Thursday Night Fantasy Prevew: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 10th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Brady Quinn, Brian Robiskie, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Heath Miller, Hines Ward, Jerome Harrison, Mike Wallace, Mohamed Massaquoi, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Santonio Holmes, Troy Polamalu

It's the final week for making your playoff push for a lot of leagues, and for those that are already gearing up for the first round of the playoffs, well, this is it. It's make or break time, and if you're not confident in your roster, you better start making some ... Continue Reading

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

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

Week Five Start/Sit Review: Don’t Kill the Messenger

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Austin Collie, Brandon Jacobs, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Cedric Benson, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Eddie Royal, Eli Manning, Indianapolis Colts, John Carlson, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Kyle Orton, Larry Johnson, Matt Cassel, Matt Hasselbeck, Minnesota Vikings, Mohamed Massaquoi, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Todd Haley, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins

After a couple so-so weeks with some hot hits and a few mishaps, we finally ran into a week full of bad start calls. For that I apologize. But, like always, before you "Kill the Messenger" and lose all hope in yours truly, take a step back and see why ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 6th) Eli Manning Gets Second Opinion, Michael Crabtree to Meet With 49ers, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 6th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Braylon Edwards, Eli Manning, JaMarcus Russell, Marion Barber, Matt Hasselbeck, Michael Crabtree, Mike Tomlin, Mohamed Massaquoi, Rashard Mendenhall, Tashard Choice, Willie Parker

(Should the Steelers run with the hot hand in Mendenhall?) Michael Crabtree Meeting With 49ers Today On the surface, all this means is that Crabtree doesn't actually want to sit out the entire season, and the 'Niners will probably win this contract battle. This doesn't make Crabtree a hot commodity all of a ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 5th) Braylon Edwards Accused of Hitting Man, Eli Manning and Matthew Stafford Hurt, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, October 5th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Daunte Culpepper, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Josh Johnson, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Mohamed Massaquoi, New York Giants, Roy Williams, San Francicsco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaners

(Is Braylon Crumbling in his contract year?) Giants' Eli Manning May Have Plantar Fascitis This is the injury that was originally reported on Sunday. While it's not guaranteed to make Manning miss any time, taking him out for next week's cakewalk match-up with Oakland would be a smart decision by the ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – AFC North

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: Andre Smith, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Buffalo Bills, Chase Coffman, Cincinnati Bengals, Clemson, Cleveland Browns, Coye Francies, David Veikune, Davon Drew, Derek Anderson, East Carolina, Evander Hood, Freddie Brown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, James Davis, Jarrett Johnson, Jonathan Luigs, Kaluka Maiava, Kamerion Wembley, Kraig Urbik, Lardarius Webb, Larry Foote, Marvin Lewis, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Mike Tomlin, Mike Wallace, mississippi, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Washington, Ole Miss, Paul Kruger, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Jose State, USC, Utah, Wisconsin, Ziggy Hood

After handing out 2009 NFL Draft team grades to the beasts of the AFC East, it's time to evaluate how the AFC North's quartet did last weekend. Baltimore Ravens Grade: B+ Best: Paul Kruger, DE, Utah Kruger is an elite defensive end with high intensity. He brings versatility and power on either side, as ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 3

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, April 21st 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Andre Brown, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Asher Allen, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Bradley Fletcher, Brian Urlacher, Buffalo Bills, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Cameron Morrah, Carnell Williams, Carolina Panthers, Central Washington, Chad Johnson, Chase Coffman, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Chip Vaughn, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland, Cody Brown, Connecticut, Cornelius Ingram, Coye Francies, D.J. Moore, Dallas, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danelle Ellerbe, Darcel McBath, Darry Beckwith, David Veikune, Demetrius Byrd, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Lee, Eastern Michigan, Eric Weddle, Eric Wood, Fili Moala, Florida, Georgia, Green Bay Packers, Hawaii, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, James Casey, Jared Bronson, Jarett Dillard, Jason Campbell, Jason Phillips, Jason Watkins, Jasper Brinkley, Juaquin Iglesias, Kaluka Maiava, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Brooking, Keith Jackson, kory sheets, Lee Evans, Liberty, Louis Vasquez, Louisville, LSU, Macho Harris, Marcus Freeman, Matt Birk, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, Nate Davis, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina State, Oakland Raiders, Odell Thurman, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, purdue, Ramses Barden, Rashad Jennings, Rice, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Seattle Seahawks, Sen'Derrick Marks, Shaun Rogers, Sheldon Brown, Sherrod Martin, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, St. Louis Rams, Stephen McGee, Steve Slaton, T.J. Lang, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TCU, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Todd Heap, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez, Travis Beckum, Troy, Troy Kropog, Tulane, UConn, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, Wisconsin

Go Back to Round 2 Round 3 65. Detroit Lions - Fili Moala, DT, USC Just one of the many USC prospects, Moala has been overlooked all the way into the third round. He is a massive man with good strength, and should give the Lions an inside presence they haven't had since ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Rankings – Wide Receivers (4/20)

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 20th 2009. Under Tags: Austin Collie, Brandon Tate, Brian Robiskie, Brooks Foster, BYU, Cal Poly, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Derrick Williams, Florida, Georgia, Hakeem Nicks, Jeremy Maclin, Juauquin Iglesias, Kenny Britt, Louis Murphy, Maryland, Michael Crabtree, Missouri, Mohamed Massaquoi, NFL, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Ramses Barden, Rutgers

1. Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech) Doesn't have great timed speed, but has good game speed. Has good hands and is adept at making the big play. Truly the top prospect at receiver in this draft. Good overall size and build for the position, and also has great leaping ability. 2. Jeremy Maclin ... Continue Reading

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