Fantasy Football News & Commentary
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Jul. 03 at 04:37 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Driving the Ray Rice bandwagon. The case for Dallas Clark. And a (very) belated thank you. |
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Factoid Posted Jul. 03 at 10:49 AM
T.O. = TDSay what you will about Terrell Owens being a cancer, headache or pain in the rear. But he’s gotten results... |
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Fantasy Index Newsblast Posted Jul. 03 at 12:02 AM
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Factoid Posted Jul. 03 at 10:49 AM
Williams hurt by lack of receivingDeAngelo Williams was terrific last year, but I’m a little nervous about ranking him too high for 2009. For starters, Jonathan Stewart – their first-round pick last year – should play more in the upcoming, and he also appears to be a very good back... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 03 at 10:21 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 |
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Ian Allan Posted Jul. 02 at 02:08 PM
Wide receivers / breakout seasonsWith fantasy football, people like to toss around a lot of ideas that simply aren’t true. You often hear people say that there’s no difference between kickers or that it’s just luck at that position... |
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Defensive Notes Posted Jul. 02 at 01:46 PM
Hit for Jets DPass-rusher Calvin Pace figured to be a key player in the Jets' defense this season, playing the Terrell Suggs role in Rex Ryan's defense and likely leading the team in sacks. That appears less likely now: Pace has been suspended for the first four games of the season... |
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Ask the Experts Posted Jul. 02 at 07:01 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 Jul. 02 at 06:13 AM
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The NFL's supplemental draft will be held two weeks from today (July 16). Which former supplemental draft pick most recently appeared in a Pro Bowl? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Jul. 01 at 06:18 PM
Northcutt should be slot receiverThe Lions traded away a former second-round pick (Gerald Alexander) to get him, so they apparently value Northcutt. Alexander missed most of last year with a back injury, but he's healthy now... |
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Factoid Posted Jul. 01 at 11:00 AM
Kickers -- touchbacksWhen gauging the leg strength of kickers, you can look at longest field goals and accuracy on kicks beyond 50 yards. |
Andy Richardson Posted Jul. 01 at 05:53 AM
Experts' draft roundupI've done a few experts drafts lately, some for other magazines and some for experts' leagues. Two were in the last two days, one for Rotoworld's second preseason annual and one for Fantasy Football InDepth's experts league... |
Today's Trivia Posted Jul. 01 at 05:50 AM
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What future congressman was the original quarterback of the Chargers? Answer |
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Ian Allan Posted Jun. 30 at 04:04 PM
Quarterbacks -- yards per attemptWe all commonly look at yards-per-carry data for running backs. If a guy averages up around 5 yards per carry, we figure he’s pretty good and should be getting the ball more... |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 30 at 10:48 AM
Brown looking for breakout yearThe rule of thumb is that running backs don't truly make it back from reconstructive knee surgeries until the second year. And Ronnie Brown is making it known that he thinks he's going to be one of those guys... |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 30 at 07:09 AM
Additional penalties likely for Burress, VickA probable factor in reports that teams like the Bears, Bucs and Jets have cooled on the idea of signing Plaxico Burress? Maybe none of them expect him to be playing in the league in 2009... |
Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 30 at 04:28 AM
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Who is the NFL's all-time leader in kickoff returns with a 30.6-yard average (75 return min.)? Answer |
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Jun. 29 at 02:03 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Is Donald driving out of Green Bay? New offensive coordinators. And staying away from LaDainian Tomlinson. |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 29 at 10:04 AM
Bears don't seem to want BurressWith Roger Goodell making it known that a suspension for 2009 is still very much in play and Burress looking for big money, Chicago doesn't seem to be seriously interested. At least according to Clayton's ESPN report... |
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Factoid Posted Jun. 29 at 06:14 AM
Owens-Evans: Something's gotta giveBoth Terrell Owens and Lee Evans have led their teams in receiving touchdowns in each of the last five years, two of only six players to have done so. The others are Larry Fitzgerald, Antonio Gates, Torry Holt and Randy Moss -- Moss with the Vikings, Raiders and Patriots... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 29 at 06:08 AM
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What player has run for a record 1,586 yards in playoff games? Answer |
Reader's Poll Posted Jun. 28 at 04:39 PM
Which NFL team do you HOPE signs Plaxico Burress? |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 28 at 06:53 AM
Slow start for BrittThe Titans don't have much at wideout -- Justin Gage and the recently signed Nate Washington figure to be their starters. That's had some optimistic about a big rookie campaign from Kenny Britt... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 28 at 04:24 AM
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What player has scored a league-record 13 TDs on kickoff and punt returns? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Jun. 27 at 09:42 AM
Running back rotation in SeattleIt's one thing to expect something, and it's another when the offensive coordinator comes out and promises it. The Seattle Seahawks will use a committee at running back this season, likely preventing any of the team's runners from putting up big numbers... |
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Around the NFL Posted Jun. 27 at 04:02 AM
Northcutt to LionsIn both places, Northcutt figures to work as a slot receiver. But on Jacksonville, a team that should have a strong running game and have an improved defense over last year, that player might not make much of an impact... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 27 at 03:44 AM
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What team began as the Dallas Texans? Answer |
Reader's Poll Posted Jun. 26 at 10:21 AM
In a point-per-reception format, who's your No. 1 player? |
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Fantasy News Posted Jun. 26 at 10:20 AM
Who's No. 1?If you've received your copy of our annual magazine, you know there's a little bit of uncertainty at the top of the draft board. Adrian Peterson is No... |
Factoid Posted Jun. 26 at 03:40 AM
Odds seem stacked against FreemanThe Buccaneers selected Josh Freeman with the 17th pick of the draft, and they’re reported excited about the potential he’s shown in offseason workouts. |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 26 at 03:36 AM
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San Diego, playing at home, lost 23-0 to the Buffalo Bills in the 1965 AFL Championship game. What company introduced a new car at halftime of that game? Answer |
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Reader's Poll Posted Jun. 25 at 05:50 PM
Which Tampa Bay quarterback will be the best fantasy option this season? |
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Factoid Posted Jun. 25 at 10:59 AM
New England: team of the decadeThe Patriots are closing in on Team of the Decade status. In the last nine seasons, they’ve won three Super Bowls and have a better winning percentage than any other team... |
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Defensive Notes Posted Jun. 25 at 04:06 AM
A few recent developmentsStuff keeps happening in the NFL, so there have been some developments since the magazine left our hands a couple of weeks ago...... |
Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 25 at 04:06 AM
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Super Bowl IX, between the Steelers and Vikings, was supposed to be played in the Superdome. However, because that stadium was unfinished, the game was held at the stadium of what university? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Jun. 24 at 11:41 AM
Jennings and Packers iron out dealScratch one potential NFL holdout from the list of "disgruntled" players: Greg Jennings. The Packers locked up their young wideout with a three-year extension worth up to $31 million, that will ensure he remains as Aaron Rodgers' top target through the 2012 season... |
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Andy Richardson Posted Jun. 24 at 03:31 AM
Jared Cook: Next big thing, or....?Can a rookie be both underrated and overrated? I'm going to throw out a candidate anyway: Tennessee third-rounder Jared Cook... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Jun. 24 at 03:30 AM
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Looking for the name of an NFL team today. It's a team that uses logos on each side of its helmets. For this particular team, those helmet logos on each side are neither identical nor mirror images of each other. What team is this? Answer |
