Fantasy Football News & Commentary
Factoid Posted Mar. 11 at 09:29 AM
Bryant & Ochocinco -- crowding issuesThe Bengals recently signed Antonio Bryant. That gives them a nice one-two punch at wide receiver, with Bryant and Chad Ochocinco... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 11 at 04:09 AM
Boldin vs. Mason: strikingly similarThe Ravens re-signed Derrick Mason yesterday; he figures to be the team's No. 2 wideout across from last week's acquisition Anquan Boldin... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 11 at 04:08 AM
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Kansas City signed Thomas Jones on Tuesday. This creates the possibility that he will run for over 1,000 yards for a third team (he previously went over 1,000 with the Bears and Jets). Who is the only player in NFL history who has managed this feat -- going over 1,000 yards with three different teams? Answer |
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Fantasy News Posted Mar. 10 at 03:41 PM
Matt Hasselbeck; passing inside the 5The Seahawks haven't made a big splash yet in free agency, but they're one of the more interesting teams to watch. They're under new management, and they've got two of the top 14 picks in the draft to work with (via trading their second-rounder to Denver last year)... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 10 at 01:45 PM
Which receiver will post the best numbers for the Bengals this year? (6 points for TDs, 1 for every 10 yards). |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 10 at 01:44 PM
Bengals sign Antonio BryantThe Bengals have landed wide receiver Antonio Bryant. The terms are $28 million for four years, with another $1 million available in incentives... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 10 at 10:43 AM
Jones has plenty of miles on the odometerDoes he have anything left in the tank? That’s the question I have with Thomas Jones, who was recently signed by Kansas City... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 10 at 09:18 AM
Vikings add another kickerThe Vikings have signed a free agent kicker – Rhys Lloyd, previously of Carolina. But this isn’t a sign that Ryan Longwell is suddenly on thin ice... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 10 at 08:01 AM
Martz on Bears runners: "We have two starters"Chicago's signing of Chester Taylor last week looked like a blow to Matt Forte's value. That hit appears even more certain after new offensive coordinator Mike Martz spoke with the team's website... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 10 at 03:53 AM
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Name the Denver receivers who referred to themselves as the "Three Amigos"? For an extra three points, named the three actors who starred in the movie of the same name. Answer |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 09 at 10:16 PM
Kansas City bolsters its backfieldWith Kansas City having signed Thomas Jones, they are now the owners of two of the top 5 rushers from the second half of last season. They’ve got Jones, and they already had Jamaal Charles... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 09 at 02:48 PM
Which Kansas City tailback will put up better numbers this season? |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 09 at 02:42 PM
Time-share for Charles? Kansas City signs Thomas JonesJamaal Charles was huge in the second half of the season for Kansas City, no doubt carrying many owners to fantasy titles. He wasn't huge enough, however, to keep the team from adding another at least borderline starter-quality running back... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 09 at 10:33 AM
Kicker accuracy on "measuring stick" field goalsI’m currently going through a bunch of the different stat charts we maintain around here. It’s all part of the scouting process – you see which names jump out at you... |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 09 at 05:23 AM
AP ... and LT?Could Adrian Peterson, the consensus No. 1 fantasy pick in each of the last two seasons, be backed up next season by LaDainian Tomlinson, the top fantasy pick for most of the decade prior to that... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 09 at 05:11 AM
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Who is the Heisman Trophy named in honor of, and what did he ever do? Answer |
Factoid Posted Mar. 08 at 08:15 PM
Browns / Seneca WallaceThe Browns traded for Seneca Wallace today, giving up a 2011 draft pick. Their new GM, Mike Holmgren, liked having Wallace in Seattle... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 08 at 04:45 PM
Increased risk with RoethlisbergerI don’t have much to say right now about Ben Roethlisberger’s off-field issues. He’s now had two different woman accuse him of sexual assaults... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 08 at 12:08 PM
Carr, Smith an ugly comboI was surprised how much interested there was in David Carr, who just signed with the 49ers as a No. 2 quarterback who could potentially push Alex Smith... |
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Andy Richardson Posted Mar. 08 at 06:55 AM
Quick overview of the top incoming rookiesThe NFL Draft is more than six weeks away, but if you're in a dynasty league, you're probably already thinking about the top rookies. I'm picking 11th in my own rookie draft, which closes me out of the biggest names -- but won't necessarily prevent me from getting a great player... |
Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 08 at 05:52 AM
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Sandra Bullock just won the Best Actress Oscar for "The Blind Side." Who was the last actor to win an Academy Award in a movie centered around football? Answer |
Defensive Notes Posted Mar. 07 at 11:43 AM
More D: Kampman to Jags, Rhodes to CardsIn keeping with a theme of the first couple days of free agency, defenders continue to be the focal point of roster moves. While aging running backs (Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson) and wide receivers (Terrell Owens, Laveranues Coles) haven't found a market yet, big-name defensive players have... |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 07 at 05:57 AM
Raiders axe FargasThe Raiders cut Justin Fargas yesterday, which will no doubt result in Darren McFadden being overdrafted in many fantasy leagues for the third straight year. Judging by each player's NFL career thus far, Michael Bush should be the more valuable runner... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 07 at 05:16 AM
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Who holds the all-time record for passing yards in a season? Answer |
Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 06 at 10:28 PM
Which wide receiver do you feel is worth more money? |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 06 at 04:08 PM
Arizona tight ends rarely usedOver the last two years, the Cardinals have completed more passes than any other team. 810 to be exact... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 06 at 09:44 AM
Which free agent signing is most likely to turn a mediocre fantasy defense into a top-10 group? |
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Defensive Notes Posted Mar. 06 at 04:35 AM
Bears, Dolphins better, Cardinals worseAs expected, the vast majority of the big names that changed teams the first day of free agency were on the defensive side of the ball. Sure Anquan Boldin and perhaps Nate Burleson or Chester Taylor will go off the board earlier in fantasy drafts, but it's fantasy defenses that should be most affected... |
Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 06 at 03:47 AM
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Before the Jaguars, Jacksonville had teams in the WFL and USFL. What were the nicknames of those two teams? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 05 at 04:21 PM
Baltimore trades for BoldinBaltimore has traded for wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Surprisingly, it didn't take much to land him... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 05 at 04:16 PM
Which Chicago running back will put up better numbers this year? |
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Ian Allan Posted Mar. 05 at 10:56 AM
An early look at Nate BurlesonWhat do we make of the Nate Burleson signing? The Lions gave him a surprising large contract -- $25 million for five years, with $11 million guaranteed... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 05 at 09:53 AM
Matt Moore & Jake Delhomme -- passer ratingsNow that the Panthers have officially released Jake Delhomme, a quick look at their quarterbacking situation is in order. They’ve got Matt Moore coming back, and Michael Vick earlier in the week identified Carolina as the team he would most like to join... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 05 at 05:30 AM
Burleson will help LionsThe Lions made the first big splash of free agency, signing wideout Nate Burleson to a 5-year, $25 million contract with $11 million guaranteed. It's a lot of coin for a player who's been no better than an average wide receiver for most of his career, but that doesn't make it a bad signing... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 05 at 04:58 AM
Delhomme's final Carolina turnover: its rosterLast week we ran a Factoid showing the most turnovers per pass attempt in 2009. The four quarterbacks atop that list were rookies Josh Freeman, Mark Sanchez and Matthew Stafford... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 05 at 04:38 AM
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What was the most popular name among NFL quarterbacks last year? Among quarterbacks who started at least five games, six had this same first name. Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 04 at 01:40 PM
Bengals cut Laveranues ColesThe Bengals are officially in the market for a wide receiver. They've just released Laveranues Coles... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 04 at 12:35 PM
Chargers tender SprolesAll indications were that the San Diego Chargers would be starting over at the running back position in 2010, after releasing LaDainian Tomlinson and reportedly electing not to tender Darren Sproles. Apparently, they've changed their minds... |
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Fantasy News Posted Mar. 04 at 11:50 AM
Brent Celek / goal-line receivingBrent Celek put up big numbers last year for the Eagles. He caught 76 passes for 971 yards and 8 TDs... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 04 at 05:28 AM
Seahawks may target one of draft's top runnersIn their history, the Seahawks have drafted two running backs in the first round: Curt Warner (1983) and Shaun Alexander (2000). Both of those picks turned out pretty well... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 04 at 03:57 AM
Eagles beat writers skeptical of trade talkDepending on what you read, the Eagles will be ready to unload either Donovan McNabb or Michael Vick -- or perhaps both -- between now and the draft. The rumors make some sense; the team views Kevin Kolb as the quarterback of the future... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 04 at 03:55 AM
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Since the AFL was formed in 1960, how many of its eight franchises have kept the same name every year? Answer |
Factoid Posted Mar. 03 at 04:18 PM
Nice guys finish firstHere’s one from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not File. Do you have any idea which running back in the league has been the best at converting third-and-one over the last two years... |
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Around the NFL Posted Mar. 03 at 10:53 AM
Helium-filled footballsIt was 30 years ago, after a game between the Raiders and Houston Oilers, that Bum Phillips complained that Ray Guy was putting helium in the football. Guy's punts were that good... |
Factoid Posted Mar. 03 at 10:01 AM
Grab bag of goal-line rushing numbersI'm working on some goal-line stuff today. Figuring out who got the ball the most around the end zone, and who did the most (and least) with those opportunities... |
Around the NFL Posted Mar. 03 at 05:28 AM
Bears should be active in free agencyThe Bears were one of last season's biggest disappointments; they have needs all over the place. What they don't have, unfortunately, is either a first- or second-round pick... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 03 at 05:03 AM
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What do the following players have in common: Zach Miller, Steve Smith, Adrian Peterson? Answer |
Ian Allan Posted Mar. 02 at 10:18 PM
Brady & Moss inside the 10I’m not sure how much of the blame should be attributed to each guy, but Tom Brady and Randy Moss didn’t have the same kind of rapport last year. They weren’t nearly as effective as in 2007 (when Moss caught a record 23 TDs)... |
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Factoid Posted Mar. 02 at 11:07 AM
Adrian Peterson -- fumblesMuch has been made of Adrian Peterson’s fumbling issues, particularly recently. He contributed to a late-season loss to the Bears by fumbling in overtime, then he fumbled three times in the NFC Championship game at New Orleans... |
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Andy Richardson Posted Mar. 02 at 07:23 AM
Fascination with 40 timesYou don't want to get too hung up on 40 times. That's how running backs like former Titan Chris Henry get overdrafted, and players like Emmitt Smith get undervalued... |
Today's Trivia Posted Mar. 02 at 07:06 AM
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Who is generally credited with recording the fastest 40 time at the NFL combine? Answer |
Reader's Poll Posted Mar. 01 at 08:40 PM
If you were running the Rams, who would you select with the No. 1 pick of the draft? |
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