Posts Tagged ‘Nate Burleson’

NFL fantasy: Dwayne Bowe ‘excited’ about Chiefs offense

In today’s Three and Out: Dwyane Bowe likes what he sees in his new offense; Aaron Hernandez gets a rehab schedule while Nate Burleson is ahead of his.

Unexpected (and expected): Where’s John Cena’s loyalty?

John Cena‘s mantra is hustle, loyalty and respect. Well, at least two out of three isn’t bad.

Three and out: Spiller Super Bowl bound?

C.J. Spiller believes the Bills are close to being a Super Bowl team, but that confidence doesn’t necessarily mean good things for his fantasy potential.

NFL players take their turn in the booth

Announcing seems like the easiest job in the world, but some current and former NFL players got a chance to find out just how difficult it can be during the broadcast boot camp at NFL Films. We put them to the test, as we had them call some of the most memorable plays in their team’s history.

Three and out: Charles ready for return

Jamaal Charles is ready to return with a vengeance. He’s not the only running back in Kansas City that could help your fantasy team.

Got Lions? Get ‘em in your lineup

Jim Schwartz suggests that he has no plans to rest his players this week, which means fantasy owners should feel confident starting any Lions on their roster.

Best, Burleson active as Lions seek first victory

Lions RB Jahvid Best was limited in practice this week, but he is ready to face the Rams.

Kevin Smith closer to return for Lions

All the signs in Detroit are pointing toward RB Kevin Smith being back in uniform for the Lions on Sunday.

Lions looking for ways to use Scheffler

Much has been made of the offseason acquisitions by the Detroit Lions, and the addition of Tony Scheffler may be the most unheralded.

Who has bigger impact in Detroit: Burleson or Best?

The Lions offense was one of the worst in the NFL last season (26th overall), but there is a lot to look forward to this season.

Lions players believe team will make playoffs

The Lions are going to the playoffs! That seems to be a popular refrain from players in Detroit.

Scheffler deal adds to Stafford’s value

The Lions have acquired Tony Scheffler in a three-team trade that also sent linebacker Ernie Sims to the Eagles. The move wasn’t a major one from a fantasy perspective in terms of the players involved, though getting Sims does improve the value of the Eagles defense. However, it does give Matthew Stafford another weapon in the pass attack. It also gives opposing defenses another player to cover in the middle of the field, which should help Calvin Johnson avoid constant double and triple teams. Scheffler is a solid pass-catching tight end who was once a viable fantasy starter during his time with the Broncos. He’ll be second on the Lions depth chart behind Brandon Pettigrew, though Scheffler could start in […]

Calvin Johnson says losing got to him

It’s difficult to blame Calvin Johnson for wanting to get past 2009. He battled through knee injuries. His numbers fell across the board. His Lions won only two games.

Marshall set to visit Seahawks

Broncos restricted free-agent WR Brandon Marshall will visit the Seahawks on Saturday morning, according to a league source.

Burleson’s value won’t change with Lions

The signing of WR Nate Burleson is good news for the fantasy value of QB Matthew Stafford.

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