Fantasy Football Week Three: QB, RB, WR, TE, and Defensive Emergencies
Last weeks hot picks include Tim Hightower of Az and of course Philly’s D against Dallas, who despite losing scored double digit points thanks in part to a defensive touchdown. Some of the other gems left a few things to be desired but like any good hang-over the best thing to doing is just start drinking again. So head to the man cave, crack another one, and get your fantasy game face on.
This weeks top fantasy advice, don’t give up on those disappointing players yet like Carson Palmer, Chad Ocho Cinco Johnson, and Marvin Harrison. Start’em this week ! Both Manning and Palmer will have 4 passing touchdowns each, two to Johnson and two to Harrison.
Now on to this weeks Fantasy Emergencies.
QB:
Matt Ryan from Atlanta. The chiefs are having some injury issues in the secondary and need to start a couple rookies. Look for him to get 18-25 points this week. Don’t be afraid to double dip if you’re in a pinch, so check out Roddy White and Michael Jenkins as possible Emergency WR’s (see below).
RB:
Finding an emergency running back is always tough. This week check out Michael Bush from Oakland or Michael Pittman from Denver. Bush may end up being a featured back on Sunday thanks to McFadden’s toe injury and Fargus’ groin. Pittman is a solid second choice as he continue to put up good numbers despite sharing time with Selvin Young and Andre Hall.
WR:
Pick your poison with Michael Jenkins or Devry Henderson. Jenkins as mentioned above will be working on a rookie secondary while Henderson will surely get some fly routes that should make him good for 10-14 points.
TE:
Stay focused on Randy McMichael. Rams offense has sputtered and I expect the problems to continue, so look for that to benefit McMichael and dump passes.
Defense:
Right now you have to love the Cardinals. The issue is they really haven’t been tested but they face Washington this week who has failed to impress as well, so go with the flow and start’em.
This week’s Trash Talk Post:
After a fit of diarrhea this morning I thought of you and your team. I realized that the burning sensation I was experiencing would be a problem for you all afternoon as my team stomps your short bus crew. I’d suggest buying a doughnut cushion to sit on during the games to relive the pain. Get the double X version, so your old fat ass momma can use it during the week. Trust me on this you wouldn’t want to have to put any special cream on your momma, I gave her some of my special cream once and not she won’t leave me alone now.
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Fantasy Football Blog Week Two: Brady, Bye-week, and Other Fantasy Emergencies.
WelcomeTo The Fantasy Football Emergency Room!
Week one and now week two has brought upon its fair share of emergencies already. Strap on your special helmet, shake off those Saturday night cocktails, give your wife, girlfriend, kids, and whoever you want a kiss goodbye and head for the man cave and NFL Football Sunday!
This week’s Top Fantasy Emergencies:
Tom Brady:
Don’t let this piss you off too much. You’re season’s not over just because Brady’s out. The reality is it would have been very difficult to perform at the same level again this year. Don’t be afraid to make a quick move and offer a trade or go out a grab yourself a couple waiver wire QB’s with upside potential. Check-out Jon Kitna, David Garard, and Tarvaris Jackson. Kitna’s your best trade-for option, Garrad is consistent and durable, and Jackson runs well which means he’ll always get you into double digits.
Reschedule of Monday Night Baltimore and Houston Game:
According to the NFL, due to damage by Hurricane Ike this game is being rescheduled and each team will adjust the game, or games, to adjust for a bye week(FYI, this also changed the Bengals bye week to Nov 9 as well). Sounds bad, especially for Raven D and Andre Johnson owners but don’t start crying like a baby just yet. A bye week in week two is much better than week 9 or 10 when you’re jockeying for a playoff spot. So don’t be a little bitch on your league message board, keep focused on the play-offs. You don’t want people referring to you as Captain Asterisk because everything that doesn’t go your way has an asterisk next to it.
Ravens D:
I like the Eagles D as a waiver wire pick-up but the fact they’re playing Dallas has a lot of people scared. Dallas looked good n week one and so did Philly, so don’t be afraid to take a chance. Its week two, man up make some decisions and role with it. You won’t be a fantasy stud, making conservative moves.
Waiver Wire opportunities to keep your team stacked
Quarterback:
Tarvaris Jackson’s knee injury doesn’t seem to be holding him back. He’s a solid runner who will get you double digits every week.
Running Back:
I really like Tim Hightower. He’s Edgerin James’ back-up in AZ but he’s getting reps and more importantly, goal-line carries. Look for him to be a regular scorer,
Kevin Jones is also a nice pick-up. Again he’s a back-up but with Forte being a rookie, look for Jones to get plenty of playing time and goal line chances. He s solid a bye week replacement.
Receiver:
Devry Henderson: with Colston for a month out Henderson will benefit. The issue with him is he is not consistent, but he does seem to catch a lot of long bombs from Breeze that definitely help his value.
This week keep your eye on the Michael Jenkins Matt Ryan connection. If they perform well again, look to secure them both and use them in opportunistic or bye week games
TE:
Randy McMichael is a easy choice. McMichael will be benefit from a lackluster Rams offense and get plenty of quick looks and dump passes.
Defense / Special Teams:
Go big or go home is my advice here. Pick-up the Eagles, yes against Dallas.
Kicker:
You’re on your own here – just make sure they start and aren’t hurt for crying out loud.
This week’s pregame trash talk: (If you’re new to the site this is the area you can cut and paste onto your leagues message board to show your love and compassion for your opponent).
Inspired by Barrack Obama’s campaign for change I have decided that there are certain things losers like you don’t have access to like education and knowledge. This became very apparent when I looked at your roster. I sobbed for hours, all the while thinking “Why am I so lucky and how can idiots like you survive in the world.” Needless to say, I am a changed man and feel sorry for you, your family, and really anyone that know you and how fucking stupid you are. So if you need help with your roster give me a call. I’m here for you my little retarded buddy. PS, I am starting a charitable fund with the money I win from fantasy football this year to benefit idiots like you, your momma, and big, overgrown, gi-normous sister.
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Fantasy Football 2008: It’s a beautiful thing
The fantasy football season is finally upon us… and its time to man up. Here’s the reality of the situation, drafts don’t mean squat. Fantasy football is won and lost on the waiver wire, in bye week performance (which means the first 4 games don’t mean squat), and by understanding the difference between possibility and probability.
Calculate and prepare for your bye week problems… and know your opponents issues:
I always start the year by looking at my schedule to see who I play and which of their players will be out when we play. By knowing where they’ll be short, I can scower the waiver wire and free agent lists the week before to remove any potential opportunities, especially at critical positions like QB, RB, & WR. By knowing your issues you can also position yourself for a trade before your problem weeks or week. This last point is important because you usually have to start floating possible trades out there a couple weeks before you need to make a move (plus you may be able to negotiate with a hot player riding your bench).
Don’t Blow Your Waiver Wire Wad Early:
Like many leagues we have a waiver wire process. The most important thing to do is to get the best possible player with that top position. That may not be the first week you’re in that situation. A starting player will get hurt almost every week, so use it to pick up someone who will fill their spot and get you some extra points, especially in weeks 4-8. Jump on running back replacements.
Possibility vs. Probability:
Don’t get sucked into the emotional hype when it comes to players. Right now there are a lot of guys speculating about who will play, what roles certain rookies may have, and who the top sleepers, and those wonderful deep sleepers are. It’s all possibility. Probability on the other hand looks a little bit closer at the stats and trends of things truly happening. It takes patience and research. So take the time to learn who’s durable and who’s not and don’t guess, do the research. You have to keep reading. Fantasy football does involve some luck, but that luck favors prepared team owners. Focus on the probability of someone making an impact, not the possibility of it happening.
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FFL Blog Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge
This week we will focus on the CBS Sportsline playoff challenge format. If you’re not playing get there and invite some friends. It’s a good opportunity to make a few extra bucks after spanking your pals all season long.
Here are some simple tips to make you a fantasy stud this week. Let’s start by stepping back and looking at how the challenge works. In a nutshell, you’re given a specific number of credits that you apply to players who are ranked by their perceived abilities. So obviously you can’t take all the best players. So the questions to answer are: what positions score the best, which ones score the worst, and who has the best match-up.
So here’s the answer and your path to playoff bliss. The TE is the lowest scoring position, so take a lower ranking guy who plays a tough defense. I like Kevin Boss for NYG. He replaces Shockey and is cheap. Stay away from Bo Scaife, he’s out for the season with a heel injury.
Kickers are also hit or miss and you really only need about 5 to 7 points to hit parody (to be average). So I’m going with Josh Scobe of Jacksonville… again he’s cheap and has been consistent (after coming back from an injury earlier this year). Also with Jacksonville playing Pitt at home, and has a tough red zone D, I think a few stops will but Scobe on the board with a couple field goals.
Those two position plays should free up about 35 points to re-allocate toward higher performers in other positions.
How To Spend The Rest Of Your Money:
Go with the best defensive match-up, that’s San Diego this week. Then jump over the top RB’s and WR’s. This week I am questioning the top QB’s because of tough match-ups. I like Roethlisberger and Hasselbeck but Pitt is beat up and Jacksonville is hot. Hasselbeck is also playing an emotionally charged Washington, so I’m going with the giant killer, Jeff Garcia because they are at home and in good weather.
I’m spending the rest of my money on Tomlinson and Portis for RB’s, and Bobby Engram and Joey Galloway for WR’s .
One additionally important strategy: Pair up your QB with his top receiver. Doubling up like this is the most effective way to improve your scoring… that’s why I went with Garcia and Galloway (who should be fresh after sitting out week 17).
Good Luck
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Sleeper Keepers For 2008
FFL Week 17: Sleeper Keepers, Pick Them Up Now
Well the traditional fantasy football season is over for us. You’re either bragging or bitching. Either way, we’ve got a late season plan for keeper leagues… one that’s guaranteed to make you a fantasy stud next year.
Depending on your leagues rules, you may still be able to add/drop players to your roster, so if its allowed, stay a step ahead by adding a couple of these guys with the idea that one of them will break out by next year.
Sleeper Fantasy Football Keepers for 2008.
Fantasy Football Sleeper Keeper QB
Troy Smith Ravens
JaMarcus Russell Raiders
John Beck Dolphins
Kevin Kolb Eagles
Aaron Rogers Packers
Fantasy Football Sleeper Keeper RB
Kenny Irons Bengals
Brandon Jackson Packers
Fantasy Football Sleeper Keeper WR
Ted Ginn Jr Miami
Craig Davis Chargers
Sidney Rice Vikings
Our Top 3
Ginn Jr.
Irons
Rodgers
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FFL Blog Fantasy Football Emergency Room Week 16
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Fantasy Football Emergency Room Week 15
FFL Blog Week 15 Emergency Room:
Call me fucking Santa Clause, St. Nick or whatever you want because I served your ass up some solid presents last week. Gado, the Bills D, and of course Trent Edwards went off and you would have looked like a fucking rocket scientist… and wouldn’t be reading this right now, because you’d be sitting pretty again this week from last weeks acquisitions.
Well week 15 brings a few more presents, namely crazy weather and playoff spots for some teams. So look for players on teams who have to get over the hump or for players on teams who are looking to create a positive trend going into next year. Guys are fighting for jobs and more importantly, their future in the league, so look for some bottom feeder opportunities and as always play anyone who is up against Miami and Atlanta.
Week 15 FFL Emergency QB:
Week 15 FFL Emergency RB:
Week 15 FFL Emergency WR:
Week 15 FFL Emergency TE:
Last week I said Eric Johnson and the son of a bitch dropped a damn TD on Monday night… well that’s how it goes, so fuck face is off the list this week (for me) but I’d play him if I were you…. simply because that’s how it works. If you don’t like Johnson, look at Alex Smith. They play Atlanta so if you’re looking for rationale, look no further, he’ll get you the 5 points you need from a TE
Week 15 FFL Emergency Defense:
This week’s sophisticated trash talk: Change your thoughts and you can change your world, so here’s what you should change, your line-up, the fucking retarded ass look on your face, and you’re panties after I stomp your fat ass.
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Week 14 FFL Emergency Room
Week 14 reminds me of those times when you don’t have a girlfriend… you could try your damnest, and couldn’t get laid in a fucking morgue. But as soon as you have a little vixen on your arm, you’re a chic magnet. So if you don’t have someone to hold you’re hand this week, you might be going hogging or to the senior center for some action. So the fantasy football translation, play fat guys or veterans if you don’t like what you see below.
Week 14 FFL Emergency Room QB:
Trent Edwards (Buff) He’s playing Miami, need I say more. Don’t be turned off by the fact that Miami has a solid pass D, as this point of the season, teams like Buffalo are fine tuning for next year and pushing limits, ride em!
Week 14 FFL Emergency Room RB:
Leon Washington (Jets) I’ve been keeping my eye on Mr. Washington, whose been laying better and better. While he’s still the back-up to Thomas Jones, he’s been getting more carries, and producing with them. Look for him to continue his positive trend against Cleveland this week.
Week 14 FFL Emergency Room WR:
Shau McDonald (Det) Roy Williams is out, so McDonald will continue to get more chances on offense. McDonald is a 3rd tier receiver, which basically means he’s a check down go, or the fella they send over the middle. Look for him to have some success against a tough Dallas D as they smother the other players.
Week 14 FFL Emergency Room TE:
Eric Johnson (NO) Johnson hasn’t done much lately, but with Reggie Bush out and the running back by committee scenario playing out, look for Johnson to be more involved this week.
Week 14 FFL Emergency Room D:
March with the Saints of the Bills. The Saints play the pathetic Falcons, and the Bills play the morbid Dolphins. If I had my druthers though, go with the Saints, because you don’t want to own the defense that lost to the dolphins.
This Week’s Sophisticated Trash Talk:
What the mind can believe and conceive, it can achieve… just ask your wife… and sorry about the conceive part, I’ll get that back child support to you guys as soon as I win the league.
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Week 14 Start’em Sit’em
Its week 14 and for many of you it is playoff time. By week 14 most of us should have a solid lineup but I have a few names that may be bigtime help in putting together your lineup for Sunday.
Quarterback: This week a bad outing could cost you your season and hopefully we all have a quality starter this week. If not I’m saying take a chance with Chris Redmanof the Atlanta Falcons. Last week in the 4th quarter, Redman went 16-24 completions, 172 yards, and 2 touchdowns. It was agaist the Rams but it was the quickness of his delivery and willingness to let it fly that caught my eye. The Falcons play on Monday Night and against the Dless Saints. Why not take a shot at some long balls and with Norwood getting the start at RB gives Redman a great option out of the backfeild.
Runningback: In case of emergency, Aaron Stecker. A servicable back for many years looks to got the nod vs. the Falcons on Monday Night. Stecker would split carries with a rookie Pierre Thomas but will surely see the goaline carries.
Widereceiver: With the injury to Roy Williams, look out for Mike Furrey. Johnson will get more looks along with Shaun McDonald but I see Furrey being the go-to guy. Also, Sidney Riceof the Vikings looked good of late and even better his QB is gaining confidence on a weekly basis. Rice should be able to get behind the 49ers D.
Defense: Look no further than the Miami Dolphins. That is, whoever they play this week is a great Defense to start. The Bills Defense has played great at times this year. The return game has the ability for making plays and the Miami Offense is just too inexperienced. Turnovers into Touchdowns Baby!!!
Fantasy Football Blog Emergency Room Week 13
Shit the bed, baby. That’s right if you took just 50% of my advice last week you’d be a fantasy stud. Garrard went off, old school Isaac Bruce scored a TD, Weaver for Seattle tasted the end zone and the Chief’s D even put up a respectable number. Riding the wave baby…
As for this week, free agents look about as good as your Momma’s titties after 4 kids and 4 or 5 years of breast-feeding. Basically there’s not a ton of support out there for you. But don’t give up hope yet, your old man has found a way to still work with’em, so maybe there’s a chance for you to get lucky this week – not with your mom you sick bastard but with fantasy football.
Fantasy Football Emergency Room Quarterbacks
Jason Campbell (Wash) plays well at home and this week faces a weak Buffalo defense (29th ranked D). He pretty much is either hot or not, but at home, the odds are in your favor.
If Campbell is out, check out Trent Dilfer (San Fran). He’s put up pretty solid numbers in his last couple of outing and faces a banged up Carolina secondary. Also, Gore appears to be back on track, so look for the play action pass to add to Dilfer’s stats.
Fantasy Football Emergency Room Running Backs
As far a RB’s go, if everyone in your leagues is slow on the trigger, check out Fred Jackson for Buffalo. Anthony Thomas is out so Jackson will likely start and share some reps with Dwayne Wright.
Assuming you’re not playing with a bunch of girls, check out Samkon Gado (Mia). This guys a horse and with Ricky Williams gone – AGAIN – and Chatman hurt, he’ll get some playing time this week and may end up being a solid asset during your fantasy football playoffs. This is one of those guys who just goes off for no reason and at 5’10 226, look for this little bowling ball to roll.
Fantasy Football Emergency Room Wide Receivers
Justin Gage (Tenn) looked good last week. He was a regular target for Vince Young and the Titans have committed to using him more in their offense. Look for double digit numbers again for him this week against Houston’s lackluster secondary.
Arnaz battle (San Fran) has produced some nice numbers the last couple of weeks. With him, Dilfer, and San Fran in general looking good, expect some solid production against a beat-up Carolina defense / secondary.
Fantasy Football Emergency Room Tight Ends
Mercedes Lewis (Jac) has stepped up due to several injuries in the Jags TE position. He’s produced solid TE numbers, with 5 catches and 57 yards last week, and a TD the week before, so look for him to play a key role against an aggressive Indy secondary this week.
Bo Scaife (Tenn) hasn’t done much this year, but he’s had some steady performances with recent 30 and 40-yard games. Look for him to get you that 5-7 points this week as the Titans host Houston.
Fantasy Football Emergency Room Defense
Check out Denver’s D. They play a less than stellar Oakland team this week and these teams just don’t like each other. Expect a real smash mouth, tough AFC game.
New Orleans D. Some would be concerned about playing a tougher Tampa Bay this week, put the Saints poured it on last week and had a big game… and with Jeff Garcia likely out, look for the Saints to capitalize.
Gut Check: My tum tum says to play Dilfer, Gado, Gage, Lewis, and New Orleans D.
This weeks sophisticated trash talk: “Beauty is only a light switch away [Punch your friend in the fucking eye] so lights out Bitch”
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