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2009-10 NFL Playoffs Fantasy Football Rankings

Posted: 5th January 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before you start to break down the rankings for the playoffs, you need to decide who you think will be in the Super Bowl (Click here for my Wild Card picks). IÆm predicting a Patriots-Vikings Super Bowl. As I pave their paths to the big game, I know how many games I expect each playoff team to play. HereÆs the breakdown. New England Patriots (4) Minnesota Vikings (3) Philadelphia Eagles (3) Cincinnati ...

Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin: Vol. 9

Posted: 4th January 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
IÆve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you donÆt have to. á Ty Lawson, Denver Nuggets Lawson has been on a tear with Chauncey Billups out. Last week he averaged 19.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.7 three-pointers. He shot 55.0 percent from the floor and 85.7 percent from the line. On the year heÆs averaging 9.2 points, though his strong play should lead to an ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts (Jan. 3, 2010)

Posted: 4th January 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players who blew up the box score last night. á Luther Head, Indiana Pacers 31 MIN, 18 PTS, 7-15 FG, 2-2 FT, 2 3PM, 3 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL Head is averaging 22.3 points over his last three games. á Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers 32 MIN, 17 PTS, 5-11 FG, 7-7 FT, 7 AST, 2 TO A.I. continues to put up solid numbers for the Sixers. á Arron ...

Fourth & 1 Debate: Fantasy Football Sleeper Keepers

Posted: 1st January 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 17 NFL picks . Hatty, of www.hattywaiverwireguru.com , was responsible for this weekÆs Fourth & 1 Roundtable debate topic. Click here to see the full article . á This WeekÆs Topic : ôThe regular season is almost over and dynasty leaguers are picking their keepers. Everyone knows to keep Fitzgerald, Peterson, and the like, but who are some sleeper keepers for next year?ö My Response : The ...

Fantasy Basketball: Week 11 Schedule

Posted: 1st January 2010 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Happy New YearÆs. HereÆs a look at the Week 11 NBA schedule as you prepare to set your fantasy lineup. As a bonus, here are New Year's Eve box score breakouts . Four Games Atlanta Hawks : á@MIA, vs. NJ, vs. BOS, @ORL Joe Johnson, Jamal Crawford, Al Horford, and Josh Smith are locks. Mike Bibby is a nice source for assists and three-pointers. Marvin Williams can help you on ...

Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 17

Posted: 31st December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 17 NFL picks . Time for another edition of Fantasy Football Out on a Limb. I scour the rosters to select a player who I feel will outperform a higher profile player in that given week. I base my decisions on matchups, how the players are trending and the ever-important hunch. To mix things up, IÆll occasionally do some two-on-one matchups, or even pit RB ...

2009 NFL Pro Bowl Snubs

Posted: 30th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started, check out my Week 17 NFL picks.The Pro Bowl rosters are pretty much what they should be. But there are always some guys who get snubbed. LetÆs take a look at them. á Quarterback While some are calling for Ben Roethlisberger to make the roster over Tom Brady, I actually think Brady deserves it over Big Ben. However, I do feel that Matt Schaub should be ahead of both of ...

Lester’s Blue Line Specials Volume 12

Posted: 30th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NHL
Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? You’ve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size. Kim Johnsson, D, Minnesota Wild Johnsson had three goals last week to go along with a +3 plus/minus rating, two power play points, and eight shots on goal. He has nine points (four goals, five assists) in 32 games this year, but five in his last seven games. Kim ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/29/09

Posted: 30th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Delonte West, Cleveland Cavaliers 29 MIN, 17 PTS, 6-11 FG, 4-6 FT, 1 3PM, 5 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 2 TO West is doing a bit of everything averaging 9.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.0 steals, and 0.6 blocks in his last five games. Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers 26 MIN, 17 PTS, ...

NFL Week 17 Fantasy Fill-Ins

Posted: 30th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
á Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 17 NFL picks. WeÆve already looked at the players who could struggle this week (click here for article ). Now IÆve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups. Kyle Orton, QB, Denver Broncos If you are in a league that plays the season out, Orton is a decent option for Week 17. He takes ...