Fantasy Football Advice

2010 Post Super Bowl Mock Draft
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February 9
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jamey Eisenberg
"The Saints beat the Colts 31-17 to win Super Bowl XLIV, which officially ends the 2009 season. Drew Brees was named Super Bowl MVP as he outplayed Peyton Manning. And now you want to find out when each quarterback should be drafted. It's never too early to look ahead to next season, and we've got you covered heading into 2010. We've already done one mock draft, but that was before the big game. This one should wrap up the entire year, and there are more mock drafts to come. Plenty of things will change between now and your official Draft Day in the summer -- trades, free agent signings and players getting cut -- so keep that in mind when you consider the time frame of these results. But ..."
Fantasy Football Super Bowl: Starts / Sits
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February 7
Bruno Boys
 
"The Super Bowl! Plain and simple, the best game of the year. Football is the only sport that decides its champion in one game, which inevitably makes it the most watched, most exciting game of the year. We are fortunate enough to see two amazingly efficient and high-powered offenses go at it for 60 minutes this coming Sunday. While many are just watching the game for the commercials, you out there in Bruno Boys Nation are all hoping a few tips can win you some pride (and perhaps money) in your Playoff Challenges. QUARTERBACKS Drew Brees vs. Peyton Manning The Indianapolis Colts are favored in this game, but it doesn't mean that Peyton Manning is going to have the better fantasy match-up. ..."
Fantasy Football Super Bowl Rankings: Defenses
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February 7
Bruno Boys
 
"Here we are, game week! The pinnacle of the football season is coming, as the Super Bowl between the best two teams in all of the NFL will be on everyone's mind throughout the weekend. This year you couldn't have picked two better teams, as both the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts were undefeated through most of the regular season and flexed their muscles this postseason. Two high-powered offenses will take the field on Super Sunday, as both the Colts and Saints are led by the best quarterbacks in all of football (Peyton Manning and Drew Brees). For the defenses, this is an utter nightmare. All season long we have ranked any defense facing Indianapolis or New Orleans as a one or ..."
Bruno Boys Super Bowl XLIV Preview
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February 7
Bruno Boys
 
"Super Bowl Sunday is a day filled with excitement for football fans all over the world. It is a day that we spend with family and friends watching the two remaining playoff teams trying to reach the pinnacle of their sport. It doesn't happen every year, but this year we get to watch the two best teams in the NFL when the Peyton Manning led Indianapolis Colts face Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. These two teams dominated the 2009 NFL season. The Colts started the season 14-0, and there is a good chance they would have gone undefeated this season had head coach Jim Caldwell not decided that it was more important to rest his stars in order to get ready for the playoffs rather than ..."
Gonzalez gone but not forgotten
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February 7
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jamey Eisenberg
"Anthony Gonzalez is excited the Colts are playing in Super Bowl XLIV against the Saints, but it's a bittersweet feeling. The wide receiver would rather be on the field instead of watching. Gonzalez, who was expected to be a significant part of the offense, injured his knee in Week 1 and missed the rest of the season. He said in an interview with CBSSports.com during media day his knee is "feeling good," and he's on track to return in 2010. But that doesn't take away the sting of missing the Super Bowl. "It's an exciting time for the team and everybody out there playing," Gonzalez said. "From that standpoint it's been a lot of fun watching. But obviously it pales in comparison to being able ..."
Super Bowl Rankings: Wide Receivers
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February 5
Bruno Boys
 
"Normal fantasy football leagues have come to an end and what a great season it was. We hope that you did well in your league, or leagues, but if you're still looking for some fantasy football action while the playoffs go on, and you're looking for some help then look no further because the Bruno Boys will be here throughout the postseason. As such we'll be releasing our normal weekly position rankings to help you best decide which players to go with in our Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge. To see where this round's wide receivers rank continue reading the Super Bowl Round edition of the Bruno Boys Weekly Wide Receiver Rankings. 1. Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) Wayne remains the best ..."
13 reasons the Colts can win
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February 5
Rotoworld.com
 columnist Gregg Rosenthal
"We gave you 13 reasons the Saints can win. Now the Colts get their turn. 1. No matchup for Clark Tight ends give the Saints problems and there are few tight ends better than Dallas Clark. Visanthe Shiancoe found a lot of holes in the Saints defense because the New Orleans linebackers on the outside struggle in coverage. (Middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma is great.) The safeties – Darren Sharper and Roman Harper – are boom or bust as pass defenders. Sharper is a ballhawk, but heady quarterbacks know how to use his aggressiveness to their advantage. Look for Clark to have a big night. 2. Overaggressive safeties The Saints defense is personified by Sharper and Harper. They force turnovers, ..."
The Martz Factor
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February 4
Rotoworld.com
 
"It's not very often that a simple offensive coordinator hire can change the entire fantasy outlook of a team. Mike Martz is just that special. First of all, let's note that Martz wasn't anywhere near the Bears' first choice. Will that affect how much power he has over the offense? I doubt it. Head coach Lovie Smith used to say the Bears "get off the bus running." That's not going to fly with Martz, known as one of the most strong-minded coaches in the game. While Martz will adjust to the weather and the shoddy grass at Soldier Field, he will remain a pass-first kind of play caller. It's in his blood. Here's a look at what is on Martz's resume: * Rams 1999 (offensive coordinator): The year ..."
IDP prospects: Suh leads loaded class
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February 4
Foxsports.com
 
"Our final stop on the pre-combine rankings journey is on the defensive side of the ball, and I'm giddy about it. This draft class is absoluely l-o-a-d-e-d on defense. It took me some time to whittle my list down to the top 10 overall. If your favorite team is drafting in the top 10, you have a very legit shot at walking away with an elite prospect at almost any defensive position. And remember, I'm ranking these according to potential fantasy production next season. This isn't necessarily my big board for overall player rankings. Let's do it. 1. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska, 6-4, 300 lbs 2009 stats: 82 tackles, 12 sacks NFL comparison: Albert Haynesworth Projected draft position: Top two ..."
Super Bowl XLIV Fantasy Football Rankings
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February 2
Lester's Legends
 
"Here's a breakdown of playoff fantasy rankings for Super Bowl XLIV. Quarterbacks 1. Peyton Manning 2. Drew Brees Running Backs 1. Pierre Thomas 2. Joseph Addai 3. Donald Brown 4. Reggie Bush Wide Receivers 1. Reggie Wayne 2. Marques Colston 3. Austin Collie 4. Pierre Garcon 5. Devery Henderson 6. Robert Meachem"
Warner's Retirement: Changing the Cardinals
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February 2
Bruno Boys
 
"The biggest news in the NFL this past week that did not involve the pathetic All-Star affair that is the Pro Bowl or the constant hype of the Super Bowl was the retirement of a quarterback who made an offense one of the friendliest in fantasy football. Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Kurt Warner decided to step away from the NFL this past Friday after a very good career that involved the resurrection of two franchises from cellar dwellers to Super Bowl contenders (St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals). While Warner did not follow the career path many successful NFL quarterbacks tend to take, his playing days may be viewed as Hall of Fame worthy, which will be a hot topic of debate in five ..."
2009 The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Bad TEs
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January 31
Bruno Boys
 
"With the entire regular season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look back at 2009 and whether our favorite players lived up to, or failed to live up to, our expectations. That's right, it's time for our annual series entitled "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly". In this installment, Bruno Boys Whooley will tackle THE BAD tight ends for 2009. Remember, THE BAD tight ends are those that struggled to live up to their pre-season expectations, but weren't so bad that you had to reach for the pepto every time you watched them. As mentioned previously in our article looking at THE GOOD tight ends for 2009, 2009 was a bounce back year for the position, as every member of the position's ..."
Fantasy: Quarterback crop thinner for 2010
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January 31
Buffalo News
 columnist Jay Skurski
"The ranks of elite fantasy football quarterbacks appear set to be thinned by two. With Kurt Warner's announcement of his retirement Friday and Brett Favre playing his annual cat-and-mouse game with the media regarding his decision, fantasy football owners could be left with some tougher choices come 2010. Two less elite quarterbacks means it increases the value of the others, so players like Aaron Rodgers and Matt Schaub, for example, could become first-round picks since an owner might worry about the drop-off after the top-tier passers are gone. Quarterbacks accounted for nine of the top 12 point totals in ESPN fantasy leagues in 2009, with Favre finishing fourth (Warner was 19th). Likely ..."
Fantasy impact: Kurt Warner retires
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January 30
Foxsports.com
 columnist John Juhasz
"In many ways, Kurt Warner's NFL journey represents the American dream. Most of you know his story by now. The guy went to a no-name college and didn't play at all until he was a senior. He unsurprisingly went undrafted in the NFL, didn't catch on with the Packers in a tryout, worked in a grocery store, spent some time in the now defunct Arena League before finally catching on with the Rams ... only to be shipped off to the also defunct NFL Europe for a year before getting the opportunity to go back to St. Louis, sit on the bench for yet another year and watch the Rams finish a crappy 4-12. Then, when finally given the opportunity (only because of a season-ending injury to the incumbent QB1 ..."
Dynasty Ranks: Tight Ends
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January 30
Rotoworld.com
 columnist Chris Wesseling
"Tier One 1. Antonio Gates, Chargers | Age: 30.3 – After an injured-filled disappointing 2008, Gates returned to the elite same elite player he was from 2004 through 2007. Though 2009 wasn't his best fantasy season thanks to a mediocre touchdown total, it was Gates' best NFL season. He's earned the No. 1 spot going into 2010. 2. Jermichael Finley, Packers | Age: 23.6 – A physical mismatch for linebackers and safeties, the fast-rising Finley is drawing comparisons to a young Tony Gonzalez as the Packers' biggest matchup problem. His catch rate was behind only Jason Witten among tight ends, and he was flat-out uncoverable at times late in the season. An incredible athlete, the 23-year-old has ..."
2009 The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Bad WRs
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January 29
Bruno Boys
 
"In the Bruno Boys' latest installment of our annual series titled "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," Bruno Boys staff writer, Kyle Smith, takes a look at those wide receivers that fell short of preseason projections in 2009. 1. T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Seattle Seahawks) - Houshmandzadeh did catch 79 passes in the 2009 season, it's just that instead of doing the equivalent of hitting a home run with those catches, he hit bunt singles. All … year … long. So while placing 16th in the NFL in receptions is a good thing, coming in 28th in receiving yards with 911 – when you're supposedly an elite wideout – is not. Even worse, Houshmandzadeh crossed the goal-line just three times all season, and two ..."
Who were the big winners in 2009?
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January 29
CBSSports.com
 
"We always tell you it's important to play the waiver wire every week to build a successful roster. Now we have the data to back it up. Even though you drafted a good team, you can never have enough quality reserves. And the best waiver wire additions ended up contributing to a winning roster in 2009 based on a recent study by the technical staff at CBSSports.com. As you can see with the interactive visualization below, we have a breakdown of the players that ended up with the highest winning percentage for Fantasy owners this past season. You can also see how their win percentage compared to their average draft position and how they did each week based on their Fantasy points in a ..."
2009 The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Bad RBs
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January 28
Bruno Boys
 
"With the running back position being such an important position in the world of fantasy football, nabbing a bad running back in your fantasy draft can seriously hurt your championship aspirations. As we continue are annual installment of "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly," it's time to take a look at THE BAD running backs of 2009. While many of the running backs who made this list were fairly productive and were just an injury, a touchdown or a few yards away from having a good season, when it comes to fantasy football sometimes a couple of points can make a difference between THE GOOD and THE BAD. Needless to say, the players below didn't quite match their owners' draft day expectations. ..."
2009 The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Bad QBs
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January 27
Bruno Boys
 
"With the entire regular season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to take a look back at 2009 and how the players lived up, or failed to live up, their expectations. That's right, it's time for our annual installment of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, and we'll kick things off with a look at the quarterbacks. Some players, like Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts lived up to our high expectations. Others, such as Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears and Matt Cassel of the Kansas City Chiefs, did not live up to the hype. With that said, it's time to take a look at THE BAD quarterbacks from 2009. Remember, THE ..."
Early 2010 Fantasy Football RB Rankings
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January 27
Lester's Legends
 
"It's never too early to look at next year. Here's a look at early 2010 fantasy football Running Back rankings. 1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings I know Chris Johnson ran wild last year, but in his "down year" he had 18 TDs and 1819 total yards. He made great strides in the passing game last year. All he needs to do is get the fumbling in check. If Favre comes back they can't stack the box against him. If he doesn't come back, AP becomes the focal point of the offense again. 2. Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans After putting up over 2500 total yards, including reaching the 2000 yard mark, I can't see how Chris Johnson can't be anything less than two. The track record of players who ..."
Who might bounce back in 2010?
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January 26
CBSSports.com
 columnist Dave Richard
"There's no bigger player who bounced back in a big way in 2009 than Tom Brady. The Patriot passer's knee was shredded early in 2008, leading to months and months of rehab and speculation. Other than for a couple of instances when there was overwhelming pressure on him in the pocket, he was essentially the same passer we came to know him as before the injury. Bounce-back players make for great stories. Calling them out before they bounce back is even better. In Fantasy Football, the best part of eyeballing a bounce-back player is that you'll almost definitely get him at a discount in drafts based on where you got him a year ago. The worst part? There's a chance he'll be deserving of that ..."
2009 Fantasy Football All-Pro Team
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January 25
ESPN.com
 columnist AJ Mass
"With the Super Bowl on the horizon, the annual Brett Favre retirement watch under way, and the "best of the rest" gathering in Miami to square off in the NFL's annual all-star affair, we thought this would be the perfect time to take one last look back on the 2009 fantasy football season and give credit where credit is due. In other words, it is once again time to hand out the ESPN.com All-Pro honors to those deserving individuals who had the most fantasy impact this season. We're not talking about "value" picks, mind you, although certainly some of the players who made our list were nowhere on the fantasy radar way back on draft day. We're simply recognizing those players who put up the ..."
1st look, 2010 dynasty qbs
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January 24
FantasyFootball.com
 
"This week the Brotherhood will be releasing our 1st LOOK at the 2010 dynasty rankings. We know the season isn't technically over, but we also know how important it is to stay ahead of the competition. There is nothing wrong with starting your prep work a little early. We're going to kick off this week with the quarterbacks. This is how I would rank and value these players if I had to select my keepers today. These rankings will change throughout the off-season. Some teams are going to improve through the draft and free agency and others are going to lose key players. Philip Rivers is a good example of a player who could find himself losing several key members of the Chargers offense. ..."
Fantasy: Value of top running backs increasing
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January 24
Buffalo News
 
"Stud running backs are a dying breed in the National Football League. The featured running back used to be a sure thing in the first two or three rounds of fantasy football drafts. Draft Marshall Faulk, get 2,000 combined yards and 20 touchdowns. It's not that easy anymore. Just 15 running backs topped 1,000 yards in 2009, while an NFL- single season record 10 quarterbacks threw for at least 4,000 yards. Twelve more quarterbacks passed for at least 25 touchdowns, also a league record. Times are changing given the prominence of passing attacks and the continued rise of two- back systems. In Carolina this season, "backup" Jonathan Stewart scored more fantasy points than "stud" starter ..."
1st look into 2010 dynasty rbs
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January 24
FantasyFootball.com
 
"The NFL playoffs are in full swing and almost all of the fantasy seasons are done with until next year. Unless of course you are one of the lucky ones that participates in a keeper league or a dynasty league. We take our first crack at the dynasty ranks this week with the second installment of positional dynasty ranks. (Monday QBs,Friday WRs and TEs the 1/27) Today we take our 1ST LOOK at the running backs. There are a million things that will happen between now and the start of next season. Anything and everything that could happen including injuries,trades, salary dumps, free-agency and retirements. Just to add to the mayhem there are new Head Coaches starting their new jobs all across ..."
Fantasy Football Rankings: Championship Risers & Fallers
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January 24
Bruno Boys
 
"The NFL is an ever changing landscape, from year to year, week to week, and even day to day. Hence, the Bruno Boys bring to you our Championship Round Edition of the Fantasy Risers and Fallers. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept behind the article, it's rather simple. Risers and Fallers highlights those players who have seen their fantasy football value for the weekend's upcoming games either rise (increase) or fall (decrease). CHAMPIONSHIP RISERS RBs Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, & Mike Bell (New Orleans Saints) - Minnesota Vikings' DT Kevin Williams was able to practice Friday for the first time all week. His participation, though, was limited, and he is questionable for this ..."
1st look into 2010 dynasty receivers
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January 24
FantasyFootball.com
 
"Dynasty leagues are a whole other ball game. You're running an organization for not just the "now", but for the future as well. Fantasy becomes more like reality as GMs are forced to consider outside of the current season. A mix of steady vets, mid-year "primers" and some diaper dandies make for the perfect blend for continued relevance. Buying on the cheap, selling before the crash and seeing production before it happens is all part of fantasy success. Key Wide-Out Questions Heading Into 2010: Who's #1? Although Larry Fitzgerald is two years younger than Andre Johnson, AJ still covets our top rank. Teams were able to keep Fitz's stats in check this season. He was still a top performer, ..."
Jets are doing it their way
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January 23
Rotoworld.com
 columnist Gregg Rosenthal
"Rex Ryan's Jets embody what it means to be an underdog. They are built different, play different, and act different. The Jets aren't just proving "the critics" wrong; they are running contrary to NFL norms. In a copycat league of head coach drones and pass-happy offenses, the Jets are doing it their way. Rex's way. Let's count them … 1. Trading up Conventional wisdom on draft day is that trading back for extra picks is the smart play. It's the safe move and gets rewarded with generous and meaningless next day grades. The Jets under G.M. Mike Tannenbaum have taken the opposite approach. They target a player they desperately want, and they move up to get him. Consider this group of young ..."
What to watch for Championship Sunday
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January 23
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jamey Eisenberg
"It was nice to see Reggie Bush play well in last week's playoff victory against the Cardinals. As we said, Bush was due for a big game. He had five carries for 84 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 24 yards. He also added an 83-yard punt return for a touchdown and showed the playmaking ability many Fantasy owners hope to see in 2010. With another strong performance in the NFC Championship Game against Minnesota, Bush can solidify his Fantasy value for next season as a potential starting option. He had a disappointing year in 2009, but that could change if he finishes the playoffs on a high note and continues to prove he needs more touches. Saints quarterback Drew Brees was ..."
Championship Round Start Ems
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January 22
Bruno Boys
 
"The final countdown! In a pinch for a skill player that will produce at a high level during your fantasy football playoff challenge, but not sure what route to go? Well, no need to fret the small stuff because the Bruno Boys will help make your lineup decision easier. From Quarterbacks to Defenses, we have you covered on who you should feel comfortable about plugging into your Divisional Round lineup. Now, it's time to cut to the chase and read our Fantasy Football Championship Round Start Ems advice. QUARTERBACKS – START 'EM Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) vs. Minnesota The Minnesota Vikings were extremely disruptive to the game plan of the Dallas Cowboys last weekend. As a result they ..."
Championship Rankings: Wide Receivers
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January 21
Bruno Boys
 
"Normal fantasy football leagues have come to an end and what a great season it was. We hope that you did well in your league, or leagues, but if you're still looking for some fantasy football action while the playoffs go on, and you're looking for some help then look no further because the Bruno Boys will be here throughout the postseason. As such we'll be releasing our normal weekly position rankings to help you best decide which players to go with in our Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge. To see where this round's wide receivers rank continue reading the Championship Round edition of the Bruno Boys Weekly Wide Receiver Rankings. 1. Sidney Rice (Minnesota Vikings) @ New Orleans Rice ..."
Time to move on?
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January 21
Rotoworld.com
 
"Thanks to Brett Favre, we all know that it's very early in the retirement process. Guys are enjoying eating beef jerky off their stomach while watching "Judge Judy" and are currently thinking this is the life. They're still feeling their bumps and bruises from a long season and wondering why the heck they would want to put the pads on again. But after a little while, that life can get boring. Believe me, I know. Players reconsider retirement talk all the time, especially after they conveniently miss the first couple weeks of training camp. Here's a look at some key guys rumored to be contemplating hanging it up: ROUTE 36 GRINDING TO AN ABRUPT HALT? Local radio host Howard Eskin, who is ..."
Championship Rankings: Quarterbacks
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January 20
Bruno Boys
 
"Normal fantasy football leagues have come to an end and what a great season it was. We hope that you did well in your league, or leagues, but if you're still looking for some fantasy football action while the playoffs go on, and you're looking for some help then look no further because the Bruno Boys will be here throughout the postseason. As such we'll be releasing our normal weekly position rankings to help you best decide which players to go with in our Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge. The first iteration will be the quarterbacks and there isn't a whole lot of surprise in the rankings. To see where all four of the players rank this week continue reading the Championship Round edition ..."
Championship Rankings: Running Backs
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January 20
Bruno Boys
 
"Normal fantasy football leagues have come to an end and what a great season it was. We hope that you did well in your league, or leagues, but if you're still looking for some fantasy football action while the playoffs go on, and you're looking for some help then look no further because the Bruno Boys will be here throughout the postseason. As such we'll be releasing our normal weekly position rankings to help you best decide which players to go with in our Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge. To see where this round's running backs rank continue reading the Championship Round edition of the Bruno Boys Weekly Running Back Rankings. 1. Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) @ New Orleans Despite ..."
Early 2010 Fantasy Football QB Rankings
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January 19
Lester's Legends
 
"1. Aaron Rodgers – His rushing totals put him on top. 2. Drew Brees – Brees is playing at such a high level. 3. Peyton Manning – Only the Colts' success can slow him down. 4. Philip Rivers – Truly his team. So many big weapons. 5. Tom Brady – This is the year he supposed to be fully recovered from the knee injury. Scary. Wes Welker's status has him down at five. 6. Tony Romo – Love him or hate him, he puts up numbers. 7. Matt Schaub – If Owen Daniels is healthy, look out. 8. Brett Favre – If he returns, he should have another fine season with his assortment of weapons. 9. Ben Roethlisberger – Pittsburgh has become a passing team and Big Ben has plenty of weapons. 10. Donovan ..."
Conference Finals Fantasy Football Rankings
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January 19
Lester's Legends
 
"Quarterbacks 1. Drew Brees 2. Brett Favre 3. Peyton Manning 4. Mark Sanchez Running Backs 1. Adrian Peterson 2. Shonn Greene 3. Joseph Addai 4. Thomas Jones 5. Reggie Bush 6. Pierre Thomas 7. Donald Brown 8. Chester Taylor Wide Receivers 1. Sidney Rice 2. Marques Colston 3. Reggie Wayne 4. Austin Collie 5. Devery Henderson 6. Robert Meachem 7. Percy Harvin 8. Pierre Garcon"
What to watch for on Divisional weekend
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January 16
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jamey Eisenberg
"The Wild Card round of the playoffs taught us Fantasy owners something heading into 2010. Now we get to see what happens in the Divisional Round. That's the fun of the postseason. Divisional storylines 1. Shonn Greene is playing better than Thomas Jones: Jones might be limited with a knee injury, which has kept him out of practice heading into Sunday's game at San Diego. But we might have seen a glimpse of 2010 during the Wild Card round at Cincinnati when Greene was the leading rusher against the Bengals. Greene had 21 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown while Jones had 15 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown, and that disparity could continue against the Chargers. We're not sure what ..."
Dynasty Ranks: Running Backs
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January 16
Rotoworld.com
 columnist Chris Wesseling
"I never worshiped at the altar of the "running backs are gold" philosophy, especially in Dynasty leagues where elite quarterbacks and wide receivers can carry a team for a decade. Running backs, on the other hand, come and go with great frequency. The key to team building in Dynasty leagues is to ensure that you have one sure-fire bell cow back. Then you can creatively fill in around that bulwark with mid-round picks, timely trades, and the waiver wire. In researching these rankings, two major themes emerged at running back: 1. If the 2009 season taught us anything about Dynasty backs, it was the cliff-diving of highly valued aging backs such as LaDainian Tomlinson, Clinton Portis, and ..."
2009 The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: The Good WRs
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January 16
Bruno Boys
 
"In another installment of the Bruno Boys three-week long series titled "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," Bruno Boy Kyle Smith takes a look back at the 2009 regular season and evaluates THE GOOD wide receivers. Remember, these are the men that got the job done in 2009, which means it should come at no surprise that the first wide out talked about is Houston Texans' stud, Andre Johnson. THE GOOD 1. Andre Johnson (Houston Texans) - Despite tying for 10th in the NFL this season in receiving touchdowns, with nine, Johnson led all wide outs in fantasy points (standard scoring) by leading the NFL with 1,569 receiving yards, a full 221 more than runner-up Wes Welker. Johnson accomplished this by ..."
RB draft prospects: Spiller dangerous
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January 15
Foxsports.com
 columnist John Juhasz
"Running backs are one of a few positions where rookies can come in and contribute immediately. Problem is, this draft class isn't exactly loaded with top-tier running backs. But there are still a few worth monitoring. 1. C.J. Spiller, Clemson, 5-11, 195 lbs 2009 rushing stats: 216 carries, 1,212 yards, 12 TDs 2009 receiving stats: 36 catches, 503 yards, 4 TDs NFL comparison: Felix Jones Projected draft position: Top 15 overall Jan. 13 analysis: Dazzling. Explosive. Electrifying. Gamebreaking. Pick your favorite adjective, and each one (and then some) probably applies to Spiller. He is one of a few players who would pretty much force you to keep the TV on that channel when Clemson's offense ..."
Fantasy Football Divisional Round Start Ems
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January 15
Bruno Boys
 
"The final countdown! In a pinch for a skill player that will produce at a high level during your fantasy football playoff challenge, but not sure what route to go? Well, no need to fret the small stuff because the Bruno Boys will help make your lineup decision easier. From Quarterbacks to Defenses, we have you covered on who you should feel comfortable about plugging into your Divisional Round lineup. Now, it's time to cut to the chase and read our Fantasy Football Divisional Start Ems advice. QUARTERBACKS – START 'EM Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) vs. Arizona With the game that Aaron Rodgers posted on the Arizona Cardinals during Wild Card weekend, is there really a better quarterback ..."
Fallen stars: Downgrade on draft day
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January 14
Foxsports.com
 columnist John Halpin
"Some Fantasy players are just money in the bank. Every year, as draft day approaches, you know they'll be first or second-round picks. Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Miguel Cabrera, Ryan Howard … you know who they are. Unfortunately, everyone reaches the end of the road sometime. Below are nine players who've been among the top fantasy studs at their respective positions in recent years, but have dropped off at least a notch or two since. If your fellow owners are blinded by the past glory of any of these guys, consider their wasted draft picks to be your good fortune. (Note: All 2009 ADPs are from Mock Draft Central.) Johan Santana, SP, New York Mets (2009 ADP: 13, first at position) ..."
2009 Surprises: Meachem becomes a star
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January 13
Foxsports.com
 columnist Mike Harmon
"Los Angeles The 2009 season offered more twists and turns than any psychological thriller concocted in Hollywood. Fantasy owners and fans navigated through a myriad of injuries and varied circumstances, including, but not limited to, coaching changes, suspensions, trades, releases and frequent trips on the quarterback carousel. Along the way, a number of surprising stat lines were achieved. I'm not talking about those single-week appearances on the fantasy radar accomplished by a number of receivers. I'm referring to those overall numbers or extended runs that helped propel fantasy owners to great heights or allowed them to overcome injuries or one of those issues listed above. Let's start ..."
2010 sleepers: Henne should impress
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January 13
Foxsports.com
 columnist Mike Harmon
"I know. I know. You've barely pushed yourself away from the computer after experiencing the thrill of victory or agony of defeat for the 2009 season. You're still wondering about the injuries, sit-downs and highs and lows that made you a champion or an also-ran. Still, I'm calling on you to start building a picture for 2010. It's an ever-growing puzzle, and more than a few pieces will change shape before we complete things coming into September. We'll roll through the playoffs and Super Bowl and into the NFL Draft evaluation period. Before you know it, we'll be back in the draft rooms and getting ourselves prepared for another wild ride. As such, it's time to start marinating the term ..."
My Fantasy hits and misses from 2009
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January 12
CBSSports.com
 columnist Dave Richard
"Right now, the NFL teams that didn't make the playoffs are going through a self-evaluation period. They're breaking down film and crunching numbers, making determinations on what the roster needs are heading into the offseason. While Fantasy owners don't have nearly as much work to do as these teams, it's never a bad idea to self-evaluate. What draft picks were good? Which ones stunk? What round did several sleepers go in? What round did several busts go in? What players did I whiff on through waivers? The list goes on and on, and it's something every Fantasy owner should do if he plans to learn from his mistakes en route to a future Fantasy crown. We do the same type of thing here at ..."
Miles Austin was fantasy football surprise of the year
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January 12
Dallas Morning News
 
"Before we begin another interminable fantasy off-season, we have one bit of unfinished business left to handle. After all, it's the awards season across this great land of ours, and that pasty-skinned guy from Twilight shouldn't suck up all the attention. So let's take a quick stroll back through 2009 to examine the players we rooted for and against and – with as much objectivity as we can muster – give credit where credit is due. Our annual accolades have but a few important criteria: 1. Consistency on a weekly basis is next to godliness. 2. Performances during the fantasy playoffs – for our purposes, NFL Weeks 14 through 16 – are given extra weight. Players who let their owners down at ..."
Fantasy Football Rankings: Wild Card Risers & Fallers
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January 10
Bruno Boys
 
"The NFL is an ever changing landscape, from year to year, week to week, and even day to day. Hence, the Bruno Boys bring to you our Wild Card Edition of the Fantasy Risers and Fallers. For those of you unfamiliar with the concept behind the article, it's rather simple. Risers and Fallers highlights those players who have seen their fantasy football value for the weekend's upcoming games either rise (increase) or fall (decrease). WILD CARD RISERS QB Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) - The Ravens' sophomore quarterback, who became the first rookie to lead his team to two playoff wins in the same season in 2009, is currently dealing with a hip injury as he gets set to square off with the New ..."
What to watch for Wild Card weekend
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January 9
CBSSports.com
 columnist Jamey Eisenberg
"The regular season may have ended, but Fantasy owners should never stop doing their homework. After all, there is still football going on. We have four weeks of the postseason remaining with Wild Card weekend starting Saturday followed by the Divisional Playoffs, the Conference Championships and the Super Bowl. There are 12 teams that haven't cleaned out their lockers yet, and a lot can happen that could impact Draft Day for 2010. With that in mind, we'll have you covered throughout the playoffs with some things to watch for each weekend. It could be something subtle like a wide receiver getting more targets or something major like a significant injury. Chances are the Fantasy value for ..."
Fantasy MVPs: Favre finds success
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January 7
Foxsports.com
 columnist Mike Harmon
"The 2009 NFL season provided more than a few chills, spills and thrills along the way. We entered the year with grand expectations at tailback, and conventional wisdom kept the draft board running back-heavy in the opening rounds. That age-old strategy just might fall to the wayside in 2010 given the number of pass-happy attacks and the proliferation of two and three-back-systems throughout the NFL. I'll give you two statistical nuggets to start your valuation process for 2010. • 10 quarterbacks passed for at least 4,000 yards. • Only 15 running backs reached 1,000 yards. In this installment of my 2009 review, I'm raising a toast to the top-notch performers of 2009. It was certainly a ..."
2009 disappointments: Forte's lost year
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January 7
Foxsports.com
 columnist Mike Harmon
"Each year, fantasy owners enter draft rooms with great hope. They seek to find the silver lining in every stat line and discover the potential "upside" on the draft board. Unfortunately, the ebb and flow of the NFL season and other countless factors contribute to less than stellar performances for some of our would-be fantasy heroes. The list of players who could make this season-ending roll call of disappointments is obviously huge. Every fantasy player has at least a few nominees, and more than a few players with solid overall stats would make those listings. In compiling my list, I omitted 2008 Fantasy Man-Crush Award winner Steve Slaton, who fumbled away a starting role, but whose ..."
QB fantasy prospects: Clausen to the Rams?
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January 7
Foxsports.com
 
"There is no offseason. None. We haven't even played one week of the postseason, but I'm already looking at which quarterbacks might fit into your Fantasy plans for 2010. At one point, rookie QBs would have the luxury of planting their tails on the bench for an entire season, reading the playbook and trying to learn as much as he could by watching the journeyman incubment try to lead the team. Some quarterbacks still do that, but it's not as standard as it once was. Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger all started as rookies in recent seasons, and each of them led their respective teams to the playoffs in their first go of it. There's less reluctance to throw a rookie QB straight ..."