For you history buffs, we will archive every article penned by the Shark Team in 2008. 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.
The Who Should I Start forum here at FantasySharks.com is busy as ever lately. To help you set your lineups, this is the promised
update of the first release of a new ranking system that draws straight from the actual lineups of over 30 leagues at FantasySharks.com including official leagues, and leagues formed by members of the FantasySharks.com forum community.
Week 5 Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 4, 2008
News and notes on the wide receivers around the league as well as favorable and unfavorable matchups.
Welcome back to The Hive! Why am I in such a good mood you ask? Well for one I didn't have to face James Harrison or Lamar Woodley in any of my IDP leagues this week! Many an IDP owner were destroyed by Silverback and The Wood this week. If you were one of the unlucky ones, it is time to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, put that bottle of scotch back behind the bar and get ready for week five!!
Let's start with the Lions. First, Yeah! Nothing personal against Matt Millen, he may be a great guy to hang out with and enjoy a platter of buffalo wings and some frosties but it's long passed time. Before you Lion's fans get too excited realize that there's no guarantee that the next phase is going to be any better.
Another week of my obvious and not so obvious observations of the NFL. While I claim to know some things, the reality is I know nothing so this information is to be used for entertainment purposes only.
Well, it was another rough week for survivor pool participants as Denver lost to Kansas City and the Cowboys were edged by the Redskins. You can never trust those divisional games. I'll stay away from them this week as I like the home teams in inter-divisional games. Check out my picks ...
There are some interesting matchups going on this week, and I’ll try to give a few good recommendations and strong plays for your lineup.
Games to Watch - Week 5 Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 3, 2008
In this week’s trio of can’t-miss games that you should do everything in your earthly power to watch, the guys bring us some of the NFL’s best meeting in some real clashes of the titans (and Titans). They also manage to clue you in on the way to write a Hollywood blockbuster, how to spot the clueless in a queue, and New Kids’ concert stops among other things. Heck, they even get our editor to give you the skinny on buffets.
The Who Should I Start forum here at FantasySharks.com is busy as ever lately. To help you set your lineups, this is the first release of a new ranking system that draws straight from the actual lineups of over 30 leagues at FantasySharks.com including official leagues and leagues formed by members of the FantasySharks.com forum community.
With the first month of the fantasy football season in the books, Matt Wilson takes a look at the players who have surprised us the most and makes some predictions about their fantasy fortunes for the next four weeks.
Missing In Action Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 3, 2008
It’s concerning when anyone goes missing, but it’s downright scary when your fantasy stud disappears for the first month of the season. Here are some of the biggest disappearing acts in the first four weeks of the NFL season and some predictions on whether we’ll find them again soon.
Season Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 3, 2008
A look at the wide receiver and tight end targets for the season.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 3, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
This last week in the NFL has been pretty wild, but don't let it distract you from the second week of teams on the bye. Thankfully there are only four teams off, and you should be able to get through this week without the players that will be unavailible.
This week, I want to address those unlucky souls who’re now facing a series of must-win situations in their head-to-head leagues. You know who you are. You’re sitting at 0-4 and you’re looking to make major changes to your roster.
The guys are back for 2008 - running down the top 3 players at each position for the week, how they think they'll do this week, and the top headlines of the past week. It's a dose of fantasy info mixed with a dash of fun.
Fantasy points galore in week four as the Brett Favre/Laveranues Coles connection dominated the Cardinals. Who cares about six turnovers when you get 472 yards and two TDs from Kurt Warner trying to respond? You won't find as much fire power in the air this week, but there are some gems for running backs in week five despite the rash of injuries at the position.
Did Al Davis also get Voip and high-speed internet with his Cable bundle?
Does T.O. need to shut up? Can the Rams stop the madness?
Does LenDale White know he's not the only goaline back?
We examine all these in this edition of audibles.
Week Four in Review Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 1, 2008
Welcome to the Week in Review column on FantasySharks.com in which I will be discussing the previous week’s NFL action. This article highlights the best and worst performers of the week, along with some other vital fantasy advice and information. So strap yourself in and enjoy the season.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 1, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
Week 4 Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 1, 2008
A look at the targets for wide receivers and tight ends in week 4.
One quarter of the season has either passed you by or made you stronger. I have definitely learned a lot thus far in 2008, and I am here to share my information with you. The year 2008 has been a roller coaster, and sometime taking a step back and looking at the big picture will help you decipher what will happen in the future.
I'm setting aside the Smokin Hot category this week, I just don't think there are any guys out there that are "must have" players this week. Sure, every league is different, but by and large, it was a quiet fantasy week for those guys that aren't already on a fantasy roster.
Welcome everyone to the fourth regular season installment to the 2008 Rookie Report. Each week during the regular season, the report will cover trends, news items and analysis of notable performances by the NFL’s 2008 Rookie Class to assist in your pursuit of dynasty championship gold.
It is officially a miracle. I will win this week by putting together a team that is comprised of bailing wire and duct tape. Angus MacGyver would have been proud with the dancing on the free agent keyboard I did this week.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Sep 29, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
Welcome to Week 4 of “On the Rise, On the Fall.” Throughout the season, I will discuss players whose stock is rising and others who are not having the same luck. I will avoid naming the obvious studs – Peyton Manning, Marion Barber, etc – and will keep to players whose performance was not as foreseeable.
When will Ryan Grant kick it up a notch? Could Steve Slaton be the answer at running back in Houston? Is Rashard Mendenhall ready for the leap in to the starting lineup? Will Drew Brees continue his dominance in the fantasy world?
And when will Peyton and the Colts give fantasy owners more production? Plus, find out the latest injury news, and hear me speak out on the worst coach in the NFL!
Welcome to the Week in Review column on FantasySharks.com in which I will be discussing the previous week’s NFL action. Cedric Benson
continued his solid season with 27 carries for 120 yards, including a
28-yard touchdown, against the always stingy Ravens defense..
It's Saturday night, which means it's time to finalize lineups, assuming you've recovered from Friday. Here's the Saturday update for Week 6 of a new ranking system that draws straight from the actual lineups of over 30 leagues at FantasySharks.com including official leagues, and leagues formed by members of the FantasySharks.com forum community.
If you drafted LaDainian Tomlinson as the number one overall pick, you may have been wrestling with an unthinkable dilemma this season – to trade L.T. or not trade L.T. (that is the question). If you are on the fence, the following 10 reasons may inspire you to take the leap and ship him off while you still have the chance for a generous return.
Week 6 Matchups Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 11, 2008
News and notes on wide receivers around the league. Favorable and unfavorable matchups for Week 6. Average fantasy points allowed for wide receivers and tight ends.
Welcome back to another week of IDP action here at The Hive!! Hopefully those of you who faced Antoine Winfield on MNF are done crying about it, and hopefully those of you who started him are done celebrating. It's a whole new week, so let's take a look at some IDP matchups!
The fantasy weeks are flying by and this week set of bye weeks has more stars off then the previous two weeks. We will also take a look at the postion that as been killing most of us so far, the TE postion.
Even though Brees
threw two INTs last week, he still passed for over 300 yards and tossed
a TD. The Saints are leading the league in PaYDs with 325.8 per game.
They face a Raider team with more drama then Grey’s Anatomy. Many
players were on the side of Lane Kiffin and you have to wonder if they
will care about the rest of the season.
Games to Watch - Week 6 Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 10, 2008
Week 6 in the NFL, and Dolfi & Braun, bring us their take on the “Games to Watch” for this weekend. They also manage to clue us in on horror-shows, heart-attacks, and a has-been-comedienne, all while picking the best games of the weekend. Trust us, these guys nail another ‘Triple Lindey’ of NFL games this week, and all it took was a little help from their Ouija board.
Another week of my obvious and not so obvious observations of the NFL. While I claim to know some things, the reality is I know nothing so this information is to be used for entertainment purposes only.
Ryan Grant was the "Waiver Wire Wonder" of the 2007 fantasy football season, but he has been a surprise bust so far in 2008. What should you do with Grant? Matt Wilson answers that question in his newest installment of In The Spotlight.
The Who Should I Start forum here at FantasySharks.com is busy as ever lately. To help you set your lineups, this is the latest release of a new ranking system that draws straight from the actual lineups of over 30 leagues at FantasySharks.com including official leagues, and leagues formed by members of the FantasySharks.com forum community.
Season Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 10, 2008
A look at the intended targets for wide receivers and tight ends for the season.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 10, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
The most confident picks came through last week with the Cowboys and Panthers. If you had the Cowboys, you had to be a little nervous in the second half in that game. However, you came away with the win. Survive and advance.
Week 5 Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 9, 2008
A look at the intended targets for wide receivers and tight ends in Week 5.
You check the box score Tuesday morning and see your opponent's only remaining starter was held to 12 carries for 29 yards. Even though he added seven catches for 64 yards, you still should've pulled out the victory. Only you check your league's web site to find two touchdowns from punt returns spoiling your fantasy week. Not one, but two touchdowns on punt returns. Thanks Reggie Bush, my Tuesday morning breakfast quickly turned from steak and eggs into oatmeal and a granola bar.
Welcome everyone to the Week 6 installment to the 2008 Rookie Report. Each week during the regular season, the report will cover trends, news items and analysis of notable performances by the NFL’s 2008 Rookie Class to assist in your pursuit of dynasty championship gold.
The guys are back for 2008 - running down the top 3 players at each position for the week, how they think they'll do this week, and the top headlines of the past week. It's a dose of fantasy info mixed with a dash of fun.
After last season ended, I had a couple of fantasy-knowledgeable buddies tell me that this season will definitely be the year of the WR's, not only in PPR leagues, but also in non-PPR leagues. And my buddies weren’t (and still aren’t) the only ones saying this...
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 8, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
A trio of wideouts are highlighted as this week's top free agent acquisitions as we try to find some guys that can step in as low-level starters to cover your bye weeks. Don't be afraid to turn over the last spot on your roster on a weekly basis to the week's hot waiver wire player(s). We also dip way into the free agent pool, talking about a few guys that might be of interest to the dynasty leaguers. And last week's "Don't Give Up On ..." segment continues, so hopefully there is something for everyone in this week's article.
As mentioned last week right here at the Observation Deck, parity in the NFL is at an all-time high. I will do a contender/pretender session today, letting you know what to expect from the jekyll and hyde teams of the NFL. This is my best article to date of the 2008 season, so don't miss it.
Week Five in Review Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 7, 2008
Welcome to the Week in Review column on FantasySharks.com in which I will be discussing the previous week’s NFL action. This article highlights the best and worst performers of the week, along with some other vital fantasy advice and information. So strap yourself in and enjoy the season.
Welcome to Week 5 of “On the Rise, On the Fall.” Throughout the season, I will discuss players whose stock is rising and others who are not having the same luck.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Bengals: As long as Carson Palmer is under center, you can feel free this start this Bengal WR week in and week out. Not so much for #85. Palmer consistently looks his way, especially in the red zone.
Al Davis, you cheap/paranoid madman, we love ya. So, Lane Kiffin was fired because you couldn’t put up with his ‘propaganda’ any longer. You hired the youngest coach in modern NFL history and expected him to turn a terrible team around in one year? Surely, you jest. I actually think this whole situation was just a result of Al not having his hearing aid in during conversations with Kiffin. And, some random thoughts from Week 5.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 6, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
Will Seattle get a boost on offense this week? Why has Derek Anderson struggled so much in 2008? Who is crying in Jacksonville? How will the Bucs secondary handle Marshall and Co. this week? And why isn't John Fox frustrated with his offense yet? Plus, find out the lowdown on a few key injuries heading in to week five, and see and hear me speak out on the "true" NFL!
The clock is ticking on your Week 7 lineup. To help you with your tough decisions, here's your weekly last-minute update taken straight from the official and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com -- Who Sharks are Starting.
Week 7 Matchups Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 18, 2008
News and notes, a look at fantasy points allowed over the season, the last three weeks, at home and on the road plus a few matchups for the receivers.
The Big D-saster Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 18, 2008
Don’t look now, but the Dallas Cowboys could be heading for a major meltdown. Here are some signs of impending doom and advice on how you can prepare yourself for the rest of the fantasy season:
Are the Texans sporting a new look on offense? Will Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers be ready for his big showdown with Peyton and the Colts? How big of an impact will Chargers receiver Malcolm Floyd make for the rest of the 2008 season? And will Shaun Alexander be able to get his running "mojo" back and help the Redskins to the playoffs? Plus, find out who one NFL Network analyst compared Matt Ryan to, get a look at who is on this week's injury report, and see who I think are this week's studs and duds. Oh, and let's not forget about this week's Speaking Out topic --- the offense officially known as the Bungles. Enjoy!
Welcome back to your week seven edition of The Hive!! Tired of the same ol' IDP cheatsheets that rarely differ from site to site? Then you are in the right place!
Games to Watch - Week 7 Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 17, 2008
The guys GUARANTEE your favorite team made the “Games to Watch” this week. Check out their thoughts on this week’s match-ups tossed together with a mixed sack of musings on NY Strips, Roseann, the evil Captain Kirk, 11th grade history, and football-facelifts – all resulting in a little payout by the bag-man.
Before everyone gets carried away in the after glow of Brett Favre's six TD performance two weeks ago, let's bring the meeting back to order and realize it's Brett Favre
we are talking about. Yes, one of the greatest to ever play the
position but let's all remember what Favre is also capable of. Six
interceptions. Expect the Jets to run the ball well and for Thomas Jones to follow up with another solid day. Folks will start talking a little more about the forgotten Thomas Jones.
This is the midpoint for most fantasy leagues depending on how many regular season games you may have. We will take a look at the top fantasy players through this point in the season.
Dallas is reeling, Tampa Bay seems to have it together, Washington finally slipped up and Pittsburgh looks the part of division favorite. All are favored this week, and Vinnie has an opinion about 'em all.
Another week of my obvious and not so obvious observations of the NFL. While I claim to know some things, the reality is I know nothing so this information is to be used for entertainment purposes only.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 17, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
Week #7 is here and it is a short but sweet Seadog Report this week. As usual, I'll be dishing out a few of my IDP recommendations, so stop in and check them out!
New Chicago Bears starting quarterback Kyle Orton has surprised just about everyone with his rock-solid play. However, just a couple of seasons ago, another Chicago quarterback, Rex Grossman, burst onto the fantasy football scene and turned out to be a wildly inconsistent fantasy tease. Is Orton another Grossman in disguise? Matt Wilson answers that question in his newest installment of In The Spotlight.
Season Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 17, 2008
A look at the intended targets for wide receivers and tight ends on the season.
It's Thursday, which means it's time to get your preliminary lineups in. To help you with your tough lineup decisions, here's your weekly report taken straight from the official and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com -- Who Sharks are Starting.
I am going to be writing a series of articles detailing different strategies regarding handling one's team defense/special teams. I've always been of the belief that playing the waiver wire for the best matchup with an adequate defense is the optimal way to manage your team. I'd like to track this over an extended period of time and see if my belief is fact or myth. I'd not only like to do this for all of 2008 but future seasons too. I don't know how many years it will take to generate a quality sample but I will continue with this until we do! Follow me on my trek ...
Dear Mr. Gilbride Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 16, 2008
What were you thinking rotating one of the most intimidating and frightening RB's of all time in the 6’4”, 265-pound Brandon Jacobsevery series with Derrick Ward? It’s no wonder you guys lost the game on Monday night against Cleveland. Please don’t make the mistake of rotating him every series in a game ever again. Don't make us go Buddy Ryan on you.
Welcome everyone to the Week 7 installment to the 2008 Rookie Report. Each week during the regular season, the report will cover trends, news items and analysis of notable performances by the NFL’s 2008 Rookie Class to assist in your pursuit of dynasty championship gold.
The Vikings snuck
out a ‘W’ last week while the Saints rolled over the Raiders. However,
that trap game I talked about for the Skins after coming off
back-to-back road divisional wins caught them. The Rams defeated
Washington on the road and if you took my advice to keep away from that game, you should be moving on …
Week 6 Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 16, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 6.
As we approach the halfway mark in most fantasy football seasons, keep in mind that a 2-4 start can quickly turn into a 6-6 team on the fringe of a playoff berth. Look for the new additions to the Studs list and don't be afraid to trade some of those big names that have disappointed for the newbies posting the numbers week in and week out.
The guys are back for 2008 - running down the top 3 players at each position for the week, how they think they'll do this week, and the top headlines of the past week. It's a dose of fantasy info mixed with a dash of fun.
Look Forward! Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 15, 2008
The problem with most fantasy sites is that they rely heavily on what has already happened. Fantasy Sharks looks forward to get the best information available. Are you ready to
Look Forward? We'll do that in this week's edition of Audibles!
The Rookie Wall is on a lot of minds and fingertips, as fantasy owners wonder if
Matt Forte,
Steve Slaton,
Chris Johnsonand other top fantasy rookies in their lineups can continue to produce. Can these fresh out of college bodies handle the beating of the grueling NFL season, or is your favorite young back about to hit The Rookie Wall? Read on to find out.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 15, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
Another exciting week in the NFL is in the books, as usual, it is time to turn to the waiver wire to see if we can find you some hidden gems. There will be some changes at the quarterback position for a couple of teams, so those of you needing to get someone that will actually be playing to cover a bye week are in luck. A couple running backs went down this week, too, that also creates some waiver opportunities. The tight end position continues to be a mystery. Can we find more than two or three consistent players at that position? Please?
Thus far in the 2008 season one of the most intriguing aspects has been the difficulty to separate the pretty good fantasy players from the elite. I will list the elite fantasy players and tell you a few more who I believe will become true studs within the next few weeks. Do not miss this ultra-informative article.
The key to getting through the bye weeks is looking ahead. You look ahead too far, your neck sticks out and it gets chopped right off. But if you look ahead just two weeks, everything will work out.
Week Six in Review Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 14, 2008
Welcome to the Week in Review column on FantasySharks.com in which I will be discussing the previous week’s NFL action. This article highlights the best and worst performers of the week, along with some other vital fantasy advice and information. So strap yourself in and enjoy the season.
Welcome to Week 6 of “On the Rise, On the Fall.” Throughout the season, I will discuss players whose stock is rising and others who are not having the same luck. I will avoid naming the obvious studs – Brandon Marshall,
Marion Barber, etc – and will keep to players whose performance was not as foreseeable. Andre Johnson struggled for a few games, but has rebounded very nicely the past
two weeks. Don’t expect anything less over the next few weeks as he has
some great matchups (DET, CIN, @MIN). You don’t have to worry about who
is under center for Houston either as Sage Rosenfels hit him nine times in Week 5 and Matt Schaub connected with him 10 times on Sunday.
Will Colston return this week? How is Patriots running back Laurence Maroney feeling these days? Will the combo of McClain and McGahee be able to pound through the Colts defense? Why does 49ers tight end Vernon Davis continue to disappoint? And how do the Lions feel about starting Dan Orlovsky if they have to? Plus, find out the latest injury news from around the NFL and how it could affect your lineup. I've also added a new feature this week, and have found myself speaking out on a topic that is at the top of my list,thus making it a worthy read on its own.
Week 8
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 27, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
Much like a horse race sometimes, it's not always the way you start that defines your season. So which players are going to lead owners to fantasy championships down the stretch?
Frank Gore, Lee Evans, and Drew Brees have moved up to the top in your Saturday report from the Stat Lab in Who Sharks are Starting. You don't need a report to tell you 98% of owners are starting Marion Barber. This is decision-by-decision analysis of actual lineups ripped from the offical and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com to help you decide who to start.
I'm not sure if I've brought this up before but it bears repeating.
There are to my knowledge (and please correct me if I'm wrong) three
teams where the owner is also the GM. The Cowboys, Raiders and Bengals.
I understand the allure of acquiring your own players for the coaching
staff but there are so many things wrong with that set up it doesn't
make sense.
Who's going to carry the load in New England? Is Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe destined for a good finish to the 2008 season? What's the latest status on Cardinals wideout Anquan Boldin? Why is Kerry Collins the key ingredient to the Titans smashing success? What kind of progress is Patriots quarterback Tom Brady making?
In
honor of the World Series and in the current color commentary fashion of mixed
sports metaphors, let’s examine some players likely to be a big “hit” on your
fantasy football team in Week 8.
Week 8 Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 25, 2008
Notes on the practice status for receivers from this week. A look at fantasy points allowed by each team and a few favorable or unfavorable matchups.
Well its that week again. Every year, we have to suffer through one week with no Sunday night NFL. I hate baseball. Maybe I will just go to bed at old people time that night. A deep, coma-like sleep is what baseball induces anyways, but if i go to sleep voluntarily I won't be as angry when I fall out.
Did you "settle" for Clinton Portis in any of your fantasy drafts? Since he currently leads the NFL in rushing, you're undoubtedly happy to have Portis on your fantasy team right now. Matt Wilson gives us his take on why Portis had become the Rodney Dangerfield of fantasy running backs in the last few years.
Vinnie's liking what he sees in a few of the home teams this week (including a divisional matchup), and even more so one of the road teams.
Cleveland@
Jacksonville (-6.5): T
he
one surprisingly stellar game against the New York Giants aside,
Cleveland has been one of the huge disappointments of 2008.
Jacksonville, meanwhile, has won three of its last four, on the legs of
Maurice Jones-Drew. The Dawgs are ill-equipped to slow down the human
pinball much. If Derek Anderson can come out firing with better
accuracy and less passes get dropped by Braylon Edwards & company,
maybe the final score in this one will be closer than I think. But I
like the Jags, here - and I mean a lot.
Games to Watch - Week 8 Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 24, 2008
This week Dolfi and Braun pick three games you won’t want to miss, whether it’s a defensive battle, a stress-inducing ‘must win’, or a game across the pond. Let them tell you why the three games they picked are can’t-miss winners for this weekend, while they manage to talk about a meal of classical paradoxes, steak & kidney pie, and Merrill Hoge man-love, washed down with Oolong tea. Heck, the guys even manage to work off some of their community service time with a PSA.
Another week of my obvious and not so obvious observations of the NFL. While I claim to know some things, the reality is I know nothing so this information is to be used for entertainment purposes only.
It is hard to believe that it is Week 8 of the season already - the time is flying by too fast! I've got some IDP matchups and recommendations so come on in and take a look!
Season Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 24, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends on the season.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 24, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
My top three picks in the Giants, Texans and Buccaneers all won last week, and you should have survived in your pool if you followed that advice. Week 9 showcases some fairly close games and that spells trouble for survivor pool participants. Check out my game-by-game analysis for this weekend …
Welcome everyone to the Week 8 installment to the 2008 Rookie Report. Each week during the regular season, the report will cover trends, news items and analysis of notable performances by the NFL’s 2008 Rookie Class to assist in your pursuit of dynasty championship gold.
Week 7 Targets Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 23, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from week 7
Clinton Portis,
Braylon Edwards and
Peyton Manning top the lists in your weekly Thursday report from the Stat Lab in Who Sharks are Starting. You don't need a report to tell you 98% of owners are starting
Marion Barber. This is decision-by-decision analysis of actual lineups ripped from the offical and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com to help you decide who to start in your fantasy football league.
Several key offensive players are either returning from a bye week or get to watch the week eight action from the comfort of their living rooms. Be prepared to start as many Eagles, Redskins and Patriots as you can find this week as the stats will be plentiful.
A well-rested
Jones-Drew returns from a bye week after rushing for a season-high 125
yards against the Broncos in week six. After watching Clinton Portis rush for 175 yards against the Browns last week, you'd be crazy not to start Jones-Drew and watch the yardage pile up quickly.
The guys are back for 2008 - running down the top 3 players at each position for the week, how they think they'll do this week, and the top headlines of the past week. It's a dose of fantasy info mixed with a dash of fun.
Side Lines Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers Oct 22, 2008
Braun and Dolfi try and put a smile on your face with a new 'sport-toon' every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - only on FantasySharks.com !!
[Bonus Wednesday: Since Dolfi locked himself out of the FantasySharks offices before he had a chance to post Monday's sidelines and Bernice (the late night cleaning woman) wouldn't open the door for him, you get two for the price of one this Wednesday. Enjoy.]
Lot's of key injuries this week, NFL depth charts continue to be tested, so too is the depth of the fantasy owner. The situation at running back in New England continues to be a revolving door, you should continue to avoid as it is nearly impossible to predict which guy will get the bulk of the work. Yes, Lawrence Maroney is gone for the season, but there are just too many guys to pick from. And just when you think you know the guy that will carry the load, he gets hurt, or the Patriots will go to the air with Kevin Faulk.
Forget that some analysts think that trading for
Roy was the wrong move. Forget about the writers think that he has to compete with Jason Witten, Marion Barber and Terrell Owens.
Roy is a tremendous talent and has the skills to be an elite receiver.
He will shine once getting a week or so to digest the playbook. Don't think of
Roy
as competing, because he is about to be a featured receiver. Owner
Jerry Jones is very vocal about getting back on track, and since
Williams isn't the problem consider him the solution.
The people who love the changing fall colors in New England but do not live in
New England have come to town. My invented word for this traveling troupe is leafles. They rent every car.
Charles in Charge? Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 21, 2008
If you haven’t heard, Larry Johnson has a new book out appropriated-titled “LJ’s Guide to Picking up Chicks in a Nightclub." In all seriousness, a suspension might be looming for Larry "The Lover Boy” Johnson, and of course more importantly, there will be fantasy ramifications.
Week Seven in Review Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer Oct 21, 2008
Welcome to the Week in Review column on FantasySharks.com in which I will be discussing the previous week’s NFL action. This article highlights the best and worst performers of the week, along with some other vital fantasy advice and information. So strap yourself in and enjoy the season.
Kevin Smith, RB,
Detroit Lions:
First of all, temper your expectations since we are talking about a
Lion running back. However, this rookie, who looked like he lost the
job to Rudi Johnson, has looked the best in the
Detroit
backfield. He is better in the passing game and has had respectable
numbers the past three weeks. For a guy who looked like he could be
hitting the waiver wire with another potential bad performance after
the bye, he has turned into something somewhat valuable.
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