Monthly Archives: November, 2009
Don’t Kill the Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 12 Review
We had a horrible week with our Start/Sit column in Week 12, and not to make excuses, but injuries to Matt Ryan and Michael Turner (again) played a helping hand in it. While we finished with a less then desirable 5-10 record on the week (counting sleeper picks), we still vouched for Week 12 fantasy [...]
MNF Fantasy Breakdown (Week 12): New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots
You’ve waited all week long to see the “game of the week” pitting the undefeated (10-0) New Orleans Saints against the New England Patriots, and now it’s finally here. While I’m sure the NFL world is collectively holding it’s breath as it waits to see if the Patriots are a serious match for the Saints [...]
NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 30th): Matt Ryan day to day, Cedric Benson to start in Week 13, and more
Matt Ryan “Day to Day” With Sprained Toe Ryan sprained his toe early in Atlanta’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and ended up missing the rest of the game. Back-up Chris Redman stepped in and threw two touchdown passes, including the game-winner as the Falcons came back and beat the Bucs. Ryan is considered [...]
NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 27th): Big Ben questionable for Sunday, Cedric Benson’s status still uncertain, and more
Big Ben Considering Sitting Out Sunday’s Game Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is contemplating sitting out Pittsburgh’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, despite being cleared to play and practicing all week. Roethlisberger is just taking the necessary precautions, and considering the bad luck Brian Westbrook and Clinton Portis are having this year with head injuries, he’s [...]
What to watch this weekend: Turkey not included
Turkey, family and five days full of football. Now THAT’S something to be thankful for! The Big 12 and SEC already have next weekend’s conference games set, but their finalists must take care of a little business first. The Big 12 championship game will feature Nebraska versus Texas and the SEC championship will pit Alabama [...]
NFL Picks (Week 12): 11-0 for Colts and Saints, Steelers and Giants to win must-wins, Titans to keep rolling, and more
There’s been no shortage of excitement up to this point in the NFL season, but Week 12 may be the most exciting week of the season yet. Week 12 is highlight by the prospect of Indianapolis and New Orleans both seeing their perfect seasons ended by a couple of opponents more than ready, willing, and [...]
NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 25th) Michael Turner practicing, Matthew Stafford doubtful, Kurt Warner to face Titans, and more
Michael Turner Returns to Practice Turner returned on a limited basis on Wednesday, but since head coach Mike Smith hasn’t given any estimate on when Turner could play in a game, it’s a safe bet he won’t start this week’s game. Jason Snelling looked good last week, and Jerious Norwood is back to practicing fully. [...]
Iverson calls it a career – is this really it for A.I.?
Well, it looks like you can stop wondering where Allen Iverson is going to land next. Apparently it’s going to be on his couch at home, as according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Iverson is calling it quits after 13-plus seasons in the NBA. After ending his fling with the Memphis Grizzlies after playing only [...]
NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 12: Ryan Grant to Feast on Detroit Lions
We had a great showing last week, giving you the right calls more often than not, while posting an 11-4 record for Week 11. We suggested that you start Eli Manning and Ricky Williams, two plays that paid off big time, while a few of our sit calls, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, and Jay Cutler [...]
Weddings, anniversaries, handheld tv’s and national championships: A Thanksgiving tale
I’ve always hated going to weddings on important football weekends. Chalk it up to a conflict of interest. It’s bad enough most weddings already ridicule us single guys by gathering us into a circle of losers and making us pretend to want to catch a garter hurled into the crowd by the bride. While women [...]
