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Saints top Colts to win Super Bowl XLIV
Even though Mardi Gras is nine days away, the party in New Orleans starts now. Drew Brees tied an NFL record with 32 completions to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, giving the franchise its first Super Bowl championship. Brees’ record tying completions went along with 39 attempts, [...]
Don’t Kill the Messenger: Week 14 Fantasy Start/Sit Review
As it turned out last week, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive players were not a “full go”, as out Week 14 Start/Sit column suggested. The Cleveland Browns gave most of the Steelers offensive weapons fits, and a poor weather game made for ugly results in a 13-6 Cleveland victory. Which was more unlikely heading into that game; [...]
NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers Are “All Go”
We’ve had two straight average-to-unsatisfactory weeks of our Start/Sit column, and based on our track record of solid calls and usual winning record in most weeks, quite frankly, we’re just getting annoyed. But the playoffs are quickly approaching, and now is not the time to feel sorry, give up, or cry. Read on for our [...]
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 [...]
Week Six Start/Sit Review: Don’t Kill the Messenger
After some back and forth picks sandwiched in between unpredictable players, we finally got on track here at TRZR, having a break-out week in which our player picks for last week’s Start/Sit column gave you a record of 12-3. Starts: 4-1 Sits: 5-0 Sleepers: 3-2 Read on to see who the three duds were, why [...]
NFL Week Six: Five Things to Watch For
(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 many interesting stories [...]
NFL Fantasy Football Start & Sit Week 6: Shockey to break out against old team?
(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, mind your bye week [...]
Don’t Kill The Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 1 Review
Forgive me for playing Nirvana’s “All Apologies” to the max level. But I can’t rid my shame. The guilt, dear God, the guilt. Actually, that’s a lie, but it’s not for a lack of sorrow that some of my predicted “starts” didn’t pan out. After all, I tend to follow the advice that I give [...]
NFL Fantasy Football Start & Sit Week 1: Favre’s a go, Cutler’s a no
By now, you know the basics. You looked high and low for the best draft advice, cheat sheets, scoured all the transactions, depth charts, and roster information you could find. For all intents and purpose, you’re ready. You are as prepared as you could ever possibly be. At least you were, until Maurice Jones-Drew bruised [...]
Fantasy Football: Tight End Tier Rankings
Our final installment of fantasy football offensive tier rankings see us take a look at the tight ends. A productive tight end can make the difference between glory and disappointment, so hopefully you use these rankings as a guide to help ensure you pick wisely. Tier One (Rounds 4-7) 1. Jason Witten – Dallas Cowboys [...]
