By just glancing at the list of bye teams below, you can already begin to feel the pain of a number of fantasy owners. Elite quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends are all sitting this week out, and a once lush waiver wire is now as lean as Kyle Orton’s chances of starting again in Denver. But this week is not as bleak as it appears on first glance. Here are … [Read more...] about Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
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Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
The NFL trade deadline is usually the most boring of all the major sports, but that wasn’t the case this week. Some big trades not only changed the fortunes of some NFL teams, but the fantasy football landscape. Are your ready for the changes? … [Read more...] about Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
It’s the second week of teams out on a bye, but this one could hurt fantasy owners more. The likes of Larry Fitzgerald, Antonio Gates and Philip Rivers will all be on your fantasy bench this week, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of quality options. In fact, any of the top-30 receiving options are good plays his week. In today’s rankings, we’ll break down the top … [Read more...] about Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: WR/TE
Keys for Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Monday Night Football
There is a buzz in Motown that hasn’t been experienced since the Pistons and Red Wings ruled the roost years past. The Detroit Lions not only get to play on Monday night, but they also get to take on the Monsters of the Midway-their rivals in the NFC North. There are some obvious points of contention that will decide the game with the Chicago Bears tonight. The Lions are … [Read more...] about Keys for Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Monday Night Football
Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: Bye weeks begin
Fantasy football is about more than assembling your favorite players on one team. This week, with six teams on a bye week, strategy element of the game begins to set in. While a week to rest might be good for the players, it’s certainly a headache for fantasy owners. … [Read more...] about Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: Bye weeks begin
Fantasy Football Weekly Podcast 4, Sports Radio 1400
WQOW ABC 18's Stephen Kelley co-host a weekly fantasy football radio show here in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After the jump listen to "Fantasy Football Weekly on Sports Radio 1400" … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Weekly Podcast 4, Sports Radio 1400
Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Put up or shut up
We’re three weeks into the fantasy football season and the surprises just keep on coming. Cam Newton and Matthew Stafford are top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Coe College alum Fred Jackson is the third best fantasy back. And how about Scott Chandler, who had one catch before this year, picking up four scores in the first three weeks. But much like business, it’s not what you did … [Read more...] about Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Put up or shut up
Fantasy Football Weekly Podcast, Sports Radio 1400
WQOW ABC 18's Stephen Kelley co-host a weekly fantasy football radio show here in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After the jump listen to "Fantasy Football Weekly on Sports Radio 1400" … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Weekly Podcast, Sports Radio 1400
Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites
It shouldn’t surprise any of us. In a game as violent as football, injuries are bound to happen. Top-5 pick Jamaal Charles is out for season. Miles Austin is out until October 16th. Let’s not even get started on Peyton Manning. Much like their professional counterparts, fantasy owners need to find ways to fill the void left by their injured players. Included in this week’s … [Read more...] about Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites
Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears
After a rousing Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears headed down to the Superdome in New Orleans to battle the Saints in another NFC South matchup. All of the confidence they brought with them south of the Mason-Dixon line didn't mean diddly squat, however, as the Saints picked apart the Bears' weakened secondary and sacked Jay Cutler six … [Read more...] about Five Lessons We Learned From the Saints’ Beatdown of the Bears