Fantasy Football

2009 Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks
Preview the upcoming fantasy football season with rankings and analysis on the top quarterbacks for 2009.

Can He Do It?
The emergence of tight ends taking on a pivotal role in fantasy football leagues has spiked considerably over the last two to three seasons. Ever since Antonio Gates showcased to the league his special skill set more and more teams have began to utilize their tight ends in a dynamic way.

NFL: Waiver Wire Post Week Three 09/26
Take a gander at this weeks slim pickings. Scoop them up and add much needed depth to fulfill your void.

NFL: Week Three Wonders
Rolling the dice and inserting Ronnie Brown paid off for you. Is he figuring things out in Cam Cameron's offense, or a week three wonder? Who should you be looking to sell high in a trade for your fantasy team?

Week 2: You've Got To Be Kidding Me
Fantasy owners that lost this week will find their players on this weeks, you've got to be kidding me article.

NFL: Waiver Wire Post Week One
Fantasy owners have to be alarmed as the week one big shots busted. We all know not to over react but starting off 0-2 in a tough fantasy league can not happen. In order to protect that from happening, the waiver wire must be utilized. Even if you’re not going to insert these guys in your starting lineups, they’ll provide some function ability and stability for your team.

NFL: Fitz or Boldin?
Fantasy football drafts are alive and going on every hour on the hour. When it comes down to making that pick for a receiver and Boldin and Fitzgerald are still on the board, who are you going to take?

NFL: Waiver Wire Post Week 12
Over in Chicago Rex Grossman erratic games lately has to be scaring fantasy football playoff owners as much as Bears fans. There is a likely player sitting on your league’s waiver wire that could benefit from Grossman receiving Orton treatment.

NFL: Waiver Wire Turkey Week
Turkey week means submitting your lineups three days earlier. There is nothing better then a default win or a loss, from when your opponent actually forgets to get a certain player or lineup in. With three weeks left in the fantasy regular season, standings are heating up.

NFL: Waiver Wire Post Week Five
Desperation is setting for about half of the fantasy football leagues you did. There are a few things you can do. Start abandoning those teams and keep extreme tracking of the rest of your teams. You could also forget them completely and give your 2006 fantasy sports season another try with fantasy basketball leagues. Or you can give your teams another few weeks and try to get on a win streak.

Waiver Wire Post Week Four
Waiver wire pickups have been paying off big time for 2006 fantasy owners. Marques Colston, Jerrico Cotchery, and Reggie Williams continue to surge with great fantasy weeks. Who’s out there now that can help your team lacking at the quarterback, running back, or wide receiver position?

NFL: Waiver Wire Post Week Three
This week there are some strong considerations at the running back position. One, everyone should already know by now is Maurice Morris. Who are some of the other players that are out there to consider?

Waiver Wire Week One
Start scrambling for your early season hopes of gassing your team back up. After all of that crazy talk you blabbed on and on about to every owner in your league, you’re suddenly the first one in line to snatch up a waiver wire pick up. If that is the case, this will likely not be your only time using the oxygen waiver wire to try to bring your team to life.

NFL: Fantasy Perspective: Week One
As we head into week one, remember a few things. Do not get over critical on a poor start by your so called franchise players. The 1,000 yards stats a receiver or running back gets occurs over a FULL sixteen game schedule. So there will be at least four to five games from that player that won’t provide stellar stats. .... Here are the non stellar fantasy names out there that are worth starting for big production.

NFL Player Spotlight Matt Jones
Notice soon that Matt Jones will be either stagnant on fantasy teams benches or a high percentage waiver wire dropped athlete.

NFL: Is Brown Over Valued?
Ronnie Brown is sky rocketing up draft boards. Are people hyping him up just because the Dolphins do not have Ricky Williams? That could be the case, as Brown will be having plenty of obstacles this season.

NFL: Colts Backup Problems
Week one in the preseason and woes are expected. As Peyton Manning exited to the sidelines the Colts prospects as backup quarterbacks came to the field. From one of Jim Sorgi’s first throws a sideline camera would show Peyton Manning shaking his head. If Manning would have been wearing a voice headset he would have been going off more than once.

NFL: Smith's Development
Unless your name is Ben Roethlisberger the first thing you’re looking towards as a rookie quarterback is your second season. For Alex Smith, he might be looking for his second team after his second year if he does not turn around a disastrous rookie year.

NFL: McNabb's at CrossRoads
For years the Eagles were in the playoffs and in the NFC Championship title game. They finally eclipsed that and reached the Super Bowl a few years ago, but now things are completely different. For all of those great years McNabb has put up, people seem to be still doubting him. When will it stop?

NFL: Awaiting
Think of the Arizona Cardinals wide receivers. Who comes to mind? Instantly two names pop up. One in Anquan Boldin and the other as Larry Fitzgerald. The funny thing is, while those two will be the main figures of the Cardinals offense, there is a serious sleeper with fine talent. That wide out is none other than Bryant Johnson, who was taking with the Cardinals first round pick over second rounder Anquan Boldin.

NFL: Rivers Set To Go
What value if any does Philip Rivers have this year as a fantasy football quarterback?

NFL: New Rave
He may have went through some injury prone seasons and seem to be on the down side of his career, but McNair is no where done. Now a Baltimore Raven, he enters a situation that was in desperate need for a quarterback of his abilities. Do not be shocked to see a sudden revitalized Jamal Lewis, and oh a Ravens defense return to the extraordinary level that was gone last year.

A Quick Introduction to Fantasy Professional Football
Football has become a gigantic sport in the United States. Heroes are being made each weekend and the number of people watching football on TV is at an all-time high. With this popularity, more and more people want to get more from their experience with football. With computers and gaming on computers also gaining popularity, Fantasy Football is gaining popularity, also.

NFL: Addai or Rhodes?
In Indianapolis everyone has come to the expected realization of the power fantasy numbers from Edgerrin James. With him in Arizona someone now has to fill that void. Will Tony Dungy go back to the days of splitting carries like he did in Tampa Bay with Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott? Or will Joseph Addai or Dominic Rhodes be the clear cut starter?

NFL: New Faces In New Places
Gearing up for your fantasy football drafts? Well, you better know who has slipped into a new location.

NFL: Shoot Him Up
Who says scat backs can not play sixteen full games? That myth has been shot down by numerous backs over the last few years. What's in store heading into 2006's NFL season?

NFL: Average Joe
A fifth round pick for Joey Harrington could be considered a reach either way. Miami thinks it is well worth the risk of a former first round pick from 2002. When will the quarterback controversy start? This season or next in Miami?

Instant Banner
Jimmy Smith was able to walk rather than be pushed away from the game. For a receiver that posted 1,000 yard seasons nine of the past ten seasons, why has his retirement been so low key?

NFL: Bid Well
Can the Arizona Cardinals actually be making the right moves? Often criticized owner Bill Bidwell sure thinks so.

Bring Him Back
NFL: It’s now been almost a month since the game the Colts thought they’d be walking away champions from. It turned out that crystal ball had other plans, and escaping past the Steelers in the divisional round wasn’t one of them. Peyton Manning was inoculating the media with his perception of how the game’s ending had nothing to do with him.

Waiver Wire Post Week 13
NFL: Is there a little room for your fantasy team to sneak into the playoffs. If so, this is likely the last week to show your fantasy team’s true value. What players could help out at the last second?

NFL: Quarterbacking Turnovers
Quarterbacks, what have they done this season? Well they've done more for other teams than their own.

NFL: Week Five, You've Got To Be Kidding Me
Tis the season for making week five’s list of, you’ve got to be kidding me.

NFL: Sore Arms
During the 90's and so far in the 2000's, fantasy football has been dominated by running backs. It's time to restrategize draft mentalities and make way for a new plan.

NFL: No Reason To Talk
Last off-season two high profiled receivers got their demands granted with a straight up trade. Why is there not an equal level when comparing the two right now?

NFL: You've Got To Be Kidding Me Week Three
Major erupting dilemmas are already occurring after week three. The waiver wire is already jammed with people’s requests. That’s just the start of it. There are a lot of decisions to be made on certain teams with problems in certain areas.

NFL: Week Two Wonders
Fantasy Football: We know what brand of bread you buy, wonder bread. Your team is filled with so much luck, you have enough wonder bread slices to make three sandwiches.

Figured Out
NFL: It took almost five years, but the Ravens have been completely figured out. Either that or there are bigger problems that haven’t came to the surface yet. After two weeks of football, a season in which the Ravens were expected to be serious contenders, they are now 0-2.

NFL: Week One Wonders
Cupid must have set a one day date between a football and Frisman Jackson. The date went well but I think the football was only interested in a one day stand. One week wonders tend to get stood up when they plan repeat success.

Waiver Wire Week One, Plus Roethlisberger’s Sore Ankles
Danger, danger. It’s a terrible sign if you are scouring the waiver wire list, one week deep into the 2005 NFL season. The brink of an undefeated season has already collapsed on you. What desperation attempts will you try to make?

NFL: End of Preseason WR Rankings
Surprise, surprise? Guess who tops the list? None other than football's best actor.

Marc Bulger - Not a Fantasy Football Gimmick
Past performance, statistical analysis, and projected 2005/2006 stats tell you that Marc Bulger is one of the top Fantasy Football QB picks for 2005.

Fantasy Sports: Is fantasy football killing the diehard fan?
Fantasy football continues to grow in popularity. Thousands of fans are flocking to their computer to act as the coach of their team. The fans of yesterday grew up focusing on one team, the hometown team. Is fantasy football changing the loyalty of the younger generations?

Fantasy Sports: How to win fantasy football by drafting last
The NFL preseason is here. Time to scout the sleepers and monitor the superstars. Fantasy drafts are beginning. All that's left is the pecking order. Stuck with the last pick? Never fear. Here is some advice for the poor schlub who gets to pick last.

Fantasy Sports: Fantasy football sleepers to follow
Fantasy football enthusiasts will often ride their big-named players during the season. However, finding that diamond in the rough in the later rounds of your August fantasy draft can result in success in the playoffs. Here is one authors All-Sleeper Team.

Quick Hits
This week's "Quick Hits" takes a look at fantasy football.

Fantasy Football: Week 11 sleepers
Alright, so last week I stunk up the joint. Speaking of joint, I've stopped hanging out with William Green and Nate Newton and have made a commitment to getting my mind right and giving you (the reader) a heapin' helpin' of can't-miss fantasy sleepers for this week.

Fantasy Football: Week 10 sleepers
Fantasy geeks, pay attention. Sunday morning will be here faster than you can say "alcoholic haze" and you don't want to be stuck starting Rick Mirer at the QB spot. Doze off on these fantasy sleepers and you'll be cellar dwellin' with the Silver & Black and the Vick-less Falcons.

Fantasy Football: Week 9 Fantasy sleepers
Not to brag, but if you took my advice on who to start last week, your squad got a much needed boost from a bunch of no-names. Here's a fresh crop of potential sleepers for this week that everyone has dozed off on.

Week 8 Fantasy sleepers
It is usually the less heralded up and comers that can often be the difference between a winning fantasy football team and a losing team. A lot of it is luck, but if you play your matchups right, and you get production out of every position, your squad will reign supreme.

Fantasy Football: Points and pine for week 2
After a topsy tervy week one, are you wondering who you start and who you should sit on your fantasy roster? Maybe this will help.

Fantasy Football: You've got to be kidding me (Week one)
Did Marshall Faulk, Ladainian Tomlinson, etc., cost you your fantasy football game this week? If so, this a weekly column for you to read.

Fantasy Football: Top players of week one
Notjustagame.com breaks down the top players of week one.

Fantasy Football: Working the wire
Think that just because the season has started your work is done? WRONG! If you want to reach the level of Fantasy Football Guru then you are going to have to put in some serious work. But what else can I do you ask? You can read this article and find out

Fantasy Football: Jets vs. Redskins Fantasy Preview
Jeff Hoodzow of notjustagame.com breaks down tonights matchup.

Fantasy Football: 21 Questions
The NFL season is starting in less than two days. Notjustagame.com answers 21 questions going into the season.

Fantasy Football: It's the little things
No matter how prepared you are, no matter how many mock drafts you do, how many magazine you buy, how many draft sheets you study, a fantasy football draft will never go the way you think. And if your not prepared, your fantasy season can go down the drain. Let me tell you what you may be missing...

No strategy is the best strategy
Everyone has an opinion on the best way to draft a fantasy team. RBs first, QBs first, best player first. But, which is truly the best method of drafting a moneymaking, league winning fantasy football team? The answer. Read on and find out.

The power of projections
Everyone from ESPN to Country Joes Bait and Tackle Shop claims to have the inside scoop, but who should you listen to when it comes to 2003 fantasy football projections? I will tell you who... All of Them!

Sports Central's all-time draft (Part 1)
What happens when four of Sports Central's writers play fantasy football with legends? In an all-time fantasy draft, the teams are so good that nobody loses, but that doesn't mean there can't be a winner in the eye of the beholder. Up first, let's take a look at Brad Oremland's all-time team.

Rookie running backs -- Who will have an impact this season?
Rookie running backs are unlike any other rookies in fantasy football in that they can have a huge impact on your team. If you do a little homework and grab the right one, you can hit a goldmine on draft day.

Fantasy Football: Start/Bench -- Running Back (Week 8)
Who you should and shouldn't start at runningback for your fantasy football players.

A fantasy championship can be a reality
Millions and millions of football fans are franticly preparing for their fantasy leagues even as we speak. George Gouvas has decided to share his fantasy football cheat sheat with you, the readers.

The ultimate road trip ( Part II)
If you could choose just one college football game to attend this year, which one would it be? We couldn't decide either so we planned a 15 week, 37 game, fantasy road trip.

FANTASY SPORTS: Preparing for Fantasy Football D-Day (part 2 of 3)
Running backs.... THE skill position in fantasy football. Are you ready for draft day?

NFL: Top 5 fantasy quarterbacks for 2001
I know it’s only the beginning of May, but it’s never too early to look ahead towards the upcoming football season. This week, we will look at the five best fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL today.

FANTASY SPORTS: Fantasy Football vs. Simulation Football
With the NFL season right around the corner, football fans across the country are gearing up for one of the biggest things in years, fantasy football.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Sixteen Starters
Finally, after months and months of anticipation, the Super Bowl in Fantasy Football is finally here. If you were good enough to make it this far, you had a very successful season. Here now, is a look at some of the best players to start this weekend.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Fifteen Starters
As we head one step closer to the Super Bowl in fantasy football, we first have to get through this weekend’s games. Last week there were many surprises in the NFL, dropping many good fantasy teams out of the playoffs. Here now, is a quick look at some of the best players to start this weekend.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Fourteen Starters
It’s now Week #14 in the NFL, which means this weekend is the start of the playoffs in fantasy football. If your team was one of the lucky ones to make the playoffs, it’s now all or nothing. Howard Tiemann Jr. takes a look at some of the best players to start this weekend.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Turkey Day Starters
What would Thanksgiving Day be without the annual NFL games? It’s a tradition in just about every American household, turkey and football. Howard Tiemann Jr. takes a look at the Thanksgiving Day match-ups and predicts who the best starting fantasy players are in those games.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Twelve Starters
It’s now Week #12 in the NFL, and the playoffs for fantasy football teams are right around the corner. Here is a look at some of the best starting players for this weekend, as well as some sleeper picks that could help you win your game.

Fantasy Football: Starters For This Week
Here are the players you should start this week.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Eleven Starters
It’s now Week # 11 in the NFL, and your fantasy team is either struggling to get in the playoffs or you just can’t wait until they begin. Here is a look at some of the best starting players for this weekend, as well as some sleeper picks that could help you win this weekend.

FANTASY: Fantasy Football: Starters For This Week
Here are the players you should start this week.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Ten Starters
Week # 10 is here and it’s time to look at this week's match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

FANTASY: Weekend Edition Week 10
The Weekend Edition covers the unsung Fantasy Football players for Week 10 and the weekly game picks.

FANTASY: Early Edition Week 10
The Early Edition covers an important topic in Fantasy Football and the injury report from Week 9.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Nine Starters
Week Nine is here and it’s time to look at this week's match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

FANTASY: Mid-Week Edition Week Nine
The Mid-Week Edition begins by highlighting the current news affecting the Fantasy Football world. It then touches on the weekly games that will play huge parts in fantasy scoring and follows up with Week Nine statistical analysis.

FANTASY: Todd's Corner - Injuries Put the Pressure On
4th and Long columnist Todd Messerle tells what you can do if your fantasy football team is plagued with injuries.

FANTASY: Early Edition Week Nine
The Early Edition covers a hot topic in Fantasy Football and the Injury Report after Week Eight.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Eight Starters
Week Eight is here and it’s time to look at this week's match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

FANTASY: Fantasy Perspective: Week 8
Zack Cimini tells you who you better look out for this week in fantasy football.

FANTASY: Monday Edition Week 8
The Monday Edition provides information of a hot topic in the world of Fantasy Football and an injury update for Week 7.

FANTASY: Friday Edition Week 7
The Friday edition of Laptop Quarterback includes suprise player picks and game picks for the week and fantasy football analysis. All information is supported by the knowledge and research of the author.

FANTASY: Monday Edition Week 7
The Monday Edition includes commentary dealing with an issue in Fantasy Football and a recap on Week 6. All material is backed up by knowledge and research of the author.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Six Starters
Week # 6 is here and it’s time to look at this week's match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

NFL: Fantasy Football Week Six
Who are the players that will play big, and other players that you should pickup in your fantasy football leagues? Zack Cimini tells you that and more.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Five Starters
Week # 5 is here and it’s time to look at this week's match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Four Starters
Week # 4 is here and it’s time to look at this week's match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Three Starters
Week #3 is here and it’s time to look at this weeks match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week Two Starters
Week #1 is in the books and it’s time to move onto next week’s match-ups. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

Fantasy Football: Damn You/Are You Kidding Me: Week One
Every week Zack Cimini will do an article about the suprise players and the busts of the week for your fantasy football teams. He wants you to voice your opinions on players that saved your team or ruined it every week.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: Week One Starters
The start of the NFL season is here and it's time to decide who to start for your fantasy football team. Howard Tiemann Jr. previews the best starting players and gives you advice on who to start on your fantasy football team.

FANTASY FOOTBALL: An Early Look At The AFC West
With the 2000 NFL season just days away, Howard Tiemann Jr. will take a quick look at the AFC West and some of the players that you can draft for your fantasy football team.