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Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 12/1/09

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night.   Jarrett Jack, Toronto Raptors 27 MIN, 18 PTS, 6-11 FG, 4-4 FG, 2 3PM, 1 REB, 3 AST, 1 TO Jack continues to be a force off the bench for the Raptors. He’s worth a roster spot in deeper leagues.   Kendrick Perkins, Boston Celtics 30 MIN, 21 PTS, 9-10 FG, 3-3 FT, 12 REB, 3 BLK, ...

NFL Week 13 Fantasy Fill-Ins

Posted: 2nd December 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,ácheck out my Week 13 NFL picks . IÆve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups. David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars Garrard has a decent match-up this week against HoustonÆs middle-of-the road passing defense. ThatÆs not what makes him a decent play this weekend. He truly is a different player at home, where the Jags ...

Fantasy Hoops Waiver Wire Bin Vol. 4

Posted: 30th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to. Nate Robinson, PG/SG, New York Knicks Nate escaped from D’Antoni’s doghouse by averaging 18.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers in four games last week. He shot 56.6 percent from the floor and hit all of his free throws. As long as he remains a part of the Knicks’ rotation, he has ...

NFL Week 12: Get ‘Em or Don’t Sweat ‘Em

Posted: 30th November 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 Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Buffalo Bills Fitzpatrick played a nice game leading the Bills to a victory over the Dolphins. HeÆs worth owning in two-QB leagues, especially now that T.O. has started to produce. HeÆs not worth owning in standard leagues though. Ruling: DonÆt Sweat ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 11/28/09

Posted: 29th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this weekÆs fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). You can also check out next weekÆs NBA schedule to help you set your fantasy lineup (click to read the article ). Finally, check out some guys that play today that can help you win a particular category (click to read the article ). Now, hereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players who blew up ...

Fantasy Basketball Finishing Touches

Posted: 28th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. You can also check out next week’s NBA schedule to help you set your fantasy lineup (click to read the article ). Now, here are some reasonably available fantasy basketball players playing Sunday for those of you ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 11/27/09

Posted: 28th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. You can also check out next week's NBA schedule to help you set your fantasy lineup (click to read the article ).   Nick Young, Washington Wizards 37 MIN, 22 PTS, 10-23 FG, 2-4 FT, 4 REB, 5 ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 11/25/09

Posted: 26th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball round table (click to read the article ). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Amir Johnson, Toronto Raptors 23 MIN, 13 PTS, 6-9 FG, 1-3 FT, 8 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL, 3 BLK, 1 TO Amir has his moments, but it will take an injury to give ...

NFL Fantasy Football Out on a Limb 2009, Volume 12

Posted: 26th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,áclick here for my Week 12 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 ...

Fantasy Football Week 12: Talkin’ About Practice

Posted: 25th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Cedric Benson (hip) missed practice today. There wonÆt be an answer on his status until Sunday morning, so monitor the situation. If he didnÆt have such a cushy matchup against Cleveland, IÆd say hold off on him this week. Reggie Bush (knee) returned to practice after missing last weekÆs game. He has an extra day of rest because, IÆm not sure if you heard or not, the Saints ...