Archive for December, 2011
Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | NFL Playbook Staff Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Playbook, Playbook mailbag, Rob Ryan, Tony Romo
Cowboy fans had huge expectations coming into this year. A second year with Dez Bryant and Miles Austin at wide receiver, another year with DeMarcus Ware rushing the passer, and their first go-round with renowned defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. But after two consecutive, heartbreaking losses, first to the Cardinals and last week to the Giants, the mood in Dallas is shifting. Fans are wondering: What’s wrong with the Cowboys?
Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chicago Bears, Jay Cutler, Matt Forte
Matt Forte and Jay Cutler are hinting that they might return sooner than expected. That could mean some stashed weapons on the benches of fantasy owners.
Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: NFL Fantasy Live podcast, Aaron Rodgers, Darren Sharper, Elliot Harrison, Michael Fabiano
Elliot Harrison and Michael Fabiano talk sits and starts at quarterback and Darren Sharper joins to program to talk about fantasy football star Aaron Rodgers. In the second hour, the guys return to the “fantasy cantina” to talk playoff running backs and wide receivers and who can win you a championship.
Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Three and out, Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ricky Stanzi, Toby Gerhart
Adrian Peterson looks like he’s back, Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t appear to be going anywhere and the Chiefs have no idea where they’re going at QB.
Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jim Caldwell, Indianapolis Colts, Jason La Canfora, NFL Total Access
With three weeks to go in a winless season, the fate of Colts coach Jim Caldwell hangs in the balance.
Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | jasonfsmith1 Tags: Fantasy QB rankings, Aaron Rodgers, Cam Newton, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, Michael Vick, Tim Tebow, Tom Brady, Tony Romo
Few things are as crucial as picking the right starting QB for your fantasy semifinal matchup. Jason Smith runs down the ten signal-callers best suited to help get your team to championship week.
Posted: Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Drew Brees, Elmo, New Orleans Saints, PBS, Sesame Strees
Drew Brees leads the NFL this season with a dizzying 4,366 yards through the air, so it makes sense he would be the man to teach our nation’s youth about the word “measure” during a recent visit to “Sesame Street.”
Posted: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Raheem Morris, Around the League, Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The season has snowballed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to the tune of seven straight losses. The disappointing season has made the up-and-coming vibe of last year’s team a distant memory, and has left many wondering if coach Raheem Morris is on the hot seat.
Posted: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | jasonfsmith1 Tags: Jason Smith, Beanie Wells, Darrelle Revis, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Philip Rivers, Tim Tebow
If you’re in the fantasy playoffs, chances are your roster is pretty locked in, but it doesn’t mean there’s no more advice to give – in fact, I can’t believe there’s some things that owners are still ignoring even as we hit Week 15. So in no particular order, here’s what’s on my mind today.
Posted: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Three and out, Darren McFadden, DeMarco Murray, frank gore, Hue Jackson
Here’s what’s going on in the fantasy world on Tuesday.
Posted: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Playoff scenarios, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers
Congratulations to the Texans, who have clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history. With three weeks left in the season, there are still eight playoff spots up for grabs. And three teams – the Patriots, Ravens and Steelers – all have a chance to officially join the party this weekend.
Posted: Tuesday, December 13th, 2011 | Adam Rank Tags: Monday Nightmare, Eli Manning, Marshawn Lynch, Steven Jackson, Brandon Lloyd, Sam Bradford
Congratulations to those of you who lived to fight another day in fantasy football, thanks to some strong performances from Marshawn Lynch, Steven Jackson, and even Brandon Lloyd, who had a decent outing. But for some of you, it just wasn’t enough.
Posted: Monday, December 12th, 2011 | NFL Playbook Staff Tags: Alex Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Playbook, Ray Horton, San Francisco 49ers
While Alex Smith owns one of the league’s top quarterback ratings versus the blitz (behind only Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady with a 114.1), the Cardinals found a way to pressure the 49ers quarterback in their 21-19 win on Sunday.
Posted: Monday, December 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Coaches Podcast, Dennis Green, Tim Tebow
Special guest Dennis Green joins Brian Billick for this week’s Coaches Podcast, and offers some advice for the Broncos to better utilize Tim Tebow‘s special talents.
Posted: Monday, December 12th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Three and out, Dallas Cowboys, DeMarco Murray, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Jake Locker, Matt Hasselbeck, Tennessee Titans
Losing Greg Jennings to a knee injury certainly will impact fantasy owners currently in the playoffs, but there is plenty of value to be found in the rest of Green Bay’s deep receiving corps.