Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Dolphins Vs. Patriots

Tom Terrific: Brady has torched opposing teams to the tune of 2,054 yards, 16 touchdowns (one interception) and a 113.2 rating.
Tom Terrific: Brady has torched opposing teams to the tune of 2,054 yards, 16 touchdowns (one interception) and a 113.2 rating.

I’m sorry, Patriot fans.

I was blinded by $100 million dollar Defensive Tackles and shiny up and coming Quarterbacks in South Beach. I was fooled by defensive geniuses aligning themselves with the unbelievable talent in Buffalo. The jury is still out, but I was also a little head over heels for “Gang Green” after Geno got punched in the jaw.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Dolphins Vs. Patriots”

Fantasy Football 2015: Week 8 Waiver Targets, How I Survived Week 7 Byes, And Other Notes

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Robert Woods caught nine passes for 84 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. Given the history of his receiving mates he’s a worthwhile stash.

Teams on Bye: Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars

4-0.

I don’t know what it is about someone telling me “you’re going to lose” or pushing just the right button, but when they do it’s not going to be fun for those who say it.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 8 Waiver Targets, How I Survived Week 7 Byes, And Other Notes”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Seahawks Vs. 49ers

We haven't seen "Beast Mode" yet in 2015, but I have a feeling we're close. (Photo: The Seattle Times)
We haven’t seen “Beast Mode” yet in 2015, but I have a feeling we’re close. (Photo: The Seattle Times)

I remember a time not very long ago when this game had a lot more Fantasy star power.

One of the more underrated rivalries now, not long ago before the San Francisco player exodus, NFC Championship conversation began and ended in the Pacific Northwest with these two teams. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Seahawks Vs. 49ers”

My Fight Against #LoserSpeak, Culture Phobia, And The People That Enable It In Sports

When a bat flip turns into an attack on how you play the game there's a problem (Photo via @JoeyBats19 Instagram)
When a bat flip turns into an attack on how you play the game there’s a problem. That problem is #LoserSpeak. (Photo via @JoeyBats19/Instagram)

There isn’t much in this world that makes me angry. In fact those who don’t know me can, sometimes, mistake my being calm for being passive or not actually understanding what’s happening. Those who actually know me can tell you that couldn’t be further from the truth.

A Utah Jazz sportswriter learned that the hard way last night.  Continue reading “My Fight Against #LoserSpeak, Culture Phobia, And The People That Enable It In Sports”

Fantasy Football 2015: Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets, Bye Week Advice

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The Vikings Stefon Diggs has 19 targets, 13 receptions, and 216 yards in two games. Considering the schedule and the competition it’s time you give him a run in your fantasy leagues.

It’s week 7, which means those of you who rely heavily on Bengals, Packers, Bears and Broncos are going to have a lot of roster work to do.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 7 Waiver Wire Targets, Bye Week Advice”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Falcons Vs. Saints

The Falcons seemed to have figured out the Drew Brees factor (0-2, 646 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 INT's in 2014). Can he turn it around for fantasy owners against an improved Falcons defense? (Photo: The Times-Picayune)
The Falcons seemed to have figured out the Drew Brees problem (0-2, 646 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 INT’s in 2014) that troubled them for so long. Can Brees be trusted to turn it around for fantasy owners against an improved Falcons defense tonight in New Orleans? (Photo: The Times-Picayune)

It’s funny how fortunes have changed in the span of 10 months for the Falcons.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Falcons Vs. Saints”

Fantasy Football 2015: Week 6 Waiver Targets, An Exciting Opportunity, And What To Do About Slumping Stars

Jamaal Charles ACL injury opens the door for Charcandrick West to get the first opportunity to start for the Chiefs at running back (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)
Jamaal Charles ACL injury opens the door for Charcandrick West to get the first opportunity to start for the Chiefs at running back (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

On Bye: Oakland Raiders; St. Louis Rams; Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Dallas Cowboys

Fantasy Football is a weird game.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 6 Waiver Targets, An Exciting Opportunity, And What To Do About Slumping Stars”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Colts Vs. Texans

Do not, I repeat, do not be afraid to take a chance on Matt Hasselbeck tonight against the Texans. (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America)
Do not, I repeat, do not be afraid to take a chance on Matt Hasselbeck tonight against the Texans. (Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America)

This game lost a little bit of its shine for me once it was reported that Andrew Luck would be forced to miss his second consecutive start due to injury.

Not to say there still isn’t plenty of intrigue. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audibles For Colts Vs. Texans”

Fantasy Football 2015: Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets, Notes On Martavis Bryant, Daily Fantasy Leagues, And Todd Gurley

(Photo: Jason Bridge/USA TODAY Sports)
(Photo: Jason Bridge/USA TODAY Sports)

On Bye: Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings

Week 5 is upon us, which makes this the money week in a lot of Fantasy Leagues.

I was talking to a buddy of mine during Monday Night Football last night and he brought up that if Jimmy Graham didn’t score eight points he was going to be 1-3 on the season. I didn’t have it in me to tell him that Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets, Notes On Martavis Bryant, Daily Fantasy Leagues, And Todd Gurley”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Ravens Vs. Steelers

Le'Veon Bell returned in a big way last Sunday. Look for a heavy dose of the run game tonight when they take on the Ravens (Photo: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Europe)
Le’Veon Bell returned in a big way last Sunday. Look for a heavy dose of the run game tonight when they take on the Ravens (Photo: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Europe)

Thursday Night Football has another very good matchup for us. For that we are all thankful.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Ravens Vs. Steelers”