Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audible For Packers Vs. Lions

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I’m avoiding Ameer Abdullah tonight. Just like I have all season. (Photo: Bleacher Report)

So you’re nervous about Aaron Rodgers.

I figured I would just jump right to it; Rodgers hasn’t been great since the Packers came off their Bye week. But he hasn’t been terrible, and he isn’t the one you should worry about.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Football Audible For Packers Vs. Lions”

Fantasy Football 2015: Thoughts On Eagles Troubles, Odell Beckham Jr.’s Breakout and More

Dion Lewis has 258 total yards (109 rushing, 149 receiving) and a touchdown through two games this season. His versatility and (apparent) heavy usage in the Patriots backfield make him a must own in all formats. (Photo: Bleacher Report)
Dion Lewis has 258 total yards (109 rushing, 149 receiving) and a touchdown through two games this season. His versatility and (apparent) heavy usage in the Patriots backfield make him a must own in all formats. (Photo: Bleacher Report)

Week 2 of the NFL season is done, and for some so are your fantasy hopes. Yes I realize how ridiculous that last statement sounded but the really ridiculous part is some people actually feel that way.

Don’t. This is when it can get really fun. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thoughts On Eagles Troubles, Odell Beckham Jr.’s Breakout and More”

2015 NFL Preview: NFC Division Predictions

I like Seattle to win the NFC West again in 2015 despite a holdout from Kam Chancellor. But a division rival might have the last laugh in playoffs. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
I like Seattle to win the NFC West again in 2015 despite a holdout from Kam Chancellor. But a division rival might have the last laugh in playoffs. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Division and playoff predictions are tricky in the NFL.

Every week a team can look like a “team to beat” or the worst team you’ve ever seen. With the NFL only playing 16 games, one could put themselves in a situation to be roundly criticized for picking the wrong team without the benefit of hindsight.  Continue reading “2015 NFL Preview: NFC Division Predictions”

Fantasy Football 2015: Nine Bold Fantasy Football Predictions For ’15

Karlos Williams has climbed to No. 2 on the Bills running back depth chart. I see him climbing further before the year is over. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News)
Karlos Williams has climbed to No. 2 on the Bills running back depth chart. I see him climbing further before the year is over. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News)

Wanna know how to be bold in fantasy football? Pick a name or names you really like for the season and predict that player to reach heights only you believe imaginable. Boldly predict that their success isn’t solely predicated on another man’s failure, but on talent that can’t be suppressed by veterans or newcomers. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Nine Bold Fantasy Football Predictions For ’15”

Fantasy Football 2015: Fantasy Football “Bargain” Players (A.K.A. The Deep Sleepers) That Could Hit It Big In ’15

Eddie Royal caught 62 passes for 778 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Chargers in 2014. This season he'll play in the slot with the Chicago Bears. (Associated Press)
Eddie Royal caught 62 passes for 778 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Chargers in 2014. This season he’ll play in the slot with the Chicago Bears. (Associated Press)

You will no doubt rely on them at least once this season. Those bargain players that get you by on a bye week or through a tough stretch of injuries or suspensions. They’re always on the waiver wire, a Branden Oliver or Chris Sims.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Fantasy Football “Bargain” Players (A.K.A. The Deep Sleepers) That Could Hit It Big In ’15″

Fantasy Football 2015: Ranking The Top-6 Rookies To Target In Fantasy Football

T.J. Yeldon rushed for more than 3,000 yeards and 37 touchdowns during his time at the University of Alabama. The Jaguars are hoping he brings stability to a backfield that needs it. (Photo by John Raoux)
T.J. Yeldon rushed for more than 3,000 yeards and 37 touchdowns during his time at the University of Alabama. The Jaguars are hoping he brings stability to a backfield that needs it. (Photo by John Raoux)

Rookies.

They can be season saving revelations (Odell Beckham, Jr.) or send an entire positional unit into limbo (Bishop Sankey). I’m here to help you keep perspective while not talking yourself out of some of these players entirely.

A word of caution before I begin: very few are worth building your team around unless you’re playing in a Dynasty League. As long as you remember this, we’re going to be just fine.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Ranking The Top-6 Rookies To Target In Fantasy Football”

NFL Free Agency 2015 Recap: Defending The Eagles’ Chip Kelly, Seahawks Pull A Coup, And The 49ers Are Spinning Their Wheels

A closer look at the Eagles moves show Chip Kelly might have a pretty good idea of what he's doing reconstructing the Eagles.
A closer look at the Eagles offseason moves show Chip Kelly might have a pretty good idea of what he’s doing in reconstructing the Eagles.

Allow me to put this question out there:

Can we officially stop the perception that college-to-NFL coaches can’t succeed? Continue reading “NFL Free Agency 2015 Recap: Defending The Eagles’ Chip Kelly, Seahawks Pull A Coup, And The 49ers Are Spinning Their Wheels”

Fantasy Football 2014: Five Tips To Winning Your Fantasy Football League

Kenny Stills has the skills, look, and schedule of a Fantasy Football Playoff MVP.
Kenny Stills has the skills, look, and schedule of a Fantasy Football Playoff MVP.

As the beginning of the playoffs for Fantasy Football begin I thought I would run down five tips that may (or may not) help you take home the bragging rights for a year. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2014: Five Tips To Winning Your Fantasy Football League”

Fantasy Football 2014: Fantasy Football Quarterback Tiers Done My Way

Jekyll and Hyde?: Games 1-8: Stafford's numbers were 2,617 yards, 16 TD's, 6 INT's and a 94.7 rating. Games 9-16: 2,033 yards, 13 TD's, 13 INT's and a 72.1 rating
Jekyll and Hyde?: Stafford’s first-half numbers (2,617 yards, 16 TD’s, 6 INT’s and a 94.7 rating) didn’t resemble anything he did in the second-half ( 2,033 yards, 13 TD’s, 13 INT’s and a 72.1 rating)

The quarterback position is the most important position in fantasy football.

Go ahead and disagree. I say that without a hint of reservation or sarcasm. It doesn’t make sense to place the hopes of a well drafted team in the hands of someone who isn’t going to consistently give you the production you need from, what should be, the steadiest spot on your roster. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2014: Fantasy Football Quarterback Tiers Done My Way”

Fantasy Football 2014: Top-10 Breakouts Players In 2014

Jordan Matthews left Vanderbilt as the All-Time, SEC leader in receptions and receiving yards. He'll be equally as good on Sundays in Philadelphia for the Eagles
Jordan Matthews left Vanderbilt as the All-Time, SEC leader in receptions and receiving yards. He’ll be equally as good on Sundays in Philadelphia for the Eagles (Frederick Breedon/Getty Images North America)

It is that time of year again, folks.

We are three weeks away from the start of the NFL season but fantasy football is already in full swing. My trash talk game is already in midseason form so I’m good to go. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2014: Top-10 Breakouts Players In 2014”