Archive for December, 2011

Three and out: Blount comes out swinging

Here’s a look at some of the top fantasy stories on a Tuesday. And if you missed it — and need to vent — as always, it’s the Monday Nightmare.

Week 14 playoff scenarios

With four weeks left in the season, there are still six division crowns and 10 total playoff spots up for grabs. Congratulations to the Packers and 49ers, who have clinched the NFC North and West, respectively. Meanwhile, here’s a look at what can happen this week.

Monday Nightmare: Of course Rivers goes off

I got a tweet from William B. on Monday night: “Why is the one day I bench Rivers, his best day of the season?” Because that’s fantasy football. And I should know, because I spent most of my time on Thursday’s edition of NFL Fantasy Live breaking up with Philip Rivers, ending our association for the season.

Apparently, that was the kick-start he needed to get things going.

There’s gold in fantasy garbage points

As fantasy leagues head into the playoffs, Jason Smith looks at garbage points — those points that come late in lopsided games — and how useful they can be in the pursuit of a fantasy championship.

Tebow’s latest supporter: Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby can deliver punch lines and Jell-O pitches (not to mention rock some technicolored sweaters). Now he’s delivering this message: Tim Tebow is no joke, and you’d better buy what he’s selling.

Playbook: ‘JPP’ shows his true potential

After watching the coaching tape, it becomes evident that “JPP” and fellow edge rusher Justin Tuck were as much responsible for the Giants hanging in with the undefeated Packers as anyone else.

Fantasy Faux Pas Monday: It’s not easy playing Greene

In the final week of the fantasy regular season, a faux pas can mean the end of your year. We highlight some of the best from Week 13 in the Fantasy Faux Pas blog.

Three and out: Hard to find value in Bears’ offense

With Matt Forte out for the foreseeable future and a mess at QB, there’s little fantasy value to be found on the Chicago Bears roster right now.

The Coaches Podcast: Week 13 Analysis

Stop the presses- Brian Billick is now a Tim Tebow believer. Listen to what changed his mind. Plus, hear what the coaches have to say about Jason Garrett‘s play-calling in the Cowboys’ loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. All this and more from Billick and Jim Mora in this week’s The Coaches Podcast. Subscribe to podcast on iTunes

Fantasy Feedback: Week 13

Fantasy feedback tracks the goings-on around the NFL in the final week of the fantasy regular season.

Child’s sadness over Brady celebrated by his old man

A young Eagles fan’s reaction to Tom Brady’s success against the Eagles last week has become the latest Web video to feature a parent reveling in their child’s misery

Three and out: Giants’ Bradshaw could play Sunday

Ahmad Bradshaw could return Sunday. That’s good news for both the Giants and fantasy owners, especially with injuries to WRs potentially limiting New York’s offense.

McNabb has little fantasy value in any situation

Speculation runs rampant over where Donovan McNabb could land, but regardless of where it is, he’s not worth adding to any fantasy rosters.

Three and out: Giants’ injuries playing havoc with lineups

Three key Giants missed practice Thursday, which could leave plenty of fantasy owners scrambling to find replacements during the final week of the fantasy regular season.

Tale of the Tape: Can the Saints stifle Megatron?

Everyone knows the Lions will be without Ndamukong Suh against the Saints this weekend. That’s a huge blow to their defense. But the real story heading into Sunday’s contest will be the absence of wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who has been taken away by opposing defenses in the last three weeks.

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