Minnesota Vikings – On paper, the Vikings D should be very, very good. However, not good enough to be the overwhelming choice as best defense in the fantasy universe.
Green Bay Packers – If the Brett Favre mess isn’t solved soon, it well end up hurting the entire team.
New York Giants – Michael Strahan and the post-Super Bowl hangover are both worrisome plot lines for the 2008 Giants.

1. New England Patriots – The Patriots have the most talent once again.
2. Dallas Cowboys – The Cowboys are explosive on both sides of the field.
3. Indianapolis Colts – Manning is arguably the best player in the game.
4. San Diego Chargers – Can the Chargers finally break through?
5. Pittsburgh Steelers – The Steelers should be very tough once again.
6. New York Giants – With Strahan retired, can the Giants regroup?
7. Jacksonville Jaguars – The Jags looks very good on paper.
8. Cleveland Browns – Their offense should put up plenty of points.
9. New Orleans Saints – The Saints should bounce back …read more

1. Minnesota Vikings – With Jared Allen added, Vikings D should produce.
2. New England Patriots – The Pats are always an explosive D.
3. San Diego Chargers – Chargers will once again be an elite D.
4. Chicago Bears – After an off year, Bears should bounce back.
5. New York Giants – Strahan retiring hurts but Giants should be good.
6. Dallas Cowboys – The young Cowboys D is getting stronger.
7. Seattle Seahawks – The Seahawks have the most underrated D.
8. Green Bay Packers – The Packers are young and talented.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars – If healthy, Jaguars should be stout.
10. Baltimore Ravens – …read more

Plaxico Burress is unhappy with his contract and is refusing to practice with the New York Giants. Burress is making around $4 million this year and wants that to be bumped up to be in line with other elite receivers.
Burress was a key part of the 2007 NFL Super Bowl champion New York Giants. He was unquestionably the team’s best receiver and came up with big plays time and time again in their championship run. While the Giants have been reluctant to give him a raise, they likely won’t have a choice when it comes down to …read more

Michael Strahan of the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants has decided to call it a career. Strahan, who spent 15 years in the NFL, will reportedly take a job in television.
Although Strahan wasn’t as dominant as he used to be, he remained one of the best defensive linemen in the league. The Giants will definitely miss his presence. New York should be able to replace him but they would have been better with him than without him.
In terms of fantasy football, the retirement of Strahan makes their defense less valuable. The Giants defense is …read more

While crystal balls used to be the object that held special magical powers to tell the future, the powers of crystal skulls is the new rage in the supernatural world. In fantasy football, many fantasy owners will resort to any type of supernatural powers to help them win any given week.
Using my metaphoric crystal skull, here are my spoilers and predictions concerning current events in the football world. If you don’t have a crystal skull to play along with, you can always use the old school crystal ball.

1. Marvin Harrison will have a bounce back season. Although …read more

Michael Strahan of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants has indicated that he’s thinking about retiring. In fact, he says that he’s close to announcing his intentions. Some sources close to the team expect Strahan to retire to take a broadcasting job.
Even though the 36-year-old Strahan isn’t as dominant as he used to be, he’s still a very good football player. He was a huge key last season for the Giants. His size, strength and ability to rush the passer was vital.
Last season, Strahan skipped training camp but played well during the regular season. …read more

If you are looking for some stud defensive players for your fantasy team for the Super Bowl, look at these players.
Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots
Vrabel is a big game player who is playing arguably the best football of his career. The Patriots use him all over the field and he routinely comes up with big plays. A nice thing about him is he also plays on their offensive goal line sets, so he can also get you an offensive touchdown to help your fantasy football team.
Osi Umenyiora, New York Giants
Umenyiora is the most explosive of all the Giants defensive players. …read more