Fantasy Football News & Commentary
The Thursday rankings update is available now. Posted Sep. 08 at 02:47 PM
Yes, we know it's Wednesday. Just the same, we've published the Thursday rankings update a day early.We've published early in order to help readers who have drafts tonight -- because after all, who drafts during the first game of the season? Pay attention, SuperFanatic subscribers: When you log in, make sure you understand the difference between the Week 1 Fantasy Index Weekly rankings and the season-long Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update rankings... |
Ian Allan Posted Sep. 08 at 11:29 AM
Fantasy Index Subscribers 'Super League': I'm playing under protestSo I just put in my entry for the Fantasy Index Super League -- the promotional deal the guys over in corporate cooked up. I’ve been told to submit an entry, but let me start with a protest... |
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Fantasy Index Newsblast Posted Sep. 08 at 12:56 AM
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Reader's Poll Posted Sep. 08 at 10:10 AM
Which rookie running back will put up the best stats in Week 1 (6 points for TDs, 1 for every 10 run/rec yards)? |
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Today's Trivia Posted Sep. 08 at 05:56 AM
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What two teams met in the Super Bowl in the movie "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"? Answer |
Viva Murillo! Posted Sep. 07 at 12:29 PM
Stick to the planAfter about eight months off, you're finally going to field a lineup. You have a team, you have an opponent, and your record will have something other than zeroes... |
Challenge Contests — by Justin Eleff Posted Sep. 07 at 12:23 PM
Pick 'Em: Tight Ends, Kickers, DefensesThere were two ways I could have gone with this column. I chose the one that wasn't completely nuts... |
Fantasy Index Scheduletron -- strength-of-schedule analysis Posted Sep. 07 at 10:22 AM
Strength of schedule / rushing & passingSome readers are very interested in strength of schedule information tailored specifically to rushing and passing production. I’ve studied strength of schedules extensively, and I don’t think this stuff is meaningful because too many defenses change too much -- but here it is anyhow... |
Today's Trivia Posted Sep. 07 at 03:51 AM
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What Republican's 1988 primary campaign was endorsed by 34 former NFL players? Answer |
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Sep. 06 at 02:10 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: IKR (individual kick returners) and team quarterbacks. Montario Hardestry's quick exit. And Bernard Berrian: dropping and dropping passes. |
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Andy Richardson Posted Sep. 06 at 07:44 AM
A Hard GameMontario Hardesty tore his ACL in his first exhibition action last week. Like Ben Tate before him, the second-round running back will spend his rookie season on injured reserve... |
Fantasy News Posted Sep. 06 at 07:27 AM
It's FREE: Join the Fantasy Index Super LeagueFantasy Index is sponsoring a super league for its subscribers, and your participation is FREE. Each week players will select their ideal line-up and match wits with a legion of other Fantasy Index subscribers; the winner will be crowned as the first-ever "Fantasy Index Champion"... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Sep. 06 at 04:15 AM
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The first player ever drafted by the Chiefs, originally known as the Dallas Texans, went on to quarterback in Dallas -- but for the Cowboys. Who is he? Answer |
Fantasy News Posted Sep. 06 at 01:14 AM
Revised version of the Sept. 6 Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update has been postedWe sent out the September 6 update early this week because the cuts had been made on Saturday, and we wanted to get the revised board in people's hands for the benefit of readers who had Sunday night drafts. In the ensuing hours we made a few additional revisions due to the later-Sunday developments, and the new draft board is now accessible via the subscriber area of the website... |
The new Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update is now available. Posted Sep. 05 at 04:14 PM
The September 6 Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update has been posted to the subscribers area.Log in to view the latest draft rankings, team-by-team analysis, depth charts and custom rankings and auction values (or click here to subscribe if you haven't already.) The rankings and analysis may be updated on the website later tonight or early tomorrow as cuts roll in... |
Reader's Poll Posted Sep. 05 at 12:27 PM
Which Mike Williams will catch more passes this year? |
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Fantasy Index system status Posted Sep. 05 at 11:24 AM
September 6 custom rankings available now; PDF cheat sheets, camp notes and depth charts will be posted between 6 and 7 p.m. Eastern timeThe September 6 custom rankings are accessible now via the subscriber login, as are the stat projections in Excel format. The remainder of the September 6 edition -- PDF cheat sheets, team-by-team analysis and depth charts -- will be posted to the website and delivered via e-mail late this afternoon / early this evening... |
Today's Trivia Posted Sep. 05 at 12:20 AM
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Who was the last player to catch a 99-yard touchdown pass? Answer |
Fantasy Index Scheduletron -- strength-of-schedule analysis Posted Sep. 04 at 10:50 AM
Teams playing easy schedules earlyLooking at the scheduling data, I see that San Diego, Green Bay and Philadelphia are set up to get off to nice starts this year. They project to have easy schedules at the start of the year... |
Around the NFL Posted Sep. 04 at 06:59 AM
Dixon a starter? Don't be so sureByron Leftwich's sprained MCL removes him from consideration to start Pittsburgh's season opener, making it seem that Dennis Dixon would get the nod. So it's surprising that one Steelers beat writer believes it will be Charlie Batch... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Sep. 03 at 09:41 PM
On what team will T.J. Houshmandzadeh play this year? |
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Factoid Posted Sep. 03 at 07:30 PM
Houshmandzadeh isn't fast enoughThat was a shocking move by the Seahawks today. They’re releasing (if they can’t trade) TJ Houshmandzadeh, just a year after they signed him to a big free agent deal that includes him receiving $7 million guaranteed this year... |
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Challenge Contests — by Justin Eleff Posted Sep. 03 at 03:19 PM
Not everything you know about fantasy football is wrong. But ...Last week I suggested that many of you have been wrong for at least three years about how the first round of a fantasy draft should go. This week I intend to finish proving the point... |
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Fantasy News Posted Sep. 03 at 10:37 AM
Video from Fantasy Camp with John Clayton - Discussion of Tim Tebow's impact on the Denver offenseIan Allan participated in 710 AM ESPN's Fantasy Camp with John Clayton. Check out the video excerpt to hear the panelists' discussion on the impact Tim Tebow may have on other Denver players' fantasy production... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Sep. 02 at 09:40 PM
How are tight ends handled in your league? |
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The Thursday rankings update is available now. Posted Sep. 02 at 01:53 PM
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The Thursday rankings update is now accessible through the subscriber login, and the e-mail edition is on the way. If you haven't subscribed yet, what are you waiting for... |
Fantasy News Posted Sep. 02 at 11:13 AM
Video of Fantasy Camp with Ian Allan and John Clayton - Discussion of Chicago's offenseThe panelists at 710 AM ESPN's Fantasy Camp with John Clayton disagreed about how successful Chicago will be this season. Check out the video excerpt to hear the panelists' differing viewpoints on the value of Chicago players' fantasy value... |
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Fantasy Index Scheduletron -- strength-of-schedule analysis Posted Sep. 02 at 08:34 AM
Strength of schedule / specialty chartJust in time for your draft, here’s another Strength of Schedule chart. Instead of being based on last year’s win-loss records, this one is based on how people feel the teams will do this year... |
Ask the Experts Posted Sep. 02 at 04:50 AM
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ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: |
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Today's Trivia Posted Sep. 02 at 04:37 AM
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With the Cardinals likely to start Derek Anderson over Matt Leinart, only one of the 12 quarterbacks drafted in 2006 will be a starter for the team that drafted him. Which one? (Bonus: Which one will be starting for another team?) Answer |
Fantasy News Posted Sep. 01 at 04:22 PM
Video from Fantasy Camp w/John ClaytonIan Allan participated in 710 AM ESPN's Fantasy Camp with John Clayton. Check out the video excerpt to hear the panelists' discussion of Wes Welker and the evolution of the slot receiver... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Sep. 01 at 03:58 PM
Which rookie tight end with an unusual name will score the most touchdowns this year? |
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Fantasy News Posted Sep. 01 at 10:06 AM
Beat the Coach! First Three to Respond...You’ve measured up against championship teams in your local league, now here is your chance to slingshot a fantasy sports Goliath. PerfectSeasonFFB.com founder Scott Sachs, aka “The Coach”, is sponsoring a contest for Fantasy Index subscribers... |
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Factoid Posted Sep. 01 at 07:38 AM
Mike Martz / a different lookI posted the sack/interception chart yesterday, and it threw a couple of readers. They pointed out that Mike Martz’s offenses weren’t heavily represented on the list of the worst offenses (in terms of sacks and interceptions)... |
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Defensive Notes Posted Sep. 01 at 06:28 AM
Patriots D taking on waterWant a reason to have interest in Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker this year? Here's one: It looks like New England could be involved in a lot of high-octane shootouts... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Sep. 01 at 05:42 AM
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Who, in 1989, became the NFL's first black head coach since Fritz Pollard coached the Akron Pros in 1921? Answer |
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Aug. 31 at 01:34 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Drafting against 11 Ian Allans. Disagreement under the FFI roof on Dustin Keller. And why with kick returns, the worse the better. |
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Viva Murillo! Posted Aug. 31 at 11:20 AM
Move past your mistakesI saw perfection last Saturday night, but it wasn’t at a fantasy football draft. It was The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 118 pay-per-view event... |
Factoid Posted Aug. 31 at 10:00 AM
The Big Gryzbowski / more on Jay CutlerI posted the deal on Jay Cutler yesterday, and Brian Grzybowski followed that up by digging up some individual numbers. Most notably, Grzybowski wondered whether Cutler might challenge George Blanda’s record for turnovers in a season... |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 31 at 05:36 AM
Likely cut: LeinartMatt Leinart entered training camp as Arizona's top quarterback. He'll probably finish the preseason off the 53-man roster... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 31 at 05:35 AM
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Rob Bironas kicked a record eight field goals in a game at Houston in 2007. Name any two of the four players who previously shared the record, at seven field goals. Answer |
Factoid Posted Aug. 30 at 03:56 PM
Jay Cutler / sacks are piling upI’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I think pass protection is going to be a huge problem for Jay Cutler... |
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Andy Richardson Posted Aug. 30 at 05:31 AM
Prepping for the fantasy draftI've got three drafts this week, fortunately on different nights. I've cleared my calendar and got my rankings ready to go, but now's the time to remind myself of my handful of annual rules... |
The new Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update is now available. Posted Aug. 30 at 04:50 AM
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The August 30 Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update has been posted to the subscribers area. Get the latest draft rankings, team-by-team analysis, depth charts and custom rankings and auction values... |
Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 30 at 04:49 AM
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What player has run for a record 1,586 yards in playoff games? Answer |
