The football trade deadline is just that, dead. There is little to no excitement. There is no intrigue. Teams out of the race don’t send picks to other teams for future consideration like in other sports like baseball. Here are some trades I would love to see happen.

Colts QB Peyton Manning underwent neck surgery earlier in the week, but the procedure shouldn’t affect his immense value in fantasy land.

There’s nothing worse than the dead fish handshake. That is except for the left-handshake. That’s like the guy facing the wrong way in the elevator or something. So when I introduced myself to Dallas Clark and he extended his left hand, I almost ended the interview right there. That’s when I noticed the long scar on his right hand and remembered that the Colts TE’s season was cut short after just six weeks with a wrist injury.

Think that your season is over just because you have been eliminated from the playoffs? That is absolutely not the case if you are still involved in a keeper league.

It’s been interesting to watch just how much things have changed for the Colts over the course of the season, because we’ve witnessed a progression in how the greatness of Peyton Manning can overshadow other issues on his team.

Hard to believe, but two of the better TE options in Week 13 were anonymous to the casual fans at the beginning of the season.

If Antonio Gates is out in Week 9, fantasy owners should turn to Randy McMichael.

NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi shares his thoughts with “Around The League” host Stacey Dales on Albert Haynesworth, Randy Moss, the impact of Marshawn Lynch in Seattle and the Colts’ offense without Dallas Clark.

Jacob Tamme of the Colts could have a big fantasy week against the Texans, one of the worst teams defending against the tight end.

The Colts announced on Friday that TE Dallas Clark will have wrist surgery next week and will go on injured reserve. Obviously a huge blow to the Colts, and to fantasy enthusiasts everywhere.

Fantasy owners are going to be without Austin Collie for several games due to a hand injury.

Fantasy owners who have Dallas Clark need to be looking for alternatives immediately.

With an assist from George Li on the NFL Network research desk, here’s a look at some of the most notable numbers and best performances to come out of Week 4.

Peyton Manning doesn’t go through many weeks of the NFL season without being applauded for his game day heroics. The latest reason to applaud Manning is his display of selflessness.

You all may have your Christmas day, your St. Patrick’s day or your Talk Like a Pirate day — but my favorite holiday occurs when Gil Brandt hands over his fantasy football draft board.