NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 17th) Wes Welker off of injury report, Percy Harvin listed as questionable, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, October 17th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Chicago Bears, Chris Cooley, Clinton Portis, Josh Freeman, Josh Johnson, Mike Bell, Percy Harvin, Pierre Thomas, Reggie Bush, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins
(You can stop worrying about Wes Welker.)
Washington's Chris Samuels Done For Year?
Samuels is dealing with spinal stenosis, and The Washington Post is reporting that it's very possible his season could be over. And at age 32, this injury could even be career-threatening.
The loss of Samuels for any amount of time ... Continue Reading
NFL Week Six: Five Things to Watch For
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, October 16th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Baltimore Ravens, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Cedric Benson, Chris Johnson, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Campbell, jeremy shockey, Jeremy Shockey New Orleans Saints, Joe Flacco, Larry Johnson, Matt Cassel, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady
(Can Brandon Marshall and the Broncos stay undefeated?)
I've been saying it since week one, and the theme of this article (and this season) hasn't changed: The NFL started with a bang in the off-season with it's story-lines, and it hasn't stopped.
Brett Favre and Michael Vick were just two of the ... Continue Reading
NFL Trade Possibilities: Who Needs To Go
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, October 16th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Antonio Bryant, Brady Quinn, Brodie Croyle, Buffalo Bills, Calvin Johnson, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Darren McFadden, Detroit Lions, Jake Delhomme, Josh Johnson, Julius Peppers, Justin Fargas, Kansas City Chiefs, Kerry Collins, Kevin Smith, Larry Johnson, LenDale White, Marc Bulger, Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, Steven Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Trent Edwards, Vince Young
There is a lot of speculation surrounding several bottom-of-the-barrel teams, and for good reason.
The Buffalo Bills are reportedly at least discussing trading Terrell Owens, their one-year free agent splash, while the Browns have had to fight-off rumors about parting ways with former franchise quarterback Brad Quinn, and star return ... Continue Reading
Matt Gentile’s Week Six NFL Power Rankings
Posted By Matt Gentile On Friday, October 16th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
1. New York Giants (5-0)
Eli Manning only threw 10 passes before heading to the bench in the second half against the Oakland Raiders. The Giants finally get a tougher opponent coming up against the New Orleans Saints.
2. Indianapolis Colts (5-0)
Many thought Indianapolis would maybe fall into mediocrity this year. Instead ... Continue Reading
Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile’s Week 5 NFL Awards
Posted By Matt Gentile On Friday, October 16th 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC West, Ahmad Bradshaw, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, brandon marshall, Buffalo Bills, Cedric Benson, Chad Henne, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Darrius Heyward-Bey, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Eli Manning, Houston Texans, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Miles Austin, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Roddy White, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans
We all think we're right.
Yes. It's true. We bloggers, the experts on television and radio, and all the sports writers want to be right. So, we all give predictions before the season.
Prior to the NFL season, many of us slighted the Denver Broncos and their head coach Josh McDaniels. Heck, ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 16th) Calvin Johnson likely out this Sunday, Jerricho Cotchery to miss week six, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, October 16th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Bryant Johnson, Buffalo Bills, Correll Buckhalter, Danny Woodhead, David Clowney, Detroit Free Press, fantasy football advice, Green Bay Packers, Jerricho Cotchery, Knowshon Moreno, Matthew Stafford, New York Jets, NFL injuries, San Diego Chargers
Calvin Johnson Not Expected to Play in Week Six
We figured so. The Detroit Free Press makes it almost official, but the way he was hobbling around all week, it was already written on the wall.
The Lions still haven't made a decision on quarterback Matthew Stafford, but without two of their ... Continue Reading
What to watch this weekend (Oct 17-18)
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, October 16th 2009. Under NCAA Football, NFL, Previews & Predictions Tags: Adrian Peterson, Baltimore Ravens, BCS National Championship Game, Brett Favre, Eli Manning, giants, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York, SEC, South Carolina Gamecocks, Steve Spurrier
If you thought last weekend featured the only big-time tussle in the bayou, think again. While this weekend’s college slate might at first glance pale in comparison to Florida-LSU, don’t be fooled. Three of the top-five teams in the nation square off against ranked opponents. If they’re not careful, they ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 15th) Maurice Jones-Drew goes off, Correll Buckhalter back at practice, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, October 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Correll Buckhalter, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Knowshon Moreno, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mike Bell, Mike Shanahan, New Orleans Saints, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Troy Polamalu, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker
(Has Willie Parker officially lost his job?)
Willie Parker and Troy Polamalu Back to Full Practices
This doesn't mean they'll play for sure this week, but it's a good sign.
The Steelers are likely to stick with the hot hand and give Rashard Mendenhall the majority of the carries, while it wouldn't be ... Continue Reading
NFL Fantasy Football Start & Sit Week 6: Shockey to break out against old team?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, October 14th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Baltimore Ravens, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Clinton Portis, Darren Sproles, Denver Broncos, Dick Jauron, Donnie Avery, Drew Brees, Jacksonville Jaguars, jeremy shockey, Josh McDaniels, Julius Jones, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, LaDainian Tomlinson, LenDale White, lesean mccoy, Marc Bulger, Matt Cassel, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Randy Moss, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Torry Holt, Trent Edwards, Vince Young, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee
(Wait til' you see this kid under the lights.)
Last week's Start/Sit column brought you a mediocre 7-8 record out of five starts, five sits, and five sleepers. But week six offers much more promise. Take a look for yourself and see if you don't find yourself in agreement.
As always, ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 14th) Steelers lose Aaron Smith for season, might get back Willie Parker and Troy Polamalu, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, October 14th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Adam Vinatieri, Anthony Gonzalez, Austin Collie, Brady Quinn, brandon marshall, Braylon Edwards, Calvin Johnson, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Ed Johnson, Indianapolis Colts, Jerricho Cotchery, Matt Stover, New York Jets, Pat Bowlen, Pierre Garcon, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Troy Polamalu, Willie Parker
Pittsburgh Loses DE Aaron Smith For the Season
Smith was originally reported to be out for several weeks, but further diagnosis revealed that he would not be able to come back this season from a torn rotator cuff.
This put the league's number two rush defense in a bind, as Smith was ... Continue Reading








