10 Fantasy Keepers With Risky 2012 Value

February 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Michael Turner

A name is only a name when it comes to strategic value of fantasy keeper leagues. I’ll admit, it’s hard to know when a running back has completely burned out, although being able to cut ties at the perfect time, is a that “pat on the back” that only a true fantasy champion can enjoy. The best part about making the right call at the right time on a fantasy keeper who’s over the hill, is dishing him off to a league rival for an extra draft pick, while watching this ex-house guest destroy someone else’s fantasy world. The NFL is about to see a passing of the torch soon, I am very confident of…

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2011 Best and Worst Value: Tight Ends

January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

2011 Best and Worst Value: Tight Ends

2011 Best and Worst Value: Tight Ends Since the 2011 fantasy season ended, you’ve had a brief period to recharge. Yet many of you already want to start planning your 2012 drafts. This column will deliver the jump start that you need to begin that process. We will examine TEs that provided the best and worst value for their owners. This will be based upon their numbers, and where they were drafted. We’ll utilize standard scoring of six points per TD, and one point per 10 rushing/receiving yards in a 12-team league. BEST VALUE Rob Gronkowski The fact that Gronkowski delivered extraordinary numbers during the regular season is hardly bulletin material. But his accomplishments become…

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NFL Coaching Changes

January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Joe Philbin

NFL Coaching Changes Like nearly every NFL season, there was plenty of turnover amongst the NFL head coaching ranks. This year, nearly a quarter of the 32 pro football squads will make that change. Here’s a look at the seven new field generals who will be manning the sidelines for a new team in 2012. Jeff Fisher- The biggest name amongst the new NFL head coaches will be former long-time Titans head man Jeff Fisher. Fisher ends his one year absence from the league by taking over for a young but talented Rams squad that had high expectations in 2011 but badly under-achieved under Steve Spagnuolo.  Part of the appeal for Fisher to come to…

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A 2011 NFL “Year in Review”

December 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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So maybe you didn’t win your fantasy league. Maybe you didn’t even make it to the fantasy playoffs. Or perhaps you’re hoisting your invisible fantasy trophy over your head right now. Whatever the case, this was surely a season full of highlights, lowlights and anything & everything in between for the NFL

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NFL Power Rankings Week 14

December 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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It’s crunch time in the NFL as the playoffs inch closer and closer. December could be the month to remember or one to forget depending on your allegiances because now it’s an epic battle to the end of the season. With that…

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AFC Goal Line Gossip – Week 13

December 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Goal Line Gossip Week 13

As you continue to focus on matchups, injuries, weather, and the other factors that tend to keep owners awake late at night; also remember that this week’s Thursday night affair involves the Eagles and Seahawks. Therefore, if you own LeSean McCoy,

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NFL Power Rankings Week 13

November 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

20 Interesting NFL Stats Thus Far 2011-11-03 11-50-09

The “Tebow Train” rolled to victory again, as the Broncos defeated the Chargers in overtime, while the Raiders held off the “Cutler-less” Bears, and the AFC East battle between the Jets and Bills ended in high fashion where karma got the best of Stevie Johnson and his teammates.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 12

November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Power Rankings Week 12

Week 11 is in the books and an enthralling weekend it was. With only six games remaining in the season, the push for the playoffs has officially begun and many teams are pushing for their spot (Broncos, Bears, Falcons) while some teams are simply letting their season slip away from them (Bills, Chiefs…

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Week 11 Fantasy Football Rundown

November 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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The Jets will be rolling their eyes at any sort of college option offense tonight. You can bet that even after a little success the Broncos will look foolish forcing a one-week wonder offensive scheme on prime time TV. I like many fantasy New York Jets…

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NFL Power Rankings Week 11

November 14, 2011 · 2 Comments 

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This week marked the start of Thursday night football beginning with an AFC West showdown that gave one team sole possession of the division whilst transitioning into a weekend filled with a number of blowouts, bad coaching decisions and some shock and ah, man moments.

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