Receiver trades will shape NFL playoff race in 2010 – and beyond

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, April 18th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 2007 NFL Draft, AFC East, Alex Smith, brandon marshall, Chad Henne, Denver Broncos, Donovan McNabb, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, NFC West, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr.

In the midst of all of the hype, hoopla, fanfare, and pomp and circumstance (wait, did I cover everything?) leading up to next weekend’s NFL Draft, four major trades have taken place this month. Not only will these trades have an effect on what some teams are planning to ... Continue Reading

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 11 Review

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, November 24th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Atlanta Falcons, Brady Quinn, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Eli Manning, Houston Texans, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, Julian Edelman, Justin Forsett, Kansas City Chiefs, Lance Long, lesean mccoy, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ricky Williams, Ryan Moats, San Francisco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, Steve Slaton, Vernon Davis

We had another successful week with our Start/Sit column in Week 11, as we made the right call by suggesting starts for Eli Manning, Ricky Williams, and LeSean McCoy, and correctly urged you to let Jay Cutler and Chad Ochocinco take the week off. Our sleeper picks weren't too shabby, either, ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 11: Eli Manning to Take Flight Against Falcons

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, November 17th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Alex Smith, Andy Reid, Atlanta Falcons, Brady Quinn, Brandon Jacobs, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Chicago Bears, Chris Brown, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Donovan McNabb, Eli Manning, Fantasy Football, Green Bay, Houston Texans, Indianapolis, Jamaal Charles, Jay Cutler, Julian Edelman, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kansas City Chiefs, lesean mccoy, Matt Cassel, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Michael Turner, Minnesota, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL fantasy football, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Randy Moss, Ricky Williams, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Moats, San Francicsco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, Steve Slaton, Tennessee Titans, Tony Romo, Vernon Davis, Wes Welker

We had great success in Week 10, making the right call on Brett Favre, Ricky Williams, and nudging you in the right direction on sitting Matt Ryan and Matt Cassel. We also picked some fine sleeper picks, as Matthew Stafford and Josh Freeman dropped in respectable efforts, and Jamaal Charles ... Continue Reading

Week 7 Start/Sit Review: Don’t Kill the Messenger

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 27th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Alex Smith, Austin Collie, Ben Roethlisberger, Brandon Jacobs, Carolina Panthers, Cedric Benson, Chris Cooley, Cincinnati Bengals, Fantasy Football, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jason Campbell, Jonathan Stewart, Kurt Warner, LaDainian Tomlinson, mark sanchez, Michael Crabtree, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Washington Redskins, week eight nfl

Week Six brought anyone who took my advice some nice rewards. But before we can dive into preparing for week eight, we need to look back on week seven's picks to see if we saw success for a second consecutive week. Starts: 2-3 Sits: 3-2 (check Chris Cooley) Sleepers: 3-2 (Check Jason Campbell) Overall ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Football Start & Sit Week 7: Ben Roethlisberger to Shine

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 20th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Ahmad Bradshaw, Austin Collie, Ben Roethlisberger, Brandon Jacobs, Carolina Panthers, Cedric Benson, Chris Cooley, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Darren Sproles, Green Bay Packers, Hines Ward, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jason Campbell, Jim Zorn, Jonathan Stewart, Kansas City Chiefs, Kurt Warner, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lance Moore, mark sanchez, Matt Schaub, Michael Crabtree, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Washington Redskins

We had great success in week six, as you can find all about in in the Start/Sit Week Six Review. But now we're onto greater pastures, running high on last week's 12-3 record. Some of the match-ups are difficult to predict, but well do our best to lead you in the ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football Tier Rankigs: Wide Receivers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, July 8th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Andre Johnson, Anquan Boldin, Anthony Gonzalez, Antonio Bryant, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Berrian, brandon marshall, Braylon Edwards, Buffalo Bills, Calvin Johnson, Carolina Panthers, Chad Ochocinco, Chicago Bears, Chris Chambers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Deion Branch, Denver Broncos, Derrick Mason, DeSean Jackson, Detroit Lions, Devery Henderson, Devin Hester, Domenik Hixon, Donald Driver, Donnie Avery, Dwayne Bowe, Eddie Royal, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Hines Ward, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeremy Maclin, Jerricho Cotchery, Kansas City Chiefs, kevin curtis, Kevin Walter, Lance Moore, Larry Fitzgerald, Laveranues Coles, Lee Evans, Mark Clayton, Marques Colston, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Jenkins, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, Muhsin Muhammad, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne, Roddy White, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Santana Moss, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Breaston, steve smith, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Tampa Bay Buccaners, Ted Ginn, Torry Holt, Vincent Jackson, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker

In several mock drafts, Larry Fitzgerald, Randy Moss, and Andre Johnson have taken turns being the first receiver off the board, and all three have found themselves drafted in the first round on at least a few occasions. But those are easy calls. It's difficult to assess talent and environment, and after ... Continue Reading

Arizona stages big comeback, but Pittsburgh rallies late to win Super Bowl XLIII

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, February 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona, Ben Roethlisberger, Hall of Fame, James Harrison, Kurt Warner, Pittsburgh, Santonio Holmes, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XLIII, Super Bowl XLIV

Two last-minute comebacks in the last two Super Bowls. How’s that for putting the focus on the action on the field and less on the entertainment side of the game? Arizona didn’t wilt after getting down, and I didn’t think they would. But, you’ve got to give credit where ... Continue Reading

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