Mike Beacom

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Matchup Meter: Freeman, Bucs aim to extend Panthers' tough season
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Matchup Meter: Freeman, Bucs aim to extend Panthers' tough season

Few quarterbacks have been as hot as Josh Freeman lately (10 touchdowns and no interceptions in his last four games), yet he continues to get snubbed when

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Matchup Meter: Raiders, Saints are friendly faces for opposing offenses
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Matchup Meter: Raiders, Saints are friendly faces for opposing offenses

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story included mistakes that were introduced during the publication process. SI.com regrets the errors. Torrey Smith

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Matchup meter: Newton, Vick may reverse long slumps in Week 9
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Matchup meter: Newton, Vick may reverse long slumps in Week 9

October was a rough month for Cam Newton. He threw just one touchdown and posted three QB Ratings below 75.0, infuriating fantasy owners who had invested a top

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Matchup meter: Palmer, Luck both poised for big fantasy weeks
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Matchup meter: Palmer, Luck both poised for big fantasy weeks

Jonathan Vilma is a fine linebacker, but he is no savior. The Saints' run defense has been torn apart by opponents this season, and ranks near the bottom of

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Matchup Meter: Colts, Bills have been kind to opposing quarterbacks
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Matchup Meter: Colts, Bills have been kind to opposing quarterbacks

The Colts' defense ranks among the top-five in passing yards allowed (only 200.0 per game), but that's a misleading stat; Indianapolis is one of three NFL

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Matchup Meter: Redskins offer Ponder path to fantasy stardom
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Matchup Meter: Redskins offer Ponder path to fantasy stardom

Fantasy owners can't seem to decide whether to fall in love with Minnesota quarterback Christian Ponder. The second-year signal caller has a 95.5 QB Rating and

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Matchup Meter: Ravens, Packers poised for big Week 5 outputs
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Matchup Meter: Ravens, Packers poised for big Week 5 outputs

Fantasy owners know all about the Giants' banged-up secondary. Now, they can also exploit the team's front seven. The Giants, who have suffered without tackles

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Matchup Meter: Saints' defense a welcome sight for opposing rushers
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Matchup Meter: Saints' defense a welcome sight for opposing rushers

One week after saving Green Bay from Seattle's relentless pass rush, Cedric Benson faces his most favorable matchup to date. On Sunday the Packers host a

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Matchup Meter: Saints' defense a welcome sight for opposing QBs
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Matchup Meter: Saints' defense a welcome sight for opposing QBs

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Matchup Meter: Bills defense could be cure for Chiefs offense
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Matchup Meter: Bills defense could be cure for Chiefs offense

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Matchup Meter: Chargers on hunt for redemption against Raiders
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Matchup Meter: Chargers on hunt for redemption against Raiders

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Camp Battles: Blount, Martin dueling for first-team RB duties
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Camp Battles: Blount, Martin dueling for first-team RB duties

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