Deep down everyone probably thinks they could be a head coach or general manager in the NFL, and there really isn’t anything wrong with that. Sure, it was annoying when your buddy that didn’t know who Percy Harvin was during your fantasy draft professed he could run the Colts better than Jim Caldwell would be able to.
You chuckled and moved on with your day.
“Sure, pal … sure you could.”
“You want to bet on it?” said friend barks back, as though his theory will actually be proven right some day. ”I’ll give you Drew Brees for your place kicker if the Colts win more than three games by Week 8!” Want more? Keep reading…
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What goes into finding the next Wes Welker-type player to help jumpstart your fantasy season? Do you have a battered receiving corps and need a contributor with a pulse that comes on the cheap?
While every scenario is different to some degree, common factors often remain. Want more? Keep reading…
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Check back with us for more Week 10 sleepers in our Weekly Playbook section.
LenDale White, running back, Tennessee Titans: The Buffalo Bills‘ defense is allowing an NFL-high 192.3 yards per game to backs in the past month. They have given up 1.67 touchdowns per contest, too. White is a closer and doesn’t play much if his team isn’t sitting on a comfy lead; you shouldn’t have to worry about that being a problem this week. Want more? Keep reading…
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I view it as fantasy football’s version of the Procession of the Equinoxes.
It stems from the common mistake made by fantasy owners when prepping for their drafts: Said player’s stats at last season’s end do not automatically mean he will be in the same position of success in the upcoming season.
It seems like common sense, no? Want more? Keep reading…
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Check back with us for more Week 9 sleepers in our Weekly Playbook section.
Alex D. Smith, quarterback, San Francisco 49ers: Even after a respectable showing in Week 8, the Tennessee Titans‘ defense against quarterbacks ranks 31st in the past month. Smith is considerably improved from a few years ago, and he has viable targets to work with. With six teams on the bye, start him as a fill-in. Want more? Keep reading…
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If one looks hard enough, they will find anomalies in all fields of statistical research. Fantasy football is no different, above all when it comes to ranking players and reviewing fantasy matchups.
From time to time, fantasy owners take things for granted. It’s easy to get caught up, and it’s even easier to listen to fantasy services that, more often than not, don’t break down the numbers. Join me while I analyze a few defensive matchups this week whose surface appearance can be deceiving.
Note: The fantasy points used below are based on standard scoring formats (4 points per passing TD, 1 point per 20 passing yards, 1 point per 10 yards rushing/receiving, 6 points per rushing/receiving touchdowns non-PPR). Want more? Keep reading…
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Here is an early sample of Week 8 sleepers. You should check back Tuesday and Wednesday for our complete analysis.
Derek Anderson, quarterback, Cleveland Browns: Desperate times call for desperate measures, and six-team bye weeks will do that to fantasy owners. Anderson is barely playable but has a fairly decent matchup against a Chicago Bears‘ defense that gave up five touchdown passes last week to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer. Caveat emptor! Want more? Keep reading…
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The following players have positive history versus their Week 7 opponents. I will help you understand if these players can live up to the expectations of their past successes.
Quarterbacks
Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Laurels: Averaged 331 passing yards and two touchdowns per game last year
Fantasy tip: I don’t think Rivers will have any trouble putting up yardage, but the Chiefs’ defense isn’t AS BAD as some people think. Rivers threw three interceptions to four touchdown passes in those two games, and prior to the ‘08 season Rivers’ numbers against KC weren’t exactly sparkling (averaged 184 yards, 0.5 TDs, 1.5 interceptions in 2007). Expect similar numbers to last year’s averages, but don’t be surprised if he is pressured into a few mistakes. Want more? Keep reading…
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Three players have me really intrigued this week, and I’ve been looking for any bit of extra information I can find to ensure our rankings are as precise as possible with these players.
I’ve been toiling over what to do with Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Antonio Bryant and, my main focus of last week, Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams.
For the receivers, they each have poor matchups, on paper, and strong history against their respective Week 6 opponents. Williams’ matchup is a favorable one – possibly good enough to get him on track. Want more? Keep reading…
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At long last, I was able to square off with RotoExperts.com’s Scott Engel in the Xbox 360 Madden 10/EXperts League. I played with the Houston Texans, while Scott, with home-field advantage on his side, chose the Cincinnati Bengals. Want more? Keep reading…
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