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Nine New Year’s Resolutions for Fantasy Football ’09
(J. Paulsen, 01/02/2009)
With many owners still smarting from disappointing finishes to the 2008 season, John
offers up nine fantasy football New Year's resolutions for 2009, like pledging not to
draft a QB too early or shy away from suspended players like Steve Smith. What else did
John learn this year?
When it comes to fantasy football, more is better
(J. Paulsen, 09/26/2008)
In his latest column, John recommends a way to deal with the gut-
wrenching part of fantasy football: join more leagues. Also, listen in
as he and Anthony Stalter discuss all the happenings of Week 3 and
what to look forward to in Week 4 in The Scores Report's fourth
fantasy football podcast.
You could have had this fantasy team... (J. Paulsen, 09/19/2008)
The NFL season is just two weeks old, but some fantasy owners are
already wondering, what if? With the benefit of clear hindsight, John
drafts a team that owners will wish they had drafted themselves. No-
brainers like Chris Johnson and Eddie Royal are there, but who else
made the cut?
Fantasy football impact rookies (J. Paulsen, 08/26/2008)
In fantasy football, using early draft picks on rookies is a dicey
proposition. But every year it seems there are a few first-year
players who finish the season with good numbers. John lists 23 rookies
that could have a substantial fantasy impact this year.
Fantasy football's breakout candidates (J. Paulsen, 08/19/2008)
Every season, there are a few young players who raise their modest
games to become bona fide fantasy stars. Last year, Earnest Graham,
Roddy White and Derek Anderson made the jump. John gives us his list
of 10 Breakout Candidates who may just follow in their footsteps.
Defensive Team By Committee (J. Paulsen, 08/12/2008)
Defensive Team By Committee is a way for crafty fantasy owners to get
top tier production from their DT without paying top dollar on draft
day. John Paulsen lays out his method for finding two decent defenses
with a favorable combined schedule that together will produce at a
very high level.
How to charm a snake (draft) (J. Paulsen, 08/05/2008)
The so-called "snake" draft is the easiest and most popular way for a
fantasy football league to start its season. John looks at how the
characteristics of such a draft can give certain savvy owners a
distinct advantage on draft day.
The Value Draft (J. Paulsen, 07/29/2008)
It's never too early for some fantasy football! Building a winning
fantasy team is all about getting good value at your draft position.
To that end, John goes round-by-round and reveals a few draft day gems
that promise to outperform their current draft position.
Five running games to avoid on draft day (J. Paulsen, 07/22/2008)
More NFL teams are using a Running Back By Committee approach, which
can wreak havoc on draft day. John Paulsen lists five running games
fantasy owners should avoid, led by obvious RBBC's like the Texans and
Panthers. What other teams made the list?
Fantasy eye on the NFL Draft (J. Paulsen, 04/29/2008)
A good fantasy season starts in the offseason, and a savvy owner should pay attention to the draft. John identifies a few rookies who have the talent and opportunity to shine this season while also discussing which positions to target rookies and which to avoid on draft day.
The effect of free agency (J. Paulsen, 04/08/2008)
Think that just because it's April you can forget about fantasy football? Think again. John Paulsen discusses four big free agent signings that will affect your draft, including Michael Turner and Javon Walker, along with a few minor moves that could make or break your fantasy season.
Decisions, Decisions: The top 50 keeper league players
(J. Paulsen, 01/01/2008)
With the 2007 fantasy football season behind us, keeper leaguers should
be looking ahead to 2008. While John Paulsen says LaDainian Tomlinson
is still the best bet in football, plenty of fresh faces litter his
list of the top 50 keeper league players, including Adrian Peterson and
Braylon Edwards.
Top 10 reasons why it’s okay that the fantasy football season is over. (J. Paulsen, 12/28/2007)
It's a day you've been dreading for months: the end of fantasy football season. But
John Paulsen says there are plenty of reasons why it's actually good news. For
starters, you can stop hating Shaun Alexander and Marvin Harrison for ruining your
season. Plus, March Madness is right around the corner.
Seven players to watch down the stretch (J. Paulsen, 11/30/2007)
Sure, Kurt Warner and Jamal Lewis haven't exaclty set the world on fire this year but John urges fantasy owners to look a little closer. With a cupcake schedule ahead of them, Warner and Lewis are just two players who should exceed their current rate of production down the stretch.
The hindsight draft (J. Paulsen, 11/16/2007)
With the fantasy football season hitting its stretch run, John decided to look back this week at what could have been by conducting his own Hindsight Draft. How did his hypothetical team turn out? Would you like Tony Romo, Clinton Portis, Randy Moss and Braylon Edwards on your team right now?
The All Waiver-Wire Team (J. Paulsen, 10/26/2007)
Draft day is the most important day of the fantasy football season, but ask owners who snagged Tony Romo last season how important it is to scan the waiver wire each week. John's All Waiver-Wire Team honors players who have risen from draft-day trash to free-agent treasure.
The Hype Machine II: Electric Boogaloo (J. Paulsen, 10/19/2007)
Before the season started, John highlighted 10 players who were getting an awful lot of love in fantasy football drafts. Six weeks into the season, John notes that, while Tony Romo has exceeded expectations, most of those hyped players have fallen flat, like Laurence Maroney.
10 hazy thoughts about week 3 and beyond (J. Paulsen, 09/28/2007)
Thanks to a bout of food poisoning, John Paulsen's week 3 recollections are a bit hazy. But he was able to glean a few useful tidbits for fantasy owners, including Ronnie Brown's return to a feature role, Marion Barber's arrival in Studsville and Tom Brady's heist of Peyton's QB crown.
Is it time to bench (or trade) these disappointing players?
(J. Paulsen, 09/21/2007)
If you drafted Steven Jackson or Lee Evans this year, you're probably cursing their names after two weeks. Of course, the question now is, will they rebound or will they continue to falter? John lists fantasy's 25 most disappointing players and discusses whether owners should hold or cut bait.
Sunday Ticket, RBBCs and a few random thoughts
(J. Paulsen, 09/14/2007)
After one week of action, some running back situations have cleared up and some have gotten murkier. John says it looks like a healthy Clinton Portis and rookie Marshawn
Lynch could be bargains for fantasy owners this season.
The Hype Machine: Ten players to watch (J. Paulsen, 09/05/2007)
"Hype," a noun meaning promotional publicity of an extravagant or contrived kind. Sound familiar? John says fantasy football owners have to deal with hyped players every draft season. His Hype Machine lists 10 players to watch and, more important, what to do about them on draft day.
Seven draft day trends (J. Paulsen, 08/29/2007)
Are you targeting T.J. Houshmandzadeh in the third round of your fantasy draft? John says you might be out of luck. With questions surrounding receivers like Roy Williams and Larry Fitzgerald, Housh's rising draft position is just one of John's seven draft day trends to note.
Top 10 keeper league targets (J. Paulsen, 08/22/2007)
What players should keeper leaguers try to nab this year with an eye toward 2008? John Paulsen's list of 10 keeper targets includes Calvin Johnson, Vernon Davis and LT's backup.
Power Players (Jamey Codding, 08/10/2007)
Check out Jamey Codding's list of Power Players, a dozen names that will help determine how the balance of power will swing in most leagues this year.
Charm the Snake '07 (J. Paulsen, 08/10/2007)
Devise and implement a successful draft strategy and you'll be well on your way to contending all season. John Paulsen details a few tried-and-true methods for snake drafts.
How to win your fantasy football league '07 (J. Paulsen, 08/10/2007)
Ask anybody who's played the game for a while: winning your league title is no easy task. From draft prep to draft day to free agency and trades, you've got to be on your game all season to have a shot at the championship. John Paulsen offers some pointers for first timers or veterans looking to improve their game.
The Value Draft (J. Paulsen, 08/15/2007)
There are many keys to a successful fantasy football draft, but you're unlikely to be a true title contender if you don't uncover some value picks throughout the draft. John's Value Draft pinpoints a likely value selection in rounds 1-11 and yields a lineup that includes Steve Smith and Thomas Jones.
From the Archives
Fantasy football draft prep? Don't bother.
(12/21/06 - By Mike Farley)
It's week 16 of the NFL season, and most fantasy football leagues are heading into their Super Bowl. If you drafted like Mike Farley, though, you're not even sniffing a title. After taking preseason darlings like Lamont Jordan and Jake Delhomme, Mike's convinced that draft prep is overrated.
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Fantasy Football Quick-Hitters: Benson, Westy, Orton, DeAngelo, Ronnie and Norwood:
Cedric Benson did not practice on Thursday. Rotoworld reports that Bengals players who don't practice on Wednesday or Thursday usually do not play on Sunday, but that an exception might be made for Benson, who is the league's 6th-leading rusher. Cincy's game against Oakland is at 4:15 PM, so fantasy ... [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]
The fantasy impact of Ronnie Brown’s season-ending injury:
Rotoworld shares the bad news that the Dolphins placed Ronnie Brown on IR, ending his season...
The extent of Brown's foot injury still hasn't been revealed, but the Dolphins wouldn't have ended his season so early if it wasn't significant. A Lisfranc fracture requiring surgery could jeopardize his availability for 2010 ... [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]
Love ‘Em & Leave ‘Em: Week 11:
Every week, I will highlight a few players to start and a few players to sit at each position. I’m a firm believer in starting your studs, so I won’t tell you about how Drew Brees or Adrian Peterson has a tough matchup – just go ahead and keep them ... [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]
Defensive Team By Waiver Wire (DTBWW): Week 11:
The strategy behind DTBWW is that each week, you pick up a defense, preferably one playing at home against a bad offense. And each week, you get pretty good numbers out of your DT position. To see how this approach performed last season, click here.
Last week, I recommended three DTBWW ... [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]
Fantasy Football Quick-Hitters: Bowe, Julius, Hightower, Benson and Ronnie:
Dwayne Bowe suspended for four games. Apparently, he violated the league's substance abuse policy. Believe it or not, this makes Chris Chambers a viable fantasy option as the Chiefs don't have much else going for them at WR. Lance Long may see more targets as well.
HC Mora admits that Julius ... [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]
Fantasy Football Q&A: Week 11:
Be sure to check out Week 10’s Fantasy Fallout and our Waiver Wire Watch. Still have questions? Fire away, but be sure to tell me about your league’s roster requirements and whether or not you’re in a PPR league. [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]
Waiver Wire Watch: Week 11:
Every week, I highlight a few players that you should target in waivers. I use the ESPN league data when filtering players, so the only players eligible for discussion here are those that are available on the waiver wire in at least 50% of ESPN’s leagues. I’ll list each player’s ... [Continued at The Scores Report. Comments?]
Fantasy Football Web Guide
ESPN
ESPN offers pay leagues and free leagues, the main difference between the two being pay leagues offer real-time scoring and the free leagues don't. If you don't mind waiting until after the games are over before seeing your boxscore, then ESPN's free and fully customizable leagues are excellent. Plus, as you probably expect, ESPN's columnists are top-notch. Beware of ESPN's sometimes balky live-draft system, though.
Sportsline
Sportsline also offers free and pay leagues, but while their free leagues do include real-time scoring (unlike ESPN's), they aren't customizable. If you start a free league in CBS, you're locked into a 12-team league with Sportsline's own scoring structure. If you want to fork over the cash for a pay league (around $130 per league), you can customize to your heart's content. As a bonus, Sportsline's live-draft system may be the most user-friendly system you'll find, allowing the commish to pause between picks and even back-up in the draft if a computer problem screwed up someone's pick. You know just how cool that is if your computer's ever locked up on you while you're on the clock.
FoxSports
This may be the best bargain out there, at least of all the big-name sites. Fox doesn't have any pay leagues whatsoever, but their free leagues are fully customizable and include all the bells and whistles the other sites have, including real-time scoring and original content. We haven't done a live draft with Fox, though, so we can't say how reliable their system is but, hey, it's free, so it's worth a shot.
Rotoworld
You'll be hard-pressed to find a better fantasy news site on the web. Forget for a moment that Rotoworld is on top of every big story when it breaks, offering the fantasy implications and links to any relevant articles, and that the site has several solid columnists offering their own insights. The best part is, Rotoworld is 100% free, whereas other news sites have membership structures in place for their so-called "premium content." Granted, you've got to pay extra for Rotoworld's draft kit, but on a day-to-day basis, there's no better fantasy news site on the planet. And kudos to Rotoworld for their recently launched redesign.
Fanball
Fanball is one of those news sites that limits some of its content to paid members only. We've never signed up so we can't tell you if it's worth it or not, but most of Fanball's "Owner's Edge" content seems to be draft-prep related, including sleepers, busts and the like. Still, the "Newsbreakers" section is totally free and nearly rivals Rotoworld's player updates.
Rotowire
You'll see Rotowire's player updates all over the web (ESPN uses Rotowire for its updates), but if you want to use the site, you've got to pay up. Sure, they offer a free samples section, but in terms of pure value Rotowire just doesn't stack up to Rotoworld and Fanball. If you're interested in joining, though, they've got all the typical stuff, including a draft kit, rankings, columns, depth charts and updates, with a full-season membership going for $39.99.
ProFootballWeekly.com
Bottom line: If you want football news, you'll find it here. Camp battles, interviews, team updates, rumors and much, much more. Plus, there's plenty of fodder for fantasy geeks here, including Q&A's with the Fantasy Doctor, PFW Mock Drafts, draft boards and stats. Any NFL fan should read the "The Way We Hear It" section religiously.
AntSports
Trumpeting itself as "the #1 Fantasy Football Mock Draft site on the internet," Ant Sports offers some very unique tools for owners. There may be no better way to prepare for your own draft than by participating in a mock draft beforehand, and this is the place to do it. Also, check out Ant Sports' Average Draft Position (ADP) rankings to see where guys are typically getting drafted, or sign up for one of their available league options.
Football-Rox.com
Football-Rox.com offers free and premium fantasy football content, including news, depth charts, projections, draft advice, value reads, and roto help. The unique ideas and strategies expressed throughout the site are designed to help every fantasy footballer improve their game. Football-Rox has discovered a great money-making opportunity, and will show our members how to successfully compete in this profitable, skill-based challenge, with an advantageous scoring system.
The Fantasy Sports Forum
The Fantasy Sports Forum was created with the goal of providing the casual and serious fantasy sports player an easy, reliable format to view all the latest news and analysis. We allow you to manage your fantasy team and your time, by accessing the latest news, headlines and player updates from some of the most reliable sources on the web for baseball, football and hockey - all from one site. The Fantasy Sports Forum is focused on delivering the best targeted content, in a user friendly format to keep the fantasy sports player coming back. Our growing Forum message boards are a great and fun way to discuss anything fantasy football or baseball. This is the place to come to find all the fantasy news you need to win your league.