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Hey, Vikings Fans, Don’t Blame Brett Favre for This One

Posted: 26th October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
If you simply looked at the scoreboard and the fact that Brett Favre was at least partially responsible for two turnovers returned for touchdowns, you'd easily say that Favre blew it. That he finally showed his "true colors" or that he "Favre-ed" this one. If you truly believe this loss hangs on him, you're sadly mistaken. A closer look beyond the box score actually shows a hard-fought game ...

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 23): Jerricho Cotchery Ruled Out For Sunday

Posted: 23rd October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Jerricho Cotchery Ruled Out For Sunday Despite reports yesterday that it was looking good for Cotchery to play this week, he will miss yet another week due to a bad hamstring. The Jets just don't want to chance it. Cotchery probably wouldn't have been much of a factor against a stingy Oakland Raiders defense, anyways, especially with the interception-happy Mark Sanchez struggling. Upgrade the New York Jets rush attack and possibly Braylon Edwards ...

The Red Zone Report 2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Round One

Posted: 22nd October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
In the wake of the Tennessee Titans horrible 59-0 defeat to the New England Patriots, as well as their fellow bottom feeding friends, Tampa Bay and St. Louis going 0-6, it's time to take a look to the future . Whether you're rooting for a team that's still undefeated and will likely have a late pick in the first round, or you're a bag-head still cheering in hiding for ...

Jason Snelling: Atlanta Falcons Fantasy Update

Posted: 22nd October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
Look out Jerious Norwood, but you might have just lost your job. For a few weeks, at least. Norwood, the Falcons' regular third down back, will miss this week's contest for sure, and possibly be out longer with a hip injury. Don't believe it? Ask Norwood yourself . Norwood's exit, for however long it may be, instantly gives Jason Snelling some decent fantasy value, as he takes over as Michael Turner's main ...

Fantasy Football Drop-O-Meter: Colts’ Receiver Anthony Gonzalez

Posted: 22nd October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
I know what's going through your mind right now. Did you leave the oven on? How is America's Got Talent actually a hit show? And should you hold onto Colts' wide receiver, Anthony Gonzalez ? Answers: Maybe, nobody knows, and yes. Gonzalez still isn't ready, seven weeks after he exited Indianapolis's opener in week one with a non-contact knee injury. While Colts coaches and management stressed that he merely had ligament strains, and no tears, ...

The Red Zone Report: NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 22)

Posted: 22nd October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
(Anquan Boldin can't believe it, either.) á Cardinals' Boldin to be Game-Time Decision This is old news, but we're updating the fantasy twist . Steve Breaston is already a rock solid WR3 in all leagues, but Boldin's absence or hindered presence makes him a fine WR2, while also elevating the mediocre stock of Jerheme Urban to a solid WR3 play. á Anthony Gonzalez Injury/Fantasy Update Click me . Frank Gore Fully Practicing This is good news, as no one ...

NFL Week Seven: Five Things To Watch for

Posted: 21st October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
(Peyton Manning could tie a pretty cool NFL record.) It sounds like a broken record, but every week seems to bring more exciting performances, both individual and team efforts, as well as interesting story-lines . Whether it's Dante Wesley's hit on Clifton Smith, Brett Favre torching the Ravens, or Tom Brady and co. getting their mojo back, Week Six lived up to it's billing, and somehow surpassed all the ...

Fantasy Football Midseason Tutorial: How To Save a Lost Season

Posted: 20th October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
So, you got the top pick, drafted Adrian Peterson, coasted, and now you're 1-5. Or maybe you landed Tom Brady and Randy Moss in the first two rounds, had zero depth at running back, and are just now reaping the benefits from the Patriots connection. There are hundreds of stories like these. You have a wide receiver corps that is absolutely stacked, but you started the season 0-4 because you were depending on ...

NFL Fantasy Football Risers: San Francisco 49er’s Michael Crabtree

Posted: 20th October 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
He got his deal. He's learning the offense. And now it's time for him to shine. Well, that's the general idea, anyways. With his excellent hands and play-making ability, the main obstacle keeping Michael Crabtree grounded in the fantasy (and real) realm was learning the offense. Next was his previously undefined role with the San Francisco 49ers. What head coach Mike Singletary would only speculate, now former starter Josh Morgan openly voiced. "They gave ...
We had great success in Week Six, as you can see in the Start/Sit Week Six Review. But now we're on to greater pastures after running high on last week's 12-3 record. Some of the matchups are difficult to predict, but we'll do our best to lead you in the right direction. Read on for the five guys in which you should confide, the five to ride ...