Don’t Kill the Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 12 Review

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 30th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carson Palmer, Chad Henne, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, James Casey, James Jones, Jason Snelling, Jerious Norwood, John Carlson, Jordy Nelson, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kevin Smith, Malcom Floyd, Matt Forte, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Michael Turner, Mohamed Massaquoi, Oakland Raiders, Phillip Rivers, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins

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 ... Continue Reading

MNF Fantasy Breakdown (Week 12): New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 30th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Benjamin Watson, Devery Henderson, jeremy shockey, Julian Edelman, Kevin Faulk, Mike Bell, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Reggie Bush, Robert Meachem, Sammy Morris

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 30th): Matt Ryan day to day, Cedric Benson to start in Week 13, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 30th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Buffalo, Carolina, Cedric Benson, Cincinnati, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, Fred Jackson, Jake Delhomme, Marshawn Lynch, Marvin Lewis, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Shaun Rogers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 27th): Big Ben questionable for Sunday, Cedric Benson’s status still uncertain, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, November 27th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Bernard Scott, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Westbrook, Cedric Benson, Cincinnati, Clinton Portis, Jason Snelling, Jim Mora, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kurt Warner, Marvin Lewis, Michael Turner, Seattle Seahawks, Steven Jackson, Tennessee Titans

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 ... Continue Reading

What to watch this weekend: Turkey not included

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Thursday, November 26th 2009. Under NCAA Football, NFL, Previews & Predictions

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Picks (Week 12): 11-0 for Colts and Saints, Steelers and Giants to win must-wins, Titans to keep rolling, and more

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, November 26th 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

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 25th) Michael Turner practicing, Matthew Stafford doubtful, Kurt Warner to face Titans, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, November 26th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Kampman, Ahmad Bradshaw, Bernard Scott, Brandon Jacobs, Brian Leonard, Calvin Johnson, Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears, Daunte Culpepper, Green Bay, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, Jerious Norwood, Kurt Warner, Lovie Smith, Matthew Stafford, Michael Turner, Mike Martz, Mike Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans

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 ... Continue Reading

Iverson calls it a career – is this really it for A.I.?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, November 25th 2009. Under Basketball Tags: Allen Iverson, NBA

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 ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 12: Ryan Grant to Feast on Detroit Lions

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, November 25th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta, Atlanta Falcons, Brady Quinn, Calvin Johnson, Carson Palmer, Chad Henne, Chad Ochocinco, Chad Pennington, Chris Wells, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jamal Lewis, James Casey, James Jones, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, John Carlson, Jordy Nelson, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kevin Smith, Ladell Betts, Malcom Floyd, Matt Forte, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Miles Austin, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Mohamed Massaquoi, New York Giants, nfl week 11 2009, Oakland Raiders, Owen Daniels, Ricky Williams, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tim Hightower, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins

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 ... Continue Reading

Weddings, anniversaries, handheld tv’s and national championships: A Thanksgiving tale

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Wednesday, November 25th 2009. Under Basketball, NCAA Football Tags: Bobby Bowden, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Steve Spurrier

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 ... Continue Reading

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