Fantasy Football News & Commentary
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 07 at 03:45 PM
Jets trim PenningtonLess than a day after trading for Brett Favre, the Jets have waived Chad Pennington, according to the team’s website. |
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Ask the Experts Posted Aug. 07 at 08:49 AM
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Fantasy Index Newsblast Posted Aug. 07 at 07:11 AM
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 07 at 04:27 AM
Favre to the JetsThat "done deal" to Tampa Bay? Not happening. Brett Favre was traded to the New York Jets late last night, putting the Jets on the playoff map in a way that their other offseason acquisitions (including Alan Faneca and Kris Jenkins) failed to achieve.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 07 at 04:18 AM
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Name any four of the original 17 men enshrined when the Hall of Fame opened in 1963. Answer |
Viva Murillo! Posted Aug. 06 at 01:43 PM
This Guy Belongs in CantonSomeone mentioned that there was a football game this past weekend. I didn't watch it, of course.... |
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 06 at 11:24 AM
Torain out up to two monthsScratch one fantasy sleeper: Ryan Torain won't be the next 1,000-yard Broncos running back, at least not this season. Torain, the fifth-round draft choice who coach Mike Shanahan said has "first-round talent," broke his elbow in practice today and will be out a minimum of six-to-eight-weeks.... |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 06 at 05:05 AM
Favre to Tampa may be imminentUnable to repair their relationship or bring themselves to trade him within the NFC North, the Green Bay Packers are ending Brett Favre's tenure in Green Bay by trading him out of the division (but not the conference), reportedly sending him to Tampa Bay in a deal that will be official within the next 24 hours. Favre reportedly is willing to play in Tampa Bay, after not wanting to initially.... |
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Factoid Posted Aug. 06 at 04:02 AM
Moss, Evans, Jennings lead long-ball threatsIf you're in one of those leagues that gives extra credit for longer touchdowns, the chart below might be of interest to you. It shows the average distance of touchdowns scored by receivers in the last three years.... |
Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 06 at 03:59 AM
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Who was the driving force between Washington's helmet change in 1970, with the team going to a yellow helmet with an R on the side inside a circle? Answer |
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Challenge Contests -by Justin Eleff Posted Aug. 05 at 02:54 PM
Vetoing the Running BacksThere's RBBC, and then there's what we're looking at in 2008. It's gotten so bad that not only is the NFL down to a scant handful of true full-time backs, but several of those are about to fall into platoons simply by operation of their advancing age.... |
Reader's Poll Posted Aug. 05 at 12:15 PM
Which player should be taken No. 1 overall in fantasy drafts? |
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Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Aug. 05 at 03:26 AM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Running backs coming off knee surgeries. The new auction calculator toy. And why Drauctions don't always work. |
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Defensive Notes Posted Aug. 05 at 03:25 AM
Key battles at middle linebackerMiddle linebackers are typically the most productive IDP players, accounting for the vast majority of our top 20 overall. With that in mind, there are a couple of camp battles we’ll be keeping a close watch on.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 05 at 03:25 AM
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Who is the only player who has returned two missed field goals 100-plus yards for touchdowns? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 04 at 12:14 PM
Childress: Vikes, Pack haven't talked tradeThe Vikings say they haven’t talked to the Packers – at all – about a trade involving Brett Favre. |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 04 at 09:30 AM
Marshall suspension comingSteve Smith and Chris Henry are already on the shelf for the start of the season. Brandon Marshall likely will join them today.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 04 at 09:14 AM
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Dan Marino was the next-to-last pick in the first round of the 1983 draft. Who was the player who was selected after him? Answer |
The new Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update is now available. Posted Aug. 04 at 12:12 AM
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Includes rankings and analysis revised through early Monday morning. If you have not subscribed yet, what are you waiting for? Head for the Fantasy Index online store.... |
Reader's Poll Posted Aug. 03 at 11:09 AM
Where will Brett Favre be in the middle of August? |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 03 at 10:48 AM
NFL reinstates Brett FavreIt looks like Brett Favre is back in play. |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 03 at 10:42 AM
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Who is the only man who has coached two different franchises to championships? Answer |
Fantasy News Posted Aug. 02 at 04:20 PM
AnnoyingI was annoyed last year when the Jets and Bills, in their official team media guides, stopped listing the date of birth for players. Rather than listing Trent Edwards as being born on 10/30/1983, for example, they just list him as being 24.... |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 02 at 11:43 AM
Carolina suspends Steve SmithThe Carolina Panthers have suspended Steve Smith for the first two games of the season, after he punched out teammate Ken Lucas at practice on Friday. |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 02 at 11:38 AM
Walker almost retiredJavon Walker almost retired this week, according to a report by ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 02 at 11:30 AM
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Which player has the most Super Bowl rings? Answer |
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Aug. 01 at 05:25 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Calculating auction values. Is Chris Johnson the next Brian Westbrook? Team quarterbacks. And our inside gossip on Tony & Jessica. |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 01 at 01:58 PM
Steve Smith punches out Ken LucasWhy do I get the feeling that 10 years from now, there’s going to be a celebrity boxing match between Michael Westbrook and Steve Smith? |
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Fantasy News Posted Aug. 01 at 09:16 AM
Ian on the radio todayFantasy Football Index senior writer Ian Allan will be on the radio today. |
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 01 at 09:11 AM
Henry gets four-game suspensionChris Henry, the most talented free agent receiver right now who’s without an NFL team, will have to serve a four-game suspension as part of being arrested in the offseason. Henry was accused of punching a college student and breaking a car windshield with a beer bottle, but the charges were later dropped.... |
Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 01 at 08:58 AM
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What two teams participated in the first Super Bowl held indoors? Answer |
Ian Allan Posted Jul. 31 at 12:37 PM
Does Crumpler have anything left?I have interest in Alge Crumpler, who’s signed with the Titans. He’s one of the better pass-catching tight ends in the league, and he should see a lot more passes in Tennessee’s offense than he saw in Atlanta last year.... |
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Ask the Experts Posted Jul. 31 at 03:48 AM
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 31 at 03:47 AM
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Who are the only two players to win back-to-back Super Bowl MVP awards? Answer |
Factoid Posted Jul. 30 at 05:23 PM
Strength of schedule (end of season)Below is the Strength of Schedule information I mentioned in
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Around the NFL Posted Jul. 30 at 02:08 PM
Reggie Williams injures kneeThe receivers in Jacksonville are dropping like flies. |
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Around the NFL Posted Jul. 30 at 10:16 AM
Barber moves into featured roleHow many carries will Marion Barber get this year, as he moves from a backup to a starter in Dallas? |
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Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Jul. 30 at 09:05 AM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Strength of schedule for the playoffs. Reggie Bush's credentials as a goal-line runner. And tell me who you really like? |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 30 at 09:04 AM
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What six players have rushed for over 260 yards in a game? Answer |
Challenge Contests -by Justin Eleff Posted Jul. 29 at 05:00 PM
Challenge Quarterbacks, Tier By TierAnd the world's first use of the phrase "princess of passing" in reference to one Mike Martz. It's still early, but it's also the end of July.... |
Viva Murillo! Posted Jul. 29 at 04:52 PM
Why LT Won't Be the Top RBThe truth is that I like LaDainian Tomlinson. I like watching him play and I've really liked having him on some of my fantasy teams.... |
Fantasy Index system status Posted Jul. 29 at 02:50 PM
One small step for man: Fantasy Index auction value calculator now onlineFantasy Index newsletter subscribers! Get to-the-penny auction values using the Fantasy Index auction value generator. Enter key details about your league -- the scoring system, the number of players you expect to be drafted at each position, etc.... |
Andy Richardson Posted Jul. 29 at 07:01 AM
Experts draft rolls on; Favre in the 14th?As I mentioned last week, I'm currently participating in an extended-format draft for the Bum Phillips Texas BBQ Fantasy Experts League. We're into the 15th round right now, and the steal of the draft might have come a few hours ago, when Walter Football selected Brett Favre midway through the 14th.... |
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Defensive Notes Posted Jul. 29 at 04:09 AM
Some veteran news and notesThe Jason Taylor trade had a ripple effect on both defensive teams and players in IDP formats. The rundown: 1.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 29 at 04:03 AM
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From whom did Jerry Jones purchase the Dallas Cowboys in 1989? Answer |
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Around the NFL Posted Jul. 28 at 08:30 PM
Kelley is high on Courtney TaylorIn Seattle, Deion Branch (recovering from reconstructive knee surgery) is unlikely to be ready to go on opening day, so they’re looking for another wide receiver to play with Bobby Engram and Nate Burleson. |
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