Start’em and Sit’em: Sunday’s early games

DET @ MIA Start: Calvin Johnson You have to. If you’re in the Championship, Calvin is one of the guys that got you there. Big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games. Man, I sounded like Ron Jaworski there. Brandon Marshall Same as above about big-time players. Marshall’s been having a down year, but had [...]

7 Fantasy Players on the Downswing

Even if you are playing in the consolation bracket, there is no excuse for failure. If you drafted Ryan Mathews in the second round, lost Jermichael Finley and drafted Kevin Kolb, there is no reason to give up now. So, these are the guys you should stay away from in these last weeks of fantasy [...]

Start’em and Sit’em: Sunday’s afternoon games

ATL @ SEA Start: Michael Turner, RB, and Roddy White, WR, Atlanta Falcons–The Seahawks haven’t been able stop top notch receivers or running back all seasons and it doesn’t look like they’ve got what it takes to stop Atlanta’s top weapons, Turner and White. Both appear to be heating up as the season ends, which [...]

7 Fantasy Players on the Downswing

In the playoffs, it is just as important to know what players to sit as it is to know who to start. In that spirit, we have listed 7 guys who you would be wise to stay away from: Kyle Orton–Denver Broncos Now we know that the Denver offense hinges on Orton. The way he’s [...]

FF All-Matchup Team: Stay Away From These Guys in Week 15

We did this last week…and now we’re back for more! As I wrote last week, just because a player has a bad matchup doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t start them. An example: coming into last week, Tom Brady had the second worst statistical matchup, but he excelled as his Patriots crushed the Bears. You’re just [...]

Start’em and Sit’em: Sunday’s afternoon games

STL @ NO Start: Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans Saints–While Colston’s season started off slow like the rest of the Saints’ offense, he has come back in a big way. He has five touchdowns in his last six games and has the second-most receptions in the league on the season. Coupled with the fact that [...]

Ranking the NFL’s Top 10 Most Valuable Player Candidates in 2010: Michael Vick, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, & More

10. Matt Ryan, Quarterback, Atlanta Falcons. Ryan doesn’t have gaudy numbers this season. He’s thrown 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions. His passer rating (91.8) is the 14th best in the league, barely above average for a starting quarterback. But he’s led the Atlanta Falcons to a phenomenal start, with wins in 10 of their 12 [...]

The Fantasy Football Wishlist

Ahh, the holiday season is upon us, and with it comes all things magical. Wishes coming true, people acting out of the goodness of their hearts, miracles becoming commonplace. It’s a time for family, food and let’s face it…fantasy football. Thanksgiving was proof—three football games on, scheduled perfectly so you can watch all day. So, [...]

Start ‘em/Sit ‘em Grades–Week 10

Alright, fans of the “Start These Guys, Sit Those Dudes” post, we’re going to do a post each week grading our picks. That’s right grading. No, not like middle school with A+’s and stuff like that. But, you could think of it that way if you want. Consider a ‘10’ to be an A+ then [...]

Start These Guys and Sit Those Dudes: Week 10

With every team having at least half the season under their belt, you pretty much know what you’re going to get. But, injuries are becoming a factor more so than ever after nine weeks of hardcore practice and games. Plus, with teams like the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers on [...]

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