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Best Fantasy Football Players in Week 13

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:55:58 +0000

Week 13 of the 2009 fantasy football season was a weird one. There weren’t too many huge individual performances, although there were a number of unexpected outcomes. Here’s a look at the best of the best fantasy football performances this weekend.

QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys lost to the Giants but it wasn’t Tony Romo’s fault this time. He was 41-for-55 for 392 yards and three touchdowns. Romo just didn’t get enough help.

RB Jonathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers
With DeAngelo Williams out with an injury, Jonathan Stewart showed off his potential. On 26 carries he had 120 rushing yards and a touchdown. It’s safe to say he’s healthy and a strong play down the stretch.

WR Louis Murphy, Oakland Raiders
Who? Louis Murphy had four catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns to help the Raiders beat the Steelers. Don’t expect this — well, ever again — but the Raiders are definitely in better hands now with Bruce Gradkowski at QB.

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Jason Witten had been quiet this season. He awoke from his slumber in Week 13. He had 14 catches for 156 yards. Considering he had 15 catches in his previous three games, his production was a welcome surprise for his fantasy football owners.

Tony Romo didn't choke in December (Image: Zuma Press)

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Overrated 2009 Fantasy Football Players

Stephen Kersey — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:55:05 +0000

Yesterday we looked at the underrated fantasy football players for the 2009 fantasy season. Today we’ll look at the overrated fantasy players. If you select one of these players, be aware of the downside.

QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Yes, Kurt Warner was very good last season. But though he was able to play all 16 games, his injury plagued history can’t be ignored. It was his first full season since 2001. If you pick Warner, get a quality fantasy backup quarterback to go along with him.

RB Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams
In the last few seasons, Steven Jackson has been decent. But considering the fact that he’s been banged up in recent years and the fact that the Rams offense doesn’t look too promising, Jackson’s upside is limited and he could possible be a bust.

WR Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs
Though Dwayne Bowe is definitely a talented young wide receiver, he has struggled to mesh with the new coaching staff. There are signs he might not be a featured receiver this season. Overall, Bowe is a boom or bust player in 2009 fantasy football.

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Jason Witten is no doubt a top three tight end heading into the 2009 campaign, however there are some things to worry about. The top issue is that without Terrell Owens, teams will be able to key in on him. That alone should nudge him under Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates.

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2009 Fantasy Football Tight End Ranking

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:52:51 +0000

One of the most top heavy positions in fantasy football in 2009 is the tight end position. While there is talent at the top of the list, the talent is relatively shallow. Here is a look at the best of the best in 2009 fantasy football at the tight end position:

1. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons
After being underrated the last few seasons in fantasy football, Tony Gonzalez is impossible to ignore right now. He’s on the Falcons now and could have another huge season.

2. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Even though Antonio Gates struggled with injuries and never seemed to be 100%, he was still solid in 2008. Expect a better year this season.

3. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
With Terrell Owens gone to Buffalo, Jason Witten will likely become the number one receiver in Dallas. Tony Romo loves throwing to him so expect big things.

4. Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
Injury is a concern but Dallas Clark is a very good option when he’s healthy. His ceiling is extremely high this season — especially with Marvin Harrison out of the picture.

5. Owen Daniels, Houston Texas
Even though he gets no pub, Owen Daniels is a very solid tight end. He offers a solid point producer in fantasy football at a premium position.

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Best Tight Ends in Fantasy Football 2008

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:43:32 +0000

Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs
In the 2008 fantasy football season, Tony Gonzalez has been far and away the best tight end in the NFL. Even though the Chiefs have gone through three starting quarterbacks, Gonzalez has remained productive. Going forward, he’s definitely the best tight end to own at this point.

Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
To start the season, Dallas Clark got off to an amazingly slow start. He had all the appearances of a draft bust. But in the middle of the season, he started to turn it around as he recovered from an early season injury. Right now, he may arguably be the hottest tight end in the league.

Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
While Antonio Gates has still been a top flight tight end this season, he’s starting to lose his fantasy football luster. He’s no longer a dominating force and as of late, he’s been extremely average. He doesn’t have a touchdown grab since Week 10.

Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Compared to last season, Jason Witten has underperformed. Part of the blame is due to a rib injury that has robbed him of some of his explosiveness. Plus it didn’t help that Tony Romo also missed some time earlier in the season with a pinkie injury.

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Best Thanksgiving Fantasy Football Stars

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:47:35 +0000

QB Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
A week after being benched, Donovan McNabb responded in a big way in Week 13 on Thanksgiving. McNabb had four touchdown passes to go along with 260 yards and no interceptions. Although he was going against the below average Arizona Cardinals defense, this performance bodes well for upcoming weeks.

RB Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb wasn’t the only Eagles player who had a breakout game. Brian Westbrook, who had been slowed lately due to injury, had a huge day. Westbrook finished the game with four total touchdowns — two rushing and two receiving. If McNabb can get back to playing at a high level and Westbrook can stay healthy, this duo could be deadly coming down the stretch.

WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Although Larry Fitzgerald didn’t have a great amount of yards in Week 13 on Thanksgiving, he made up with it by scoring two touchdowns. Overall, Fitzgerald finished with five catches for 65 yards and those two TDs. While Anquan Boldin has overshadowed him at times this season, that wasn’t the case on Thanksgiving.

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Since breaking a rib earlier in the season, Jason Witten hadn’t been his usual dominant self. On Thanksgiving, he finally seemed close to 100% and responded with a big game. Witten had 115 yards on nine catches and also notched a touchdown. Pencil in Witten for big fantasy football weeks for the rest of the season.

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Waiver Wire Week 9 – Fantasy Football

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:04:03 +0000

QB Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers
Shaun Hill is now the starting quarterback in San Francisco and makes for a very fine Week 9 Waiver Wire pickup. With Mike Martz still with the 49ers, you can expect the team to throw the ball a lot. Hill was somewhat effective last season and has a chance to become a decent backup for the rest of the fantasy football season.

RB Kevin Faulk, New England Patriots
With injuries to Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan, the door is open for Kevin Faulk to be the main running back option. The good thing about Faulk is that not only is he good running the ball, he’s also a good receiver. If you need an emergency starter off the waiver wire, you could do much worse than Faulk.

WR Ted Ginn, Jr., Miami Dolphins
After a very slow start to his season, Ted Ginn, Jr. showed why he’s regarded as a big time talent. It’s unknown whether he will ever live up to his potential but with the Miami offense looking solid and quarterback Chad Pennington playing well, Ginn is a wide receiver to keep an eye on.

TE Martellus Bennett, Dallas Cowboys
If Jason Witten is going to miss any action, consider picking up Martellus Bennett. Bennett is the backup tight end in Dallas and he has impressed coaching with his receiving abilities. While he’s an obvious fall off from Witten, Bennett could serve as a sufficient starter for the time being.

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Tony Romo Injury Update – Brad Johnson?

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:03:47 +0000

Brad Johnson will take over for an injured Tony Romo

Tony Romo injured his pinkie during the Week 6 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. The injury is expected to sideline Romo for up to a month. While Romo is out injured, Brad Johnson will take over the reins as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback.

Although Romo is expected to take at least two weeks to heal, there is growing sentiment that he’ll fight through the injury. If he can withstand the pain and throw accurately, there’s a chance that he will play in Week 7. However, the more likely scenario is he’ll let the injury heal a bit.

Brad Johnson, even at age 40, should be decent enough as a starter. He’s a smart player who has a Super Bowl title on his resume. He doesn’t have great arm strength and is surely an injury risk but he should be able to keep the Cowboys above water until Romo returns.

Even though Johnson won’t hurt the Cowboys much on the field, he will likely hurt the fantasy value of the receiving targets. Terrell Owens, Jason Witten and the newly acquired Dallas Cowboy Roy Williams will not be at 100% of their fantasy potential until Romo returns.

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Top Fantasy Starters in Week 6 2008

admin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:11:40 +0000

QB Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Going up against the Oakland Raiders, Drew Brees should have a good game in Week 6. You can expect him to be pass happy and he will likely finish with at least two touchdowns. He looks even like a better start with Marques Colston and Jeremy Shockey possibly returning.

RB Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Coming into the season, many fantasy football owners thought Adrian Peterson would be the best running back of 2008. Although he hasn’t been dominant all season, he’s starting to elevate his game. Going forward, it appears as if Peterson is the best RB to have on your fantasy roster.

WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
With the Dallas Cowboys’ secondary far from 100%, the Cardinals should be able to get things done through the air. Larry Fitzgerald should be the leading recipient and could have a huge Week 6. Fitzgerald has always been a long ball threat but he’s now even dominating as a possession receiver.

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Each and every week, Jason Witten is seemingly the best tight end play. Again in Week 6, there’s no one better to have on your side. Tony Romo should look for Witten early and often against the Cardinals.

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Top Players for Week 2 Fantasty Football

admin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:40:41 +0000

QB Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
After a tough Week 1, Peyton Manning should be able to bounce back in Week 2. Going up against a team in the Minnesota Vikings that is great against the run, Manning will be called on to pass early and pass often. Expect a couple touchdowns and 250 plus yards.

RB Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
In Week 1, Matt Forte had a very good day running the ball against the Colts. This week, Adrian Peterson should have success against Indianapolis. He should get plenty of carries this week and will likely finish with more than 120 yards rushing and at least one touchdown.

WR Plaxico Burress, New York Giants
The Giants get to go up against the St. Louis Rams in Week 2. This is the same team that got destroyed by the Eagles in Week 1. Expect Burress to have a huge game — with a long touchdown pass being very likely.

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
The Eagles will likely spend the week trying to slow down Terrell Owens, which should open up things for Jason Witten to be dominant. Witten is quickly separating himself as the clear cut best fantasy tight end in all the land.

If you have Jason Witten on your fantasy football team, be excited.

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Fantasy Football Mock Draft – Fourth Round 2008

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:28:10 +0000

Fourth Round Fantasy Football Mock Draft
1. Wes Welker, New England Patriots
2. Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos
3. Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Thomas Jones, New York Jets
6. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals
7. Roy Williams, Detroit Lions
8. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
9. Santonio Holmes, Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals
11. Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers
12. Edgerrin James, Arizona Cardinals

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