Archive for September, 2010
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Brian Westbrook, Chad Simpson, Clinton Portis, Keiland Williams, Kyle Shanahan, Larry Johnson, Mike Shanahan, Washington Redskins, willie parker
The running game has been anemic in Mike Shanahan’s first season in Washington.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Andy Reid, Kevin Kolb, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
We’ve witnessed some quick hooks when it comes to quarterbacks in the NFL this season, but Kevin Kolb had about one half of football as the Eagles’ starter before a concussion sent him to the sideline and Michael Vick into the lineup.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Clinton Portis, Keiland Williams, Larry Johnson, Washington Redskins
Finding a running back on the waiver wire at this point of the season is like trying to find a vegan in Nebraska. There is typically less desperation at closing time of your average tavern.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Andy Reid, Jason Garrett, John Harbaugh, Ken Whisenhunt, Michael Vick, Todd Haley, Tom Cable, Willis McGahee
Eagles coach Andy Reid announced that QB Michael Vick will be the team’s starting quarterback because apparently, coach Reid enjoys winning. Fantasy enthusiasts everywhere rejoice this wonderful news. Especially when you consider what Vick did last week and that the Eagles play the Jaguars this week.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Jason La Canfora, Week 2 power rankings
The Steelers moved up five spots to No. 3 in my Week 2 Power Rankings.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Adam Rank, Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, Vincent Jackson, Visanthe Shiancoe
You can’t sit Vikings WR Percy Harvin, which is enough to frustrate fantasy owners.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Braylon Edwards, Frank Tadych, New York Jets, Rex Ryan
The reaction inside the Jets’ locker room to Braylon Edwards’ arrest on a drunken-driving charge moved quickly.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, NFL Replay, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins
Four of the best games from Week 2 will be replayed on NFL Network this week.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Frank Tadych, Joe Flacco, John Harbaugh, Marc Bulger
Six NFL head coaches decided to bench their starting quarterbacks in Week 2, some looking for any type of offensive spark. While he had several reasons to do so, Ravens coach John Harbaugh wasn’t one of them.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Bill Belichick, Danny Woodhead, Frank Tadych, Fred Taylor, Kevin Faulk, Laurence Maroney, New England Patriots, Sammy Morris
The big news in New England on Tuesday is the status of injured RB Kevin Faulk, which is still squarely in limbo.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Adam Rank, Drew Brees, frank gore, Jimmy, Monday Night Football, pierre thomas, Vernon Davis
Monday night is often the bane of the fantasy football existence.
Posted: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 | Chris Bayee Tags: A.J. Hawk, Brandon Jackson, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Marshawn Lynch, Paul Posluszny
Were the Buffalo Bills showcasing running back Marshawn Lynch during the Packers’ 34-7 victory at Green Bay on Sunday. It’s possible, according to the Buffalo News, which reported trade talk of Lynch for disgruntled Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk has intensified.
Posted: Monday, September 20th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Brett Favre, Bruce Gradkowski, Jason Campbell, Norv Turner, Oakland Raiders, Todd Haley, Tom Cable
Raiders coach Tom Cable would not select his starting quarterback for Sunday. And why would he? Todd Haley will not put in his best running back. Norv Turner likes to take out Ryan Mathews near the goal line. Why should Cable make life easier for the fantasy enthusiasts and select his starting quarterback? Did Jason Campbell bomb during six quarters of football? He did. Did Bruce Gradkowski rally his team and look much sharper at quarterback? Of course he did. So will Cable make the right decision to start Gradkowski? Eh. Now normally you would not care about starting a Raiders quarterback. Or any Raiders player, for that matter. But with a looming matchup against the Cardinals, Gradkowski is somebody [...]
Posted: Monday, September 20th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Ryan Mathews, San Diego Chargers
Chargers coach Norv Turner told reporters on Monday that he was not concerned about the fumbles of Ryan Mathews (via the team’s official site). Turner did say that he told Mathews that he should not consider himself down until he hands the ball over the to referee.
Posted: Monday, September 20th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Charles Davis, Houston Texans, Michael Lombardi, NFL Total Access
As one of seven 2-0 teams in the NFL, are the Houston Texans for real?