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NFL Week 16 Fantasy Fill-Ins

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 16 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 match-ups. á Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith has a chance at fantasy immortality as he takes on DetroitÆs league-worst pass defense. They have allowed ...

NFL Week 16 Fantasy Fill-Ins

Posted: 23rd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 16 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 match-ups. á Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith has a chance at fantasy immortality as he takes on DetroitÆs league-worst pass defense. They have allowed ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/21/09

Posted: 22nd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night: á Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers 29 MIN, 16 PTS, 7-15 FG, 2-2 FT, 7 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO Hibbert has been inconsistent, but has played well the past two nights. HeÆs frustrating, but should be owned. á J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic 24 MIN, 20 PTS, 7-9 FG, 4-4 FT, 2 3PM, 1 REB, 1 STL, ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/21/09

Posted: 22nd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night: á Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers 29 MIN, 16 PTS, 7-15 FG, 2-2 FT, 7 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO Hibbert has been inconsistent, but has played well the past two nights. HeÆs frustrating, but should be owned. á J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic 24 MIN, 20 PTS, 7-9 FG, 4-4 FT, 2 3PM, 1 REB, 1 STL, ...

Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 7

Posted: 21st December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
IÆve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you donÆt have to. á Quentin Richardson, SG/SF, Miami Heat Q is really dialed in from long range since returning from a hamstring injury. He made 10 of 14 three-pointers in his past two games. He averaged 16.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 0.5 steals in those games while shooting 68.8 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from the line. Richardson ...

Get ’em or Don’t Sweat ’em: Week 15

Posted: 21st December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. LetÆs take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters. á Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins Henne threw for 349 yards against Tennessee, and is a decent desperation play next week against Houston. Odds are you have a safer option though. Ruling:á DonÆt Sweat æem. á Matt Moore, QB, Carolina Panthers Moore tossed three TDs and ...
Before we get started, check out this weekÆs round-table discussion on injured players that should provide dividends (click here to read the article ). Be sure to take a look at next weekÆs NBA schedule as you prepare to set your lineup (click here for a look ). Now, hereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. á Amir Johnson, Toronto Raptors 19 MIN, 18 PTS, ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: Dec. 17, 2009

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
á Before we get started, check out this weekÆs roundtable discussion on injured players that should provide dividends (click here to read the article ). Be sure to take a look at next weekÆs NBA schedule as you prepare to set your lineup (click here for a look ). Now, hereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Chris Duhon, New York Knicks 44 ...

Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 15

Posted: 17th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
á Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 15 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 match-ups, how the players are trending, and the ever-important hunch. To mix things up IÆll occasionally do some ...

Fantasy Football Week 15 Pitfalls

Posted: 15th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 15 NFL picks . IÆm going to look at the matchups each week and pick some fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. HereÆs a look at players who could struggle in Week 15. á Indianapolis ColtsÆ Offenseáá Peyton Manning, Joseph Addai, Reggie Wayne, and Dallas Clark have wrapped up home field advantage so they really have nothing to play for. They arenÆt ...