Second Half Sleepers

As of this writing, the Houston Texans have yet to name a starting running back for Week 9. Former Philadelphia Eagles scat back Ryan Moats stepped in for a fumbling Steve Slaton in Week 8 and rushed 23 times for 126 yards and three TDs, while also catching two passes for 25 yards. Read more

Jones-Drew Goes #1 Overall In Mock

For the last several weeks I’ve been working with my colleagues at Athlon Fantasy Sports, putting together the 2009 Fantasy Football Analyst Magazine, scheduled to hit newsstands in late May/early June. My final assignment was to participate in my third straight Athlon Fantasy Football “Expert” league mock draft, which we will play out through the season. I knew it would be an interesting draft when Maurice Jones-Drew was taken first overall. Read more

Ride The Hot Hands

You may have one of fantasy football’s hottest WRs over the last few weeks on your squad, but have you started him? St. Louis’ Donnie Avery has scored in three of his last four games, and had a career high six catches for 163 yards and a TD in Week 8. Should you start him in Week 9? Read more

Get Ready To See Sage Rosenfels

In Week 3, the Minnesota Vikings made a QB switch from Tarvaris Jackson to Gus Frerotte. Fortunately for their coaching staff, it resulted in a 20-10 Week 3 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Folks, the reason I’m telling you this is because the Houston Texans need to do the exact same thing. Read more