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
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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
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
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: NFC 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 coming weeks, I will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the NFC South gets some time under the spotlight. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC South
NFL Mock Draft 2-9
By Paul M. Banks and Peter Christian Yesterday a football game was played. A game of some significance that you might have heard about. It received a fair amount of publicity.You can read our live blog about it here. If you're interested in seeing any of the commercials again, and letting some market research people know what you thought about those commercials click here. … [Read more...] about NFL Mock Draft 2-9
Fridays with Izzo: Sports “Saving” a City Storyline
By Paul M. Banks Welcome to a new quasi-weekly feature where we discuss some of the biggest topics in the Michigan State Spartan world, including the insight and observations of legendary MSU coach Tom Izzo. In this edition, we talk about the idea of a successful sports team becoming a battered city's salvation. Despite what ESPN, the Chicago Tribune and other corporate … [Read more...] about Fridays with Izzo: Sports “Saving” a City Storyline