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
Joseph Addai
Indianapolis Colts Feeling Effects of Peyton Manning’s Absence
So it's really going to be this way. The Indianapolis Colts really are struggling this mightily without Peyton Manning at quarterback, as evidenced in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns in the team's home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts, 0-2 for the first time since Manning's rookie season, lost 34-7 to Houston in Week 1, but the Texans had a much better … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Feeling Effects of Peyton Manning’s Absence
Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Building on a strong week
If we learned one thing about the NFL in week one: the lockout certainly did not slow down the offensive numbers. A ridiculous 14 quarterbacks had more than 300 yards, four of which went over 400. 13 receivers topped 100 yards, including seven double-digit touchdown performances. Needless to say, fantasy teams weren’t suffering. Now it’s time to build on that success and … [Read more...] about Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Building on a strong week
Indianapolis Colts Suffer Ugly Loss to Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts fans now have an idea of what life is like without Peyton Manning in a meaningful game. And it's not a pretty idea. The Colts opened the 2011 NFL season in quite an ugly fasihon, falling 34-7 to the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. The Texans scored all of their 34 points in the first half. One thing is for certain: this season will test the … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Suffer Ugly Loss to Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts Enter Great Unknown Against Houston Texans
Reality has set in for the Indianapolis Colts and their fans. Peyton Manning will not be behind center after starting a total of 227 consecutive games for the franchise. Sixteen-year veteran Kerry Collins will take the snaps for the Colts for the foreseeable future, starting with today's season-opening bout against the Houston Texans in Reliant Stadium. The Great … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Enter Great Unknown Against Houston Texans
Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!
We endured an offseason consisting of men in suits walking in and out of buildings. We endured a three-month stretch when the work “lockout” might as well have been preceded by a four-letter word. But courtrooms, politics, and league lawyers are now a thing of the past. Because ladies and gentleman, we’re finally here! The start of the NFL season is here! … [Read more...] about Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC South
With the NFL lockout finally behind us, football fans can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the final edition of his preseason fantasy rankings, I rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers in the AFC South. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC South
What a Turn of Events for Indianapolis Colts
The only post-NFL lockout hangup for the Indianapolis Colts seemed to be signing quarterback Peyton Manning to that record deal owner Jim Irsay promised him before the league shut down. Now the 132-day work stoppage is over, and Manning's new contract didn't break any records on the whole -- at his request. Manning and the Colts agreed to terms Saturday on a five-year, … [Read more...] about What a Turn of Events for Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Preview
If there's one thing that can be expected when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL Draft, it's the unexpected. Don't believe what any mock draft says; chances are it won't be right. Why do the Colts annually defy seemingly conventional wisdom each April? It historically has worked, but is Indianapolis no longer executing its own strategy well enough? By Drew … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts 2011 NFL Draft Preview
Lockout Threat Leaves Indianapolis Colts’ Agenda in Limbo
Well, it hasn't happened yet. The extension of the NFL collective bargaining agreement's expiration deadline by one day Thursday and then by seven days Friday has had the football world -- including the Indianapolis Colts organization and fan base -- holding its collective breath. However, if and when the CBA does expire -- I'm still inclined to believe it will -- Jim … [Read more...] about Lockout Threat Leaves Indianapolis Colts’ Agenda in Limbo