaron Schatz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:43:53 -0500

Thanks to Mike Harris, creator of the playoff odds simulator, for creating this Bill Belichick fourth-and-2 simulator. You can enter your own estimate of the probabilities of the Colts scoring either after a failed fourth down or a punt, and then find out if Belichick made the right decision based on your own opinions.

On Fourth-Down Decisions

Bill Barnwell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:48:35 -0500

Chase Stuart at the pro-football-reference.com blog has a lengthy, lengthy take on the Belichick decision from last night that's very well done.

MMQB: Belichick Made the Wrong Call

Doug Farrar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:12:33 -0500

This week, PK compares Bill Belichick to Grady Little, catches up with Mike Zimmer, reveals some unexpected praise for Al Davis, and has a surprising top team in his Fine Fifteen.

Bud Adams Flips Buffalo The Bird

Bill Barnwell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:46:36 -0500

Doug passes on the video of Titans owner Bud Adams flipping the Buffalo Bills a pair of middle fingers from his box.

Bruschi's Breakdown: Pats-Colts

Doug Farrar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:59:10 -0500

Tedy Bruschi joins with ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss for a very detailed preview of the Pats-Colts game. Bruschi and Reiss do this every week, and it's great reading.

Week 10 Open Discussion Thread

Bill Barnwell — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:15:52 -0500

Discuss this week's action, live in our discussion forums!