Finishing the regular season 9-3, the #22 Illinois Fighting Illini are set to play in the highest tier of non-College Football Playoff bowl games. When you're in a non-CFP bowl game these days, opt-outs, especially from those with high NFL Draft stock, are very common. Wide Receiver Pat Bryant is the player that Illini fans are keeping their eye on in this regard. His NFL … [Read more...] about Illini Record Setting WR Pat Bryant to Play in Bowl Game
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2012 Fantasy Football Preview: WR
As the NFL season gets closer every day, so does your fantasy draft. Stephen Kelley's fantasy football previews continue with a look at the surprisingly deep wide receiver position. … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: WR
New England Patriots 2012 Fantasy Football Preview
Take notice here because Bill Belichick's boys are one of fantasy football's behemoths. The New England Patriots have ranked in the top ten in points per game going all the way back to 2004, a total of eight seasons. And with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels back in the mix, there's a great reason to believe they will make it nine straight seasons. Here are the guys in … [Read more...] about New England Patriots 2012 Fantasy Football Preview
Will Brandon Lloyd go to the Patriots Now?
Well-traveled but talented NFL wide receiver Brandon Lloyd has played for the: San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos and St. Louis Rams. It was in Denver, where Josh McDaniels was the coach that Lloyd had by far his best season, the only Pro Bowl season of his career. In 2010, Lloyd set a career highs in receptions (77), yards (1,448), … [Read more...] about Will Brandon Lloyd go to the Patriots Now?
Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
The fantasy football season is on the final stretch and every move takes on do-or-die importance. If you need a win now, start the higher rated player in my rankings and bring home that championship. … [Read more...] about Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
One week of the fantasy playoffs is in the books, and as expected, there were some big days across the board. The good news is there are just as many points out there for fantasy owners in week 15. Follow my rankings and I’ll see you in the next round. … [Read more...] about Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
The fantasy football playoffs are here and every move becomes more important. Not to worry, there are plenty of good options both on the waiver wire and possibly your bench. Follow my rankings and advance to the next round. … [Read more...] about Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
It’s what you’ve worked for all season, but chances are your team enters the fantasy football playoffs looking a lot different than the one you started with. Change isn’t necessarily a bad thing, even at this point in the season. There are still some players out on the waiver wire that can help your team take the jump from playoffs to championship. … [Read more...] about Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Many fantasy leagues are just a week away from the start of the playoffs and the pressure is starting to build. Injuries to guys like Fred Jackson and Adrian Peterson have owners making last ditch trade attempts or scowering the waiver wire for a decent replacement. Because of Thanksgiving, this edition of my rankings will be simply that: the rankings. Pick the higher rated … [Read more...] about Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
The fantasy football playoffs are closing in and a number of top guys continue to show up on the injury reports. A lot of fantasy owners will make moves the next few weeks that will decide their championships. Are you ready? My NFL Week 11 rankings include injury replacement tips and some guys who should be on your team the rest of the way. … [Read more...] about Week 11 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
