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Fantasy Football Week 9 – Top Performers

Stephen Kersey — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:55:43 +0000

In Week 9 of the 2009 fantasy football season, a number of big name players had huge performances. All of the names below are of the household variety. Here are the Week 9 fantasy football stars:

QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
So far, Kurt Warner has had a relatively quiet season. But in Week 9, he was great. He finished with 261 passing yards and five touchdowns passes.

RB Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
To help power the Falcons over the Redskins, Michael Turner had 166 rushing yards and two touchdowns on only 18 rushing attempts.

WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
It’s not too surprising that Larry Fitzgerald was Warner’s main target. Fitzgerald had nine receptions for 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

TE Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
It’s becoming more and more obvious that Dallas Clark is the most productive tight end in fantasy football. In Week 9 of the 2009 fantasy football season, Clark had 14 catches for 119 yards.

Larry Fitzgerald was a star in Week 9 (Image: Zuma Press)

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Top 25 Running Backs for 2009 Fantasy Football

Stephen Kersey — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:59:41 +0000

If you can land a solid group of running backs for your 2009 fantasy football team, your fantasy season is likely to be a success. While there aren’t tons of bust-proof options, the RB rankings this year is relatively deep.

Here’s a look at our top 25 running backs in 2009 for fantasy football purposes:

1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
2. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
3. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars
4. Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
5. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers
6. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
7. Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans
8. Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams
9. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
10. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers
11. Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
12. Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
13. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
14. Marion Barber III, Dallas Cowboys
15. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints
16. Thomas Jones, New York Jets
17. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis Colts
18. Kevin Smith, Detroit Lions
19. Ronnie Brown, Miami Dolphins
20. Ryan Grant, Green Bay Packers
21. Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers
22. Larry Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs
23. Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills
24. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
25. LenDale White, Tennessee Titans

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2009 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

Stephen Kersey — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:54:53 +0000

In fantasy football, no position is as important as running back. If you have a group of quality fantasy running backs, your fantasy team has a big advantage. Here is a look at the top of our 2009 fantasy football running back rankings:

1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
The signing of Brett Favre should cement Adrian Peterson’s spot at the top of the fantasy RB rankings for 2009.

2. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
Although it is scary how much he touched the football last year for the Falcons, Michael Turner is too good and in too good of an offense to ignore.

3. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars
Maurice Jones-Drew finally has the starting job to himself this year. Can he be a dominant starter or is he built to be a backup?

4. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
In recent history, LaDainian Tomlinson has always been near the top in the fantasy football running back rankings. But after a so-so season, the end might be near in his stellar career.

5. Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
Last season, Matt Forte was a very good rookie who seemed like he was built to produce in fantasy football for a long time.

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Running Back Rankings – Playoff Fantasy Football

admin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:32:12 +0000

1) Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
Turner has a good matchup and is running well.

2) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Peterson has talent will get a ton of touches.

3) Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
Perhaps the most explosive of all the RBs.

4) LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
Not as dominant but will still produce.

5) Joseph Addai, Indianapolis Colts
Good matchup despite makes him startable.

6) Ronnie Brown, Miami Dolphins
Tough matchup but could surprise.

7) LeRon McClain, Baltimore Ravens
RB by committee but should get touches.

8) Tim Hightower, Arizona Cardinals
Only a TD threat at this point.

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2009 Fantasy Football Mock Draft – First Round

admin — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:17:29 +0000

Although the 2009 fantasy football season is a long ways away, here’s an early look at a mock draft of the first round. It should be noted that the first round of the 2009 fantasy football draft looks like it will be all running backs in virtually every format.

1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
2. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
3. Matt Forte, Chicago Bears
4. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
5. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers
6. Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans
7. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
8. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
9. Steve Slaton, Houston Texans
10. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars
11. Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
12. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers

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Hottest Fantasy Football Running Backs 2008

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:40:27 +0000

1. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers
It’d be difficult to get much hotter than DeAngelo Williams is right now. He has 11 touchdowns in his last six games. In five of those six games, he rushed for more than 100 yards. In the other one, he had four touchdowns.

2. Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
Although Briant Westbrook went through a slump, he’s come up huge the last two weeks. He has six total touchdowns during the span — three rushing and three receiving. He also has more than 330 total yards in the last two weeks.

3. Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints
In the last four weeks, Pierre Thomas has six touchdowns. Even with Reggie Bush back in the lineup, Thomas is getting a lot of action. Although he doesn’t get as many touches as featured backs, the fact that he’s in a high-powered offense makes up for it.

4. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
Michael Turner has eight touchdowns in the last five weeks. In the one game he didn’t score a touchdown over that span, he had 120 rushing yards. On the season, Turner already has 12 touchdowns and 1269 rushing yards.

5. Thomas Jones, New York Jets
In the last nine weeks, Thomas Jones has 13 touchdowns to his name. He has at least one touchdown in eight of those nine games. In the one game he didn’t have a touchdown, he had a season-high 159 yards rushing.

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Week 12 Fantasy Football – Top Players

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:45:41 +0000

QB Matt Cassel, New England Patriots
Don’t look now but Matt Cassel is doing a very good Tom Brady imitation. He once again produced a very fine week of fantasy football stats in Week 12. He finished the game against the Miami Dolphins with 415 yards passing and three touchdowns. All three of his touchdowns were to Randy Moss.

RB Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
In many fantasy football drafts this year, Michael Turner was a third rounder. Those fantasy owners who drafted him have to be very happy, especially in Week 12. He finished the week with 117 yards and four touchdowns. Turner has official established himself as one of the best running backs in the fantasy football world.

WR Terrell Owens, Dallas Cowboys
Since Tony Romo broke his pinkie, Terrell Owens had been pretty quiet. But in Week 12, he exploded onto the scene. Against the San Francisco 49ers, Owens finished with seven catches for 213 yards and a touchdown. If you are an Owens owner, this was the game you have been waiting for.

TE Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs
Tony Gonzalez is having another fantastic season. He continued that in Week 12 of the fantasy football season by catching 10 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown. From now until the end of the year, it’d be impossible to bench Gonzalez. He’s just too good and although the Chiefs are struggling defensively, their offense looks surprisingly sharp.

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Running Back Rankings – Fantasy Football 2008

admin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:48:08 +0000

In fantasy football leagues that score 1 point per 15 yards and 6 points per touchdown, here’s a look at the top five running backs for the 2008 season:

5. Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers
Although the Niners have had a difficult year, Frank Gore has had a bit of a bounce back season. Last year, he was a fantasy football disappointment but he’s been well worth his preseason draft positions in 2008. Down the stretch, Gore should be a very good option — especially if Shaun Hill can continue having success at quarterback.

4. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
Coming into the 2008 fantasy football season, it was difficult to figure where to put Michael Turner on the running back rankings. But after signing with the Falcons in the offseason, he’s made Atlanta look smart by being a very good running back. Against teams with weak run defenses, he’s especially deadly.

3. Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
Clinton Portis was actually at the top of this list until recently when he got banged up. If he can get healthy, he’s going to get a lot of carries to end the season. If not, his fantasy owners may have to look elsewhere. However, filling his huge shoes will be close to impossible.

2. Thomas Jones, New York Jets
The true surprise of the 2008 running back rankings has to be Thomas Jones. He didn’t look too good last year in 2007 and many fantasy experts were wondering whether he could lose his starting job. Not only has Jones remained the starter, he’s been arguably the most explosive fantasy back in the NFL this season.

1. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
The Super Bowl champion Giants have the best fantasy running back at the moment. Jacobs is almost impossible to bring down in one-on-one situations and he has a nose for the endzone. As long as the Giants keep giving him the rock and as long as he stays healthy, he could very well be the best fantasy running back in 2008.

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2009 Fantasy Football Mock Draft

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:02:58 +0000

It’s never too early to look at next year in the world of fantasy football. Here’s a look at a 2009 fantasy football mock draft. It’s early but this could very well be what we see next year in fantasy drafts.

1. Adrian Peterson
After a great rookie season, AP is proving it wasn’t a fluke.

2. LaDainian Tomlinson
His career may be winding down LT has too much history to pass up.

3. Brian Westbrook
When healthy, Westbrook remains arguably the best fantasy RB.

4. Clinton Portis
He’s been great in 2008 and should be able to keep it up in 2009.

5. Matt Forte
Multidimensional Bears RB will be tough to overlook next season.

6. Brandon Jacobs
With the Giants looking like a powerhouse, Jacobs will retain value.

7. Marion Barber III
Even though not as explosive in 2008, he’s still a TD threat.

8. Frank Gore
Gore continues to prove he’s one of the most talented backs in NFL.

9. Michael Turner
Against poor defenses, Turner is money.

10. Chris Johnson
If LenDale wasn’t in the way, he’d be top five pick.

11. Steve Slaton
The Texans offense is getting better and Slaton is growing in value.

12. Tom Brady
Those 50 touchdowns won’t be easily forgotten.

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Week 1 Fantasy Football Top Performers

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:43:40 +0000

Quarterback – Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Eagles
In Week 1, Donovan McNabb proved when he’s still a fantasy football force to be reckoned with. He finished the game with 361 yards and three touchdowns and no interceptions. He may become a major steal for the 2008 fantasy football season.

Running Back – Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons’ big offseason signing paid dividends right away in Week 1. In 22 carries, Turner had 220 yards and two touchdowns. While he obviously will come back down to earth, Turner could very easily finish the season as a top ten fantasy football running back.

Wide Receiver – Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steelers
Hines Ward is getting up there in years and it’s easy to forget that he’s an elite fantasy football receiver. Ward reminded fantasy owners of his capabilities in Week 1 as he finished with two touchdown catches and 76 yards receiving.

Tight End – Dante Rosario – Carolina Panthers
With Steve Smith suspended, someone on the Pathers receiving corps needed to step up. Dante Rosario, the team’s starting tight end, was that man. Rosario had seven catches for 96 yards and the game-winning touchdown as the time expired.

Donovan McNabb was able to prove doubters wrong in Week 1.

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