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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

			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. Get your Progno HERE!

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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!

			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!

			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 !!

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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. :)

			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.

			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'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.

			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.

			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.

			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?

			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.

			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.

			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!

			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 !!

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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.

			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

			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.

			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.

			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'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.

			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.

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