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Week 16 Player Rankings

23 December 2010

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 15

23 December 2010

Week 15 Player Rankings

18 December 2010

Darren McFadden was one of the best fantasy football performers in the early part of the season but then had a couple of tough games against the Steelers and Dolphins. Because of that, a few people forgot what he had done earlier and sat him the past two games against the Chargers and Jaguars, a big mistake. McFadden is the 3rd best RB in points per game this season and is facing one of the worst run defense at home, and for that reason we have him as one of our top RBs this week. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 15 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 14

18 December 2010

Week 14 Player Rankings

9 December 2010

Jeremy Maclin has flown under the radar a little this year even though he has been just as good if not better than DeSean Jackson. Maclin is a top 15 WR in 2010 and is going up against a Cowboys pass D which has allowed 50 more fantasy points to opposing WRs than any other team. We're expecting big games this week from both Maclin and Jackson and they are both amongst our top 5 WRs. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 14 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 13

9 December 2010

Week 13 Player Rankings

2 December 2010

Matt Cassel has quietly had a pretty good year for the Chiefs and has been especially good in his last four games with almost 900 passing yards and 12 TDs. This week he's facing the same Broncos defense against whom he threw for over 450 yards and 4 TDs three weeks ago and for that reason we have him as our 5th best QB this week. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 13 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 12

2 December 2010

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28 November 2010

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Week 12 Player Rankings

25 November 2010

Many people expected Jacob Tamme to play an important role in the Colts offense after Dallas Clark went down but no one could have predicted that he would become the #1 TE in fantasy football. This week we expect another big game from him and have him ranked as our top TE ahead of Jason Witten. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 12 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 11

25 November 2010

Week 11 Player Rankings

18 November 2010

Mark Sanchez averaged only 183 passing yards in his first six games but averages 297 since his bye in week 6. The main reason for that improvement is that he's had a lot more opportunities to throw the ball of late and he hasn't disappointed. This week he faces the very poor Texans pass defense and we expect him to be a top performer in week 11. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 11 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 10

18 November 2010

Week 10 Player Rankings

11 November 2010

For the past two years, we've been known as the site that had a man crush on David Garrard and this year we are finally being proven right. Garrard had a couple of tough games and was then hurt for a couple of weeks but he's averaging almost 20 fantasy points per game in the six games where he was healthy. This week, he's facing the Houston Texans who have allowed over 25 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks and, for that reason, we have Garrard as our number three QB this week. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 10 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 9

10 November 2010

Despite having scored four touchdowns, DeSean Jackson had only caught 19 passes in 6 games. Last week, he bounced back catching 7 of the 8 passes thrown his way against the Colts and will have the chance at another very good game against the very poor Redskins passing defense. The Redskins are last in the NFL against WRs and we expect Jackson to have a very good game this week-end. Find out where we rank him tomorrow when we release our weekly player rankings.

Week 9 Player Rankings

5 November 2010

Most people agreed last season that Chris Johnson was the best running back in the NFL and most would agree that Arian Foster has been the best running back so far this year. Despite that, Adrian Peterson has been tremendous over the past three years but he hasn't had that big 200+ yards and multi touchdowns game that Arian Foster had in week one or that Chris Johnson had a couple of times last year. This week he gets another chance to do so against the poor Cardinals defense.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 8

4 November 2010

The Houston Texans have been awful at defending against the passing game all season long but they have been especially bad against TE's. According to our formula, the Texans and the Bills should allow over 35 fantasy points more to opposing TE's than any other NFL team. You can expect another huge game from Antonio Gates (if he's healthy) but you could also pick up Greg Olsen if you need someone at TE this week.

Week 8 Player Rankings

29 October 2010

Frank Gore hasn't had any games of three or four touchdowns like LeSean McCoy or Darren McFadden and he hasn't had any games of over 200 yards like Arian Foster or Jahvid Best but he has scored at least 14 fantasy pts in every game this season in PPR leagues. This week he faces the Broncos run defense which was awful against the run last week-end and because of that, he is our number one RB for week 8. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 8 player rankings.

Week 7 Player Rankings

22 October 2010

Chris Johnson has had an up and down year which has led many to believe that he is no longer the best running back in fantasy football. Since his impressive week one performance, Johnson is only the 8th best RB in PPR leagues and he was having a difficult game last week until that late TD run. This week he's playing at home against a below average run defense in the Eagles and we expect him to put up big numbers. Find out where we rank everyone else in our week 7 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 6

20 October 2010

Dwayne Bowe had a very tough start to the 2010 season but had an excellent game last week against the Texans with 108 yards and 2 touchdowns. This week he has another excellent match-up against the Jaguars who are the worst defense against wide receivers according to our formula. Find out which other defenses you want your players to face this week-end and check back on Friday to see our weekly player rankings.

Week 6 Player Rankings

16 October 2010

Jay Cutler has been one of the best fantasy quarterbacks so far this season but seems to be underrated by most experts this week. He was excellent in his first three games until suffering a concussion in week four and he has a very favorable match-up at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. He is a little riskier than other quarterbacks but he has great upside and we have him at number four this week-end. Find out where we rank every other player in our week 6 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 5

13 October 2010

We all know that the Jaguars have an awful pass D and that the Raiders and Lions are awful at stopping the run but you might not know that the Texans have allowed almost twice as many points to TE's than the league average. This week the Texans are facing the Chiefs and Tony Moeaki who has been pretty good this year with 16 catches in four games but could breakout this week. Expect Moeaki to be ranked in our top ten when we release our weekly player rankings on Friday.

Week 5 Player Rankings

8 October 2010

Michael Bush was a player that many people had on their radar on draft day as he was expected to be the starting running back in Oakland. His thumb injury allowed Darren McFadden to emerge as the starting running back but this week, Bush will get his chance to show what he can do. A big reason for the emergence of McFadden this year is the improved play of the Oakland offense; Bush will benefit from that as well and could be a top 10 RB this week.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 4

6 October 2010

This analysis will help when evaluating match-ups and will determine how much you should look at this year's statistics and how much you should look at the last year's statistics when looking at match-ups for week 5. Four weeks of statistics don't mean everything and be very careful not to assume that a defense will be awful for the rest of the year because of only four games.

Week 4 Player Rankings

1 October 2010

We had been reluctant to move Vick up in our rankings over the past two weeks despite his strong performances but this week is the week that he finally cracks our top three quarterbacks. He has been very impressive in the first three weeks of the year and has a relatively easy match-up at home against the Redskins. Find our where we rank all the other players in our week 4 player rankings.

Best and Worst Defenses to Face After Week 3

29 September 2010

We all know the Detroit Lions are the worst run defense in the NFL but they're probably worse than you think. Last season, the Baltimore Ravens RBs were the best in the NFL with a total of 558 fantasy points. Based on this year's and last year's statistics, our formula predicts that the RBs facing the Lions will score a total of 512 fantasy points which would have ranked those RBs in second place, behind the Ravens.

Updated Week 3 Player Rankings

24 September 2010

These rankings have been updated with Moreno out, Robinson out, Mathews likely out, Garcon possibly out, Harvin likely in, Addai in and more.

Week 3 Player Rankings

23 September 2010

Miles Austin has been a dominant receiver so far this season with 20 catches for 288 yards. He won't keep this up for the entire year but he should have another very good week facing the Houston Texans who have been awful against the pass this season. Find out who else we like in our week 3 player rankings.

Understanding Defenses After Week 2

21 September 2010

After two weeks, the most common mistake that fantasy football players make is that they only look at statistics from those two weeks and forget how both offensive players and defenses played last year or how they ranked them before the season started. In our analysis, we found that last year's statistics and this year's statistics are about equally as important at this point. In this article, we show you who the good and bad defenses to face are in week 3. One thing is for sure, the Lions are just as bad against the run as last year and Adrian Peterson has a great match-up this week.

Week 2 Player Rankings

18 September 2010

Michael Vick was one of the hottest pick ups this week and should have an excellent game against the Lions in week 2. Find out where we have him ranked this week as well as all the other players in our week 2 player rankings. Also, thanks to Fantasy Pros, you can see how we did in week 1 by clicking here.

Understanding Defenses After Week 1

15 September 2010

It is a very common tendency for fantasy players to overreact after week one of the NFL season. Some players looked great, some looked awful, some defenses looked great and some looked awful but it's only week one! This statistical analysis looks at data from the past five years to evaluate how important are the week one statistics for defenses compared to the previous year's statistics. Our formula predicts how many fantasy points each defense is expected to allow to players at each position by the end of the year.

Week 1 Player Rankings

11 September 2010

Every week we will publish player rankings for standard scoring leagues (non-PPR) and Fantasy Pros will compare rankings from a large number of experts and publish the standings on their website. Our top running back this week is of course Chris Johnson who was not only ranked as the number one RB by most experts in the pre-season but he is also playing at home against a weak run defense.

Pay What You Want Advice

2 September 2010

This season we have decided to introduce Pay What You Want Advice. Throughout the season you will be able to ask us any question whether it is Start or Sit, Waivers or Trade related and we will answer it within 24 hours. You will also be able to ask last minute question on Sunday morning all the way up until kickoff time.

2010 Updated Player Rankings and Projections

2 September 2010

Our Player Rankings and Projections as well as our Ultimate Draft Tool have both been fully updated. One of the main changes was Antonio Gates increasing his edge over Dallas Clark as the #1 TE. We believe that Gates will be targeted more often and could have a season similar to 2004 ad 2005. Even if the Jackson situation doesn't end up helping him, he's still the best option at TE because he's finished in the top 4 for six straight years and he hasn't missed a game in four years.

2010 Updated Ultimate Draft Tool

2 September 2010

Updated with our latest player projections as well as up to date average draft position.

Top 10 Overvalued Players

31 August 2010

Our annual top 10 list of most overvalued players is now available and Shonn Greene comes in at number two this year. He is a player being drafted late in the second round of most fantasy drafts despite not catching a single pass last year. In order to be a top fantasy player nowadays, running backs need to have good pass catching abilities. Find out who else is on our list and who earned the top spot this year.

Inconsistency of TDs from Year to Year

25 August 2010

Over the past few seasons there have been a number of articles written about aging and wearing running backs. We used to hear that the age where a running back would drop was 31 but more recently we have also heard 30 and sometimes even 28. Many are also suggesting that payers decline when they reach 2,000 carries in their career. I decided to test out all these theories to find out once and for all, when do running backs really decline?

Inconsistency of TDs from Year to Year (Summary)

25 August 2010

Updated Player Rankings and Projections

24 August 2010

The biggest change in our player rankings and projections was Wes Welker moving into our top five wide receivers in point per reception leagues. We're probably the only experts who have him there but we don't understand why a guy who has finished in the top 10 for three straight years and was in the top 5 last year shouldn't be there again this year, now that he is healthy again. If you have a good explanation, feel free to post it in our forums.

Breakout Wide Receivers - Part Two

22 August 2010

Earlier this summer, we published a statistical analysis to help us find wide receivers that may have breakout seasons in 2010. In this article, we analyze these wide receivers in more depth and look at their average draft position to determine if they are worth drafting or not. Percy Harvin is one of those players who respects our breakout criteria and who should have an excellent season.

Proof That Bye Weeks Don't Really Matter

20 August 2010

Proof That Bye Weeks Don't Really Matter (Summary)

20 August 2010

Breakout Running Backs - Part Two

18 August 2010

Earlier this summer we published a statistical analysis to help us find running backs that may have breakout seasons in 2010. In this article we analyse these running back in more depth and look at their average draft position to determine if they are worth drafting or not. Michael Bush is one of those players who respects our breakout criteria and who we believe could have an excellent season.

Myths and Realities of Aging and Wearing RBs

11 August 2010

Myths and Realities of Aging and Wearing RBs (Summary)

11 August 2010

Ultimate Draft Strategy

9 August 2010

As promised about two weeks ago, we applied our very popular Draft Strategy Based on Historical Data article to the 2010 season and came up with an Ultimate Draft Strategy. Even though we mention who our favorite players are, this article is really for anyone who wants to improve on their draft strategy in 2010, not just those who agree with our projections.

Ultimate Draft Strategy (Summary)

9 August 2010

The Strength of Schedule That Really Matters

6 August 2010

Strength of schedule is one of the many factors that fantasy football players often include in their player rankings to try and get an edge over their opponents. One of the problems with it however is that there is so much parity in the NFL that a bad run defense can become one of the best ones in the following year. Find out which strength of schedule you should really look at

The Strength of Schedule That Really Matters (Summary)

6 August 2010

2010 Ultimate Draft Tool Updated

5 August 2010

The Ultimate Draft Tool has been updated with our new player rankings. Make sure you download the most up to date version before your draft.

2010 Player Rankings Updated

5 August 2010

Not many changes but there are now two WRs who are being very underrated in our opinion: Terrell Owens and Wes Welker.

Forget About the Top Quarterbacks

4 August 2010

One of the questions that many fantasy football players ask themselves is when to draft their starting quarterback. Many sites suggest waiting before drafting your starting QB because there is generally good value in later rounds. In this article, we provide a strategy which will make you almost as strong at the quarterback position but will make your team much better overall.

Forget About the Top Quarterbacks (Summary)

4 August 2010

Ultimate Draft Tool - Now Works with Your Projections

31 July 2010

We are very proud to announce that we have made two major improvements to our very popular Ultimate Draft Tool. In the new version of the Ultimate Draft Tool, you are now able to edit our player projections as much as you want and you are also able to replace as many picks as you would like with keepers.

Draft Strategy Based on Historical Data

29 July 2010

Most fantasy football players agree that defenses are not worth drafting until very late in fantasy drafts because, even though they score a lot of points, it's very difficult to predict which ones will be good. If you agree with that principle, have you ever considered how difficult it is to predict how players at other positions will perform? We decided to do that by comparing end of season rankings with average draft position from the past five years. This article will tell you in which rounds you can have good value at each position and in which rounds you should avoid certain positions.

Draft Strategy Based on Historical Data (Summary)

29 July 2010

Draft Talent, Not Consistency

25 July 2010

Every year there are fantasy football sites that recommend drafting players who were more consistent from week to week last year. Players like Randy Moss and Terrell Owens seem to be inconsistent every year and some owners choose to stay away from these players for that reason. We decided to put this to the test to see if a fantasy team filled with consistent players is really better than a team of inconsistent players.

Draft Talent, Not Consistency (Summary)

25 July 2010

The 3 Underrated Rookie WRs

21 July 2010

Year after year, once the draft is completed, analysts try and determine who were the winners and losers on draft day. Once training camps begin, fantasy sites and fantasy football managers try to predict what impact newly drafted rookies will have on their new teams. Surprisingly, there are three rookie wide receivers that could be underrated in fantasy drafts in 2010, find out which ones in our article...

The 3 Underrated Rookie WRs (Summary)

21 July 2010

Spiller - Only Rookie RB Worth Drafting

16 July 2010

The National Football League Draft is an annual event that takes place at the end of April and was watched on ESPN by over seven million viewers in 2010. Once the draft is completed, the analysis begins as to which teams won or lost the draft and which players will have the biggest impact with their new team for the upcoming season. Find out why you will want to stay away from rookie running backs other than C.J. Spiller and possibly Ryan Mathews in your fantasy draft.

Spiller - Only Rookie RB Worth Drafting (Summary)

16 July 2010

2010 Ultimate Draft Tool Released

14 July 2010

After hundreds of hours of work we are proud to say that the 2010 Ultimate Draft Tool is finally available. This tool is the most unique tool in the business and combines our player projections and strategy articles all into one easy to use program. The new mock draft feature even allows you to practice drafting offline, whenever you want, in less than 10 minutes. If you draft 3 RBs in the first 3 rounds, it'll suggest to draft less depth at RB; if there's a drop in QBs coming up and you don't select for awhile after this pick, it'll suggest a QB; if you draft injury-prone WRs, it'll suggest to draft more depth at WR. This tool keeps track of a number of things that are hard to remember during a live draft which is why we use this tool at 100% in our Expert Drafts.

2010 Complete Player Rankings

13 July 2010

Our 2010 Player Rankings are now out and you'll be surprised to see Maurice Jones-Drew at number one in our PPR rankings above Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson. All three are, of course, very close but we had to give the edge to Jones-Drew in part because he's missed only one game in four years. He has finished above Adrian Peterson for two straight years in PPR leagues and we are a little concerned about Chris Johnson because of his contract issues. Find out how we rank all the other players and check back within the next few days for the release of our 2010 Ultimate Draft Tool.

2010 Breakout Wide Receivers Summary

8 July 2010

2010 Breakout Wide Receivers

8 July 2010

Josh Morgan had 52 catches in his second NFL season after struggling in his rookie year. Morgan was so-so early in the year but he picked things up in the final six games and caught 28 passes. He scored only three touchdowns and averaged only 10.1 yards per reception but those two numbers should increase in 2010 and he's one of our favorite potential breakout receivers in 2010. Find out who else we (our criteria) like this year in our very popular 2010 Breakout Wide Receivers article.

2010 Breakout Running Backs Summary

6 July 2010

2010 Breakout Running Backs

6 July 2010

LeSean McCoy wasn't spectacular in his rookie year but he averaged a respectable 4.1 yards per carry and had 41 receptions. He will enter his second season as the lead back in a very good Philadelphia Eagles offense with only Mike Bell to steal carries from him. McCoy falls in the same category as Ray Rice did last year and, according to our criteria, he has a very good chance of having a breakout year. Find out who else we (our criteria) like this year in our very popular 2010 Breakout Running Backs article.

Complete 2010 Offensive Line Rankings and Analysis

30 June 2010

The Tennessee Titans offensive line didn't receive much credit last year (only one Pro Bowler) but they were one of only two teams (New Orleans Saints were the other) that ranked in the top ten in sacks allowed and yards per carry. Both of these offensive lines remain at the top of our rankings for the 2010 season. Find out where we rank every other NFL team in our 2010 offensive line rankings and analysis.

Buffalo Bills Offensive Line Analysis

30 June 2010

Miami Dolphins Offensive Line Analysis

30 June 2010

New England Patriots Offensive Line Analysis

30 June 2010

New York Jets Offensive Line Analysis

30 June 2010

2010 Offensive Line Analysis - NFC East

29 June 2010

The rankings for the offensive lines in the NFC East could be much different in 2010 than in 2009. The Cowboys and Giants have two of the oldest starting five in the NFL, the Eagles had a lot of promise but will have to deal with the injury to Jamaal Jackson for a good portion of the year while the Redskins made major changes and will be much improved in 2010. The Redskins had one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL last year but they'll be better at three of the five positions on the line and they'll be an offense to watch in 2010.

Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line Analysis

29 June 2010

New York Giants Offensive Line Analysis

29 June 2010

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Line Analysis

29 June 2010

Washington Redskins Offensive Line Analysis

29 June 2010

2010 Offensive Line Analysis - AFC West

25 June 2010

The AFC West offensive lines have two of the biggest question marks at the moment. Marcus McNeill of the San Diego Chargers says that he is ready to hold out until week 10 while Ryan Clady of the Denver Broncos injured himself playing basketball and could miss the beginning of the season. Find out who would replace these two players and how much trouble these lines would be in if those two players aren't playing in week one.

Denver Broncos Offensive Line Analysis

25 June 2010

Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Line Analysis

25 June 2010

Oakland Raiders Offensive Line Analysis

25 June 2010

San Diego Chargers Offensive Line Analysis

25 June 2010

2010 Offensive Line Analysis - NFC West

23 June 2010

The 49ers offensive line is one of our favorite offensive lines for this season. They drafted two offensive linemen in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft and had a decent 2009 season despite missing their most important lineman for half of the season. The better news is that the two linemen who could lose their job to rookies will still be on the roster so, in other words, this line can't be worse than last year but they have tremendous upside. Find out who else we like in the NFC West in our 2010 Offensive Line Analysis.

Arizona Cardinals Offensive Line Analysis

23 June 2010

St. Louis Rams Offensive Line Analysis

23 June 2010

San Francisco 49ers Offensive Line Analysis

23 June 2010

Seattle Seahawks Offensive Line Analysis

23 June 2010

2010 Offensive Line Analysis - AFC North

21 June 2010

The Baltimore Ravens surprised everyone with their 11 wins and the performance of their running game in 2010 but it's not that surprising when you consider the talent on this offensive line. The Ravens have one of the youngest lines in the NFL and, in 2010, we wouldn't be surprised if their running game was even better than last year. Find out why in our 2010 Offensive Line Analysis.

Baltimore Ravens Offensive Line Analysis

21 June 2010

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Line Analysis

21 June 2010

Cleveland Browns Offensive Line Analysis

21 June 2010

Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Line Analysis

21 June 2010

2010 Offensive Line Analysis - NFC South

17 June 2010

The New Orleans Saints offensive line was one of the best in the NFL in 2010 and received the John Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award. They were excellent in both run blocking and pass protection and with all five starters back and some good depth, there's no reason why they can't be as good as last year.

Atlanta Falcons Offensive Line Analysis

17 June 2010

Carolina Panthers Offensive Line Analysis

17 June 2010

New Orleans Saints Offensive Line Analysis

17 June 2010

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Line Analysis

17 June 2010

2010 Offensive Line Analysis - AFC South

10 June 2010

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the best offenses every year but it also seems that every year they are amongst the worst running teams in the NFL. This offensive line has always been good in pass protection but run blocking has been weak in the past. Find out if we believe that the few changes they made to the line will improve their running game in 2010.

Houston Texans Offensive Line Analysis

10 June 2010

Indianapolis Colts Offensive Line Analysis

10 June 2010

Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Line Analysis

10 June 2010

Tennessee Titans Offensive Line Analysis

10 June 2010

Chicago Bears Offensive Line Analysis

7 June 2010

Detroit Lions Offensive Line Analysis

7 June 2010

Green Bay Packers Offensive Line Analysis

7 June 2010

Minnesota Vikings Offensive Line Analysis

7 June 2010

A Look Back At Our 2009 Breakout Wide Receivers

4 June 2010

Steve Smith was one of the biggest surprises of the 2009 season finishing the year as a top 10 fantasy receiver despite being drafted, on average, outside the top 40. Unfortunately our predictions for breakout receivers weren't as good as for our breakout running backs but if you picked the right ones, it really paid off.

A Look Back At Our 2009 Breakout Running Backs

2 June 2010

In our first article for the 2010 season, we take a look back at our 2009 Breakout Running Backs article and see how we performed. Ray Rice was one of the running backs we had amongst our potential break out candidates and he turned out pretty good. Within the next week, we will be taking a look back at a number of our articles from the 2009 season and then we will start posting our brand new content for the 2010 season.

Week 16 Projections

25 December 2009

Cedric Benson has had a tremendous season thus far even though he has failed to get into the end zone since returning from his injury. Benson is a must start in fantasy leagues this week as the Bengals host the Chiefs' 31st ranked run defense. Find out who else has favorable match-ups in this week's team by team projections.

Week 15 Projections

18 December 2009

This week is not a particularly good one for running backs as the best backs in the NFL have at best average match-ups but one whom we expect to have a good game is Thomas Jones. Jones has carried the ball at least 20 times in each of his last eight games and should make the most of his carries this week as the Jets host the Falcons who allow on average 4.3 yards per carry. Find out who else we like this week in our team by team projections.

Week 14 Projections

11 December 2009

Chris Johnson has been on fire over the last seven games averaging just under 149 rushing yards and scoring seven touchdowns. If Johnson is able to average just over 149 rushing yards per game he will be able to surpass Eric Dickerson's record of 2,105 rushing yards in a season. This week is Johnson's best chance to get closer to the record as the Titans host the Rams and their 26th ranked rush defense. Find out who else we like this week in our team by team projections.

Week 13 Projections

5 December 2009

Tom Brady had 332 yards and one TD pass in his first game against the Dolphins in week nine and we expect another strong game from him despite struggling last week against the Saints last week. Find out who else we like in our week 13 projections.

Week 12 Projections

26 November 2009

Despite his slow start, Kurt Warner has been a top ten fantasy QB this year and could very well finish the year in the top five. Warner has one of the easiest schedules for QBs over the next five weeks and it all starts this week as he faces the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Expect him to have multiple TDs for a fifth straight game. Find out who else we like this week in out week 12 projections.

Week 11 Projections

20 November 2009

Last week the Bills defense allowed a total of 232 yards and 3 touchdowns to Chris Johnson of the Titans and this week things should not be much better against the Jaguars and Maurice Jones-Drew. Find out who else has a favorable match-up in this week's team by team projections.

Week 10 Projections

13 November 2009

Chris Johnson had an up and down fantasy year until his bye week but he has 363 rushing yards and 4 TDs in his past two games. This week he faces the Buffalo Bills who have been atrocious against the run this year allowing a league-high 5.1 yards per carry. Expect Johnson to have another solid game this week as should Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice, both of whom also have excellent match-ups.

Start or Sit Success

13 November 2009

Every Friday morning we hold a live chat on USAToday.com at 11AM to offer start or sit advice. Some of these decisions are often very difficult and the NFL is unpredictable but we decided to create this page so that you can track our success rate throughout the season.

Week 9 Projections

6 November 2009

Ryan Grant has not done anything exceptional this season but he averages a respectable 4.1 yards per carry and is seventh in the NFL with 18.3 rushes per game. The most impressive thing is that he has done it behind a depleted offensive line that has allowed 31 sacks in only seven games. This week the Packers will get Chad Clifton and Mark Tasucher back at tackle and will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who have allowed 4.7 yards per carry so far this season. Except Grant to have an excellent game this week in Tampa Bay.

Week 8 Projections

28 October 2009

Steven Jackson has been very frustrating for fantasy players this season but he is still third in the NFL in rushing yards and second in carries. The problem is that Jackson has not been able to get into the end zone a single time because of his team's struggles on offense. However, this week Jackson faces the Detroit Lions who are second worst in the NFL with 31.3 points allowed per game. Expect Jackson to get into the end zone this week and have a big game against the Lions.

Week 7 Projections

22 October 2009

This week will be very interesting for weekly leagues as the Lions, Jaguars and Titans are all on their bye weeks so fantasy players will have to look a little deeper to find their quarterback. One who could surprise this week is Jay Cutler who has been the sixth best QB since week three and will be playing facing the Bengals in Cincinnati. The Bengals looked pretty good in their first five games but the loss of Antwan Odom slowed down their pass rush and really hurt them against the Texans who had 385 passing yards. Look for Cutler to have a big game, especially if Roy Williams and Domata Peko are still out.

Week 6 Projections

16 October 2009

Despite averaging nearly 270 passing yards per game so far this season, most would agree that Brady has had a tough start to the 2009 season and is not as good as he was in 2007 before his injury. However, four of Brady's five opponents so far this year are amongst the nine best fantasy defenses against quarterbacks. This week however, the Patriots host the Titans in Gillette Stadium and we expect Brady to have an excellent game. Find out who else has favorable match-ups in our week six projections.

Strength of Schedule - Week 6

15 October 2009

After the first five weeks of the season we generally have enough data to know who the good fantasy players are this season and the strengths and weaknesses of each defense. According to our chart, Eli Manning is a player you might want to consider trading away and maybe look to upgrade for Tom Brady or even a guy like Joe Flacco who should be able to keep up this pace for the rest of the season.

Week 5 Projections

8 October 2009

Peyton Manning is the best fantasy football quarterback so far in 2009 and things are very unlikely to change this week as he faces the weakest pass defense in the NFL in the Titans. Find out who else has favorable match-ups in our week four projections.

Week 4 Projections

2 October 2009

Cedric Benson has been very impressive this year despite facing three of the ten best defenses against the run. This week he goes to Cleveland to play against the second worst so we have to expect and excellent game from him. Find out who else has favorable match-ups in our week four projections.

Match-Up of 3-0 Teams

1 October 2009

This Sunday, Rex Ryan’s impressive New York Jets will travel to New Orleans to face the best offense in the NFL in the Saints. Find out who has the edge for this Sunday and for the rest of the year.

Week 3 Team Projections

25 September 2009

The following chart shows the advantage that each team has at each position this week in fantasy football. Philip Rivers was very impressive last week against the Ravens with 436 passing yards and he gets a favorable match-up this week at home against the Dolphins.

Six Receptions Rule - WRs to Pick Up

23 September 2009

One of the questions that fantasy players most often asks themselves is which wide receivers should I pick up on waivers? We are strong believers that yards and touchdowns even out at some point during a player’s season or career. Looking at data from the past four years, we came up with the six receptions rule.

Start or Sit Success Rate

22 September 2009

Take a look at our start or sit success rate from our USA Today chat every Friday morning at 11AM

Week 2 Team Projections

19 September 2009

The following chart shows the advantage that each team has at each position this week in fantasy football. Trent Edwards was very impressive last week and he gets a favorable match-up this week at home against the Buccaneers.

10 Things To Know About QBs After Week 1

18 September 2009

In this article we look back at week one statistics from the past ten years to show you why you shouldn't get too worried or too excited about certain quarterbacks. Ben Roethlisberger is one of those quarterbacks who looked great last week but who may be overvalued by fantasy players at this point.

Understanding Defenses After Week 1

17 September 2009

The second week of the season is always one of the most difficult for which to select your starters. The difficulty for week two is that every team has played only one game so you do not know if a player had a good or bad week because he is on a good offense or because he faced a bad defense. This analysis will show how many fantasy points we expect each team to give up this season to opposing fantasy players.

What Does A Week 1 Win Mean?

16 September 2009

The first week of the season was marked by the upset of the Super Bowl Finalists Arizona Cardinals and a few very close games between divisional opponents. The Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars were all better than expected but they still lost so what does this mean for the rest of their season?

Who Has The Edge - Steelers or Titans?

10 September 2009

Tonight, the Super Bowl Champions Pittsburgh Steelers will face the regular season champions Tennessee Titans in the first game of the 2009 NFL season. Defending the Vince Lombardi Trophy is never an easy thing to do especially in the salary cap era but what about bouncing back after being upset in the playoffs? Find out who has the edge between these two teams.

2009 Pre-Season Statistics Analysis

9 September 2009

A few weeks ago we published an article on preseason statistics and determined that certain statistics were worth keeping an eye on during the preseason. I determined a series of formulas that predicted team statistics which were 12% better than simply using last season’s statistics. Now that the pre-season is over, I will now look at the 2009 preseason statistics and apply my formulas to them.

How To Pick Your Starters For Week 1

8 September 2009

There is no doubt that picking starters is the task that fantasy football players spend the most time doing during the season. This is a difficult task that involves a lot of guessing and a lot of luck but it is even more difficult for the first week of the year because there is very little data to use. In this analysis we will look at what you need to consider when picking your players for week one and which teams have an advantage this week.

Predicting the Top 10 WRs Based on Historical Trends

7 September 2009

Year after year there are surprises and disappointments in the NFL even though before the season starts many seem convinced that they can predict the top five or ten players at each position. We decided to look at past seasons to try and predict which players will finish in the top ten and where the top ten in pre-season rankings will end up at the end of season. In the final article of this series of three we will look at the wide receiver position.

Predicting the Top 10 RBs Based on Historical Trends

4 September 2009

Year after year there are surprises and disappointments in the NFL even though before the season starts many seem convinced that they can predict the top five or ten players at each position. We decided to look at past seasons to try and predict which players will finish in the top ten and where the top ten in pre-season rankings will end up at the end of season. In the second article of this series of three we will look at the running back position.

Predicting the Top 10 QBs Based on Historical Trends

3 September 2009

Year after year there are surprises and disappointments in the NFL even though before the season starts many seem convinced that they can predict the top five or ten players at each position. We decided to look at past seasons to try and predict which players will finish in the top ten and where the top ten in pre-season rankings will end up at the end of season. In the first article of this series of three we will look at the quarterback position.

Breakout WRs - Part Two

1 September 2009

Earlier this summer we published a statistical analysis to help us find wide receivers that may have breakout seasons in 2009. You can find this article by clicking here. Domenik Hixon is one of our breakout candidates who is being undervalued by most and could be very surprising in 2009. Find out who else is on our list and which are most likely to breakout in 2009.

Updated Player Projections

25 August 2009

Our 2009 player projections have now been updated after the second week of NFL preseason. The biggest jump in our latest rankings was made by Brian Westbrook. Westbrook has been a consistent performer over the past five seasons and now appears to be healthy.

Ultimate Draft Tool - Version 1.1

24 August 2009

Earlier this summer we released the Ultimate Draft Tool and have now made a few major updates. The main one is that you can now enter trades into the program. We also adjusted the algorithm slightly and the suggestions should now be even more accurate. For those that enjoy our strategy articles and the overall content on this website, we strongly recommend this tool.

Breakout RBs - Part Two

23 August 2009

Earlier this summer we published a statistical analysis to help us find running backs that may have breakout seasons in 2009. You can find this article by clicking here. Cedric Benson is one of our breakout candidates who is being undervalued by most and could be very surprising in 2009. Find out who else is on our list and which are most likely to breakout in 2009.

14 Proven Draft Recommendations

19 August 2009

Ever wonder when to draft rookies, how to find breakout players, whether or not to worry about strength of schedule or when do running backs start slowing down? Find out all of that and much more in our 14 proven draft recommendations.

Why Touchdown Numbers Are Usually Meaningless (Summary)

16 August 2009

As you have probably read quite a few times on this website, touchdown numbers are very unpredictable and fantasy owners tend to overvalue players who had a lot of touchdowns and undervalue players who had few touchdowns. This is pretty simple since owners often look at fantasy points scored in the previous season without looking at specific statistics. The following article will show you how much of an advantage you can gain over your opponents simply by understanding this.

Why Touchdown Numbers Are Usually Meaningless (Full Analysis)

16 August 2009

Does Pre-Season Matter? (Summary)

9 August 2009

The 2009 pre-season schedule gets underway tonight with the Hall of Fame Game between the Buffalo Bills and the Tennessee Titans. Football fanatics wait anxiously for the pre-season every year and fantasy football players often watch pre-season games in order to find a sleeper for their fantasy football league. However, our analysis shows that instead of looking for sleepers during the pre-season you might want to focus at something else...

Does Pre-Season Matter? (Full Analysis)

9 August 2009

Top 10 Overvalued Players

4 August 2009

After releasing our list of top 10 undervalued players, we now have the top 10 overvalued players for you. Coming at number one on our list this season is Michael Turner, a player with very limited upside but a lot of downside and who should not even be considered as a top five fantasy running back. Find out why we believe Turner and nine others will be big disappointments this season...

2009 Ultimate FF Strategy Challenge

31 July 2009

Find out about the 2009 Ultimate FF Strategy Challenge

Top 10 Undervalued Players

30 July 2009

There has been a lot of controversy regarding our ranking of David Garrard and many believe that we are crazy to rank him at number four in our quarterback rankings. However, we strongly believe that he will outperform his average draft position and has a very good chance of being a top five quarterback in 2009. Find out who else made our list of most undervalued players in 2009...

Player Notes Now Available

25 July 2009

After releasing our player rankings a few days ago, we released today our 2009 player notes. The player notes are short one line sentences to explain why he is ranked where he is. Adrian Peterson is one of those players that we have ranked lower than most other sites but as we say in the player notes: "Loss of Matt Birk will hurt; 9th RB in PPR leagues in 2008 with 363 carries, where can he really improve?" Find out what we have to say about all other players...

2009 Ultimate Draft Tool Now Available!

22 July 2009

We are very proud to introduce to you the 2009 Ultimate Draft Tool. The Ultimate Draft Tool is a very unique program which suggests players to you during your fantasy football drafts. It adjusts itself based on your league settings, position settings, drafting tendencies, the players that other teams have picked and evidently the players you have selected. It is basically a tool which puts our player rankings and strategy articles all together.

Complete 2009 Player Rankings and Projections

17 July 2009

As we discussed in our forums a few days ago, Maurice Jones-Drew ranks at number one in our 2009 Player Rankings in both PPR and Non-PPR leagues. Find out where we rank Adrian Peterson, Matt Forte, Michael Turner and others rank in our Complete 2009 Player Rankings and Projections.

Complete 2009 Offensive Line Rankings and Analysis

16 July 2009

The Giants line is in our top group of "very good" offensive lines for the second consecutive season and this year they are joined by six other teams. Find out where we rank all the offensive lines for the 2009 season and most importantly, which are better or worse in both run blocking and pass protection.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - San Diego Chargers

16 July 2009

The Chargers had a tough start to the year but it all seemed to come together near the end when they won their last four regular season and defeated the Colts in the playoffs before losing to the Steelers. The offensive line play was very similar to 2007 as they allowed 24 sacks, one fewer than in 2007 while the running game averaged 4.1 yards per carry, 0.1 fewer than the previous year.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Oakland Raiders

16 July 2009

The Raiders had another disappointing season in 2008 finishing with only five wins; it was the sixth time in as many seasons that they won five games or less. In those six seasons, they have not finished in the top half of the league for yards of offense or points scored a single time. The good news for the Raiders is that the offensive line allowed their lowest number of sacks since 2004 and the running game averaged 4.3 yards per carry, their best performance since 2003.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Kansas City Chiefs

15 July 2009

The Chiefs offensive line was one the worst in the NFL in 2007 but to everyone’s surprise they bounced back in 2008. The running game was tied for second best in the NFL with 4.8 yards per carry and they had three different running backs with at least 60 carries and at least 4.5 yards per attempt. The number of sacks also decreased from 55 to 37 and starting QB Tyler Thigpen was sacked only 26 times on 420 pass attempts.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Denver Broncos

15 July 2009

The Broncos offensive line usually does not get as much credit as it deserves but there should not be any doubts that they were the best in the NFL in 2008. They allowed the fewest number of sacks with only 12 despite attempting 620 passes and also tied for second in the NFL with an average of 4.8 yards per carry. Since 2002, the Broncos have never rushed for under 4.4 yards per carry but that could change in 2009 with Josh McDaniels replacing Mike Shanahan as the head coach.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - St. Louis Rams

14 July 2009

The Rams had another very difficult season in 2008 with only two wins after winning only three games the previous year. They still managed to average a respectable 4.0 yards per carry in the running game but the passing game was a disaster all season long. Marc Bulger and Trent Green were both disappointing but they were pressured constantly and the two of them ended up being sacked 44 times.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Seattle Seahawks

14 July 2009

The Seahawks had a very difficult season in 2009 with only four wins after winning at least nine games in five consecutive seasons but that was no surprise considering all the injuries they suffered. Hasselbeck started only seven games, they had to play without their top three wide receivers for a number of games and all five starters on the line missed at least two games. Despite all those injuries on the line, the Seahawks still managed to average 4.2 yards per carry and allowed only 36 sacks.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - San Francisco 49ers

11 July 2009

The 49ers had their best offensive season in yards and points scored since 2003 but they were still respectively 23rd and 22nd in those two categories. They were respectable in the running game with an average of 4.0 yards per carry but pass protection was a mess all year long as they allowed 55 sacks for a second consecutive season.

Don't Believe The Hype of New Head Coaches (Summary)

10 July 2009

Josh McDaniels spent the last eight seasons in the Patriots organization and finally gets his chance as a head coach with the Denver Broncos. McDaniels was very successful with the Patriots but some of his moves have been quite questionable so far this off-season. Find out why it may be safer to stay away from Broncos players and especially their running backs in 2009.

Don't Believe The Hype of New Head Coaches (Full Analysis)

10 July 2009

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Arizona Cardinals

10 July 2009

The Cardinals surprised everyone in 2008 with a trip to the Super Bowl and coming extremely close to defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the Cardinals were unable to establish a rushing attack all year long ranking 31st in the NFL with only 3.5 yards per carry. Things were much better in pass protection as they allowed only 28 sacks despite attempting 630 passes which ranked them seventh in the NFL in sacks allowed per pass attempts.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Pittsburgh Steelers

10 July 2009

The Steelers had a great season in 2008 winning their sixth Super Bowl but their offensive line was one of the worst in the NFL. Ben Roethlisberger was sacked 46 times on only 469 pass attempts and the running game ranked 29th in the NFL with only 3.7 yards per carry. It was the first time since 2003 that the Steelers averaged less than 4.0 yards per carry and it was obvious that the loss of Alan Faneca had something to do with that.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Cleveland Browns

9 July 2009

Big things were expected from this offensive line in 2008 after allowing only 19 sacks and after the running game averaged 4.3 yards per carry in 2007. Unfortunately things were not so great in 2008. Pass protection was pretty good all year long despite the inconsistency at the quarterback position but the running game was well-below the league average with only 3.9 yards per carry.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Cincinnati Bengals

9 July 2009

The Bengals had an extremely difficult season in 2008 with only four wins and it’s no surprise considering their offensive line was arguably the worst in the NFL. The Bengals ranked 30th in sacks allowed with 51 and also 30th in the running game with an average of only 3.6 yards per carry. It was no surprise that the running game struggled since it has not averaged above 3.7 yards per carry since 2005 but they astonishingly allowed three times more sacks than they did in 2007.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Baltimore Ravens

7 July 2009

Matt Birk left the Minnesota Vikings for the Baltimore Ravens in the off-season and could impact fantasy football drafts more than you think this year. In our forums we took a look at a few reasons why Maurice Jones-Drew could be worth drafting over Adrian Peterson; Matt Birk was one of those reasons. In this article we now take a look at the Baltimore Ravens offensive line and see why they should improve in 2009.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Minnesota Vikings

3 July 2009

After averaging 5.3 yards per carry in 2007, the Vikings running game averaged only 4.5 yards per carry and that included Adrian Peterson who averaged 0.8 yards per carry less than in his rookie year. The Vikings offensive line also continued to allow a high number of sacks, 43 to be precise, a tenth straight season with 35 or more sacks allowed.

Top 20 College Prospects - DynastyRogues.com

3 July 2009

2008 Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford had a tremendous sophomore season and is evidently once again a candidate to win the Heisman Trophy. Bradford should be the first quarterback selected in the 2010 NFL Draft but there are some more talented offensive college prospects than him. Find out where Bradford ranks in Dynasty Rogues Top 20 College Prospects list and who else made this year's list.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Green Bay Packers

2 July 2009

The Packers won seven fewer games in 2008 than they did in 2007 and although the defense was much worse, one of the reasons for the difficult season was the inability to create holes in the running game. The running game still averaged 4.1 yards per carry, the same as in 2007, but we were expecting much more from them after averaging 4.8 yards per carry in the second half of the 2007 season. Rodgers was sacked 34 times last season, 19 more times than Favre was in 2007, and part of that can be blamed on the offensive line but he also had a tendency to hang on to the ball longer than Favre did.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Detroit Lions

2 July 2009

In 2008, the Detroit Lions offense ranked in the bottom half of the league for yards of offense for the seventh consecutive season. After their best season since 2000, the Lions failed to win a single game in 2008 and struggled both offensively and defensively. The Lions allowed more than 50 sacks for the third consecutive season and averaged only 3.8 yards per carry in the running game.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Chicago Bears

1 July 2009

The Chicago Bears surprised many in 2008 with an average of 3.9 yards per carry as opposed to only 3.1 in 2007 and certainly no one would have expected Matt Forte to run for 1,200 yards in his rookie year. The Bears line also allowed only 29 sacks, 10 fewer than the previous year, but everything needs to be re-evaluated this year because there have been a number of changes.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - New York Jets

1 July 2009

The New York Jets made major changes to their offensive line last off-season and there is no doubt that it paid off despite winning only nine games. Brett Favre was the big name acquisition but the ones that truly improved this team are Alan Faneca and Damien Woody. In 2008, the Jets averaged an impressive 4.7 yards per carry, an improvement of 0.9 yards per carry over the 2007 season. The Jets also allowed only 30 sacks as opposed to 53, although this may have had more to do with Favre who is known to get rid of the ball quickly.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - New England Patriots

30 June 2009

The New England Patriots have been known as one of the best offensive lines in the NFL for the past few years but last year, with Brady’s injury, they allowed 48 sacks. That was their highest sacks allowed total since 2000 despite returning the same five guys on the line. The even more interesting statistic is that the Patriots averaged 4.4 yards per carry, the best performance for the running game since 1983.

Always Draft Only Two QBs? Think Again - Strategies for Drafting Depth (Summary)

29 June 2009

Fantasy owners often focus on the strategy for drafting starting players for their fantasy football team but often forget that injuries happen very often in the NFL. In this article, we will address this and tell you at which positions you should have the most depth and how important it is to have depth on your fantasy team.

Always Draft Only Two QBs? Think Again - Strategies for Drafting Depth (Full Analysis)

29 June 2009

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Miami Dolphins

29 June 2009

The Miami Dolphins surprised everyone in 2008 winning 11 games and ranking 12th in yards of offense, their highest rank since 1997 when they had Dan Marino. As everyone knows, the Dolphins were the first one to use the wildcat formation last season which allowed them to average 4.2 yards per carry as a team but they still weren’t particularly consistent in the running game. The line played much better in pass protection than in 2007 allowing only 26 sacks as opposed to 42.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Buffalo Bills

26 June 2009

The Buffalo Bills had their second best offensive performance in six years last season but unfortunately for them that only meant they ranked 23rd in the NFL in points scored and 25th in yards of offense. They ranked 14th in yards per carry with 4.2 but there seemed to be communication problems along the line for the entire season which led to Edwards and Losman being sacked 38 times.

A Look Back At 2008 - Offensive Line Rankings

25 June 2009

For many years it was believed that it took months if not years for an offensive line to build chemistry but apparently this may have changed. In this article we look back at our 2008 offensive line rankings and see where we were right and where we were wrong. You might be surprised to see that the majority of teams that we underestimated had one thing in common: change.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Washington Redskins

25 June 2009

The Washington Redskins entered the 2008 season with the oldest starters amongst the offensive line with an average age of 32 years old. They had to deal with a number of injuries in 2007 so the running game improved from 3.8 to 4.4 yards per carry last season but they allowed 38 sacks as opposed to 29 the year before. It became obvious that these linemen had lost a step since only one of the five ranked in the top half of the league in sacks allowed at his position.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Philadelphia Eagles

24 June 2009

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to allow only 23 sacks in 2008 after allowing 49 in the previous season. Their running game was however a disappointment averaging only 4.0 yards per carry compared to the 4.7 and 4.8 in the two previous seasons. However, all of that needs to be re-evaluated this season with two new tackles coming in and the return of Shawn Andrews.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - New York Giants

23 June 2009

The New York Giants led the NFL with 5.0 yards per carry in 2008 and have now had above 4.5 yards per carry for an astonishing five straight seasons. The offensive line is not as good in pass protection but it still ranks above the league average and has not allowed more than 28 sacks since 2004. This line has been an example of consistency in the past four seasons and should be as good as last year as long as McKenzie's back can hold up.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Dallas Cowboys

22 June 2009

The Cowboys had a difficult season in 2008 but it is hard to blame the offensive line for the problems. The running game was effective for most of the season and pass protection wasn’t too bad until Brad Johnson came in. However, all five starting linemen on this team are at least 30 years old so pass protection and injuries could become a problem sooner rather than later.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Tennessee Titans

18 June 2009

The Titans had a tremendous regular season in 2008 but unfortunately were unable to get past the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional playoffs. The Titans weren’t spectacular ranking only 21st in yards of offense but that offense turned the ball over only 17 times last season. Part of that is due to the impressive play of the offensive line which allowed only 12 sacks as opposed to 30 in 2007.

Myths and Realities of Aging and Wearing RBs (Summary)

17 June 2009

Over the past few seasons there have been a number of articles written about aging and wearing running backs. We used to hear that the age where a running back would decline was 31 but more recently we have also heard 30 and sometimes even 28. Many are also suggesting that Clinton Portis will struggle this season because he has reached 2,000 carries in his career. Find out when running backs really decline in our myths and realities about aging and wearing running backs...

Myths and Realities of Aging and Wearing RBs (Full Analysis)

17 June 2009

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Jacksonville Jaguars

17 June 2009

By week two in 2008, the Jaguars had lost their two starting guards for the season, their top backup at guard for the season and their starting center for a few weeks. Their season was pretty much over at that point and in the end they finished with five wins and ranked 20th in yards of offense, their worst offensive season since 2004.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Indianapolis Colts

16 June 2009

The Indianapolis Colts offensive line has been one of the main reasons for the team’s success in the past few years. In 2008, the Colts ranked 15th in yards of offense, the first time they were outside the top ten since Manning’s rookie year in 1998. This is no surprise when you look at the number of injuries that this line suffered in 2008. Despite those injuries, Manning was still sacked only 14 times but the Colts ranked last in the league in yards per carry with 3.4.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Houston Texans

15 June 2009

The Houston Texans started their season on the wrong foot by losing their first four games but no one can blame them because of the very difficult circumstances they had to go through. The offensive line made a big step forward in the running game jumping from 3.8 yards per carry to 4.3 yards per carry. However, it also allowed 32 sacks as opposed to the 22 the year before despite all starters staying healthy.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

13 June 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started rebuilding their offensive line in 2006 and now have one of the youngest offensive lines in the NFL. The problem however is that last year they did not perform as expected ranking 16th in sacks allowed and 18th in yards per carry. Their numbers were quite similar to 2007 despite the addition of Jeff Faine and the additional year of experience for the younger linemen.

Knowing About Bye Weeks Can Only Hurt You (Summary)

12 June 2009

This year when you prepare for your draft, you should not even have a list of bye weeks with you unless your league does not allow to pickup players on waivers. Find out why they are so unimportant...

Knowing About Bye Weeks Can Only Hurt You (Full Analysis)

12 June 2009

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - New Orleans Saints

12 June 2009

The New Orleans Saints are considered by many to be one of the best offensive lines in the NFL but they probably wouldn’t look as good if they were protecting someone other than Drew Brees. The positive sign for the Saints is that they averaged 4.3 yards per carry and allowed only seven sacks in the nine games that all five starters played together in 2008.

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Carolina Panthers

11 June 2009

Last season the Panthers averaged 5.3 yards per carry in the seven games that all five starters played together, they averaged 4.5 in the other nine. However, the problem is that the two backups from last year, Jeremy Bridges and Geoff Hangartner won’t be back this season and none of the backups have any regular season experience in the NFL.

December Weather: More Important Than You Think (Summary)

10 June 2009

December is the time for the fantasy football playoffs and the cold weather will often impact the performance of certain players. For that reason, you may start a running back playing in the cold because he is likely to have more touches or a quarterback playing in a dome because the weather will not affect his performance. However, this could also impact your draft strategy...

December Weather: More Important Than You Think (Full Analysis)

10 June 2009

2009 Offensive Line Analysis - Atlanta Falcons

10 June 2009

This line was the main piece of this offense in 2008 but it has very little depth and if one or two of them were to suffer injuries, this team could be in big trouble.

Don't Worry About 2009 Strength of Schedule (Summary)

8 June 2009

A typical 2009 strength of schedule article would tell you to be careful with Joe Flacco because the Ravens appear to have a very tough schedule against the pass in 2009. However, our strength of schedule article says that he may be worth more than you think. Find out why you should not worry about 2009 strength of schedule but should look at something else instead.

Don't Worry About 2009 Strength of Schedule (Full Analysis)

8 June 2009

Forget About Brees, Brady and Manning - Top QB or QB Tandem? (Summary)

6 June 2009

One of the questions that many fantasy football players ask themselves is when to draft their starting quarterback. Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning are the top three quarterbacks this season but our analysis shows that there is a much better strategy than drafting one of those three.

Forget About Brees, Brady and Manning - Top QB or QB Tandem? (Full Analysis)

6 June 2009

Crabtree: Not Such a Steal in Fantasy Drafts - Rookie Wide Receivers (Summary)

4 June 2009

According to many, Michael Crabtree was a steal by the San Francisco 49ers with the tenth overall pick in the NFL Draft. However, our analysis shows that wide receivers drafted early in the NFL Draft are generally overvalued in fantasy drafts and that you should most likely stay away from both Crabtree and Heyward-Bey in 2009.

Crabtree: Not Such a Steal in Fantasy Drafts - Rookie Wide Receivers (Full Analysis)

4 June 2009

Moreno: Only Undervalued Rookie RB? - Rookie Running Backs (Summary)

2 June 2009

In fantasy football, rookie players are amongst the hardest to analyze because college statistics are often flawed by the varying quality of opponents, the system of play or the talent surrounding the players. Find out why our data shows that Knowshon Moreno might be the only rookie RB worth drafting this year...

Moreno: Only Undervalued Rookie RB? - Rookie Running Backs (Full Analysis)

2 June 2009

Breakout Wide Receivers - Forget About 3rd Year WR Theory (Summary)

29 May 2009

The third year breakout wide receiver theory has become one of the most known theories by fantasy football players because of a few wide receivers who became dominant during their third season. However, this theory has no statistics to back it up and we believe there is a much better way to find breakout wide receivers. Domenik Hixon is one receiver who is in his fourth year in the NFL and has an excellent chance of breaking out. Find out who else made our list this year...

Breakout Wide Receivers - Forget About 3rd Year WR Theory (Full Analysis)

29 May 2009

Breakout Running Backs - Now or Never for Fred Jackson (Summary)

27 May 2009

Fred Jackson showed a few sparks in his first two seasons and this year Jackson will get his chance to prove himself in the first three games of the year with Lynch's suspension. According to our breakout criteria, Jackson has a very good chance of breaking out this season; find out who else made our list this year...

Breakout Running Backs - Now or Never for Fred Jackson (Full Analysis)

27 May 2009

Don't Believe "Crank" Scores - Draft Talent, Not Consistency (Summary)

24 May 2009

Many fantasy football players will base their strategy on assumptions and guesses. For many, one of those may be that players who are consistent from week to week have more value and allow you to win more games, but statistically, that's not so true. Find out why you should focus on drafting talented players and not consistent players.

Don't Believe "Crank" Scores - Draft Talent, Not Consistency (Full Analysis)

24 May 2009

Be Wary of Value Based Drafting - Average Draft Position Analysis (Summary)

22 May 2009

Fantasy football players often have difficult decisions to make and many draft strategies including value based drafting, stud RB theory and best players available are used. In this analysis we look at average draft position and statistics since 2003 in order to determine at which point in your draft there is value at each position.

Be Wary of Value Based Drafting - Average Draft Position Analysis (Full Analysis)

22 May 2009

Watch out for 3rd year RBs! Looking Back At 2008 - Breakout Running Backs

21 May 2009

In this article we are looking back at our breakout running backs from 2008, and see how they performed last season. Impressively, 5 of our 10 candidates had breakout seasons in 2008 including DeAngelo Williams who was the best RB in fantasy football. Find out who else we had on our list and how they did in 2008.

Looking Back At 2008 - Breakout Wide Receivers

20 May 2009

In this article we are looking back at our breakout wide receivers from 2008, and see how they performed last season. Not many of our wide receivers had breakout seasons but an impressive 7 of 11 receivers on our list played better than their averaged draft position. Find out who we had on our list and how they did in 2008.

Looking Back At 2008 - Top 10 Undervalued

19 May 2009

In this article we are looking back at our top 10 undervalued players from 2008 and see how they performed last season compared to their average draft position. Clinton Portis was number one of our list of undervalued players and finished slightly below his average draft position. Find out why we still considered him a successful pick in 2008.

Looking Back At 2008 - Top 10 Overvalued

14 May 2009

In this article we are looking back at our top 10 overvalued players from 2008 and see how they performed last season compared to their average draft position. Braylon Edwards was number two on our list and many agree that he was the biggest disappointment in 2008. Find out who else we were right about in this article and who totally surprised us in 2008.