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Fantasy Football Pitfalls: Week 14

Posted: 8th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 14 NFL picks . IÆm going to look at the match-ups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. HereÆs a look at players who could struggle this week. Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings Arizona made Brett Favre look human last week. It wonÆt get easier when he takes on CincinnatiÆs 13th ranked pass defense this week. In ...

Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. Five

Posted: 7th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
  I’ve scored the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.   C.J. Watson, PG/SG, Golden State Warriors Golden State has been hit hard by injuries this year, making their rotation thin. Pretty much anyone in that rotation is a worthy fantasy option, and Watson is no exception. Last week, he posted 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.3 three-pointers, while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts: Dec. 6, 2009

Posted: 7th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out the current fantasy basketball roundtable debate (click here for the article). You can also look at this week’s NBA schedule as you prepare to set your lineups (click here for the article). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Larry Hughes, New York Knicks 40 MIN, 25 PTS, 5-12 FG, 14-17 FT, 1 3PM, 4 ...

Get ‘Em or Don’t Sweat ‘Em: Week 13

Posted: 7th 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. Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins Henne burned the Pats for 335 yards and a pair of scores. You canÆt use him in the fantasy playoffs in a standard league, but with Jacksonville, Tennessee, and Houston up the next three weeks he is useful in ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/4/09

Posted: 5th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this weekÆs fantasy basketball roundtable debate (click here for the article ). Now, hereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players who blew up the box score last night. á DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors 27 MIN, 16 PTS, 6-10 FG, 4-5 FT, 2 REB,1 AST HeÆs been playing better of late, but is still pretty up and down. á Earl Boykins, Washington Wizards 39 MIN, 14 PTS, 5-14 FG, 2-2 ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/3/09

Posted: 4th December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this weekÆs fantasy basketball roundtable debate (click here for the article ). Now, hereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Rasheed Wallace, Boston Celtics 16 MIN, 13 PTS, 4-9 FG, 3-5 FT, 2 3PM, 2 REB, 4 BLK Sheed has six blocks in his past two games. He just isnÆt producing like it was expected of him. ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/2/09

Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
á Before we get started, check out this week's fantasy basketball roundtable debate (click here for the article ). Now, hereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Brad Miller, Chicago Bulls 30 MIN, 16 PTS, 6-12 FG, 4-4 FT, 7 REB, 6 AST, 1 BLK, 3 TO MillerÆs good games have come few and far between. á DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors 30 MIN, ...

Fantasy Hoops Roundtable: A.I. vs. T-Mac

Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Time for another fantasy basketball roundtable. Brian ofáwww.emptythebench.com was responsible for this week's Fantasy Hoops Roundtable debate topic. Click here to see the full article . á This WeekÆs Topic Who will make a more positive overall fantasy impact upon theiráreturn: Allen Iverson or Tracy McGrady? á My Response To be honest, neither option attracts me as they both come with so much baggage. Allen Iverson is having a hell of a time accepting that his best days ...

Fantasy Football Out On a Limb 2009, Volume 13

Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 13 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 two-on-one match-ups or ...

Lester’s Blue Line Specials Volume Eight

Posted: 2nd 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. R.J. Umberger, C, Columbus Blue Jackets R.J. has seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) last week with a +5 plus/minus rating. He netted a hat trick on November 30th. Umberger had one power play point, 15 shots on goal, and won 19 face-offs. On the year he has 21 ...