Fantasy Sports

NFL: Vick Gets His Deep Threat
Will Mike Vick be throwing the long ball to his new receiver Ashley Lelie? Well, Lelie is always ranked near the top of the NFL in yards per catch. So the answer to that is yes, but how does this factor into your fantasy sports teams?

NFL: Now or Never
There are two NFL starting quarterbacks steadily fading out as hopeful starters. Somehow they've managed to keep their jobs for over several years, even though their play on the field hasn't warranted that. One of the quarterbacks has quietly probably been the worst quarterback to ever start a decade of football. Accordingly, it's now or never for two of the NFL's most inconsistent quarterbacks.

NFL: Will Rivers Create His Own Brees?
What to do with Philip Rivers? Drew Brees proved himself as a pro bowler last year, while Philip Rivers proved was that he was capable of holding out. 2005, is going to be a big key in shaping the future of the Chargers. Who will we all be talking about next season as the Chargers quarterback?

NFL: Realistic Wake Up
Drew Bennett was listed as the number one wide receiver in a fantasy football publication recently. It's time for open criticism and realistic views on this matter.

NFL: The NFL's Spark Plug
The term "starter" should be labeled as crutch carries. If the starter is used too much they are going to miss a stretch during a season. The span could be a few weeks to the whole year and be a severe crutch all season for the franchise. If the crutch carries were reduced, who knows how that could have prevented an injury.

NFL: Sign'Em
Seattle must be ready to submit to the Arizona Cardinals, and also let the 49ers creep back up in the standings. Their poor off-season non-movement with Shaun Alexander has to be ranked as the worst team management planning in a long time. Either they have a great running back in mind to sign next season, or they are ready to sink deep into the Pacific Ocean.

NFL: Is a Lockout Looming?
Drew Rosenhaus may be the ultimate negotiator in the NFL, but he may be the instigator of a future NFL lockout. Hearing the word "holdout" in the past five to seven years was never a major cause for concern. Approaching the 2005 season though, there is an alarming jump with new agreements not even close. Is this going to be good or bad for the future of the NFL?

NFL: Awakened or Set?
Injuries are the most common setback in an athlete’s professional career. The recovery time period is often sped up to benefit the their team’s immediate future. In some cases it’s worth the risk, but more than often it causes a prolonged setback that can carry on for an entire season. Rather than let that athlete get the extended rest, it turns into a future problem.

NFL: Special Interest
In fantasy football the latest angle of notching owners is looking for multiple threats. Athletes, especially wide receivers that do more than just play their main position. There aren’t many out there, but a receiver that is in the top three rotation and a solid kick or punt returner is a huge plus. Considering that more and more leagues are adding points for return yardage, you can really bonus up by snagging a slash athlete.

NFL: Biggest QB Sleeper
The balance of mediocre quarterbacks after the top five is on an equal level of a questionable outlook. Fantasy owners thinking that Carson Palmer is a major sleeper, have absolutely no prior strong indications to bank on that. Sure he is a young quarterback that should build upon his progression towards the end of last season, but there is no guaranteeing.

NFL: Tantrum Tandems
Grouping together is a way to always cover someone’s back. Whether you’re on the field in war, or on a field trip with classmates, a unified group keeps a sense of security and reassurance for each other. In football, grouping is related to competition. Ahead or behind you on the depth charts are teammates aiming to leave you in the dust, or clip you from the back. If an athlete doesn’t stay on their feet, suddenly they’re down and out.

NFL: Seperation By Miles
Running backs are the main priority in early rounds of fantasy football drafts. It's an area that needs considerable attention because of the shortage of consistent backs and questions concerning durability. One quarterback though warrants the attention of throwing that plan out.

NFL: What's The Rush?
It's just the middle of June and fantasy football drafts are beginning. False start, because that is just jumping the gun. Hold your horses, the fun will be there.

NFL: Edition One: Running Back Rankings
They endure the rigorous beating by going through the grind it out motions of tackle football. A running back knows they’re going to belted eventually, but they feel they can outrun, twist, angle, and maneuver their way to the end zone on every play. That’s exactly the type of mentality a running back needs, and is what fantasy owner’s love.

NFL: Edition One: Quarterback Rankings
It’s that time. As the ruckus of fantasy football leagues begin to formulate, the brainstorming is even more intense. Quarterbacks are often the least looked at in early rounds of fantasy football, besides Manning, Culpepper, and McNabb. That’s a pattern that won’t change because quarterbacks are inconsistent.

NFL: Baby Steps
Losman's success is demanded by Bills fans, but patience better be expected in Losman's development.

New Number One
NFL: Out in Cincinnati, head coach Marvin Lewis has quickly arranged and programmed a team into believers. The main athlete that is going to benefit is going to be star wide receiver Chad Johnson. His numbers have always been top ten and respectable, and that was with a bewildered young quarterback.

Pressure Is On
NFL: We’d be very wary in selecting McNair, and if you do make sure you snatch up Volek or vice versa. McNair still has the mindset of a Pro Bowler, and that can also be a negative. Last season, when he tried to play through injuries, he made a lot of crucial mistakes because his body couldn’t make the plays.

No Turning Back
NFL: Moss and Culpepper’s feuding in the off-season is nothing but bitter sentiment for each other. They both realize they’re great players, and could have had something special. There is no doubt that they both have eight to ten years left in them, and that would have put them in a stat book of their own.

Fantasy Sports : Second-tier starters (Week 3)
A projection of week 3's second-tier fantasy stars, including Jake Plummer, Tiki Barber and Larry Fitzgerald.

Fantasy Sports: NFL's second-tier starters, week 2
A projection of week 2's second-tier fantasy stars, including Marc Bulger, Corey Dillon and Larry Fitzgerald.

Fantasy Sports: You've got to be kidding me
Notjustagame.com breaks down week one's situation of player's that cost fantasy football owners.

Fantasy Sports: The new fantasy world order
Forget the NFC. The Patriots handed the Colts their first loss of the season in the biggest game of the year. But, who cares about that? The players on these rosters, usually, arouse the most interest in leagues. Here's the impact.

Fantasy Sports: A last pick success story
In last week's piece, entitled "How to Win Fantasy Football By Drafting Last," we looked at how to get quality players even when all the so-called superstars were gone. This time we look at one reader's experience with drafting from the 12-spot.

Fantasy Sports: NL week in review
This week's Fantasy Delights in the National League were Bobby Abreu, Lyle Overbay, Roger Clemens and Jose Macias, just to name a few. Jose Macias? That's right! Find out more on the week that was...

Fantasy Sports: Draft day fantasy effects
Often times, rookies are not serious factors in fantasy football. But they can have a profound effect on the rest of their team. Here's a look at how the recent NFL draft will affect the fantasy football value of NFL veterans.

Fantasy Sports: NL week in review
How does Bonds keep doing it year after year? First, he shatters the single season home-run mark, than the next year he posts a .370 batting average with 198 walks. The law of averages suggest that Bonds will not continue at this pace, but then again, laws have been known to be broken.

Fantasy Sports: 2004 Fantasy Points League -- Previewing Starting Pitchers
Fantasy owners are fully aware of the importance of top notch hitters at each position, however, pitching is where Fantasy Points leagues are won and lost. The cream of the crop of starting pitchers starts with Red Sox's aces Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling. Let's preview all of the starters.

Fantasy Sports: 2004 Fantasy Points League Preview - SS
Fantasy owners are well aware of the pool of shortstop talent in this year's draft. In 2003, the shortstop position produced the AL's MVP in Alex Rodriguez, while in the NL, Edgar Renteria had a great season as well.

Fantasy Sports: 2004 Fantasy Points League -- The Hot Corner
Just a few years ago, the third-baseman position appeared as though it was in a decline. Now as opening day approaches, the talent at the hot corner is as deep as ever. Once left for dead, 3B is now the position of choice for Fantasy owners.

General: Beach of dreams
Oh to get away from the reality of professional and collegiate sports. To forget about the price of game tickets, the scandals and the controversies. It's nice when you have a chance to live in your own little sports fantasy world, like my son and I did one sunny day in Panama City Beach.

Fantasy Sports: The Commish
Some good advice on how to be a commissioner of a fantasy sports league. Tips on what to do and what not to do when running a league. From choosing a service to making the rules, everything you need to know to get started.

General: My ultimate fantasy sports trip
There are two things I love -- sports and travel. If I had a year and the money to do nothing but travel, I'd travel to a few sports places in the U.S. and Canada. Here they are.

FANTASY SPORTS: Slugging 101 the Gonzos way
The Great Prognosticator can't meet a deadline but he can win fantasy games. Tune in to read about last week's hammering of rap singer Dan E. Dan's lowly Fatty-B team.

FANTASY SPORTS: Friday Edition Week 6
This is a look at the Fantasy Players who will be suprising people this weekend. This article is backed by extensive research and the fantasy football background of the author.