NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 16: Favre and the Vikings Should Get Back on Track
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 25th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Brad Childress, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Brian Brohm, Buffalo Bills, Carolina, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, DeAngelo Williams, Derek Anderson, Eli Manning, Fantasy Football, Green Bay, JaMarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, Jerome Harrison, Jonathan Stewart, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lance Moore, Lee Evans, Louisville, Matt Ryan, Michael Bush, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, NFL fantasy football, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Shaun Hill, steve smith, Terrell Owens
Most leagues are gone and forgotten by this time of the NFL season, but somewhere out there, fantasy football still reigns in the hearts of fierce competitors.
And for those mighty few that set their line-ups in a frenzy and in great worry, we here at The Red Zone Report are ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 24th): Matthew Stafford and Anthony Gonzalez go on IR, Percy Harvin completely healthy, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 24th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Anthony Gonzalez, Austin Collie, Brad Childress, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Daunte Culpepper, DeAngelo Williams, Drew Stanton, Fantasy Football, Jake Delhomme, Jeremy Maclin, Jonathan Stewart, Matthew Stafford, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Percy Harvin, Pierre Garcon
Matthew Stafford Done For Year
Stafford has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season with shoulder and knee injuries. The Lions liked what they saw from their rookie franchise passer, and don't feel rushing him back for two meaningless games would benefit their future.
Drew Stanton is expected ... Continue Reading
Don’t Kill the Messenger: Week 15 Fantasy Start & Sit Review
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 22nd 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Brian Hartline, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Danny Woodhead, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jamaal Charles, Jason Campbell, Jerome Harrison, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Stewart, Kansas City Chiefs, Knowshon Moreno, Laveranues Coles, Matt Hasselbeck, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Ryan Grant, Seattle Seahawks, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins
After two questionable weeks in our Fantasy Football Start/Sit Column, we've finally turned it around (just as we promised) and delivered a solid record in our player picks for Week 15.
And we weren't just a "little" right this week, folks. We hit it big with Tony Romo and Joe Flacco ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 21st): Brett Favre almost benched, DeAngelo Williams hurts ankle, Brian Westbrook ready to play, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, December 21st 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, DeAngelo Williams, Fantasy Football, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Caldwell, Jonathan Stewart, Minnesota, New York Giants, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Reggie Bush, Reggie Wayne, Sammie Stroughter, Sean Payton, Seattle, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Vikings' Childress Wanted to Pull Favre Against Panthers
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress reportedly attempted to pull Brett Favre in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the star quarterback refused to exit the game.
Reports suggest that Childress wanted to take Favre out due to the Vikings ... Continue Reading
2009 NFC Playoff Picture: Week 15
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, DeAngelo Williams, Green Bay Packers, Jonathan Stewart, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, NFL playoffs, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tony Romo
After already discussing the AFC Playoff Picture in great detail (here), it's time for a rundown over the NFC before Thursday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars muddles this entire playoff race yet again.
To recap, the following NFC teams have been officially eliminated from 2009 playoff contention:
Chicago Bears, ... Continue Reading
NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 15: Go With Romo
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Brian Hartline, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chad Henne, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danny Woodhead, Davone Bess, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jamaal Charles, Jason Campbell, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Stewart, Knowshon Moreno, Laveranues Coles, mark sanchez, Matt Cassel, Matt Hasselbeck, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ray Rice, Reggie Wayne, Rex Ryan, Ryan Grant, Seattle Seahawks, Ted Ginn Jr., Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee
We had a poor week for the second straight week in our fantasy football Start/Sit column, while negatively impacted by Rock Cartwright's status changing in the middle of the week, while four of our five sleepers were ether complete non-factors, or suffered an injury.
We vow to end Week 15 with ... Continue Reading
Kevin Roberts’ Week 14 NFL Power Rankings
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 8th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, ed reed, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jay Cutler, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Stewart, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Mike Tomlin, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFC East, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ryan Fitzpatrick, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steven Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins
While the Saints comeback and win over the Washington Redskins in overtime normally would be the story of the week in the NFL, it holds no water compared to the suddenly very interesting division races in the AFC and NFC East.
The Giants got past the Cowboys and Tony Romo's fantastic ... Continue Reading
Don’t Kill the Messenger: Week 13 Fantasy Start/Sit Review
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 8th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Bernard Berrian, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Darren McFadden, DeAngelo Williams, Jay Cutler, Jerious Norwood, Jerricho Cotchery, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Roddy White, Ryan Fitzpatrick, San Francicsco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Vernon Davis
It's been another mediocre week from out Start/Sit column, but we made enough solid calls that should have helped you win this week.
So, give us the benefit of the doubt, take a quick look at a recap on last week's winners and duds, and then stay tuned for Week 14's ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 4th): Michael Turner and DeSean Jackson out for Week 13, Kurt Warner questionable, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 4th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brian Westbrook, Chris Brown, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, DeSean Jackson, Jason Snelling, Jeremy Maclin, Jerious Norwood, Kellen Clemens, Kurt Warner, mark sanchez, Michael Turner, Ryan Moats, Steve Slaton, Tampa Bay
Michael Turner to be Inactive For Week 13
Turner rushed back last week and it got him right back where he was the week before, so the Falcons are doing the right thing by holding him out again.
It's not like there will be a ton of running room against a solid ... Continue Reading
NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 13: Jay Cutler to Rebound Against Rams
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 1st 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Berrian, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, DeAngelo Williams, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Fred Jackson, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jake Delhomme, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, Jerious Norwood, Jerricho Cotchery, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Kenny Britt, Malcom Floyd, mark sanchez, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Roddy White, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tony Romo, Vernon Davis, Vince Young
We had a rough going in Week 12, missing on start calls for Matt Ryan (injury) and Jason Snelling (Michael Turner returned), while missing on all of our sleeper picks.
We learned not to trust in Browns players, and that even though a quarterback (Tony Romo) is struggling and going up ... Continue Reading












