CJ2K Watch (Week 16): History well within Johnson’s reach

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, December 28th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Barry Sanders, Chris Johnson, Eric Dickerson, Frank Gore, Jamal Lewis, Maurice Jones-Drew, O.J. Simpson, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Steven Jackson, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Davis

Christmas was anything but kind to the Tennessee Titans, as their playoff hopes were crushed by the visiting San Diego Chargers, who won their 10th straight with Friday night’s 42-17 rout in Nashville. However, even though the Titans don’t have more to play for besides a .500 finish (which ... Continue Reading

Thursday Night Fantasy Football Preview: Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 17th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Austin Collie, Dallas Clark, David Garrard, Donald Brown, Fantasy Football, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mike Sims-Walker, Mike Thomas, Peyton Manning, Pierre Garcon, Rashad Jennings, Torry Holt

We know it's hard to prepare your fantasy starting line-ups for the playoffs, which is why we do our best to give you the heads up on players going into Thursday night games, feeding you the information you need to make the right decisions. The following guys are must-starts for Week ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: Saints the Cream of the Crop

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, November 10th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Alex Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Eric Mangini, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, mark sanchez, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady, Vince Young, Washington Redskins

Two close games, same old ending. The league's two undefeated teams, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, both survived late-game defecits to reach their 8-0 record, and remain unbeaten. For the rest of the teams and where they rank, read on: 1. New Orleans Saints (8-0) Make that three straight games the Saints ... 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. 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

Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile’s Week 3 NFL Awards

Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, October 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Buffalo Bills, Byron Leftwich, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Denver Broncos, DeSean Jackson, JaMarcus Russell, Joe Flacco, Larry Johnson, Louis Murphy, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Jones-Drew, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, San Francicsco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens

Don't you just hate it when you can't separate the contenders from the pretenders after week three? Of course, it's too early. But you always feel like 15 teams have a shot to make a deep playoff run. Maybe 10 have a chance to get back into the playoff picture, and ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (September 4) – Another offensive coordinator gets the boot, Vick to play in Week 3, Stafford to start for Lions, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, September 4th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chris Brown, Cleveland Browns, Danny Woodhead, David Clowney, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Donnie Avery, Eric Mangini, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jonathan Stewart, Malcolm Kelly, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Vick, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Washington Redskins

NFL Quick Hits isn't a new title or a new theme, as it's a universal concept taken up by hundreds of writers across the nation. However, my version brings you updated information on injuries, position battles, and position battles, the kind of info that you can only find if you dig ... Continue Reading

Who should you take #1 in your fantasy football draft?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, September 3rd 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, Andre Johnson, DeAngelo Williams, Drew Brees, Frank Gore, Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Turner, Philip Rivers, Randy Moss, Steven Jackson, Tom Brady

So, you're in one of those last-minute leagues, or the type that waits about a week before the season starts. Good for you. Not just because you had the patience and will-power to keep yourself from joining 15 leagues, but because now you know everything you need to know to ... Continue Reading

Top 10 NFL Fantasy Football Steals in 2009

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, September 3rd 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Greg Olsen, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kevin Walter, Kyle Orton, Marshawn Lynch, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Percy Harvin, Ray Rice, Reggie Bush, Ted Ginn

If you were lucky enough to draft Steve Slaton, Matt Forte, or Chris Johnson last year, my friend, you were lucky enough to get a steal. Ah, yes, the wonderful word that shows your luck and intelligence are, at least for a moment, dancing the night away. Together. It's one thing to ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football Tier Rankings: Running Backs

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, July 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Ahmad Bradshaw, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brandon Jackson, Brandon Jacobs, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cedric Benson, Chester Taylor, Chicago Bears, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, Darren Sproles, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Felix Jones, Frank Gore, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jamaal Charles, Jamal Lewis, Jerious Norwood, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Julius Jones, Justin Fargas, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Knowshon Moreno, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, Larry Johnson, Le'Ron McClain, LenDale White, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Marion Barber, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, Reggie Bush, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Steven Jackson, T.J. Duckett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker, Willis McGahee

As with the receivers and quarterbacks, this list is here to split up the A's from the B's, and let you know where to draft guys, roughly. Okay, so Adrian Peterson is your running back with the first pick. That was easy. Hell, Yahoo suggested it, right? But now what? The second ... Continue Reading

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