Walkthrough

It's still a big deal that Cam Newton's Patriots face Russell Wilson's Seahawks on Sunday night, but Mike Tanier thinks it should be bigger. Plus: a Lions running back mystery and appearances by Abby the Golden Retriever and musical guest David Wax Museum.

Who is the Relevance Vampire? What does he want? How will he impact Sunday's Tom Brady/Drew Brees duel? And who the heck invited Mike Tanier back to Football Outsiders? The answers to several of these questions can be found in the triumphant return of Walkthrough!

Thoughts on the taint, as appropriate now as they were three years ago.

Mike Tanier says so long, and thanks for all the fish.

Mike looks at the top five running backs for the Chargers and Raiders. Not much of a contest for either top spot.

Maurice Jones-Drew naked: who let it happen, and what does it mean to you? Mike Tanier investigates. Plus, top five Broncos and Chiefs running backs.

Having trouble sounding like a vindictive despot in your business memos? Mike Tanier will help you Rogerize them! Plus, Oilers-Titans and Jaguars Top Five Running Backs.

Was Aldon Smith foolish for throwing a wild party, or are we foolish for thinking a 22-year-old millionaire would do anything else? Plus, Colts and Texans running back Top Fives.

Sneak peaks at some Football Outsiders Almanac chapters and a whole division of running back Top Fives. Does Ray Rice or Jamal Lewis top the Ravens list?

D.J. Williams' sneak peak at the Broncos playbook reveals ... nothing, but Saturday's boxing match has Mike Tanier wondering what would happen if NFL games were "judged." Plus: Top 5 Pats and Jets running backs.