A New Pack Of Sleepers

The fantasy football landscape changes constantly, even in very subtle ways. During a week when QBs galore were replaced due to bad performances and injuries, there are also several new sleepers that have emerged - some based on solid play, others finally returning from injuries. Read more

Shockey Traded, Fantasy Value Rises Huge…

It’s not very often that two of the NFL’s biggest names get traded within 24 hours of one another, but lucky us - it happened this week, as Washington acquired Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Taylor, and New Orleans saved Jeremy Shockey from a situation he did not want to be in. In this week’s stock market report, find out why fantasy owners of Taylor and Shockey should be just as happy about the moves. Read more

Anthony Gonzalez Is A Difference Maker

As the analysis of our most recent expert mock continues, clear cut sleeper options continue to reveal themselves. Find out why it’s so important to keep your head in the game throughout the mid-rounds of your drafts. Read more

Jerry Porter Still Out With A Hammy…

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jerry Porter is still out with a hamstring injury that he suffered a couple weeks ago. Even thought it’s only June, this really isn’t a great sign for his fantasy value in 2008. When healthy, he has potential to be a solid WR3, but these things can linger - big time.

Apparently Troy Williamson and Mike Walker - who has battled knee problems - have both looked good in mini-camp and have a shot at making the final roster. 2005 first round pick Matt Jones - who has been a disaster in his pro career at WR, could potentially be released, as he continues to battle nagging injuries.

Jags WR Update: Williams Looks Good…

The Jaguars have updated the injury status of Jerry Porter. He has a tweaked hamstring, which shouldn’t be really seen as a serious injury, but he will likely sit out practice for the next week or so to prevent further aggravation.

24 year old 6′5″ WR Reggie Williams has lined up as a starter at the “Z” spot, and should be in for a solid year opposite Porter. We like Williams as a WR3 sleeper in deep leagues. He has more value in non-PPR leagues after 10 TDs in only 38 catches last year.

Troy Williamson hasn’t dropped a pass yet in practice this off-season, but still isn’t a lock to make the team.

Jerry Porter’s Mystery Injury…

Did Jags veteran WR Jerry Porter hurt his knee in practice yesterday, or his hammy?

There were conflicting reports, and the jury is still out on his status. We love the 30 year old as a fantasy sleeper in 2008, but he’s been nicked up thus far this off-season. The Jags may want to rest him until training camp.

Jerry Porter Generating A Buzz

Two years ago at this time, Jerry Porter was coming off back-to-back career years in Oakland, averaging more than 70 catches for more than 950 yards and seven TDs in 2004 and 2005. Unfortunately, due to a horrible coaching change in 2006, Porter fell of the face of the Earth, playing in only one game, and catching one pass for 19 yards. Now, after still sub-par 44 catch, 705 yard, six TD season in 2007, the soon-to-be 30 year old wide receiver is looking like a fantasy gem. Read more

Jerry Porter Looks Good At Jags Practice…

According to the Florida Times-Union, Jerry Porter was a favorite target of QB David Garrard in 11-on-11 drills on Tuesday. Head coach Jack Del Rio told the paper that there’s no doubt that the Garrard-Porter combo will be very productive in 2008.

Both players have experienced a rise in fantasy value, there’s no doubt, but owners need to be realistic when assessing the situation. These guys are by no means fantasy studs. They’re both reserves in 10 and 12 team leagues. Garrard is a solid QB2 and Porter’s ceiling is a WR3.

Hester, Vilma, Porter, Gaffney, Koutouvides Rising…

Rising - Devin Hester, Bears WR - There is a bit of buzz going around right now regarding third year 25 year old speedster Devin Hester. In his first two seasons in the league, he’s already established himself as the game’s premier return man and perhaps one of the best return specialists of all time. The Hester at wide receiver experiment in 2007 didn’t exactly light the world on fire, but he still caught a reasonable 20 passes for 299 yards and two TDs. Our eyebrows are officially raised folks, as Hester currently sits atop Chicago’s WR depth chart. Brandon Lloyd, Marty Booker and Mark Bradley aren’t likely to be fantasy studs, but Hester has Lee Evans type potential if he can fine tune his route running and hands. Read more

NFL Free Agency Update

The NFL has it’s own version of March Madness, and this year it started on February 29. Below is a look at some of the key player movement that went down during the first few days of free agency and a look at some more moves likely to happen quickly. Read more