Out With The Old RBs - In With The New

Sometimes seasonal owners have a tendency to rely on the same old trusty guys that have had big games for them in the past. In the past, being conservative was a solid idea on draft day, but in many cases it’s necessary to get with the times and anticipate who the younger, up-and-coming players are - especially at the running back position. Guys who have produced consistently in the past, like Thomas Jones, Jamal Lewis, Larry Johnson, Willie Parker, LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook - are all nearing the end of the line in terms of fantasy production. Read more

What We Learned From The Divisional Round

Last week, we learned a lot about what could happen in fantasy football in 2009, but in this weekend’s divisional games, even more of a picture was painted. Check out what this past weekend’s performances meant to the big picture of fantasy. Read more

Dipping Dynasty Value

This time of year, fantasy owners are usually doing one of a few things – either preparing for a playoff run, moping around and fussing because their team “barely” missed the playoffs, or – in the case of dynasty owners – scouting which players will potentially breakout down the road, and evaluating those that may be on the downturn of their statistical careers. Read more

Who We Like, Who We Dislike

Heading into Week 7, Matt Schaub has thrown for more than 300 yards in each of his last two games, and he faces the lowly Detroit Lions this week- at home. Look for Schaub to be one of fantasy’s top signal callers, and don’t hesitate to start him if you have him. Read more

Why Willie Is A Week 7 Must-Start

Since rushing for a total of 243 yards and two scores on 53 carries in Weeks 1 & 2, Willie Parker hasn’t given his owners much to get excited about, as he’s missed Pittsburgh’s last two and a half games with a knee injury. Read more

Will Donte Stallworth Be Useful?

Browns WR Donte Stallworth - the king of nagging injuries, finally returns this week against the New York Giants on Monday night after missing the first five weeks of the season with a mystery quad injury - but will he be useful to his team? Read more

Tom Brady Out For The Season With ACL Tear…

Well folks, it looks like the man who we told fantasy owners countless times NOT to pick in the first round of their fantasy drafts this summer, Tom Brady, is out for the season with a torn ACL. But what impact will Brady’s absence have on the rest of the Patriots’ squad? Read more

Our Sources Speak: 2008 Predictions

Last season, we predicted that Jamal Lewis would be a huge sleeper RB candidate as the featured back for the Cleveland Browns, following three straight sub-par seasons in Baltimore. Now, heading into 2008, we’re not so high on Lewis. Our sources have spoken. Find out what crazy predictions we’re making for the 2008 season based on their words. Read more

Find Out Who Not To Count Out In 2008…

Many things happen in the off-season that can appear to negatively affect a player’s fantasy value. Injuries, trades, free-agent signings, position changes and draft picks are just a few examples. However, we all know that the biggest indicator of what’s real is what happens on the field. Check out who’s stock is rising or falling based on the first full weekend of NFL pre-season games. Read more

Experts Draft: There’s Value In Round 5

Throughout our entire experts draft, I’ve been stressing the importance behind waiting until round five to take a quarterback. As you’ll see, there are plenty of top signal callers available at this point in our draft. However, QB isn’t the only position where value can be found, as Detroit’s Calvin Johnson, Kansas City’s Dwayne Bowe and Green Bay’s Greg Jennings are all top young WRs who flew off the board in round five. Read more

Willie Parker Is Confident In Health…

Steelers 27 year old RB Willie Parker feels like he’s recovered from a fractured fibula. The thing is though, that he’s been extremely limited in practice. He recently told media that he’d be out there going 100 percent if it were the season. We’re a little nervous about Parker this season. We believe Rashard Mendenhall may be the true RB to own in Pittsburgh this season.

Rashard Mendenhall Returns…

Steelers rookie RB Rashard Mendenhall participated in individual drills on Wednesday despite a hamstring injury. He likely won’t go full speed any time soon, as a precautionary measure. The Steelers believe he’ll be 100 percent by training camp and that has to be their focus at this point.

As for seasonal fantasy outlook for Mendenhall, we’re starting to like him a lot. We realize he has a ceiling with Willie Parker as the starter, but he’s talented enough to land a “1A” role, and produce enough to be a flex starter in deep leagues.