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Pick Them Up And Solidify Your Team Down The Stretch

2015-10-27T16:42:00.001-07:00

We're getting close to crunch time. Some teams have separated themselves in some of your leagues, but with half of the regular season left, you have plenty of time to right the ship. Here are four players you need to have on your team. They are more than likely on the waiver wire... Scoop them up immediately. We didn't add Darren McFadden on the list because he should be owned, but if he isn;t he's the first player to put a claim on. Good luck ballers!
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You Have To Keep Working The Wire

2015-10-20T15:26:00.001-07:00

Wavier Wire Pick-Ups Week 7

Week 5 Start Em, Sit Em... Mike Vick?

2015-10-11T06:36:00.000-07:00

To say the first four weeks of the season have been surprising would be an absolute understatement. Who could've guessed that Devonta Freeman would be leading all running backs a quarter of the way into the season? The Jets were an offense that everyone looked to avoid on draft day. Geno Smith getting his jaw broken by a teammate looks to be a blessing in disguise to Brandon Marshall as he's a top ten receiver and must start every week now. Heading into Week 5 the studs are separating themselves from the pack, but you may still have questions about who to start with bye weeks in full swing. These are the guys you're going to want to give you the edge today, and the players to keep on your bench.
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Waiver Wire For Week 5, And A Look Ahead To Week 6

2015-10-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

Bye weeks are now upon us in full swing. This means you're going to have to patrol the waiver wire for help at key positions. Don't be stuck playing a scrub you drafted simply because you weren't proactive leading up to game time. Mason has provided you with a list of players to target this week. Not only for Week 5, but also the Week 6. It pays to look ahead when you know the owners in your league are focused on the present!
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Week 3 Fantasy Football Start Em/Sit Em

2015-09-26T18:38:00.002-07:00

Week 3 is upon us and it's either time for you to start separating yourself from the pack or gain some ground on the teams that jumped out to a fast start. There's plenty of time left in the season, but you're going to have to make some tough decisions with your line up. We've already seen quite a few stars go down so your teams depth is key. Here are the players we think you should start and sit to have the best chance at winning in your match-up this week.
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Week 2: Start Em/Sit Em

2015-09-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

If there is one thing we're about here at Fantasy JoneZ, it's integrity. We strive to be as honest as possible when it comes to our opinions and advice about Fantasy Football. This honesty includes looking back at how we did with our projections, and last week we were about 50/50 on our Starts and Sits. Week 1 is hard to figure out, there are always crazy numbers put up from players you would never expect. Our guys went out on a limb with a couple of predictions. Some worked (Carson Palmer to start, Justin Forsett to sit), some didn't (Doug Martin to start, Brandon Marshall to sit). As the season progresses it becomes easier to evaluate trends and expectations... Here are our Week 2 predictions on who you should start and who you should sit.
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Waiver Wire Targets For Week 2

2015-09-15T19:30:00.001-07:00

Did you win in your week one Fantasy match up this past week? It doesn't matter. Your league will not be won or lost in Week 1. Very seldom does the team with the best draft win the league. It's the team owner that has the most success on the waiver wire that prevails. Justin Forsett, Odell Beckham Jr., and Jeremy Hill were all picked up off of the wire last year... All three went in the top 2-3 rounds in this years draft. Losing week 1 only means you have a high waiver slot. Mason breaks down who you should be looking at this week.
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Who's Starting, Who's Sitting? Week 1 Of The Regular Season Is Here

2015-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

The regular season is upon us… FINALLY! With real games come tough decisions. You drafted the squad, but there are still question marks on who to start. That’s where Fantasy JoneZ comes into play. Our writers are giving their take on who should be starting, and who should be sitting. Each writer gave me three starts and three sits; I even throw in my two cents. If you have any specific questions about who you should start feel free to leave a comment. We’ll put you in the best position to win your first game!

Draft Day!!! Updated WR,TE, D/ST, and Kicker Rankings!

2015-08-29T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's Draft Weekend! We gave you the RANKINGS for Quarterbacks and Running Backs, Here are our Wide Receiver, TE, D/ST, and Kicker Rankings to draft your best team... Don't forget to grab our ROOKIE and SLEEPER lists as well!
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Updated Quarterback & Running Back Rankings For Draft Weekend!

2015-08-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

LET'S NOT WASTE ANY TIME! We gave you the early rankings... This is updated for the biggest #DRAFT weekend in the Fantasy Football year... Here are the QB and RB rankings...
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From Discount Double Check To This...

2015-08-22T07:06:00.001-07:00

Just in case you wanted to know what it takes to be an elite QB in the NFL... It takes practice, just like this...

Young Bucks! Top 15 Fantasy Rookies for 2015

2015-08-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

Whether you’re building a dynasty league, a keeper league, or just looking for high upside value, it can be difficult to decide which rookies to take a chance on. If you are one of those people that drafted Bishop Sankey ahead of Jeremy Hill or Brandon Cooks ahead of Odell Beckham Jr, you were probably kicking yourself by the end of last season. Here is a top 15 list of 2015 rookies you should take a look at.

Don’t SLEEP On These Players; 2015 NFL Fantasy Football Top 20 Sleepers

2015-08-19T04:56:00.000-07:00

“I don’t know why you’re bragging. He was a sleeper”. Truer words may never have been spoken. What a great line to throw out to silence the constant barrage of gloating from an opponent who dropped 30 fantasy points with a 3rd string running back. It’s not as if they knew that player would go off for that many points, right? He was a sleeper.

Massive Brawl Breaks Out At Dallas/St. Louis Joint Practice

2015-08-18T18:53:00.002-07:00

Looks like something sparked a brawl between the Cowboys and the Rams during a joint practice. Things between the teams heated up. As expected Dez Bryant seemed to be in the middle of it all, and he caught a punch without a helmet on! Watch for the right Dez!!!
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Kickers... What Are They Good For? 2015 Fantasy Football Rankings

2015-08-17T06:22:00.001-07:00

Is the NFL attempting to phase out kickers? That’s highly unlikely, it is called football, but if the first week of preseason is telling us anything it’s that we’re going to see a lot of 2 point conversions this year. What does that do to kicker value from a Fantasy Football perspective? Not a whole lot…

NFL Preseason: What We Took Away From The First Set Of Games

2015-08-14T06:08:00.001-07:00

We got out first taste of real NFL Preseason action last night. Sure, we had the Hall of Fame game, but we didn’t see many starters outside of Teddy Bridgewater. Last night we had six games on the schedule with some of biggest names in the league playing. Here’s what we took away from the night…

2015 NFL Fantasy Football Defense/Special Teams Ranking & Discussion

2015-08-13T05:00:00.000-07:00

It’s time to tackle the rankings and strategy for Defense and Special Teams portion of the 2015 draft. Having a strong D/ST in Fantasy Football can really benefit your team. With that being said you shouldn’t be taking a D/ST too high. Every year there’s somebody that does it, but your picks are way better spent building depth with position players. Here are our rankings…

Geno Smith Out 6-10 Weeks

2015-08-11T12:52:00.000-07:00

Starting Jets QB Geno Smith will be on the sidelines for the next 6-10 weeks with a broken jaw after he was "sucker punched" by a teammate. Apparently, there was an altercation between Geno and outside linebacker IK Enemkpali. Enemkpali was subsequently released, and it's still to be seen if he finds another job after taking out his former team's starting QB over something Head Coach Todd Bowels said was childish. Here's the transcript of the coaches statement per @MikeGarafolo:

Todd Bowles transcript. No note of the audible sound made when the media's jaws hit the floor. pic.twitter.com/z1427O6Uai
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 11, 2015

This is what Chris Carter had to say about the situation... Thoughts?

To Kick Or Not To Kick

2015-08-11T11:38:00.003-07:00

New extra point rule & fantasy implications

The NFL has decided to throw a curve ball at the fantasy football world this year, by implementing the new extra point rule. It may not seem like a big deal to some, but there is reason for fantasy GMs to take notice. So we at Fantasy JoneZ have decided to give you a breakdown of the fantasy implications the new extra point rule may have.

2015 NFL Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings & Discussion

2015-08-10T21:00:00.000-07:00

Time for the Tight Ends. Anybody who knows football knows this position is the most top heavy in the league. You’ve got Rob Gronkowski, and you’ve got Jimmy Graham. Things are going to be a little different for both of these guys though...

2015 NFL Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings & Discussion

2015-08-06T12:49:00.000-07:00

With the NFL changing the rules to benefit the offense and passing game, no position has seen the benefit like the Wide Receiver. More wide receivers than ever are putting up huge games, and the consistency is spreading out across the board. With that being said...

2015 NFL Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings & Discussion

2015-08-04T06:05:00.001-07:00

The NFL has changed tremendously in the past 5 years when it comes to the way they officiate games. Everything is catered towards the offense, particularly towards the passing game. With that being said, running back is still the most important position in Fantasy Football.

2015 NFL Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings & Discussion

2015-07-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

In a league where everything is set up to benefit the offense, you would think that QB would be the most important position. You would be correct when talking about the NFL, not so much in Fantasy Football. A lot of guys put up very similar stats on a week to week basis so there's only a few guys who deserve that first or second round pick.

Le'Veon Bell Gets His Suspension Reduced To Two Games Following Appeal

2015-07-28T11:36:00.000-07:00

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Getting Started: Fantasy Football 101

2015-07-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Guess what ladies and gentleman? It’s that time of the year again! NFL football will soon be upon us, and that means we’re ready for Fantasy Football. Here come the discussions at the office and amongst your circle of friends. Fantasy Football makes the NFL season that much more fun: but let’s face it, winning a championship is the ultimate goal. Here are some tips to get you to your final destination…