Archive for November, 2009
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Week 11 Results: 13-3 (CAR, PIT, CIN let me down)
Lock Picks: 2-0
Previous Lock to Win Picks: NO (W), WAS (W), BAL (W), INDY (W), PHI (W), PITT (W), NE (W), SD (W), ATL (W), MINN (W), ARI (W)
Previous Lock to Lose Picks: OAK (W), CIN [...]
FanDuel – Fast Head-to-Head Fantasy Sports
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Is your fantasy football team a lost cause, but you still have the itch to compete…to start fresh…with a clean slate? If that’s the case, you have to check out FanDuel. You get a fresh start every week with FanDuel. You can play for free or [...]
Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 3
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I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.
Dahntay Jones, SG/SF, Indiana Pacers
Jones averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.8 blocks, 0.5 three-pointers, and 2.3 turnovers last week while shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 76.9 [...]
Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/22/09
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Before we get started, let’s take a look at the Week 5 NBA schedule to help you set your fantasy rosters (click here for article). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.
Jason Williams, Orlando Magic
39 MIN, [...]
Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Week 11
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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.
Brady Quinn, QB, Clevlenad Browns
Quinn had over 300 yards and 4 TDs, but Detroit isn’t on his schedule anymore. He had [...]
Fourth & 1 Debate: Thursday Football Adjustments
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Eric of www.rotoprofessor.com was responsible for this week’s Fourth & 1 Roundtable Debate topic.
Click here to see the full article.
This Week’s Topic:
What adjustments do you make to your fantasy strategy in the second half with games now being played on Thursdays?
My Response:
My first thought was the [...]
Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 10
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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 ever-important [...]
Fantasy Football: Talkin’ About Practice Week 10
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Practiced (No Worries)
Anquan Boldin (ankle) – Boldin could have played last week if it were a playoff game. He should be good to go this week and hopefully in the clear. Oh, and Kurt Warner didn’t miss him last week.
Calvin Johnson (knee) – Megatron is too [...]
Veteran’s Day
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I would like to thank all of those who are serving, all of those who have served, and the families that have supported our veterans. As we honor those who served, let us not forget the sacrifices that these great people made to provide the freedom [...]
Lester’s Blue Line Specials Volume 5
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Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? You’ve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size.
Center
Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins
Bergeron had four points (two goals, two assists) in three games (1.33 points per game) last week with a +3 plus/minus rating. He [...]
Week 10 Fantasy Injury Report - Thursday Edition
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The Counselor is IN:
Here are the Thursday edition of Week 10 fantasy injuries and my commentary. I am posting a Thursday’s edition along with the regular Weekend edition. The Thursday Edition will list injuries for the Thursday’s game only.
Bears:
TE Desmond Clark is probable with a [...]
Thank you Veterans
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The Counselor is IN:
Today we take time to pause and honor all of the men and women who have severed our country in the Armed Services. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. For me and my family, we deeply appreciate you and your service. [...]
LestersLegends Week 10 NFL Power Rankings
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Before we get started, click here for my Week 10 NFL picks.
1. New Orleans Saints
2. Indianapolis Colts
3. Minnesota Vikings
4. Cincinnati Bengals
5. Pittsburgh Steelers
6. New England Patriots
7. Dallas Cowboys
8. Denver Broncos
9. San Diego Chargers
10. Atlanta Falcons
11. Philadelphia Eagles
12. Arizona Cardinals
13. Houston Texans
14. New York Giants
15. Jacksonville Jaguars
16. [...]
NFL Week 10 Fantasy Fill-ins
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Before we get started, click here for my Week 10 NFL picks.
I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle will have to throw plenty to keep up with Arizona on the road. [...]
Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/9/09
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Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.
Jared Dudley, Phoenix Suns
22 minutes, 18 points, 6-7 FG, 2-4 FT, 4 three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals
Dudley had a nice little outburst here, but isn’t consistent enough at this [...]
LestersLegends’ Sound Bite on Just My Show!
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My pal Eric Greenberg, who runs the popular retro podcast Just My Show, asked me for a bried sound bite on the Magic-Bird rivalry in lieu of their release of their book When the Game was Ours. I appear in the beginning of the podcast during [...]
Fantasy Football Forum – Week 9
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Before we get started, click here for my Week 10 NFL picks.Fantasy Football Forum
How did Week 9 go for you?
I’m in five leagues so I’ll recap each one.
KFFL Analysis League - The top team in this league showed me why they are. Tony Romo, DeAngelo Williams, [...]
Fantasy Football Pitfalls – Week 10
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Before we get started, click here for my Week 10 NFL picks.
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 [...]
NFL Picks – Week 10
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Week 9 Results: 9-4 (GB, CHI, SF, PHI let me down)
Lock Picks: 2-0
Previous Lock to Win Picks: NO (W), WAS (W), BAL (W), INDY (W), PHI (W), PITT (W), NE (W), SD (W), ATL (W)
Previous Lock to Lose Picks: [...]
Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 1
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I’ve scoured the fantasy baskeball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.
Quentin Richarsdon, SG/SF, Miami Heat
Q is averaging 10.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.2 blocks, and 2.2 three-pointers on the year. He’s shooting 48.1 percent from the field [...]
Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts – 11/8/09
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Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.
Marreese Speights, Philadelphia 76ers
23 minutes, 15 points, 7-9 FG, 1-1 FT, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 1 turnover
He’s a little inconsistent, but when he’s on he simply doesn’t miss. He’s [...]
Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Week 9
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I am pleased to announce that LestersLegends.com was named as the most accurate waiver wire site at the midway point of the season by www.FantasyXPERT.com.
To see the article, click here. Not only do they reveal the top five most accurate waiver wire sites, but they offer [...]
Week 9 Fantasy Injury Report
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Bears:
TE Greg Olson is probable with an ankle injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday but fully practiced the rest of the week.
WR Devin Hester has an ankle injury and is questionable. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but fully practiced on [...]
Twins Trade Carlos Gomez to Brewers for J.J. Hardy
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The Twins cleared up a logjam in the Outfield by moving Carlos “Go Go” Gomez to Milwaukee for Shortstop J.J. Hardy.
I think it’s a great deal for the Twins. They have too many Outfielders with Denard Span, Delmon Young, Michael Cuddyer, and DH Jason Kubel. As [...]
Rotoprofessor’s Fantasy Impact: Early Hot Stove Deals
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Written by Eric Stashin the Rotoprofessor
The World Series is over (congratulations Yankees), so let the Hot Stove Season begin (which we will be following closely at Rotoprofessor)! It hasn’t taken long for things to seemingly get into high gear, as the Chicago Sun-Times (click here for [...]
