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For you history buffs, we will archive every article penned by the Shark Team in 2004. As each week is finished, we will move the content to this page so you can reminisce about the good old days ... like week 1.
Because of the huge number of articles, this archive is divided into sections:
Preseason | Weeks 1-4 | Weeks 5-8 | Weeks 9-12 | Weeks 13-17 | Playoffs
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The Prognosticator - Week 13
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Dec 3, 2004 |
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| I'm going to be nice and give the Browns a couple of TD's just in case someone gets lucky and returns one on special teams or Corey Dillon fumbles on the Patriots 10 yard line. But come on now people. The Browns are starting rookie Luke McCown for the first time out of necessity against the overwhelming best defense in the league. Luke McCown hasn't slept in days. If he comes out of this game with the majority of his limbs he should count it as a win... |
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Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es - Week 13
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 3, 2004 |
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| Wow – The last couple weeks since my ‘sabbatical’ has resulted in HUGE profits. Hope you’ve come along for the ride, and invested in Vinnie. We are winning on the point spread, on the money line, upside down, and all-over. The folks at sportbetting.com might be putting out a contract on me. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin Week 12
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 3, 2004 |
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| All of us are heading into dangerous times. Week 11 was the beginning of the last weeks that several of the A – Number - 1 players will be needed to score big. So now some winning faux franchises may become also-rans. Is yours next? |
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Injury Report
Bill Leonard, Senior Editor
Dec 3, 2004 |
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| Check out the latest Injury Report for week 12. Make sure to check back right up to game time on Sunday as this information will be updated a couple of times a day! |
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Sports Pulse and FantasySharks Cable Show
TV Team, FantasySharks.com
Dec 2, 2004 |
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| Join Ed Berliner and Doug Coutts tonight (Thursday, December 2) LIVE at 10pm Eastern on Comcast Cable CN8's Sports Pulse where they chat fantasy football. We've been talking all season about guys to pickup, this week we look back at some of the players that were probably not drafted yet are now fantasy studs. Only here at FantasySharks.com and on Comcast New England. To watch over the web click here. |
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The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 2, 2004 |
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| Onward we venture into week 13! |
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Week 12
Greg Allen, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 1, 2004 |
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| The voting this week was real close as Rudi Johnson narrowly edged out Priest Holmes with 45% of your votes. Of course Rudi lived up to his part of the deal and had a huge game the week he was eliminated. This past week he rushed for 202 YDs and 2 TDs and helped the Bengals win a division game over the hapless Browns. |
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Contest Results Available
Bill Leonard, Senior Editor
Nov 30, 2004 |
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| Contest results for week 11 of the Pick 'Em Contest and Swim Contest are available. gdfflits posted the best score this week. ricesue leads the yearly contest. khicks26 had the high score in the Swim Contest. defcon4 has a slight lead in overall standings. |
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Week Twelve in Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 29, 2004 |
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| My Friends, weather is a factor. It's only November and it is only going to get worse. Torrential rains in New Jersey and New England put offense on hold in those games, while a blizzard in Mile High had the opposite effect. Be prepared, know where your guys are playing and how it will affect them. Oh yea, did I miss the memo letting us know that this week had been dubbed "Wear Your Bad Third or Fourth Alternate Uniform"? Offenses were in high gear this week, EXTREMELY high gear... |
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FantasySharks.com New On-Line Shopping Store - Fins!
Tony Holm, Publisher
Nov 8, 2004 |
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You asked for it, so you got it. FantasySharks.com is proud to announce, just in time for the holidays, our new on-line shopping store - "Fins". Now get your very own Fantasy Sharks shirts, sweatshirts, hats, mugs, and other great items. Many of our items not only have our shark logo on the pocket, but also our motto on the back; “Sharks and Chum, which are you?” Click here to visit "Fins" our new store! |
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The Prognosticator - Week 15
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Dec 17, 2004 |
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| I'm about to type something that everyone can have a fun time disagreeing with. The Steelers aren't that good. Yes they are ranked #1 in every poll everywhere and they are a good team, but they aren't that good. While everyone is calling for Ben Roethlisberger for the Pro Bowl, do not be surprised if Ben hits a wall. In fact, he already has... |
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The Prognosticator - Week 14
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Dec 10, 2004 |
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| This is going to be a good football game. There are plenty of higher billed games like the Jets and Steelers but I'm picking this as the game that will keep you on the edge of your seat if you just like to watch football. In fact, throw out all your fantasy angles and plan on spending some time with this game as a football fan... |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin Week 13
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 10, 2004 |
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| We are now slamming into Christmas season. As you know, it is the season of giving and taking. It is the season of heartfelt thanks that you will spend some time with loved one. For those lacking all of that, it is a lonely time. |
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Sleepers / Statistical Breakdown - Week 14
Adam Wain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 10, 2004 |
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| Playoffs, Playoffs, Playoffs well at least for most leagues. This time of year you really want to go with the guys who got you there; however matchups and weather must still be in consideration. I would never suggest taking chances on a flyer type pick hoping he goes off. Therefore I won’t mention players that haven’t done much and now the matchup is so good they are bound to do something because they probably won’t. Good players are good for a reason and average or backup players are in that position because they aren’t as talented. I will review good players that have not been that consistent but their matchup is extremely favorable. |
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Injury Report
Bill Leonard, Senior Editor
Dec 10, 2004 |
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| Check out the latest Injury Report for week 14. Make sure to check back right up to game time on Sunday as this information will be updated a couple of times a day! |
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Sports Pulse and FantasySharks Cable Show
TV Team, FantasySharks.com
Dec 9, 2004 |
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| Join Ed Berliner and Doug Coutts tonight (Thursday, December 9) LIVE at 10pm Eastern on Comcast Cable CN8's Sports Pulse where they chat fantasy football. It's getting late in the season so we'll be throwing out some ideas to help you keep interest in your league to the very end, even for those teams not in the hunt for the playoffs. Only here at FantasySharks.com and on Comcast New England. To watch over the web click here. |
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The Last Row
Chris 'Scrooge' Dolfi - Tom 'Also Scrooge' Walls, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 8, 2004 |
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Section 209 of the Linc, a great place to see another whooping. We like Brett Favre, but we'll take the Eagles perfect record versus Favre in Philly. McNabb, Westbrook and Owens put on an offensive clinic. While the defense shuts down the future Hall of Famer and the Packers running game.
Christmas is right around the corner, and the glow of happiness and good cheer is enveloping the City of Brotherly Love, as expectations of Sugar Plums, iPods and a playoff berth warm the cockles of our hearts. Oh...wait, that's not happiness and good cheer - that's dislike and mistrust of fans of any other teams. Well, same difference. |
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The Brutus Report
, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2004 |
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| Some unexpectedly big performances last week. Perhaps I should consider awarding the Brutus to the player most benched when he is about to have a monster game. |
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Week 13
Greg Allen, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2004 |
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| This past week we finally saw the elimination of Priest Holmes from the competition. Priest has been involved in several close votes since he was injured, and finally the voters had enough. With 61% of the vote this week, Priest Holmes has been eliminated. |
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Week 13
Jason Brichta, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2004 |
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| For the second week in a row, I begin by talking about something that doesn’t affect football. For the second week in a row, I am ashamed that I have to talk about it. |
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Week Thirteen in Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2004 |
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| And so week 13 is almost in the books, is it even necessary to play out the NFL playoff bracket? The Packers are a pretty good team, and yet the Eagles are just that much better. Another banner week for offensive players... |
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Shark Tank 2005 NFL Mock Draft
Shark Tank, FantasySharks.com
Dec 2, 2004 |
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| Thanks to Tazz for compiling the first Fantasy Sharks 2005 NFL Mock Draft. After much discussion and banter in the forum, those in the know have mocked the draft and know what the teams will do even before they do! Check out who your favorite team will be drafting in May... |
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Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 17, 2004 |
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| Hope you all jumped all over the easy money with Cincy last week. Very impressive the Bengals kept fighting back, and never gave up. Says something about the team. |
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The Sin City BetBot Presents
The Sin City BetBot 6000, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 17, 2004 |
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| This week the BetBot gives out his MVP awards and asks for your help determining his ultimate MVP. Also, he weighs in on Christmas and unveils the lyrics to his 1964 holiday classic, "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like BetBot". |
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Injury Report
Bill Leonard, Senior Editor
Dec 17, 2004 |
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| Check out the latest Injury Report for week 15. Make sure to check back right up to game time on Sunday as this information will be updated a couple of times a day! |
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Sports Pulse and FantasySharks Cable Show
TV Team, FantasySharks.com
Dec 16, 2004 |
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| Join Ed Berliner and Doug Coutts tonight (Thursday, December 16) LIVE at 10pm Eastern on Comcast Cable CN8's Sports Pulse where they chat fantasy football. Tonight we'll be take a quick ride in the time machine, going back to draft day and discussing which draft strategies worked and which didn't (how did that "handcuff" work out?). Only here at FantasySharks.com and on Comcast New England. To watch over the web click here. |
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The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2004 |
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| So, who is the idiot who recommended playing Greg Favor's last week? Oh yeah, that would be me. Well, it wasn't a bad week otherwise, but let's see if we can do a little better this week, shall we? |
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Week 14
Greg Allen, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 15, 2004 |
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| How many of you started TJ Duckett this past week? I actually did in one league as a last minute replacement for Marshall Faulk/Steven Jackson. I was pleasantly suprised when he knocked off 4 touchdowns, but his fantasy season is now over as he had his knee scoped. TJ we hardly knew you! |
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Week 14 Observations
Jason Brichta, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 14, 2004 |
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| After many weeks of study, I have finally ascertained that apart from Philly and Atlanta, no one wants to actually WIN a division or even make a solid run to the playoffs. |
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Week Fourteen in Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2004 |
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| Week fourteen is almost in the books, and offenses have returned back to normal this week. Despite there being only one matchup that featured two teams with records above .500, there were some good games to watch. |
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Shark League Playoffs Underway
Tony Holm, Publisher
Dec 10, 2004 |
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| The Shark League Playoffs are about to begin. All playoff brackets have been entered. Good luck everyone! Check here for the Showcase leagues playoff brackets... |
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Tank TV-Games to Watch
Ben Ice, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2004 |
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| With two weeks left in the regular season, the NFL still has numerous questions to answer before the playoff brackets are set. In the AFC there is a dogfight amongst four teams for one final wild card spot. The New York Jets control their destiny, needing only a win to lock in the other wildcard spot. The Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Colts all need a series of events to occur to slip into the final wildcard spot and a shot at postseason glory. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin Week 15
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2004 |
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| Happy Holidays to every reader of this site and the Fantasy Virgin articles. May this holiday bring prosperity to everyone and may your Holiday wonts bring only solace to your weary cerebrum. The first week of the playoffs came and went. |
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Sleeper Plays & Statistical Breakdown
Adam Wain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2004 |
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| If you take a minute and reflect on your fantasy league this year review what each team did in the draft. Then look at who is currently alive in the playoffs and who is producing for them. Chances are the team still alive drafted ok but more often than not the reason a team advances deep into the playoffs are the free agent acquisitions. |
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Injury Report
Bill Leonard, Senior Editor
Dec 24, 2004 |
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| Check out the latest Injury Report for week 16. Make sure to check back right up to game time on Sunday as this information will be updated a couple of times a day! |
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The Sin City BetBot Presents
The Sin City BetBot 6000, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2004 |
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| After last week's love fest handing out the Royal Flush MVP awards, the BetBot returns with a little more anger directed at his Merrill Hoge LVP winners. Also, he discusses a holiday song collaboration with the Beatles and his short marriage to Britney Spears. |
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Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 23, 2004 |
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| Still recovering from last week’s debacle of the Patriots. Got burned on Monday night, again. Vinnie will never chase profits again, I will never chase on Monday night again, I will never chase on Monday night again. |
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Week 16
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 22, 2004 |
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Week 16 is upon us and for those of you still reading this, congrats on making it this far in your league! When it gets to be this late in the season, you need to be wary of your fantasy players on playoff teams. Michael Vick will more than likely sit this week out as Atlanta has locked up the #2 seed in the NFC. With T.O. already done for the playoffs, you can bet Coach Reid won't play McNabb or Westbrook for the entire game. The most attractive fantasy options are on those teams battling to stay in the playoff race. Any Jets, Jaguars, Ravens, Broncos, Bills, Seahawks, and Vikings should be strong considerations for your starting lineup. |
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Week 15
Greg Allen, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 22, 2004 |
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| With 4 runningbacks remaining in the competition, the competition is still wide open. All 4 have had strong seasons and deserve the title of Ultimate Fantasy Runningback, but only one can wear the crown. |
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Week 15
Jason Brichta, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2004 |
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| Heart is a term we use loosely sometimes when it comes to professional sports. Players either have it or they don�t and it is what keeps them in our hearts regardless of what team they play for. Not withstanding the cheesy �Replacements� reference, every team needs this to continue to be successful. |
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Week Fifteen in Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 20, 2004 |
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Week fifteen is almost in the books and I hope you were able to sit in front of a television both Saturday and Sunday. I lost count of how many times I said out loud "That's UNBELIEVABLE!" Strange week on the fantasy front where unfortunately many of the top players did not do well. Here are this week's top nine players: Volek, Bennett, Josh McCown, Porter, Kerry Collins, Culpepper, Larry Johnson, Burleson, Harrington. Ouch. |
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The Prognosticator - Week 17
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Dec 31, 2004 |
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| The Falcons are going to rest anybody that wears a Falcons uniform. I believe they're flying in an NFL Europe team to play the game for them. Is it me, or does the NFL need to add some competition clause to the league that makes it illegal to sit a player if he is not on the injury report? |
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Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es - Week 17
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 31, 2004 |
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| I’m a rich man! Undefeated last week. 3-0, plus a money-line hit on one of the 5-star games with a underdog. Definitely ending the season on a high note. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin Week 16
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 31, 2004 |
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| Happy New Year! Fantasy Football Leagues officially ended this week. And now do you know how difficult it is to win the league championship? Many team owners dominated their leagues with players that were outstanding during weeks 1-14 only to see those players get injured or become nullified because the team clinched home field throughout the playoffs. |
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Injury Report
Bill Leonard, Senior Editor
Dec 31, 2004 |
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| Check out the latest Injury Report for week 17. Make sure to check back right up to game time on Sunday as this information will be updated a couple of times a day! |
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Sleepers and Stat Breakdown - Week 17
Adam Wain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 31, 2004 |
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| The end is near. Their are actually numerous fantasy leagues that play all 17 weeks as you readers would probably a test too so we will strive to breakdown the best plays of the week as we have all year. |
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The Seadog Report
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 30, 2004 |
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| Week 17? Already? Well, for those of you still using IDPs at this point in the season, check out what the Seadog has to say. |
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Week 17
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 29, 2004 |
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It's the final week of the regular season and those McNabb owners know full well why it's important to play those players whose teams still have something to play for. Because of this, the Studs list will be removed as lots of big names will find themselves resting for the postseason. The teams to focus on this week in the AFC are the Jets, Bills, Ravens, Jaguars, and Broncos. In the NFC, it's the Vikings, Panthers, Saints, Seahawks, and Rams. Good luck! |
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Week 16
Greg Allen, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 29, 2004 |
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| Well, it’s happened again. In week 16 he did what many of those eliminated have done, posted one of the top RB performances the week he was cast aside. |
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Week 16 Observations
Jason Brichta, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 27, 2004 |
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| Everyone awoke Sunday expecting news of their favorite team, and where they were in the playoff race. Instead, we lost an all-time great to an apparent respiratory disease. Everyone is talking about it, so I decided to add my own spin. Reggie White contributed so much to the game, but that isn’t the most significant part of his life. |
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Week Sixteen in Review
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 27, 2004 |
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| There are many things that I don't understand, fruitcake among them. One thing I really don't understand is why players, especially kickers, wave the crowd saying 'bye bye' when there is still time left on the clock. I love it when stuff like that backfires! |
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The 2nd Annual FantasySharks Fish Stick Awards
Corey Dragge, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 20, 2004 |
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| Its time for us to proclaim the “Young Gun”, to announce the “Anvil”, to declare the “Double-Double with Cheese”. It is time for the 2nd annual FantasySharks Fish Stick Awards! |
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Editor's Note: Stick around for the NFL Postseason!
Rob Schare, Editor-in-Chief
Dec 10, 2004 |
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| For those that are relatively new to FantasySharks, we continue all of our postings right through the NFL Superbowl. In addition we offer a new "Postseason - Swim with the Sharks" contest. So, for those that compete in contests, wagering, and other "extra curricular" activities, FantasySharks.com will continue to have all of our usual material (Projections, Vinnie's Pick$ and Pa$$es, as well as Postseason Articles) right through the Superbowl. Even though your fantasy team may be done, we're not! So stick around! |
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