Fantasy football owners are trying to digest the news that Jay Cutler was traded to the Chicago Bears from the Denver Broncos. This news will affect many NFL players in the fantasy football world.
First of all, Cutler himself probably sees his stock lower quite significantly. In Chicago, he joins a team with a mediocre receiving corps and a history of running the ball often. Logic suggests his stats will drop after spending his last few years in the wide open offense run in Denver.
For the Broncos, the wide receivers also see their stocks go south. Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal …read more

QB Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers
Not only is Shaun Hill playing good football at the moment, his Week 16 matchup against the St. Louis Rams is golden. If you need a fantasy football quarterback for this week and Hill is available on the waiver wire, pick him up and start him without hesitation.
RB Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals
Last week, Benson had 152 total yards against the Washington Redskins. In Week 16, he gets to play the porous defense of the Cleveland Browns. Benson is starting to reach his potential and is a relatively safe fantasy football start this week.
WR Devin Hester, …read more

QB Gus Frerotte, Minnesota Vikings
Although not considered a top fantasy football quarterback in 2008 by any means, Gus Frerotte has certainly exceeded expectations. He has thrown for at least one touchdown pass in each of his starts except for one game. In his last three games, he has six touchdown passes. Going up against an overrated Jacksonville Jaguars defense, Frerotte should continue to produce.
RB Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills
Fred Jackson has emerged as one of the better backup running backs in the NFL in 2008. In Week 12, Jackson and the Bills take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have …read more

QB Brodie Croyle, Kansas City Chiefs
After attempting only four passes, Brodie Croyle suffered what the team is calling head trauma and was unable to return to the game. Third string quarterback Tyler Thigpen was given the reins.
RB Justin Fargas, Oakland Raiders
While running a route, Justin Fargas fell to the field with what appeared to be a groin injury. Fargas was unable to return to the game and appeared to be in serious pain.
RB Laurence Maroney, New England Patriots
Early in the game, Laurence Maroney left the field with a shoulder injury. The good news for the Patriots is Maroney was able …read more

Fantasy Quarterback Sleeper
Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals – Kurt Warner has 27 touchdown passes last season, even though he entered the season as the backup to Matt Leinart. This season, Warner enters the season as the starter and could get 30+ touchdown passes. However, keep Leinart on your team because Warner tends to be fragile.
Fantasy Running Back Sleeper
Selvin Young, Denver Broncos
While you can expect Selvin Young to have to split carries, he’s a player who could very easily finish 2008 with 1,200+ rushing yards. His touchdowns might not come as regularly as you’d like but he should be …read more

Training camp for the Chicago Bears has kicked off and almost everyone seems to be happy. Not too long ago, happiness appeared to be a longshot. With most of their issues handled, the Bears can concentrate on trying to win NFL games.
What happened during the Bears busy offseason?
- Cedric Benson got arrested once. Cedric Benson got arrested again. Cedric Benson got released. The Bears drafted running back help. The Bears then signed running back help.
- Devin Hester held out but then got the contract he wanted.
- Brian Urlacher threatened to hold out but then …read more

After Devin Hester was a training camp holdout, the Chicago Bears decided to give him a new contract. The new contract is reported to be worth approximately $30 over four years.
Interestingly enough, Hester’s contract has a lot of performance bonuses built in if he can succeed at wide receiver. With even more incentive, Hester is now looking more and more like legit wide receiver prospect in fantasy football. We earlier listed Devin Hester as a wide receiver sleeper for 2008 fantasy football, and his sleeper status is even greater now.
Everything in Chicago points to Hester getting a …read more

When Brian Urlacher signed his new contract, many thought the drama the Chicago Bears would face in training camp had been averted. However, drama has managed to survive and thrive in training camp for the Bears in the form of a Devin Hester holdout.
Hester, who is Chicago’s return sensation, wants a new contract. Seeing as how Hester is in line to become the best return man in the history of the NFL, it is difficult to argue that he should be happy with his current deal of less than a million dollars per year.
Not only was Hester scheduled to be …read more

Anthony Gonzalez, Indianapolis Colts – With questions surrounding Marvin Harrison, Gonzalez holds a lot of value. If Gonzalez becomes a full-time starter, he could put up very good stats in 2008. As a rookie last season, Gonzalez proved he has very good skills.
Devin Hester, Chicago Bears – The Bears lost both of their top wide receivers to free agency. Someone is going to have to catch passes and it might as well be Devin Hester. The Bears coaching staff seems sold on the idea that Hester can be productive in the passing game.
Terry Glenn, Dallas Cowboys …read more

For Week 8, here are some players who you can probably get off your waiver wire and confidently put in your starting lineup.
QB Trent Edwards, Buffalo Bills – Edwards has gotten his feet wet as a starting quarterback in the NFL. He hasn’t had great success but he’s shown enough to be somewhat confident in his abilities. In Week 8, Edwards play the Jets and their bad defense. Edwards is a good play this week and is likely sitting on your league’s waiver wire.
RB Chris Henry, Tennessee Titans – If you are hurting at the running back position, consider picking …read more