Super Bowl Success: More Cold Weather Cities
February 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Indianapolis, the host of Super Bowl XLVI was to many an unlikely contender to host the Big Game. This was due in part to many reasons that earned a considerable amount of skepticism and questions as to why the NFL would resort to having their biggest event in such a small market area. Yet, the city, the game, stadium, atmosphere, and fans all played a pivotal role in why the event was historic. This years game has now become a prime example of how cities should host a Super Bowl, while others are beginning to take notes.
Read MoreBest and Worst Fantasy WR Value of 2011
January 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
2011 Best and Worst Value: Wide Receivers 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 WRs that provided the best and worst value for their owners during the 2011 fantasy season. This will be determined by combining their numbers, and their average draft position heading into the regular season. We’ll utilize standard scoring of six points per TD, and one point per 10 rushing/receiving yards in a 12-team league. The Worst Value section will not include receivers that were lost to…
Read More10 Amazing NFL Draft Steals, Starting in the Playoffs
January 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
10 Amazing NFL Draft Steals, Starting in the Playoffs In a perfect world every team’s top NFL Draft picks would get ten out out ten grades and be leaders in the playoffs for years to come. But everyone knows quality talent can slip through the cracks to the second or third day at the NFL draft. While sometimes a player is the product of the right system, late round gem’s do pass by teams in need, while the hype of first round talent is statistically never as great in hindsight. The best scouts do get their guy, some chalking it up to great scouting, others to luck, with costly busts not talked about around the local…
Read MoreNFL Playoff Preview: Steelers at Broncos
January 7, 2012 · 2 Comments
Who: Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos What: AFC Wildcard When: Sunday January 8th, 4:30 p.m. Eastern (televised on CBS) Line: Pittsburgh by 8, over/under 33.5 Perhaps the most surprising and intriguing match-up in the 2011 NFL playoffs is this AFC Wildcard battle between the 11-5 Pittsburgh Steelers and the upstart, AFC West champion Denver Broncos. Most pontificators expected the Steelers to be here. They are the defending AFC champions and have a rich and storied history of successfully reaching the post-season and winning once there. It’s the Broncos that are the big surprise here. Heading into the season, few expected anything from a 4-12 club that had a brand new head coach. But led…
Read MoreNFL Power Rankings Week 14
December 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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…
Read MoreAFC Goal Line Gossip – Week 13
December 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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,
Read MoreNFL Power Rankings Week 13
November 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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.
Read MoreWeek 12 Fantasy Football Sleepers
November 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Week 12 Fantasy Football Sleepers We had some major fantasy talent already hit the field with the three big Turkey Day games that are already in the books. But that still leaves 13 more glorious NFL contests have yet to be played. There’s still plenty of fantasy football hidden gems to be had, if you know where to look. Here’s our picks for some unheralded players that might put up some surprisingly useful fantasy stats this Sunday and Monday. Quarterback Vince Young vs. NEP- The Eagles season is on the brink, and things are actually getting worse. Michael Vick hasn’t practiced all week and isn’t going to play. Also out is wide receiver Jeremy Maclin….
Read MoreAFC Goal Line Gossip – Week 12
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Read MoreNFL Power Rankings Week 12
November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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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