Fantasy Football News & Commentary
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 20 at 11:18 AM
Eagles lose Kevin CurtisIf the Cardinals have any intention of trading Anquan Boldin, Philadelphia’s interest just went up. Andy Reid announced today that Kevin Curtis will need surgery for a sports hernia, which will sideline him for a significant period of time.... |
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Reader's Poll Posted Aug. 20 at 10:50 AM
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Fantasy Index Newsblast Posted Aug. 20 at 07:21 AM
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 20 at 10:10 AM
Boldin situation is getting worseWe’re downgrading Anquan Boldin from “miffed” to “angry”. He confirmed Tuesday that he’s asked for a trade, upset with his contract situation.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 20 at 09:29 AM
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Who's the only man who's won an Olympic gold medal and a Super Bowl ring? Answer |
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Fantasy News Posted Aug. 20 at 07:19 AM
The Fantasy Index TD-only draft is underwaySee how the picks unfold as 12 Fantasy Index SuperFanatic subscribers draft online over the next few days. The subscriber participants -- chosen from approximately 300 who entered a random drawing -- are: John Collins (Rochester, N.... |
Reader's Poll Posted Aug. 19 at 04:16 PM
How many teams are in your fantasy league? |
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Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Aug. 19 at 03:09 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Taking a closer look at the "Sophomore Slump". Loading up on running backs early. And is it really Long Gone Alexander? |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 19 at 11:43 AM
Brown out in Miami?
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Fantasy News Posted Aug. 19 at 10:38 AM
Wise words from SolomonAs I'm watching these preseason games, I've got the B.S.... |
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Defensive Notes Posted Aug. 19 at 04:10 AM
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Lots of Baltimore Ravens news this week, both good and bad. The bad is that Ed Reed’s shoulder is still bothering him; he’s been cleared for contact in training camp, but still not actually participating.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 19 at 04:09 AM
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What future U.S. President played for a college all-star team that played an exhibition against the Chicago Bears but later turned down contract offers to play in the league? Answer |
Fantasy News Posted Aug. 18 at 06:21 PM
Hixon keeps scoring and scoring and scoringIt’s not fair to call Domenik Hixon a nobody. |
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Fantasy News Posted Aug. 18 at 05:18 PM
Oucho Cinco updateAs we were putting the finishing touches on the update last night, Chad Johnson went down with what looked like a potentially dislocated shoulder or broken collarbone. Without having a diagnosis on the injury, we dropped him to 14 projected games on our draft board, reducing his value.... |
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Factoid Posted Aug. 18 at 11:17 AM
Red zone time is Miller timeTight end Heath Miller doesn't catch a lot of passes (at least he hasn't so far), but he is a big part of Pittsburgh's red zone offense. He's scored 6, 5 and 7 TDs in his first three years in the pros.... |
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Andy Richardson Posted Aug. 18 at 08:37 AM
He who hesitates is lostI'm pretty sure I knew about the emerging Josh Morgan in San Francisco before anyone else in my dynasty league. I'd heard 49ers coaches raving about him and seen him in the first exhibition game.... |
Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 18 at 07:05 AM
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What is the only city that has had its name on football teams competing in the NFL, WFL, USFL and XFL? Answer |
The new Fantasy Index Cheat Sheet Update is now available. Posted Aug. 17 at 10:05 PM
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Get the latest rankings, analysis, depth charts and custom rankings and auction values -- all 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. 17 at 10:13 AM
If Usain Bolt declared that he was committing himself to becoming an NFL wide receiver, what round of the draft would you (as an NFL GM) select him in? |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 17 at 10:10 AM
Jackson should be OKThe knee injury Tarvaris Jackson suffered on Saturday night against Baltimore doesn’t appear to be serious. |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 17 at 01:13 AM
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Who was the first running back to run for 250 yards in a game? Answer |
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 16 at 09:31 AM
Big Ben + Santonio = TouchdownIs there a new quarterback-receiver tandem ready to rise in the AFC North? That’s what Mike Prisuta of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review thinks. He notes that Ben Roethlisberger and Santonio Holmes have hooked up for touchdowns in each of the Steelers’ first two preseason games.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 16 at 09:23 AM
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What team has won the most championships since the NFL was formed in 1920? Answer |
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Aug. 15 at 12:39 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: The extra value of a handcuff. Breaking down MJD vs. Larry Johnson. And the biggest sleepers of all time. |
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Fantasy News Posted Aug. 15 at 11:36 AM
Triple dose of radio showsI’m doing three radio shows today. |
Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 15 at 10:55 AM
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What NFL team allowed the most points in one season? Answer |
Reader's Poll Posted Aug. 15 at 07:32 AM
How exclusively do you rely upon Fantasy Index in your draft prep? (submitted by Jacob Wilson) |
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Around the NFL Posted Aug. 14 at 04:28 PM
McKinnie down for first month of seasonIt looks like Bryant McKinnie is going to be suspended for four games, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the Vikings. He’s one of the keys to their offensive line – their left tackle – and the team plays an unusually tough schedule early.... |
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The Thursday night rankings update is available now. Posted Aug. 14 at 04:10 PM
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The latest rankings update has been posted to the subscriber area of the website and will be delivered by e-mail by 8 p.m.... |
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 14 at 11:25 AM
Ocho Cinco says he could beat PhelpsYou can always count on Chad Johnson for a good soundbite. |
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Ask the Experts Posted Aug. 14 at 03:55 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 Aug. 14 at 03:54 AM
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What three current teams have previously called Los Angeles home? Answer |
Viva Murillo! Posted Aug. 13 at 01:56 PM
Why Randy Won't Be the Best ReceiverA couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column regarding why LaDainian Tomlinson won't be the top fantasy running back in 2008. I stand by everything I said, but I didn't feel good writing it.... |
Reader's Poll Posted Aug. 13 at 11:12 AM
If Tom Brady had been drafted in the sixth round by a team other than the Patriots (back in 2000), how successful would he have been? |
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Challenge Contests — by Justin Eleff Posted Aug. 13 at 11:11 AM
THE REAL DOWNSIDE TO RBBC: I am not a genius, and I have failed you below.I said in the comments section after my last column that I wasn't looking forward to writing this one. Here's why: I keep resisting the suggestion that owning cheaper (platoon) running backs with more expensive receivers is smarter than owning top-dollar RBs with cheapo WRs.... |
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 13 at 10:11 AM
Horn wants out of AtlantaJoe Horn badly wants to be traded out of Atlanta. He doesn’t fit in there, and he says he’s willing to take a pay cut to help facilitate a trade, according to a story in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.... |
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Andy Richardson Posted Aug. 13 at 03:41 AM
Fantasy Football 1, NFL 0I ordered a New York Jets hat today. And one for my wife, and son, and a "My first Jets T-shirt" for my 10-month-old daughter.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 13 at 03:40 AM
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What two current teams have previously called Cleveland home? Answer |
Ian Allan's Mailbag Posted Aug. 12 at 02:15 PM
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Senior writer Ian Allan answers your questions about fantasy football. This edition: Will new rules work against tall receivers? Accounting for points for completions and rushing attempts. And Marques Colston's fall from grace. |
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Defensive Notes Posted Aug. 12 at 03:54 AM
Harvey invisible at Jags campA week ago we talked about middle linebacker battles. There are also several key ones brewing at defensive end, where a starting job could be the difference between a guy finishing with 7-8 sacks or being totally worthless in IDP formats.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 12 at 03:50 AM
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In addition to the current Tennessee team, what other current NFL team has played under the name of the "Titans"? Answer |
Fantasy News Posted Aug. 11 at 02:49 PM
New tool available for Fantasy Index customersWe have a new weapon available. Perfect for guys who want to know how rankings change if you start two wide receivers rather than two, or if TD passes or worth 6 points.... |
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 11 at 01:50 PM
Seattle loses EngramSeattle’s injury problems at wide receiver continue to grow. |
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Ian Allan Posted Aug. 11 at 12:20 PM
Around the NFL Posted Aug. 11 at 09:58 AM
Knee surgery for McGaheeRutgers running back Ray Rice looked like he fell into an unfortunate situation when he was drafted by the Ravens in the second round last April. Baltimore, after all, already had a feature back in Willis McGahee, so Rice probably wouldn't play much his rookie season.... |
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Today's Trivia Posted Aug. 11 at 09:58 AM
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What inspired the NFL to adopt the following radical rule changes prior to the 1974 season -- kickoff moved back from the 40, overtime, goalposts moved from goal-line to back of end zone? Answer |
Factoid Posted Aug. 10 at 02:35 PM
Hokie wide receiversThree of the most impressive nobody-type wide receivers, at least so far, have been David Clowney of the Jets, Eddie Royal of the Broncos, and Josh Morgan of the 49ers. Royal and Morgan are pushing for starting jobs, and Clowney caught 70- and 71-yard touchdowns in New York's first game.... |
