January 3
Rotoworld.com
columnist Gregg Rosenthal
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Playoff fantasy football is about NFL teams rather than just individual players like in the regular season. Pick a lot of players from a wild card team that makes it into the Super Bowl, and you are likely to win your playoff league. Pick a few key players from a number two seed that loses in their first game and you are in trouble. This is the most wide-open tournament in years. As Aaron Schatz wrote, there are 7-8 teams that could win the title where you wouldn't even call it an upset. My feelings on what teams are positioned well this month (Baltimore, Philadelphia, Carolina) heavily influences my rankings. If you think the Ravens are going to lose in Miami, then Le'Ron McClain ..."
December 23
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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All Antonio Bryant was looking for was a chance. All the Buccaneers were looking for was a productive wide receiver. It was the perfect match. Bryant, who missed 2007 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, signed with Tampa Bay in the offseason. The Bucs had Joey Galloway at wide receiver and little else with Ike Hilliard, Michael Clayton and Maurice Stovall. When Galloway got hurt in Week 2, Bryant got the opportunity he was waiting for, and he didn't look back. Those of you who took advantage of Bryant's increased playing time in your Fantasy league benefitted, which is why Bryant earned the award for the best in-season addition. Every Monday on CBSSports.com, we tried to help ..."
December 22
CBSSports.com
columnist Jamey Eisenberg
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When we look back on the 2008 season, there are going to be many breakout performances. It was a year where several unexpected players had outstanding Fantasy seasons. There were late-round steals in the draft with DeAngelo Williams, Isaac Bruce and Philip Rivers, rookie sensations with Matt Forte, Steve Slaton and Chris Johnson and stellar free agent pickups like Pierre Thomas, Tashard Choice and Antonio Bryant. But one player might be the biggest surprise -- Matt Cassel. Cassel had arguably the toughest job in sports in replacing last year's MVP, Tom Brady, who was lost for the year in Week 1 with a knee injury. Cassel started slow and struggled to find his way, but since November, ..."
December 21
SportsGrumblings.com
columnist John Georgopoulos
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Welcome to another season of Fantasy Forecast®! Mighty Max and I will strive to keep the good times rolling; if you've struggled a bit, my silicon-chip friend and I will be here every week to help you turn the corner on the way to your league's trophy. Teams on bye this week: None. Top Fantasy Performers from last week QB Matt Cassel, Patriots (18-30-218, 4 TD; 7-18-0 rushing): Cassel played this past weekend after losing his father earlier in the week. Much like Brett Favre a few seasons ago, Cassel went out and had a heckuva performance. Cassel and the Patriots' offense are both getting hot-the team just needs to get into the playoffs. Philip Rivers, Chargers (34-48-346, 2 TD; ..."