Know Your League’s Scoring System

IIf you’re anything like me, you’re intrigued when fantasy owners from different leagues adamantly dispute the value of players. Whether it be during a casual night out with friends, or during heated draft preparation, there are plenty of intriguing debates regarding guys like Brandon Jacobs, Wes Welker, Reggie Bush and others. Read more

2009 Fantasy Comeback Players Of The Year

Edgerrin James did it in 2003 after two tough, injury-plagued years. Clinton Portis did it in 2007, and even Javon Walker did it in 2006. What exactly were these guys and others able to do that players like Marvin Harrison and Larry Johnson, weren’t able to last year? Read more

IDP Rookie Outlook

As seasonal and dynasty owners alike prepare for the 2009 season, an important area not to overlook is which rookie individual defensive players will step in right away and make an impact. Typically, you can count on one hand the amount of roster-worthy IDP rookies each year. However, 2009 is already shaping up to be different. Read more

2009 Features Deep Rookie Class

Smart fantasy owners don’t just look at the first round of the NFL Draft to assess rookie talent and the potential impact the first year players could have on the stat column. Recent examples of players drafted in the second round or later to have an immediate fantasy impact include Eagles WR DeSean Jackson, Broncos WR Eddie Royal, Texans RB Steve Slaton, Lions RB Kevin Smith, Bears RB Matt Forte and Jags RB Maurice Jones-Drew. Read more

Who Is Number One Now?

While seasonal owners are considering guys like Adrian Peterson and Matt Forte as potential number one overall fantasy selections, dynasty owners have had a completely different answer to that question in mind. Since the end of January – even in spite of the stress fracture discovered in his foot during the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine – long term owners have considered Michael Crabtree to be far and away the number one overall rookie draft pick heading into the summer. But that all changed during the first day of the NFL Draft. Read more

Three-Headed Monsters

Just when you thought the Oakland Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots were the only teams with three running backs capable of being extremely fantasy-worthy in 2009, the Buffalo Bills just joined the list. Read more