Fantasy Football Week 1 - IDP Questions

As fantasy owners get ready for Week 1, there are several question marks surrounding individual defensive players. Can Mario Williams take over Jared Allen as fantasy’s number one defensive end? How will the Giants fare with Justin Tuck and Mathias Kiwanuka at DE? Can Jacksonville’s Mike Peterson and New Orleans’ Jonathan Vilma make comebacks? And, who will boom and bust? Read more

IDP Outlook: Finding Sleeper DBs

While finding solid defensive linemen is one of the most challenging tasks for IDP owners, finding defensive backs that can contribute is one of the most unpredictable. Find out why defensive backs should be the last players taken - other than kickers - in most IDP leagues. Read more

Leodis McKelvin Has IDP Potential…

Bills first round draft choice Leodis McKelvin will apparently waltz right into Buffalo’s starting line-up opposite Terrence McGee, and he has Ashton Youboty fighting for a roster spot.

McKelvin could be this year’s Darrelle Revis, who stepped in and played right away for the New York Jets last year, after being taken in the mid-first round.

The fact that he’ll likely return punts and possibly kicks only adds to his fantasy value.

IDP King - Individual Defensive Player Update

It’s February, I know, but it’s never too early to start studying your individual defensive players. There is seemingly constant turnover at the top of the IDP scoring column every season. Players like Trent Cole, Mario Williams and Elvis Dumervil made their first appearances at the top of defensive line rankings in 2007, while the dominant linebackers included rookies Jon Beason, Patrick Willis and David Harris. Young D-Backs Chris Harris, Leigh Bodden and even Antonio Cromartie really made names for themselves last season as well, prompting IDPers to really pay attention in leagues that require starters at defensive back. Let’s take a look at the top tier players on the defensive side of the ball prior to the NFL free agency period. Be sure to check back for plenty more IDP King updates throughout the 2008 offseason. Read more