Archive for October, 2009
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Anquan Boldin returned to practice today, which dramatically improves his chances of playing on Sunday. Nonetheless, I suggest you keep in on your fantasy bench if possible due to his late starting time. He could aggravate his ankle in warmups, leaving you high and dry. Even [...]
Fantasy Basketball: Guys I Don’t Trust
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Kevin Garnett and Al Jefferson - These two will forever be entwined because of their trade so why not lump them together. I like both players and their respective games, but both are coming off injuries. KG is getting older and he has logged a ton [...]
Friday Fantasy Linkage
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Fantasy Football Links:
Fantasy Football Librarian – Best source of fantasy football links anywhere.
Rotoprofessor – Week 7 Rankings
Hazean – Week 7 Bye Week Plug-and-Plays
Undrafteds – Week 7 Watch List
KFFL - Week 7 Sleepers
Walter Football – Week 7 Sit/Start
FF Toolbox – Week 7 Sleepers
Bonus Fantasy Basketball Links:
Fantasy Basketball [...]
Pros vs. Joes FFPC Challenge Update
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The 2009 Fantasy Football Players Championships, (www.myffpc.com) “ Pros vs. Joes Draft Challenge” is one of the premier fantasy football contests in the country. With the help ofFantasyMojo. Com , The FFPC has created the ultimate showdown, pitting a contingent of the industry’s most reputable experts [...]
NFL Week 7 Fantasy Fill-ins
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I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City Chiefs - Cassel is averaging 18.6 fantasy points in his three home games for the Chiefs, and just 11.65 points on the road. [...]
2009 Fantasy Basketball Sleepers
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Here are some fantasy basketball players who could make a big impact this year.
Lou Williams, PG, Philadelphia 76ers - Now that Andre Miller has moved on to Portland, Williams steps in as the starting Point Guard. He has shown an ability to score, and it [...]
Fourth & 1 Debate: Second-Half Stashers
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Time for another Fourth & 1 Roundtable Debate. Bryce McRae of KFFL.com came up with this week’s topic. Click here to see the full article.
This Week’s Topic:
Which two players are you stashing for the second half? Why?
My Response:
The two players that I am stashing away for [...]
Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 7
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Time for another edition of Fantasy Football Out on a Limb. I scour the rosters to select a player who I feel will outperform a higher profile player in that given week. I base my decisions on matchups, how the players are trending, and the [...]
Anquan Boldin: Game-Time Decision
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If you’re an Anquan Boldin owner, I’m sure you were preparing to hear the phrase Game-Time Decision regarding Boldin’s availability for Sunday’s clash with the Giants. He injured his ankle in last week’s win over Seattle and was held out of practice today.
He was able [...]
Don’ts and Dos of Trading
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The Counselor is IN:
1) <!–[endif]–>Don’t ignore the needs of your team to make your team better for the second half of the season.
<!–[if !supportLists]–>2) <!–[endif]–>Do seek out appropriate trading partners to meet your trading needs.
<!–[if !supportLists]–>3) <!–[endif]–>Don’t make half thought out trades.
<!–[if !supportLists]–>4) <!–[endif]–>Do your research [...]
Bye Week Alternatives – Week 7
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Week 7 Byes: Baltimore, Denver, Detroit, Jacksonville, Seattle, Tennessee
Quarterbacks
Matt Hasselbeck, Kyle Orton, and Joe Flacco are the biggest concerns to replace, but it shouldn’t put you in too much of a bind.
High-end Alternatives:
Jay Cutler & Carson Palmer - Borderline starters that square off against each [...]
Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Week 6
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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland Raiders - I will not emphatically endorse a Raider right now, but Fargas had a nice game [...]
Fantasy Basketball: Love Lost
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The Timberwolves were dealt a major blow when PF Kevin Love suffered a broken bone in his left hand that could sideline the second-year player for two months.
Love, a gifted rebounder, will surely be missed. The Wolves don’t have anyone on their roster to fill [...]
Rotoprofessor’s Target Practice: Week 5
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Earlier in the week we took a look some of the trends in players who were targeted by their team’s in Week 5 (clickhere to view). Now, let’s dive into some of the performances to try and determine who is for real and who may have [...]
Week 6 Fantasy Injury Report
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The Counselor is IN:
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Cardinals:
WR Steve Breaston has a knee injury and is questionable. Breaston was limited in practice this week. He will be a game time decision.
Falcons:
K Jason Elam is probable with a hamstring. He will kick for the Falcons.
WR Marty Booker has [...]
Line ‘em up/ Bench their butts
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This column’s intent is to give the readers an idea of few good players in favorable match ups and a few good players in bad match ups. If you have a great player, then it may not advisable to bench him for someone in the Line [...]
Fourth & 1 Debate: Losing Keeper Value
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Time for another Fourth & 1 Roundtable Debate. It’s my week to provide the topic. Here goes.
This Week’s Topic
Aside from LT, which player or two has saw his keeper value take the most significant hit and why?
Ryan Lester of www.lesterslegends.com:
The first person that [...]
LestersLegends Week 6 NFL Power Rankings
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1. New York Giants
2. Indianapolis Colts
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Minnesota Vikings
5. Denver Broncos
6. Philadelphia Eagles
7. Cincinnati Bengals
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Chicago Bears
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
11. New York Jets
12. New England Patriots
13. Baltimore Ravens
14. Dallas [...]
Rotoprofessor’s Target Trends: Week 5
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Written by Eric Stashin the Rotoprofessor
Increase Targets (excluding those with Week 4 bye):
1. ‘Michael Clayton – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – +10
2. Eddie Royal – Denver Broncos – +9
2. Kellen Winslow – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – +9
4. Vernon Davis – San Francisco 49ers – +8
5. Miles Austin [...]
NFL Picks – Week 6
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Week 6 Results: 9-5 (BUF, BAL, NE, JAX, NYJ let me down)
Lock Picks: 2-0
Previous Lock to Win Picks: NO (W), WAS (W), BAL (W), INDY (W), PHI (W)
Previous Lock to Lose Picks: OAK (W), CIN (L), STL (W), KC (W), DET (W)
Regular Season [...]
Fantasy Football Forum – Week 5
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Fantasy Football Forum
How did Week 5 go for you?
I’m in five leagues so I’ll recap each one.
KFFL Analysis League - This week I didn’t pile up the points, but got enough to pick up the victory. Peyton Manning, Rashard Mendenhall, Andre Johnson, and Reggie [...]
Fantasy Football Pitfalls – Week 6
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I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week.
With the bye weeks upon us, you can’t necessarily sit the guys on this list [...]
Monday Night Football Heroes: Henne & Braylon
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Obviously the combo of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams put on a show tonight, but there were a couple of other surprising performances.
No, I’m not talking about Ted Ginn, Jr. actually holding onto the football. I’m not talking about the gutsy use of Pat White late [...]
Bye Week Alternatives – Week 6
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Week 6 Byes: Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami, San Francisco
Quarterbacks
Obviously Peyton Manning is far and away the most critical QB (and player) to be replaced this week. Tony Romo also presents a challenge.
High-end Alternatives:
David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars – Facing St. Louis makes Garrard an attractive bye week [...]
Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Week 5
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There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City Chiefs - He’s not an elite QB, but he’s a decent backup, especially if the Chiefs [...]
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