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NFL Week 11 Fantasy Fill-Ins

Posted: 18th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Before we get started,áclick here for my Week 11 NFL Picks. IÆve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups. Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants The bye week couldnÆt have come at a better time for the reeling G-Men. It gave them time to regroup and prepare to get back in the hunt. I like Eli this week going up against ...

Fantasy Football: End of Dwayne Bowe

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
á OK, itÆs not technically the end for Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe, but he will be out for four weeks after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. This failed test could also ensure that he wonÆt be back with the Chiefs next year as he already was in Coach Todd HaleyÆs doghouse earlier this year. Bowe is set to return in Week 15 against the Browns. While it would be hard to ...

NBA Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakoutsù11/16/09

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Ronald Murray, Charlotte Bobcats 34 MIN 31 PTS 13-21 FG 3-6 FT 2 3PM 1 REB 1 AST 2 STL 3 TO I guess Flip liked the trade as he responded with easily his best game of the young season. Steve Blake, Portland Trail Blazers 40 MIN 8 PTS 3-11 FG 2 3PT 11 ...

Fantasy Football Pitfalls, Week 11

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
á Before we get started,áclick here for my Week 11 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. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons Matt faces the Giants on the road this week. The G-Men are coming off a bye and will be trying to stop ...

NFL Week 10: Injuries Galore

Posted: 16th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
It seemed the chic thing to do this weekend was get hurt. Here's an early look at how some of the trendiest players have responded the morning after. It sounds likeáCedric Benson (hip) will be able to play this weekend, which is great news for Benson owners because he faces Oakland, Cleveland, and Detroit over the next three weeks. Look for Bernard Scott to get plenty of action as well as the ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts, 11/13/09

Posted: 14th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Rafer Alston, New Jersey Nets : 42 minutes, 17 points, 7-20 FG, 2-2 FT, one three-pointer, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, three turnovers Rafer messed around and got a triple-double. He remains a nice fill-in player while Devin Harris is out. Matt Barnes, Orlando Magic : 38 minutes, 13 points, 4-9 FG, 4-5 FT, one ...

Fourth-and-1 Debate: Thursday Football Adjustments

Posted: 12th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Eric ofáwww.rotoprofessor.com was responsible for this weekÆsáFourth-and-1 Round Table debate topic. Click here to see the full article . This WeekÆs Topic What adjustments do you make to your fantasy strategy in the second half, with games now being played on Thursdays? My Response My first thought was the short week was hard on running backs, since they take such a beating game after ...

Fantasy Football: Talkin’ About Practice Week Ten

Posted: 11th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Practiced (No Worries) Anquan Boldin (ankle)ùBoldin could have played last week if it were a playoff game. He should be good to go this week and hopefully in the clear. Oh, and Kurt Warner didnÆt miss him last week. Calvin Johnson (knee)ùMegatron is too good to bench when he can give it a go. Practiced (DonÆt Use) Donald Brown (shoulder)ùBrown practiced, but he did that last ...

NFL Week 10 Fantasy Fill-Ins

Posted: 11th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NFL
IÆve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough match-ups. á Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks Seattle will have to throw plenty to keep up with Arizona on the road. Arizona has the 29th-ranked pass defense, which works in HasselbeckÆs favor. In his last four starts against the Cardinals, heÆs averaged 208.8 yards per game, 5 rushing yards, 1.5 TDs, and 1 INT. Not great ...

Fantasy Basketball Box Score Breakouts û 11/9/09

Posted: 10th November 2009 by Ryan Lester in NBA
HereÆs a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. Jared Dudley, Phoenix Suns 22 minutes, 18 points, 6-for-7 FG, 2-for-4 FT, four three-pointers, five rebounds, one assist, three steals. Dudley had a nice little outburst here, but isnÆt consistent enough at this point to trust. Marreese Speights, Philadelphia 76ers 30 minutes, 20 points, 8-for-13 FG, 4-for-5 FT, eight rebounds, one assist. We spoke about him ...