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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