Fantasy Football News & Commentary
Ian Allan Posted Jul. 05 at 10:44 AM
Peterson a candidate for No. 1 overallAdrian Peterson is one of the players who’ll have to be considered with the No. 1 pick overall.... |
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Factoid Posted Jul. 05 at 10:39 AM
First-round RBs -- safer than QBs?Yesterday, we posted a chart showing the high number of first-round quarterbacks who haven’t done much in the pros. So today, I figured I'd roll out some of the numbers for the cherished tailback position.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 05 at 10:35 AM
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What kicking brothers have both played for Super Bowl winning teams? Answer |
Factoid Posted Jul. 04 at 09:15 AM
Plenty of first-round busts at QBByron Leftwich and Daunte Culpepper remain unsigned. It serves as a reminder that just because a quarterback is selected in the first round -- even high in the first round -- doesn’t guarantee him a starting job or ensure he'll be successful.... |
Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 04 at 09:04 AM
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Name the only Super Bowl team in which none of the players on its roster had ever played for another team. Answer |
Factoid Posted Jul. 03 at 01:22 PM
Favre: historical overviewWith Brett Favre perhaps mulling a return to the NFL, a reminder of just how good he's been. Based on the standard fantasy scoring system of 4 points for TD passes, 1 for TD runs and 1 point yardage increments of 20 passing and 10 rushing yards, Favre accounted for five of the top 31 quarterbacking performances of the last 20 years.... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Jul. 03 at 01:18 PM
Does your league combine wide receivers and tight ends into one position? |
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Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Jul. 03 at 12:02 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Brandon Jacobs should gain fewer yards -- but score more touchdowns. Fitting in tight ends as receivers. Why is my Fantasy Index thicker, but not bigger? And more. |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 03 at 10:46 AM
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What musician, who recorded the theme song for a 1971 movie about a detective, also was a minority owner of the World Football League's Memphis Southmen? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Jul. 02 at 01:52 PM
A Favre Comeback?Another month, another rumor about the possibility of a Brett Favre comeback. ESPN is reporting that a source close to the Packers says Favre has contacted head coach Mike McCarthy and has an "itch" to play another season.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 02 at 11:06 AM
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What Hall-of-Fame quarterback once led the league in passing percentage six seasons in a row? Answer |
Viva Murillo! Posted Jul. 02 at 11:03 AM
Reader's Poll Posted Jul. 01 at 03:12 PM
Will Chris Henry start any games in 2008? |
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Around the NFL Posted Jul. 01 at 03:01 PM
Henry suspension may be liftedThe odds are improving that Chris Henry will make it back into the NFL. He’s had a lengthy list of off-field problems during his brief career and is currently suspended indefinitely, but it’s now looking far less likely that he’ll be convicted of punching a college student in March.... |
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Ian Allan Posted Jul. 01 at 09:53 AM
Patriots, Raiders, Cards have easy early schedulesFor those interested in targeting players who’ll be strong at the start of the season, I’m listing strength of schedule information that based solely on the first eight weeks of the seasons. |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 01 at 08:46 AM
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Who left the Canadian Football League's Winnepeg Blue Bombers to coach in the NFL in 1967? Answer |
Fantasy News Posted Jun. 30 at 03:15 PM
Strength of schedule info for 2008STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE - WINS |
Reader's Poll Posted Jun. 30 at 11:58 AM
Which Houston running back would you select first? (6 points for TDs, 1 point for every 10 run/rec yards). |
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Ian Allan Posted Jun. 30 at 11:56 AM
Texans looking to upgrade running attackThe Houston Texans would like to get their running game going. They’ve ranked outside the top 20 in rushing in each of Gary Kubiak’s two seasons in charge.... |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 30 at 09:15 AM
Gore could fill big roleFrank Gore will be the centerpiece of San Francisco’s offense. At least, that’s what the Sacramento Bee is reporting.... |
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Defensive Notes Posted Jun. 30 at 06:52 AM
Wait 'til they get their Haynesworth signedThe Titans finished last season as the 11th-ranked fantasy defense; for most of the season, they were even better than that. Before spending a pick on them this summer, though, make sure they've got tackle Albert Haynesworth under contract.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 30 at 06:52 AM
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What is the only NFL division that has three teams that since the merger have never had the No. 1 overall pick in the draft? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Jun. 29 at 08:09 PM
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A double dose of significant news in Tampa Bay’s backfield today. |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 29 at 10:11 AM
Off-field incidents piling up for MarshallIt’s starting to look less likely that Brandon Marshall is going to start 16 games this season. The Denver Post today has published a lengthy article documenting Marshall’s extensive off-field problems.... |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 29 at 09:53 AM
Steelers flush DavenportThe Steelers have released Najeh Davenport, reducing (at least a little) the crowd they have at tailback. The 29-year-old veteran is now free to try to latch on with another team.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 29 at 09:37 AM
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Who holds the record by scoring a touchdown in 18 consecutive games? Answer |
Reader's Poll Posted Jun. 28 at 02:42 PM
Who will be New Orleans' 2nd-best wide receiver behind Marques Colston? (assume 6 points for TDs, 1 point for every 10 yards). |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 28 at 02:40 PM
Meachem looks new and improvedThere have been a few stories in the offseason about Robert Meachem supposedly being new and improved this season. He’s the wide receiver the Saints selected in the first round last year, only to not even appear in a single game – he showed up overweight to his first offseason camps, underwent knee surgery and never really caught up.... |
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Factoid Posted Jun. 28 at 10:03 AM
Gates scores longer touchdownsWe’re working on incorporating distance of scoring into some of our stat projection files. So I’ve been analyzing some players and running some numbers.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 28 at 09:50 AM
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Who holds the record for most points in an NFL game? Answer |
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Jun. 27 at 01:55 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Cooking up a new drafting system. Why a smaller auction is better. And the best rookie runner won't be a first rounder. |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 27 at 10:22 AM
Cowboys could trade for Joe HornThe Cowboys could swing a trade for Joe Horn, according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network. |
Reader's Poll Posted Jun. 27 at 10:10 AM
Which free agent running back will put up the best numbers in 2008? |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 27 at 10:08 AM
Kevin Jones looking for a jobJoseph Santoliquito of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that Kevin Jones will hold a workout for NFL teams on Saturday. He’s hoping to latch on with a team before training camps open.... |
Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 27 at 09:50 AM
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Who's the only man inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player, coach and owner? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Jun. 26 at 11:25 PM
Boldin might hold outAnquan Boldin says he isn’t sure if he’ll report for training camp. He’s definitely looking for a new contract, but he’s unsure if sitting out during training camp would be a good negotiating strategy.... |
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Ian Allan Posted Jun. 26 at 08:23 AM
Atlanta has explosive one-two punchI'm intrigued by Atlanta's running game. The team's offensive line could be a problem, but it definitely has talent at running back, with the one-two punch of Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 26 at 08:14 AM
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What quarterback led both college and pro teams to wins after trailing by over 30 points? Answer |
