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2008 Archives

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.

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

Week 9

Tony Holm The Prognosticator - Week 9 The Prognosticator - Week 9
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Nov 1, 2008
The one place in this game that there's a slight advantage is when the Steelers run the ball. The Redskins have been good at stopping opposing RB's, WR's and TE's like the Steelers but the Steelers bread and butter has been that running game even though they came into this season wanting to pass the ball.


Sean of the Dead Vostinar Who Sharks are Starting - Special Post-Halloween Update Who Sharks are Starting - Special Post-Halloween Update
Sean of the Dead Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2008
Kurt the Cryptkeeper Warner, Dyin Brian Westbrook, and Andre Fergalicious Johnson top the costumed lists in your special post-Halloween update from the Stat Lab in Week 9 of Who Sharks are Starting. You don't need a report to tell you 98% of owners are starting Washington's very own Sheriff Gonna Getcha. This is decision-by-decision analysis ripped from the offical and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com, brought to you every Thursday and Saturday, to help you decide who to start.

Matt Crouchet Ranking and Stats in Review Ranking and Stats in Review
Matt Crouchet, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2008
Being that we’re roughly mid way through the NFLseason, I thought it would be interesting to compile the current fantasy stats andput together some rankings.  Granted, this will have NOTHING to do with future projections, it is purely based on an individual’s average fantasypoints scored per game up to this point in the season.

Brad Gillespie Week 9 Week 9
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2008
News and notes from practice during the week. A look at fantasy points allowed to the receivers. Some favorable and unfavorable matchups.

Gary Chamberlain The Hive - week 9 edition The Hive - week 9 edition
Gary Chamberlain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2008
Welcome back to The Hive! Come on in for your game by game IDP breakdown for week nine!

Chris Games to Watch - Week 9 Games to Watch - Week 9
Chris "Voodoo" Dolfi and Tom "Zombie" Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 31, 2008
This Halloween “spooktacular” features the three games you wouldn’t be caught dead missing – literally. Listen as the TaleTeller™ spins his stories of monstrously malevolent match-ups, sure to send shivers down your spine. You’ll end up with three treats and no tricks if you tune in to this troika of tantalizingly terrifying games he conjures up for you and everyone who goes bump, or hike, in the night. Happy Halloween, Sharks and Sharkettes!

Tom Side Lines Side Lines
Tom "Zombie" Braun and Chris "Voodoo" Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 31, 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 !!

Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report Week 9 The Seadog Report Week 9
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2008
It is time to turn the corner this season, and I’m seeing some great value at the safety position these days. It’s tough to find strong LBs at this stage in the game, but good DBs could possibly be a team changer for you at the season midpoint.

Vinnie Against the Odds - Week 9 Against the Odds - Week 9
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Oct 31, 2008
Philadelphia @ Seattle (+6.5):  What we have here is two teams heading in different directions. The Eagles offensive players are as healthy as they've been in a while and should continue to air it out with ease.

Brad Gillespie Season Targets Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends on the season.

Matt Wilson Roddy White Is A Future Fantasy Stud Roddy White Is A Future Fantasy Stud
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 31, 2008
Did you pass on Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White in all of your fantasy drafts this year? Don't make that mistake again in 2009, according to Matt Wilson. In his newest edition of In The Spotlight, Matt explains why he thinks White is a future Top 10 fantasy stud receiver.

Brad Gillespie Week 8 Targets Week 8 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 8.

Sean Vostinar Who Sharks are Starting - Week 9 Who Sharks are Starting - Week 9
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
Michael Turner, Larry Fitzgerald, and Kurt Warner top the lists in your biweekly report from the Stat Lab in Week 9 of Who Sharks are Starting. You don't need a report to tell you 98% of owners are starting Clinton Portis. This is decision-by-decision analysis ripped from the offical and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com, brought to you every Thursday and Saturday, to help you decide who to start.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 30, 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 !! But they couldn't resist poking a little fun at our old friend, John Daly on this Thursday morning. :)

Brett Martin What do I know?  Stretch Run-ners What do I know? Stretch Run-ners
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
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. This week I offer three running backs who will likely make a huge difference for any team looking to make their fantasy playoffs.

Paul Agruso The Rookie Report: All Offensive Team The Rookie Report: All Offensive Team
Paul Agruso, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
Welcome everyone to the Week 9 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.

Lundy Blankenship Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 8 Edition) Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 8 Edition)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
Here's a quick look at the top teams of the NFL, in the only top ten list that goes up to eleven in the history of the internet and all of professional sports, ever.

Mike Sarmento Trick or Treat ? Trick or Treat ?
Mike Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
The Fall Classic will end prior to kickoff this Sunday. The Rookies are galloping toward the 1,000-yard mark. You ate all the Halloween candy. So you put out an empty bowl with a sign that says "take one". Even with all the planning, you still get eggs thrown at your house. So you audibled to trick? Normal people eat 200 mini twix bars. After all, they are mini.

Walter Collazo Week Nine: NFL Midway Week Nine: NFL Midway
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
The NFL reaches its own midway point where they begin to focus on the playoff pictures and know which players they will ride the rest of the way. You need to do the same. There are currently 52 players and three defenses that have recorded just one week of 10+ fantasy points. Most of these players do not need to be on your roster.

Ron Anish Start/Bench List 2008 Week 9 Start/Bench List 2008 Week 9
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
Orlovsky, Orton, Avery and Olsen. No, this isn't just a law firm that is willing to help you receive the compensation you deserve from a serious injury suffered at work, it's also a list of fantasy starters recommended in week nine. It's not exactly Manning, Tomlinson and Owens, but who said fantasy football was predictable?


Joe Bungo Tight End Help Going Forward Tight End Help Going Forward
Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
If you’re anything like me and drafted a “value” TE late in the draft this year, you’re probably scrambling to find consistency at the position heading into the playoffs (or just trying to make the playoffs). I probably don’t have to tell you the position is way down when you look at the viable options top to bottom. In this edition of Digging Deeper, we’re going to analyze and project the Top 8 TE options for the rest of the season who might still be available on the waiver wire in your leagues.

Nick Pagliuca Survivor Pools - Week 9 Survivor Pools - Week 9
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2008
Well, all three of my selections won last week (the Jets, Texans and Eagles) and the team I told you to avoid that may have looked good on paper (the Buffalo Bills), lost. So hopefully you took my advice last week. It's not as easy this week so check out the game-by-game analysis.

Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun Week in Review Podcast - Week 8 Week in Review Podcast - Week 8
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 29, 2008
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.

Click here to download the FantasySharks "Week in Review" podcast, or sign up for an auto-matic weekly download at the same location!


Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 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 !!

Steve Rudy, Jr. Week Eight in Review Week Eight in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 28, 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.

Doug Coutts Week Nine Waiver Wire Pickups Week Nine Waiver Wire Pickups
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2008
Mike Singletary is wasting no time putting his mark on the team in San Francisco.  First, Vernon Davis is told to leave the game...though we fantasy owners would wonder if he was on the field playing in the first place...in addition to Shaun Hill, we've got a bevy of quarterbacks to talk about in the "Deep Only" section, some I'm more serious about than others.

Tim Davoll The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 8 The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 8
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2008
It is Fantasy Football week from Walt Disney World.   Yes.   Even the Virgin gets away for some rest and relaxation. The article goes in but the details become very fuzzy.  

John Lanfranca JL's Week 8 Observation Deck JL's Week 8 Observation Deck
John Lanfranca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2008
We are half way through the season of fantasy football. Now is the time to make the crucial decistions that will make or break your fantasy team down the stretch run. You don't want to miss this informative article.

Nick Pagliuca On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 8 On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 8
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2008
Welcome to Week 8 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. 


Week 10

Sean Vostinar Who Sharks are Starting - Week 10 Update Who Sharks are Starting - Week 10 Update
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 9, 2008
Adrian Peterson, Calvin Johnson, and Kurt Warner top the list in your late report from the Stat Lab in Week 10 of Who Sharks are Starting. You don't need a report to tell you 98% of his owners are starting Larry Fitzgerald. This is decision-by-decision analysis ripped from the offical and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com, brought to you every Thursday and Saturday, to help you decide who to start.

Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun Games to Watch - Week 10 Games to Watch - Week 10
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 7, 2008
What a great week for ‘Games to Watch’! The guys come up with not only three big divisional struggles, but three games that could easily result in the winner leading their division. So fry up some bacon, vote for change, and relax in their metaphysical sauna – all while you wait for the love of your life to pass you the remote; and don’t worry about your daughter dating “Bulldog” – we hear he’s real good people. ‘Games to Watch’ would never steer you wrong.

Vinnie Against the Odds - Week 10 Against the Odds - Week 10
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Nov 7, 2008
The divisional crown is up for grabs in the NFC North, and Vinnie says we can feel confident in a certain green & gold team with aspirations of doing just that.

Brad Gillespie Week 9 Targets Week 9 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 9

Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report Week #10 The Seadog Report Week #10
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008
Wow, several key IDP players are either hurt, on IR, or in the case of Deangelo Hall, out of work. With the playoffs looming on the horizon in a lot of IDP leagues, it is time to start shoring up your roster.

Matt Wilson And The Midseason Fantasy MVP Is... And The Midseason Fantasy MVP Is...
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008
With half the fantasy football season in the books, which player do you think deserves the title of Midseason Fantasy MVP? Kurt Warner? Clinton Portis? Andre Johnson? Larry Fitzgerald? Roddy White? Jason Witten? Antonio Gates? In his newest edition of In The Spotlight, Matt Wilson tells us why he thinks Drew Brees deserves the honor.

Brett Martin What do I know? Heading in to Week 10 What do I know? Heading in to Week 10
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008
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.

Lundy Blankenship Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 9 Edition) Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 9 Edition)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008
Here's a quick look at the top teams of the NFL, in the only top ten list that goes up to eleven in the history of the internet and all of professional sports, ever.

Paul Agruso The Rookie Report: Mid-Season IDP Edition The Rookie Report: Mid-Season IDP Edition
Paul Agruso, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008
Welcome everyone to the Week 10 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.

Scott Pachman Trading Team Tactics Trading Team Tactics
Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008

For most of you, the trade deadline in your fantasy league(s) is quickly approaching.   Whether you are at the top of the standings or you are in the middle of the pack, the trade deadline is the last opportunity to make a big splash and prepare your team for the fantasy playoffs.    Here are 10 tips to bolster your team and improve your chances of winning a coveted fantasy football championship.


Brad Gillespie Season Targets Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 7, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends this season.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 7, 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 !!

Tony Holm The Prognosticator - Week 10 The Prognosticator - Week 10
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Nov 6, 2008
The Packers are a better team than they've been showing and they're starting to get healthier and that will translate to wins. Aaron Rodgers is going to go off on Sunday with Greg Jennings and Donald Driver leading the way. Expect a huge number from Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings and a just less than huge number from Donald Driver. If you're starting Greg Jennings, make sure you take your opponent out to watch the Packers game just so you can watch his/her face in person, turn white at half-time.


Nick Pagliuca Survivor Pools - Week 10 Survivor Pools - Week 10
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2008
My two main picks (Bears and Bucs) both snuck out victories last week and my third option in the Eagles took care of the Seahawks. You should have advanced last week so as we now enter our first double-digit week in number 10, the field becomes slimmer. Check out the game-by-game analysis for this upcoming week …

Sean Vostinar Who Sharks are Starting - Week 10 Who Sharks are Starting - Week 10
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2008
Adrian Peterson, Anquan Boldin, and once again Kurt Warner top the list your Thursday report from the Stat Lab in Week 9 of Who Sharks are Starting. You don't need a report to tell you 98% of his owners are starting Calvin Johnson. This is decision-by-decision analysis ripped from the offical and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com, brought to you every Thursday and Saturday, to help you decide who to start.

Gary Chamberlain The Hive - Week 10 edition The Hive - Week 10 edition
Gary Chamberlain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 6, 2008
Welcome back to The Hive! Thursday games are starting up, so decision time is upon you yet again in this election week! See who The Hive nominates to replace injured studs like DJ Williams and IDP horses who are suddenly looking for work like Deangelo Hall.

Ron Anish Start/Bench List 2008 Week 10 Start/Bench List 2008 Week 10
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 5, 2008
As the injuries continue at the QB position, keep in mind the Gus Frerotte's, Tyler Thigpen's and Chad Pennington's of the league will fill in nicely from week to week. You don't need Drew Brees at QB to contend if your other skill positions can carry their own weight. Dig deep in the trenches of the waiver wire for QBs, you never know when that supposed rock will turn into a diamond.

For those of you suffering the QB injury blues, look no further than Matt Ryan to lift your spirits. Ryan has thrown two TDs in three of the past four weeks and has averaged 248 yards passing during that same span. Look for continued success from Ryan this week against the Saints who allowed 341 passing yards to Philip Rivers and the Chargers two weeks ago.

Sean Vostinar Gray Matters Gray Matters
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 5, 2008
It's crunch time for playoff contenders and owners on the bubble. Every point counts, and you're looking for trades to add strength and free agent prospects to add depth before the waiver deadline. You just have to pick the right ones.

Stats are as much about making good decisions as they are the numbers, and I'm a bit of a science buff and news junkie, so in this edition of the Stat Lab, we'll take some lessons from those lab researchers whose game day jersey is a white coat. Here are five how-tos and how-not-tos in putting your brain to work towards fantasy football success.

Joe Bungo The New Quarterback Conundrums The New Quarterback Conundrums
Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 5, 2008
In this week’s edition of Digging Deeper, we’re going to analyze four new starting NFL QBs filling in either for injury or demotion, and what the immediate fantasy implications will be on their respective offenses.

Walter Collazo Week Ten: End of Bye Weeks Week Ten: End of Bye Weeks
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 5, 2008
Happy Voting! We are rapidly approaching several key situations for fantasy leagues. We are finishing up our bye weeks for the year, we have trade and waiver deadline depending on your league rules and playoffs start in the next four to five weeks.

Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun Week in Review Podcast - Week 9 Week in Review Podcast - Week 9
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Podcast
Nov 5, 2008
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.

Click here to download the FantasySharks "Week in Review" podcast, or sign up for an auto-matic weekly download at the same location!


Michael Sarmento In a pinch during the bye week? In a pinch during the bye week?
Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 5, 2008
You ride your horses all season despite the matchups.
When your horses are on the bye-week, it's time to see who's available.
If you are in a pinch in a 12-team league, the selection gets thin.
It's time to put in a scrub for a week and not roll a zero.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 5, 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 !!

Nick Pagliuca On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 9 On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 9
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 4, 2008
Braylon is going to continue his success in the second half of the season. Since Week 4, in basic leagues that do not award a point per reception, Braylon has averaged 11.6 points per game, including three touchdowns. He faces Denver who is without Champ Bailey next week on Thursday Night Football. The last time he played in primetime, he went off on the Giants.

Doug Coutts Week Ten Waiver Wire Pickups Week Ten Waiver Wire Pickups
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 4, 2008
First, the good news, this is the last week with teams on a bye.  Now, the bad news, this week begins the Thursday night games that will continue for the rest of the season.  That's right, the NFL is upsetting the schedule of their best customers, the fantasy players.  Check your league rules to make sure you are aware of your free agent pickup deadlines, as well as your lineup submission deadlines.

Steve Rudy, Jr. Week Nine in Review Week Nine in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 4, 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.

Tim Davoll The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 9 The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 9
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 4, 2008
Happy November everybody! Go on a 10 day excursion to the House of the Mouse in Orlando and October flies by. Hey. Where did it go?

Scott Pachman Spring Back, Fall Forward Spring Back, Fall Forward
Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 3, 2008
As the ritual setting of the clocks back to standard time approaches, let me shine some light on some players who will emerge during the second half of the season and others who could keep darken your path to a fantasy football championship.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 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 !!

Eric Huber Fantasy News of the Week- 11/01 Fantasy News of the Week- 11/01
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 1, 2008
Is Brett Favre pressing too hard?  What will the Dolphins do against the 30th ranked Broncos run defense, who find themselves Champ-less this week?  How is the Chargers defense responding to their new defensive coordinator?  Can the Cardinals continue to light up the NFL sky led by their trio of receivers?  And is Torry Holt being phased out in St Louis?  Plus, get the latest injury news, find out what the Giants have been saying about Brad Johnson, and hear me speak out on Mike Singletary's coaching style! 


Week 11

Vinnie Against the Odds - Week 11 Against the Odds - Week 11
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Nov 14, 2008
The Chargers/Steelers presents us with a great game this weekend, one with playoff implications of both the divsional race and wildcard variety. Obviously Pittsburgh is giving a few points at home, but who is Vinnie leaning toward?

Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report Week 11 The Seadog Report Week 11
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 14, 2008
Here is my take on some IDP guys to consider for Week 11.

Brad Gillespie Week 11 Week 11
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 14, 2008
Practice notes on the wide receivers from around the league and a look at fantasy points allowed to receivers to assist in last-minute lineup decisions.

Matt Wilson Is Tyler Thigpen Fantasy Gold Or Fool's Gold? Is Tyler Thigpen Fantasy Gold Or Fool's Gold?
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 14, 2008
Following three surprisingly rock-solid performances, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Thigpen has come out of nowhere to achieve fantasy-relevant status. Is this guy the waiver wire wonder of the 2008 season? Can fantasy owners count on Thigpen during the stretch run? In his newest edition of In The Spotlight, Matt Wilson gives us the 411 on the pride of Costal Carolina University and his fantasy prospects for the rest of the season.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 14, 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!!

Gary Chamberlain The Hive - Week 11 The Hive - Week 11
Gary Chamberlain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2008
Welcome back to The Hive!! The bye weeks are over and the home stretch is upon us! Do your IDP teams have the mettle to make the postseason?? Will your squad wilt upon the loss of Deangelo Hall or Nick Barnett?? Time will tell, and The Hive will tell you who to start in the meantime!

Tony Holm The Prognosticator - Week 11 The Prognosticator - Week 11
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Nov 13, 2008
The Chargers just don't seem to be the Chargers we thought they would be. Sure, Shawn Merriman was the heart and soul of their defense and that set them back but I'll tell you what happened to the Chargers and how they ended up here.


Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun Games to Watch - Week 11 Games to Watch - Week 11
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 13, 2008
This week the guys bring the “Games to Watch” to you a day early, to make sure you don’t miss a prime Thursday night match-up. But they don’t stop there – they bring you two other great games that you won’t want to miss. Mixing in some fun with water slides, the Oscars, and your NFL Network tears – all while enjoying some breaded seafood and trying to see some yoga in action. So use the skills “Easy Reader” taught you, and learn which 3 games you just can’t miss this week.

Joe Bungo In Non-PPR, is it a WR’s Game Yet?  Part 2 In Non-PPR, is it a WR’s Game Yet? Part 2
Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2008
In the Week 6 edition of Digging Deeper titled "In Non-PPR, is it a WR’s Game Yet?", we took a look at how RBs compared to WRs in regards to individual fantasy points, and how many RBs there were compared to WRs in the Top 100 RBs and WRs through Week 5 in non-PPR leagues. Now that we’re another five weeks into the season from that point, as promised, we’re going to return to the analysis to see where we are at this point.

Nick Pagliuca Survivor Pools - Week 11 Survivor Pools - Week 11
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2008
My three picks all won last week, including my No. 1 pick in the Dolphins. As we get further in the season, it only gets tougher as your available teams become slimmer. Be wary of the road teams this week as they could be very tempting, especially the 9-0 Titans. Take a look at my Week 11 game-by-game analysis.

Brett Martin What do I know? Beware the Rookie Wall What do I know? Beware the Rookie Wall
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2008
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. This week I offer three running backs that will begin to hit the rookie wall and thus should not be counted on too heavily to produce points during your fantasy playoffs.

Paul Agruso The Rookie Report: News and Notes The Rookie Report: News and Notes
Paul Agruso, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2008
Welcome everyone to the Week 11 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.

Brad Gillespie Season Targets Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2008
A look at the intended targets for wide receivers and tight ends this season.

Sean Vostinar Who Sharks are Starting - Week 11 Who Sharks are Starting - Week 11
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 13, 2008
Michael Turner, Anquan Boldin and Drew Brees top the lists, with Tony Romo back in the rankings at No. 10 in your biweekly report from the Stat Lab in Week 9 of Who Sharks are Starting. You don't need a report to tell you 98% of owners are starting Adrian Peterson. This is decision-by-decision analysis ripped from the offical and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com, brought to you every Thursday and Saturday, to help you decide who to start.

Ron Anish Start/Bench List 2008 Week 11 Start/Bench List 2008 Week 11
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2008
The bye weeks are finally done which leaves you with a full roster of choices for your starting lineup. Be warned that there is a Thursday night game each week for the next six weeks. Start looking at your matchups early in the week so that it's not a coin flip at 7:59 p.m. on Thursday night deciding your fantasy team's playoff fate.

Walter Collazo Week Eleven: Playoff Picture Week Eleven: Playoff Picture
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2008
Week 11 is here and the Brew Crew Corner is still going strong. Hopefully you’re in the thick of your playoff battles and have a chance to fight for the championship.

Doug Coutts Week Eleven Waiver Wire Pickups Week Eleven Waiver Wire Pickups
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2008
We're going to start winding down the weekly waiver wire story, in fact, this will probably be the last of the season.  Most leagues have closed down their waiver wire for the season, or are about to in the next couple of weeks.  Many thanks to everyone for reading this season, hopefully you were able to find some diamonds in the rough in your league in a timely manner.  As always, your comments, even though I couldn't always respond to all of them, were read and welcome.  Thanks again.

Michael Sarmento Ask and you shall receive! Ask and you shall receive!
Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2008
Last week I gave you some players to use in a pinch.
We evaluate last week's ideas, and we look for a few new ones as well.

Lundy Blankenship Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 10 Edition) Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 10 Edition)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2008
Before you say it, yes, I am mad. Here's a quick look at the top teams of the NFL, in the only top ten list that goes up to eleven in the history of the internet and all of professional sports, ever.

Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun Week in Review Podcast - Week 10 Week in Review Podcast - Week 10
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Podcast
Nov 12, 2008
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.

Click here to download the FantasySharks "Week in Review" podcast, or sign up for an auto-matic weekly download at the same location!


Brad Gillespie Week 10 Targets Week 10 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 12, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 10.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 12, 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 !!

Steve Rudy, Jr. Week Ten in Review Week Ten in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 11, 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.

Cutler went on a tear last Thursday, throwing for 447 yards and three TDs. He did throw one INT, but overall he played excellent. It wasn’t too much of a surprise that the yards were so high because Denver basically had no running backs against the Browns due to injuries. Cutler has thrown for over 700 yards the last two weeks and owners can expect more of that the rest of the way.

Tim Davoll The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 10 The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 10
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 11, 2008
The Virgin is on a roll. A victory tonight is most likely assured and with it will be first place in my division. I am done with my bye weeks a week early. My team performed quite well.  

Nick Pagliuca On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 10 On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 10
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 10, 2008
Welcome to Week 10 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 - Anquan Boldin, Drew Brees, etc - and will keep to players whose performance was not as foreseeable.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 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 !!

Eric Huber Fantasy News of the Week-11/8 Fantasy News of the Week-11/8
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 8, 2008
Will Aaron Rodgers be able to conquer the Metrodome?  Is the change of scenery the difference in Mark Bradley's better production?  Is Cedric Benson a permanent solution for the Bengals at running back?  And what kind of chemistry has Brett Favre brought to the Jets locker room in 2008?  Plus, find out the latest surrounding the Lions quarterback situation, get the latest injury news, and hear me speak out about the Broncos rushing attack, or lack thereof! 

Vikings horns will be roaring, the crowd will be loud, and the field will be enclosed.   It’s the Vikings 12th man, and according to JSOnline.com it’s something that Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants to conquer this Sunday; something that old number four struggle with early in his green and gold career.


Week 12

Jim Bukowski Three fantasy gifts for a Sunday morning Three fantasy gifts for a Sunday morning
Jim Bukowski, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 23, 2008
Pierre Thomas, Brandon Lloyd and Matt Leinart. 'Who are three guys that have never been in my kitchen?' Also, 'Who are three guys that could help me win a fantasy championship?'

Brad Gillespie Week 12 Week 12
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2008
Practice notes on wide receivers and tight ends from around the league and a look at fantasy points allowed to the receivers to assist in last-minute lineup decisions.

Tony Holm The Prognosticator - Week 12 The Prognosticator - Week 12
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Nov 21, 2008
The Chiefs are making a nice cinderella story in the NFL this year. Tyler Thigpen comes out of obscurity to already be tagged as the Chiefs starting QB next year. Sure there'll be an open competition for the job with Brodie Croyle and Damon Huard but the job is Thigpen's to lose and he's far ahead of the pack right now. While the fantasy world is gushing about him, he did complete just 50% of his passes last week so it's not all perfect yet and there is room for Thigpen to fall flat on his face still. However, a promising start for the young Chief and we look forward to seeing more from him. Larry Johnson will struggle getting yards on the ground but he will get the tough yards. If you have a 'tough yards' scoring category then get LJ in!


Vinnie Against the Odds - Week 12 Against the Odds - Week 12
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Nov 21, 2008
Six games?! That's right. Vinnie's staking his claim in half a dozen games this weekend, most of his picks underdogs. "What can I say," says Vinnie, "the odds on these are more enticing than usual."

Matt Wilson Is Dustin Keller A Future Stud? Is Dustin Keller A Future Stud?
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2008
After watching New York Jets tight end Dustin Keller rack up two strong fantasy performances in consecutive weeks, fantasy owners have been debating whether Keller will continue to breakout or abruptly flameout. In his latest edition of In The Spotlight, Matt Wilson gives us his two cents on the Keller debate.

Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun Games to Watch - Week 12 Games to Watch - Week 12
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 21, 2008
Dolfi has to come up with the top three contests by himself this week, while Braun tries to get healthy before the Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t worry, though – you’ll still get the straight scoop on the three best “Games to Watch” this weekend, along with running all the diagnostics, examining the prognoses, and dispensing a dose of verbal penicillin to cure you of your indecision on which games you simply can’t miss in week 12. Just don’t touch the sides of the article, or you’ll get the buzzer. ;)

Walter Collazo Week 12: 09’ Draft at a Glance Week 12: 09’ Draft at a Glance
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2008
Even if you only play in redraft leagues, you can benefit from knowing what to expect next year. This will start your list of sleepers.

Doug Gaskell The Seadog Report Week 12 The Seadog Report Week 12
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2008
Well, it was a productive Week 11 for IDP, so  let's see if we can keep the trend going for Week 12.

Brett Martin What do I know? Heading into Week 12 What do I know? Heading into Week 12
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2008
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.

Scott Pachman Arizona Cardinals By The Numbers Arizona Cardinals By The Numbers
Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2008
The Arizona Cardinals have played incredible football this season.  In fact, chances are if you drafted any Cardinals player whose name doesn’t rhyme with “Hedgerian Flames,” you have a least one stud on your fantasy team.  Let’s examine some “cardinal numbers” and see what makes this team tick:

Brad Gillespie Season Targets Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 21, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends this season.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 21, 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!!

Gary Chamberlain The Hive - Week 12 edition The Hive - Week 12 edition
Gary Chamberlain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2008
Welcome back to The Hive! 3 months down of the NFL season, and we are in the home stretch. Depressing, aint it? Come on in for all your IDP info for week 12!

Paul Agruso The Rookie Report The Rookie Report
Paul Agruso, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2008
Welcome everyone to the Week 12 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.

Lundy Blankenship Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 11 Edition) Lundy's Top Ten at 11 (Week 11 Edition)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2008
I know all of you are just waiting to read the most irrelevant column on Fantasy Sharks. Well, here it is, the only Top 10 that goes up to 11 as I rank this week's NFL teams.

Nick Pagliuca Yeah, We're Talking About Playoffs! Yeah, We're Talking About Playoffs!
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2008
The playoffs are coming and it’s time to check out what players will be shining and who will disappoint. Should you be worried that your star player will be rested in the final weeks? Find the answer to that question and seven more in this week’s special edition playoff column …

Brad Gillespie Week 11 Targets Week 11 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2008
A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 11.

Ron Anish Start/Bench list 2008 Week 12 Start/Bench list 2008 Week 12
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2008
Only two weeks until fantasy playoffs begin. If you haven't already, it's a good time to review the schedules of your roster in Weeks 14-17 to see how you match up. There are still plenty of Shaun Hill's and Justin Gage's on the waiver wire. Start digging.

Nick Pagliuca Week 12 - Survivor Pools Week 12 - Survivor Pools
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 19, 2008
My two main picks in the Dolphins and Panthers both won last week. Miami came away with another close win against an inferior opponent, but got the job done in the end. My third option, the Eagles, which I was wary of, tied the Bengals. This is an odd occurrence, but in most survivor pools, it should be counted as an elimination since they did not advance. I continue to stress to beware of the road teams! Abide by the rules and you should stay alive. There are just six weeks left in the regular season so check out my Week 12 analysis …

Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun Week in Review Podcast - Week 11 Week in Review Podcast - Week 11
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Podcast
Nov 19, 2008
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.

Click here to download the FantasySharks "Week in Review" podcast, or sign up for an automatic weekly download at the same location!


Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 19, 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 !!

Michael Sarmento Fair Weathered Friend Fair Weathered Friend
Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 18, 2008
Weather can dominate an NFL contest like the nothing else. Being a playoff-caliber team and challenging for your title means that you must check the weather reports to ensure that your starts are the right ones. A defense in a monsoon- or mud-covered field can be your best friend, while a receiver in the same game can be a disastrous mistake.

Tim Davoll The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 11 The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 11
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 18, 2008
This week is the All-American matchup against your college roommate.   What do you do? You pray a little and you hope a little. The bragging rights could go on and on if come out a loser.  

Steve Rudy, Jr. Week 11 in Review Week 11 in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 17, 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.

DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart had huge days against the 0-10 Detroit Lions. Williams had 14 carries for 120 yards and two TD’s, while the rookie Stewart piled up 130 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown. That many yards (250) on the ground from two guys is very impressive and that kind of production should be similar next week against Atlanta>.

Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi Side Lines Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 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 !!

Eric Huber Fantasy News of the Week- 11/15 Fantasy News of the Week- 11/15
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 15, 2008
How was Larry Johnson greeted upon returning to the Chiefs, and what kind of role will he play in the offense?  What is the Falcons game plan on offense to beat up a battered Broncos defense?  When will Bills quarterback Trent Edwards break out of his slump?  And how does the Buccaneers defense feel about facing Adrian Peterson this week?  Plus, find out the latest on running backs Willie Parker, Darren McFadden, and Clinton Portis, and all the injured impact players across the NFL.  Get a IDP rundown of injuries, see the latest team defensive leaders, and hear me speak out about poor coaching!


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