While there were some great performances in this year’s Super Bowl when the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals clashed, there were also a few disappointments. Here’s a look at the 2009 Super Bowl disappointments:
QB Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers
Prior to his last touchdown drive, Ben Roethlisberger was a fantasy football disappointment. Even after getting his first touchdown pass of the game on his final throw, he still didn’t produce at the level many expected out of him, especially fantasy-wise.
RB Tim Hightower, Arizona Cardinals
During the regular season, Tim Hightower led the Cardinals in rushing touchdowns. By the end of the season, …read more

QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Although the Cardinals lost the Super Bowl, it wasn’t Kurt Warner’s fault. He had a very good game, especially in the fantasy football world. He finished the Super Bowl with three touchdowns, one interception and 377 passing yards.
RB Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers
No running back in the Super Bowl had much of an impact. Willie Parker was the best but he didn’t help out too much. In 19 rushes, Parker picked up 53 yards. The Steelers had a rushing touchdown but it came courtesy of backup RB Gary Russell.
WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
Early on, it looked …read more

RB JJ Arrington, Arizona Cardinals
In the fantasy football world, JJ Arrington is best known for being a bust of a fantasy draft pick. Coming into the league as a rookie, fantasy owners were under the impression that he would have a big rookie season. While that was off base, Arrington gets some time at running back for the Cardinals and is a threat in the open field.
RB Carey Davis, Pittsburgh Steelers
Most fullbacks aren’t startable in the fantasy football world but with Carey Davis of the Steelers, you can be confident that he’ll at least get a couple touches. In …read more

RB Edgerrin James, Arizona Cardinals
Not too long ago, there were rumors that Edgerrin James would be released. Now, not only is he still with the Cardinals, he’s an important part of the team. In a pressure packed game such as the Super Bowl, expect James to play well.
RB Mewelde Moore, Pittsburgh Steelers
When Willie Parker was injured earlier in the season, Mewelde Moore came up huge and led the Steelers to a number of victories. Although his role is now reduced, he definitely has big play potential as a runner, receiving and a returner.
WR Steve Breaston, Arizona Cardinals
With Anquan Boldin still …read more

QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
Not only is he playing very well, Kurt Warner knows his way around a Super Bowl. He’s not going to be afraid of the stage and has a chance to have a huge game.
RB Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers
Speaking of knowing about Super Bowls, Willie Parker has fond memories of his lone Super Bowl appearance. He was big in that game and could come up huge again for Pittsburgh.
WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
The most talented player in the Super Bowl has to be Larry Fitzgerald. He’s living up to his potential and is showing why he …read more

Even after the Pittsburgh Steelers earned a trip to this year’s Super Bowl, many Steelers fans had their minds elsewhere. The reason? Hines Ward injury that forced him to miss most of the game versus the Baltimore Ravens.
The good news for Steelers fans and for those of us playing playoff fantasy football is that Hines Ward now says he’s 100% certain he will play in the Super Bowl. Tests after the game indicated that Ward sustained a sprained MCL during the Ravens game.
Although a sprained MCL usually sidelines a player anywhere from three-to-six weeks, Ward insists that the sprain was …read more

Whether you are playing playoff fantasy football or just getting a jump on 2009 fantasy football, you have to be very impressed with what Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals has done recently. He’s arguably been the best player in the entire NFL during the playoffs.
In total, Fitzgerald has 419 yards and five touchdowns grabs in his three playoff games. In each of the contests, he has caught a pass for more than 40 yards.
Fitzgerald’s hot streak actually began at the end of the regular season. He ended the season with two straight games with at least 100 yards receiving …read more

Arizona Cardinals
On offense, the Cardinals revolve around Kurt Warner’s arm. The former Super Bowl champion and NFL MVP is up to his old tricks this season. As he’s shown in the past, he’s talented enough to win games by himself.
It doesn’t hurt Warner that he has two fantastic wide receivers at his disposal. Larry Fitzgerald is one of the most talented wideouts in the NFL and has been playing outstanding football in the postseason. Anquan Boldin is banged up a bit but he is also an extremely talented wide receiver who can use his brute strength to overpower opponents. Even …read more

QB Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
The ageless wonder is headed to the Super Bowl. On his way, he’s making his fantasy football owners very happy. This week, Warner had 279 yards, four touchdowns and completed 21 of 28 passes. He also didn’t turn the ball over and was sacked just twice.
RB Willis McGahee, Baltimore Ravens
Though he wasn’t the starter for the Ravens much at all this season, Willis McGahee got the bulk of the carries in their most important game of the season. He finished with two touchdowns and 60 yards on the ground. But it wasn’t enough for the Ravens …read more

Pittsburgh Steelers D
There’s no question that Pittsburgh has the best defense for fantasy football purposes this weekend in Week 3 of the playoffs. They were the best defense in the league during the regular season and in this game they will be taking on the weakest offensive team still alive.
Baltimore Ravens D
Although the Ravens are the underdog in this game, don’t overlook their defense. Baltimore boasts a number of playmakers who can take a turnover and return it to the end zone. Considering this will undoubtedly be a low scoring affair, feel confident starting Baltimore’s D.
Philadelphia Eagles D
The Eagles might …read more