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Detroin Lions Running Back Kevin Smith Done for the Year

Posted: 14th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
á DetroitÆs misery continues as second-year RB Kevin Smith (knee) is done for the year.á The timing couldnÆt be worse as the first week of the fantasy playoffs are wrapping up. Hopefully you have other options on your roster, but if not, here are some guys that could be available. á Quinton Ganther, RB, Washington Redskins Ganther had 93 total yards and 2 TDs against Oakland this week. They face the Giants and Cowboys ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: Dec. 12, ’09

Posted: 13th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
  Before we get started, check out this week’s roundtable debate on the top three fantasy basketball rookies (click here from the article ).  You can also check out next week’s NBA schedule as you prepare to set your fantasy lineup (click here for the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Tyler Hansbrough, Indiana Pacers 25 MIN, 19 ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: Dec. 11

Posted: 12th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this week’s round table debate on the top three fantasy basketball rookies (click here from the article ).  You can also check out next week’s NBA schedule as you prepare to set your fantasy lineup (click here for the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Rafer Alston, New Jersey Nets 28 MIN, ...

Fantasy Basketball: Week 8 Schedule

Posted: 11th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this weekÆs fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). Now, hereÆs a look at the Week 8 NBA schedule. Four Games Charlotte Bobcats : vs. NY, @IND, vs. UTA, @NY The majority of teams play four this week, so Stephen Jackson and Gerald Wallace are the only no-brainers. Boris Diaw has been frustrating, but he should probably be used this week, especially ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/9/09

Posted: 10th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this weekÆs round table debate on the top three fantasy basketball rookies (click here from the article ). Now, hereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. James Johnson, Chicago Bulls 19 MIN, 17 PTS, 4-7 FG, 8-8 FT, 1 3PM, 2 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 2 BLK This game came out of nowhere. If he ...

Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 14

Posted: 10th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 14 NFL picks . Also check out this weekÆs "4th-and-1 Debate" as we discuss unheralded players who will step up this week (click here for the article ). 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 ...

Fantasy Football: Talkin’ About Practice Week 14

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
New Daddy Tom Brady missed practice today. He’s locked and loaded to play this week against Carolina. Jake Delhomme (finger) missed practice and likely won’t play this week. That sound is Panthers fans celebrating. Matt Moore will make the start, but he shouldn’t be used against the Patriots. Monday Night darling  Jermichael Finley (knee) was limited in practice, but should be good to go as the Pack takes on the Bears. ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/8/09

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this week's round table debate on the top three fantasy basketball rookies (click here from the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Jarrett Jack, Toronto Raptors 37 MIN, 17 PTS, 3-8 FG, 11-12 FT, 7 REB, 8 AST, 2 STL, 2 TO After not reaching double-figures for three straight games, ...

Fantasy Hoops Roundtable: Top Three Fantasy Rookies

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Time for another fantasy basketball roundtable. Mike of BleacherCreatureRotoTalk.com   was responsible for this week’s Fantasy Hoops Roundtable debate topic. Click here to see the full article . This Week’s Topic Here is the question for the week:  ”At the end of the season who will be the top three rookies from a fantasy basketball perspective?”   Mike's Response   First off, I’ll go with Brandon Jennings , who is on pace to become the Rookie of the Year. ...

NFL Week 14 Fantasy Fill-Ins

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 14 NFL picks . IÆve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough match-ups. I told you about the guys who could struggle this week (click here for the article ). Now, letÆs look at some guys you can plug into your fantasy lineups as you look to advance in the fantasy playoffs. á Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco ...