 |
|
 tweet me! |
0 Comments Be the first! |
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…
|
tweet me! |
0 Comments Be the first! |
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…
|
tweet me! |
0 Comments Be the first! |
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…
|
tweet me! |
0 Comments Be the first! |
Here is an early sample of Week 8 sleepers. You should check back Tuesday and Wednesday for our complete.
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…
|
tweet me! |
Comments Off |
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.
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…
|
tweet me! |
1 Comment |
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…
|
tweet me! |
Comments Off |
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…
|
tweet me! |
Comments Off |
I was recently asked by a fantasy owner of DeAngelo Williams if he should hang onto the back or send him packing after his first big game of the year. Generally, I have an immediate gut reaction that leads me to research to support my initial response, but this time I was completely neutral and had to do my homework before getting back to this inquisitive viewer.
After sifting through statistics of all sorts for what seemed like an inordinate amount of time I found nothing substantive that swayed me either direction. I was at a loss. I really hate to go by a gut feeling alone, because I firmly believe that there is a legit, statistically backed reason why people have these intrinsic reactions.
At long last, I found the data I was looking for to draw a conclusion. Want more? Keep reading…
|
tweet me! |
Comments Off |
In my fourth game of the Xbox Madden 10/EXperts League season I battled Cory Steger, of BrunoBoys.com, and it was a close one from start to finish.
I played with the Dallas Cowboys, and he chose the Green Bay Packers. He scored two field goals in the first half to my lone touchdown by Felix Jones. I was able to methodically move the ball at will in the first half, until I made an ill-advised throw that was intercepted by Nick Collins right before the half. Said INT led to Cory scoring his second field goal to draw within a point. Want more? Keep reading…
|
tweet me! |
Comments Off |
Marshawn Lynch returns from a three-game suspension, which probably has his fantasy owners excited. I don’t own him in any league, and there is a good reason why: Fred Jackson.
We all have seen what Jackson has done through three weeks, particularly in the first two games of the year. Dating back to training camp I wasn’t a fan of Lynch because of Jackson’s emergence last season and an projected increased workload for Jackson. Want more? Keep reading…
Featured Blogs
|
