Super Sleeper Running Backs
June 26, 2008
Because five of the top 25 and 13 of the top 40 fantasy RBs were plucked from the waiver wire in 2007, and guys like Earnest Graham, Ryan Grant, Kenny Watson, Chicago’s Adrian Peterson and Justin Fargas made names for themselves, fantasy owners are now forced to pay attention to just about every single running back on all 32 rosters - but how do you sift through the clutter to find the best super sleepers? Read more
2008 Fantasy “X-Factors”
June 19, 2008
2008 is chalked full of guys that could go either way. Guys who are more than capable of putting up huge digits, but only if everything goes perfectly right. We call these guys Fantasy “X-Factors” due to the fact that a certain set of circumstances could spark them to light up the stat column and become a true difference maker. Philly’s Donovan McNabb, who has only played in 33 total games in three seasons since throwing for 3,800 yards and 31 TDs in 2004, is the perfect example of a Fantasy “X-Factor.” Read more
Fantasy Impact: Jonathan Ogden Retires
June 12, 2008
Is it really that big of a deal when a man who has played 12 NFL seasons and caught a total of two career TD passes retires? It is if his name is Jonathan Ogden. One part of analysis that often goes overlooked among fantasy football circles is the impact of change to an offensive line. Just two years ago, when the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line started to deteriorate, it absolutely had a negative affect on Larry Johnson’s fantasy value. Last season, when Richie Incognito and Orlando Pace went down for the count with early injuries, it absolutely affected the entire St. Louis Rams offense. So, the question is - will the retirement of one of the game’s best offensive linemen negatively affect the fantasy potential of the Baltimore Ravens offense? Read more
Ranking 2008 Rookie WRs
June 5, 2008
Surprisingly, St. Louis’ Donnie Avery was the first WR selected in the 2008 NFL Draft. The speedy route runner from the University of Houston came out of nowhere to become the 33rd overall pick. Just because he was the first pass catcher taken, doesn’t mean it’ll translate to the stat column in 2008. Limas Sweed, however, was the ninth pass catcher taken, and his fantasy value is looking pretty solid heading into 2008. Each season there’s at least one rookie WR who steps up his game and becomes fantasy worthy in his first season, and believe it or not, there is a rhyme or reason to predicting which one it’ll be. Read more
Clearing Up The PUP
May 30, 2008
A term that gets thrown around very loosely without explanation these days is the “PUP.” In short, the Physically Unable To Perform list is used as a middle ground of sorts for players who aren’t healthy enough to be on the active roster, yet not unhealthy enough to be on injured reserve. As it relates to fantasy owners, guys like Cadillac Williams and Deion Branch could begin 2008 on the PUP list. But what does that really mean? Read more
NFL’s Most Improved Offenses
May 25, 2008
What are Mike Martz and Alex Smith doing in San Francisco, you ask? Only brewing up one of the NFL’s most revived and improved offenses in 2008. Martz brings with him a history of getting several wide receivers involved in the offense, developing one stud QB, and increasing the PPR value of his RBs. Read more
