While there aren’t a lot of great matchups for fantasy defense in Week 9, there are definitely a few that stand out from the pack. Here’s a look at the Week 9 fantasy defense rankings. 1. Green Bay Packers The Packers are a very solid defense. Add in the fact that they are going against Josh Freeman and the Buccaneers and you have the makings of a great start. 2. New Orleans Saints In the fantasy world, the Saints defense might be the best of the best. Their aggressive style puts fantasy points on the board. Against the Panthers, they should cause havoc. 3. Seattle Seahawks The Seahawks usually aren’t a very good fantasy start but when they are home against a banged up version of the Lions, they are a safe bet to be productive. 4.... [Read more]

Going with an overrated fantasy football player can make the difference between a victory and a loss. Here’s a look at some overrated players for Week 9 of the 2009 fantasy football season. QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys Although Tony Romo is playing very well as of late, the Cowboys tend to struggle in Philadelphia. Don’t be too high on him solely based on his recent play. RB Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints Pierre Thomas is scoring touchdowns but he’s quietly losing his grip on the running back job in New Orleans. Mike Bell is getting more than a fair share of carries and Thomas could become a touchdown-or-bust player soon enough. WR Andre Johnson, Houston Texans The Colts defense is stout and the loss of Owen Daniels will... [Read more]

As we venture into Week 9, there are a few fantasy football waiver wire pickups worth a mention. If these guys are available on your fantasy league’s waiver wire and you need to fill a gap, sign these fantasy sleepers and be confident in their production. QB Alex Smith, San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith was decent in his first start of the season against the tough Colts. Against the Titans in Week 9, Smith is very much a sleeper. He could be huge. RB Ryan Moats, Houston Texans The Texans were mad at Steve Slaton for his fumbling. They gave Ryan Moats a shot and he scored three touchdowns. If he gets a start in Week 9, go ahead and start him in your fantasy league. Try to get your hands on Ryan Moats (Image: Zuma Press) WR Mike Thomas, Jacksonville... [Read more]

While there weren’t too many huge performances in Week 8 of the 2009 fantasy football season, there were a few that are worth mentioning. Here’s a look at the best fantasy football performances on Sunday. QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Although Brett Favre will get all the attention, Aaron Rodgers actually had fantasy owners smiling even brighter after the game. Despite a plethora of pressure, Rodgers had 287 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and more than 50 yards rushing. RB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans Chris Johnson has been all or nothing this year. Week 8 was one of his “all” games. With Vince Young now at quarterback, Johnson had 24 rushes for 228 yards and two touchdowns. WR Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis... [Read more]

Devin Harris of the New Jersey Nets injured his right groin recently and will be sidelined at least about a week. He’s going to visit a specialist and there’s a chance he could be out for a while. The first game he missed was Saturday night against the Washington Wizards. In the first two games of the season, Harris had 30 points, 15 assists and 11 rebounds. However, his fantasy basketball value was limited because he shot only 32.3% from the field, missed all four of his three-point attempts and hit just 71.4% of his free throws. With Harris out, the fantasy basketball point guard sleeper on the Nets becomes Rafer Alston. Like Alston showed last season, he’s a very capable fill-in starter. Players who will pick up the scoring... [Read more]