tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-156772472024-08-28T07:42:45.468-04:00HARD HITTING FANTASY FOOTBALL BLOG!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15677247.post-69698075238926116492008-12-11T11:31:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:26:29.204-05:00

At the 14 week mark, most FF regular seasons are now over and it is time to prepare for the playoffs if you made them. There were a lot of surprise performances this year at almost every position, so without delay here is the Lionbacker 2008 All-Pro FF team.QUARTERBACKDREW BREES - SaintsThe NFL's passing leader through week with 4,100 passing yards also is tied for the league lead with 26 TDs.

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You won't find your A-listers or untouchables here but whether you are looking for an injury replacement, a better back-up than what you have or just a little more production than what you are getting, you've come to the right place. The FF doctor is in to fix what ails your FF team....Let's go!QB's:J. Russell (Oakland) - Throw out his horrible outing Week 2 and he is not half bad.....keep him

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This weeks Heros and Zeros. Here we go!(Monday Nights game not included.....)Hero's:QB's:B. Favre (GB) - 6 TD'sD. Brees (NO) - 3 TD's, 363 yardsM. Schaub (HOU) - 3 TD's, 307 yardsRB's:L. Johnson (KC) - 2 TD's, 198 yardsL.Tomlinson (SD) - 2 TD's, 106 yards (No mention until week 4? LT owners disapprove!)WR's -L. Coles (NYJ) - 3 TD's (see B. Favre above...)M. Muhammad (CAR) - 1 TD, 147 yards on 8

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Hero's and Zero's:Week 3 HERO'S:QB's: J. T. O'Sullivan (SF) - Another solid outing with 2 TD's, 0 INT, and 32 yards rushing...didn't I mention to pick him up?Drew Brees (NO) - 39 of 48 with 421 passing yards, 1 TD and 0 INT (a nice recovery from last weeks outing)RB's: R. Brown (MIA) - What can he do for you? How about 4 TD's rushing PLUS 1 passing for a grand total of 5. (BTW- He was on the

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Hero's and Zero'sHEROS:QB's: Cutler, (DEN), Warner (ARI), Rodgers (GB) and Rivers (SD)RB's: Some rookies and old faces in new places really came through here: McFadden (OAK), Portis (WAS), Stewart (CAR), J. Jones (SEA), E. Graham (TB) WR's: B. Marshall (DEN), Boldin (ARI), Jennings (GB) and Chambers (SD) - All their QB's are listed above, Coincidence? I think not....TE: Scheffler (DEN). A

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You won't see the names of the guys you should be playing week in and week out here but maybe there is a little advice you can use.......here we go!STUDS:QB's: Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) - he should have a solid outing against the Browns.Aaron Rodgers (GB) - goes up against the Lions...'nuff said....RB's: Brandon Jacobs (NYG) - the Rams D looks horrible.Larry Johnson (KC) - should be solid against

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OK, It's about 11:00pm on the west coast and the Oakland/Denver game is almost putting me to sleep so we're going to make this quick. Let's start with a couple of Week 1 Surprises:Tom Brady's injury. Sorry if you drafted him with your first FF pick - sucks to be you! (Stay tuned to the Lionbacker FF blogspot for a follow up article.) Now that Tom Terrific went down, can we FINALLY stop talking

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You won't see guys with names like LT, Peyton Manning or Tom Brady here but there are a few guys that might be able to help you get the Fantasy Season started.The Good:Quarter Backs:Kurt Warner (CARDS): With his brilliant play in relief of Matt Leinart over 11 games last season, forced the club to open the competition for starting QB and then won the job outright this past week. Should be a great

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Some big names are out there still not signed with a team. A few years ago this team might have struck fear into opponents in FF, now you just have to wonder. These players likely won't sign until after week one when their contracts will no longer be guaranteed for the season. So watch for injuries and any of these players to sign, could add some depth to your FF team but proceed with extreme

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In part six of our series on the top ten at each position we move to the side of the ball that wins championships - DEFENSE. While that may be true in the NFL, it certainly is not true in FF. I rank defense slightly ahead of kickers in terms of importance which isn't saying much. I had teams like Chicago and Baltimore as my top ranked defenses a year ago and it was San Diego and Minnesota

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In part five of our series on the top ten at each position we move to perhaps the least important of all spots - the kicker. Why are they not that important, well actually they can be important it is just that you should pick a kicker with one of your last draft picks. Why? Because the top kickers change pretty dramatically from year-to-year. Nate Kaeding was likely the top pick last year but

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four of our series on the top ten at each position we move to the oft forgotten tight end spot. Where to draft a tight end is always interesting as you start choosing before taking your second or third wide receiver and a tight end. There are certainly a number of tight ends who can make the difference between winning and losing on any given week. This year there are seven really solid looking

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In part three of our series on the top ten at each position we move to the prima donnas, I mean wide receiver spot. This is one of the hardest positions to predict from year-to-year, even at the top spots on your draft board. Randy Moss was washed up in Oakland but in New England he regained his dominance and the top spot as the most dangerous FF WR out there. Wideouts can make or break you

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In part two of our series on the top ten at each position we move to the critical running back spot. I don't think RBs are critical as they once were with the emergence of high scoring QBs, but they are very important building blocks of any solid FF team. With running-back-by-committee the rage in the NFL and third-down specialty backs, the difference between the 10th best back and the 25th has

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Let's start breaking down the positions before the draft starting with the QBs. There are three tiers among the top quarterbacks with a clear top three followed by another five in tier two. After that it gets very murky with little separating the number 8 QB from number 15. So if you don't get one of the top eight, you might as well focus on building the rest of your team up and grabbing a

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Looking back at the 2007 season might cause many a veteran FF player to start changing his mind on how he manages his draft. Before last season it was pretty easy, take two stud running backs with your first two picks. But say you spent the second overall pick on Stephen Jackson (1,002 yards, 5 touchdowns) or the third overall pick on Larry Johnson (559 yards, 3 touchdowns), your stud performed

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Well you might be disappointed this fantasy football season if you spent a high draft pick on the likes of Steven Jackson, Larry Johnson, Shaun Alexander, Frank Gore, or Laurence Maroney. You will also be disappointed if you have any number of runners now on the IR list including such young backs as Ronnie Brown and Carnell Williams. In most fantasy football seasons, stud running backs rule the

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Seven weeks in the books, for most FF leagues that marks the midway point of the season. Most teams will find themselves in the 4-3 or 3-4 range hoping to make a run for the playoffs. Those with the following players are probably at or near the top of their league standings:QUARTERBACKTOM BRADY - PatroitsThe former University of Michigan product, who split time with Drew Henson back in the day,

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After four weeks into the NFL season players are dropping like the Dolphins, Saints, and Rams. There loss can equal another players gain and an edge in the fantasy football season. At quarterback, there was Dante Culpepper getting five touchdowns for Oakland and rookie Trent Edwards playing solid in relief of JP Losman in Buffalo. I'm not buying into either one just yet with Culpepper throwing

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Just two weeks into the NFL season and some fantasy footgball owners are starting to worry, and for good reason. Some of the highest picks in the draft are starting to look like busts. Teams can't afford to miss with the second or third overall picks, and some teams might have just done that.Steven Jackson, RB, RamsStats: 118 rushing yards, 39 receiving yards, 0 TD, 2 fumblesPanic Meter: 5 out

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There is an old saying, "out with the old, in with the new." But in fantasy football, the saying might be "out with the old, out with the new." If you are over 30, nobody wants to touch you anymore. Ditto if you are a rookie. And don't forget, running backs rule fantasy football. Well throw all that out after week one in the NFL.First, don't look for a running back among the top five or so

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With your fantasy football draft now in your rear view mirror you are feeling elated or a little apprehensive about the upcoming season. Two stud running backs, a top tier quarterback, three receivers to fear, and a defense/kicker combo sure to give you an edge over the competion each week. With nearly 200 players taken in the draft only scrap heaps remain to upgrade your team. While this is

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I am taking over someone else's keeper roster and I need two offensive keepers. Tiki Barber (NYG - RB) Ladell Betts (Was - RB) Chris Cooley (Was - TE) Vernon Davis (SF - TE) Lee Evans (Buf - WR) Brett Favre (GB - QB) Darrell Jackson (SF - WR) Greg Jennings (GB - WR) Eli Manning (NYG - QB) Randy Moss (NE - WR) Brian Westbrook (Phi - RB) We start 2 RB, 2 WR and 1 TE and 1 QB with standard point

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August is one of the best times for fantasy football owners, you are still undefeated and you get to put together your own championship team. At least you have dreams of a championship. It is critically important not to make a mistake with your first round pick as you need a high production level to compete with the other top picks in the draft. Here is one fantasy football geek's ranking to

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I figured I’d throw in who I feel should get the Rookie Of The Year awards…Granted, many players are deserving. Mark Anderson, Vince Young, Marques Colston, Maurice Jones-Drew, Devin Hester, DeMeco Ryans, Ernie Simms, Marcus McNeil, and so on are all deserving. A few however, stand out above the rest. Maurice Jones-Drew – He’s put up amazing stats, especially considering he shares carries.

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