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Fantasy Football Week 4 Waiver Wire: Cut Them Loose

Posted: 28th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
With three weeks behind us, itÆs time you can start pruning some players from your roster. Yes, us Bruno Boys recommend you hold onto guys with huge upside for a bit longer, as itÆs still early and lots can happen. However, players who werenÆt really expected to be great fantasy football assets in the first place can be dropped if there is a better option on the roster. Before you cut ...

Fantasy Football News and Notes (9/24)

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Two weeks of NFL action are already in the books and what a start to the season we have had. There are surprise teams like the undefeated New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers. There have been some huge individual fantasy performances from Chris Johnson, Frank Gore, Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees, and the Philadelphia Eagles D/ST, among others. Unfortunately, during the first two weeks of football, we have also seen ...

Fantasy Football Sound Off: Week Three

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Week two has come and gone and needless to say, I am a bit irritated. While I have started out 2-0 in a handful of leagues, in two of my important leagues, I am sitting at 0-2. And, in one of them, if I had played the right matchups, IÆd be sitting at 2-0 there too. But, that is neither here nor there. Rather, I have a few shout outs that ...

Fantasy Football Week Three Start ‘Ems

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Some slow starts by the likes of first round picks Matt Forte, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Steve Slaton have left many fantasy squads at 0-2 after two weeks of play, while other fantasy owners have enjoyed the luxuries of big games from the likes of Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, and Frank Gore, helping to propel then to a solid 2-0 start. However, whether 0-2 or 2-0, remember, the past is the ...

Fantasy Football Week Three Rankings: Kickers

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Ahh kickers. FootballÆs private joke; the under-appreciated; the short time victors; the long-term losers. The truth is, most fantasy football owners donÆt put too much stock in them and rightfully so. After all, the Bruno Boys did advise that you wait until the last round to pick up your kicker as there are always plenty of solid options to pick up on a waiver wire later on if needed. Plus, ...

Fantasy Football Week Three Rankings: Tight Ends

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Another exciting week of NFL action was capped off by another fourth quarter comeback by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins dominated the time of possession in the game, but Manning and the Colts' big play offense did enough to win the game 27-23. No one played bigger in this game then ColtsÆ tight end Dallas Clark, who started the game with ...

Fantasy Football Week Two Duds

Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Once again, taking on the task of identifying those over performers and under performers from the previous week of fantasy football is Ryan Hallam, creator of Fighting Chance Fantasy. So, join Ryan as he takes us through the Week Two Duds and in case you missed it you can check out Week Two Studs by clicking the link. And if you have any questions for him, email rhallam@brunoboys.net for Week ...

Fantasy Football Week 2 Studs

Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Once again taking on the task of identifying those over performers and under performers from the previous week of fantasy football is Ryan Hallam, creator of Fighting Chance Fantasy. So, join Ryan as he takes us through the Week 2 Studs and check back tomorrow as he takes a look at the Week 2 Duds. And if you have any questions for him, email rhallam@brunoboys.net for Week 3 fantasy football ...

Stray Bird: Will Eagles’ Westbrook Miss Significant NFL Action?

Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Every week in the NFL someone from your favorite team comes away on the injury report.  The same thing can be said with your fantasy football team, as injuries to some of your guys force you to look to your bench earlier than you thought. Time to see which injuries from Week Two have the potential to make the biggest impact in the fantasy football world.   Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks: Well it ...

Monday Night Football: Week Two Rundown

Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
For the second straight week, we were treated to an exciting Monday night clash between the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins. Three Monday nighters in a row that kept you on the edge of your seat for your fantasy players. Let’s take a look at tonight’s game from a fantasy football perspective.   Indianapolis Colts 27 @ Miami Dolphins 23 Following such a huge game in Week 1, I think we ...