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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
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 4, 2009 |
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| 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!! |
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Ten Turkeys
Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 28, 2008 |
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| In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s survey the league for last week’s biggest “turkeys.” |
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Against the Odds - Week 13
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Nov 28, 2008 |
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| Vinnie likes three AFC teams on the road this week, each significantly better than its opponent up to this point in the season. After stuffing yourself with turkey or whatever you eat on Thanksgiving, enjoy watching football this weekend ... and be sure to give somebody a hug from Vinnie. |
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The Hive - Week 13 edition
Gary Chamberlain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 27, 2008 |
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| Welcome to the Thanksgiving edition of The Hive! The playoffs are coming, are you ready??? |
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Who Sharks Are Starting - Week 13
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 27, 2008 |
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| Now that the interactive Who Sharks Are Starting is live, updating every hour of every day to help you decide who to start, we can take some time to talk about what sharks are doing in their lineups. Here are some of my takes on the big movers in shark lineups this week, Murphy's Law of Offense, and the first WSAS Whiskey Tango. |
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Lundy's Top Ten At Eleven (Week 12 edition)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 27, 2008 |
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| Welcome to the shortest edition of the Top ten. Yeah, you know. Yada... Yada... Yada... The only top ten that goes up til eleven. |
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The Prognosticator - Week 13
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Nov 26, 2008 |
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The Chargers are struggling to put anything together and it points back to the offensive line and a secondary that is leaking yardage. With Antonio Gates out in a pattern, the line needs to handle all the pass blocking and the guys that surround Phillip Rivers in the backfield just aren't as good as the guys that were there last year. The Chargers have lost some talent over the last year or two that they havnen't been able to make up for. Don't look for a lot of points from your Chargers though they'll do well enough up top to warrant a look at Antonio Gates. Not that you'd have him benched of course.
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Start/Bench list 2008 Week 13
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2008 |
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. May the joy you receive from your second helping of pumpkin pie only be surpassed by the mountain of fantasy points your team scores on this glorious holiday weekend. These next two weeks will determine the playoff teams in most leagues. Don't over-think the matchups. Remember, your studs brought you this far. Let them take you the rest of the way. |
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Games to Watch - Week 13
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 26, 2008 |
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The guys serve up a Thanksgiving platter of NFL deliciousness with this week’s "Games to Watch". They manage to cook up a fine trio of match-ups you aren’t going to want to miss, using their own very special recipe. So stuff yourselves into that easy-chair, you turkeys, while the guys dish out everything you wanted to know about football; the added info on Black Friday gift ideas, tryptophan, and the Beverly Hillbillies is just gravy. |
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The Sunday-through-Tuesday Waiver Argument
Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2008 |
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| In this edition of the Commissioner’s Perspective, I want to delve into a controversial league setting that creates two completely different types of leagues depending on how it’s set. Yes my friends, today we’re going to argue about Sunday-through-Tuesday waivers. Why now when we’re soon heading into the fantasy playoffs and it’s a moot point for this year you ask? The reason is because Sunday-though-Tuesday waivers might be deciding who’s winning your leagues, and it’s never too early to think about next year. |
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Thursday Games - Gobble Gobble!!!
Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2008 |
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So much cooking and preperation goes into a day like Thanksgiving.
Skip the turkey, mashed potatoes and pie this year.
Get yourself some great Chinese take out and watch your teams score big on
Thursday! |
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The Seadog Report Week 13
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2008 |
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, here is a quick hit for some Seadog recommendations to help you out for Week 13. |
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Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends this season. |
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Week 12 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 12. |
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Week 13 - Survivor Pools
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 26, 2008 |
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All four of my picks won last weekend (Cowboys, Steelers, Buccaneers and Bears) despite the tough home underdog schedule that it was.
Denver laid an egg at home to the Raiders, who like I said, kept Week 1 in mind. We are in Thanksgiving week, so if you are reading this article, you’re likely still alive at this late point in the season. Congrats so far, but you are only about three quarters of the way there. Get one step closer to the finish by checking out my picks for Week 13 as well as a game-by-game analysis. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 26, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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Lab Test: The Weather
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 25, 2008 |
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I should have known better. Ryan Fitzpatrick is a young, inexperienced, career backup quarterback born in Arizona, who went against a good Pittsburgh defense, playing in the snow. I haven't had to think twice about starting T.J. Houshmandzadeh in my PPR leagues since his early season funk, even with Fitzpatrick under center, and there wasn't much made of the back issue that had Houshetc listed as probable. In this edition of the Stat Lab, we test the impact of the weather on fantasy performance. It turns out my instincts were right -- just a week late. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 12
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Nov 25, 2008 |
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Happy Thanksgiving!
The Fantasy Virgin Chronicles want to thank everyone who follows this article weekly.
May the holiday bring the best to you and yours.
I would like to send my thanks to the Troops who are in harms way around the world.
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Week 12 in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 24, 2008 |
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| 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. |
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On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 12
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 24, 2008 |
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Welcome
to Week 12 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 – Calvin Johnson, Adrian Peterson, etc – and will keep to players whose performance was not as foreseeable.
If you read my playoff article a few days ago, you’ll know how I feel about Chad
down the stretch. He had his biggest day of the year Sunday and while
he won’t put up those numbers the rest of the way; he should put up
respectable ones. He faces the Rams, Bills, 49ers and Chiefs through
Week 16. Don’t worry about that game against the Bills either since
it’s not in Buffalo – it’s in Toronto... |
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Fantasy News of the Week- 11/22
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 22, 2008 |
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Is it time for fantasy owners to give up on Terrell Owens? What will the Packers game plan be down the stretch? Is Devin Hester even a threat to opposing defenses anymore? And what will the Giants rushing attack look like if it has to churn without Brandon Jacobs? Plus, find out the latest news surrounding Reggie Bush, Roddy White, and Brian Westbrook, get your IDP injury rundown and hear me Speak Out on the NFL fix I believe in!
Terrell Owens is a
typical confident wide receiver, and his past has brought many moments
that he and NFL fans would love to forget. According to the
Fort Worth Star Telegram
the Cowboys wide receiver is frustrated with his offensive numbers once
again and blames it on the style of offense his team is playing... |
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Who Sharks Are Starting - Week 14
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2008 |
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| It's Thursday, and the Sharks left standing have spoken with their lineups in the interactive Who Sharks Are Starting, updating every hour of every day to help you decide who to start. Here's a preview of the Thursday morning rankings, a few words on how to best use these rankings in the playoffs, and some of my takes on the big movers in shark lineups this week. |
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Games to Watch - Week 14
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 5, 2008 |
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| The guys clue you in to three GREAT "Games to Watch" that you just aren’t going to want to miss this weekend. They find you a divisional battle, a geographical battle, and a historical-relevance battle - all in the same weekend! And they even clue you in to how to get the ‘Mrs.’ Let you stay home and watch them. So avoid the Hugh Grant movies, set your sibling rivalry aside, and grab yourself a bushel of steamed crabs and get ready for this weekend’s best games. Hey, who was watching your TV last and why was it on CSPAN?!? |
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Against the Odds - Week 14
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 5, 2008 |
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Vinnie's staking his claim in two games this week, one of which undoubtedly will be watched by many a Fantasy Shark, given the playoff implications therein.
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 5, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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The Hive - Week 14 edition
Gary Chamberlain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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| Welcome back to The Hive!! It's playoff time baby!! Hard to believe it's week 14 already, isn't it? Where did the season go? Soon all of us will be fighting over what team drafts who and why you should or shouldn't draft so-and-so in 2009. The circle of life kids, the circle of life. |
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The Prognosticator - Week 14
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Dec 4, 2008 |
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The Cowboys are going to struggle in the wilds of Pittsburgh. With a
chance of snow showers forecast for three out of the next four days, it
will be cold and there may be light snow. That puts Dallas at a
distinct disadvantage right out of the chute. The injury to Marion
Barber doesn't help as that's what December and January is
all about, running the football. The Cowboys are good, they'll show
flashes but they won't be able to tie drives together and that will
hurt them.
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Week 14 - Survivor Pools
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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The Titans and Cowboys dominated their opponents on Thanksgiving Day while the Colts won in
Cleveland without scoring an offensive TD. The Bills, meanwhile, were victim to the first East Coast team to lose to a West Coast team at home... |
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The Seadog Report - Week 14
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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Howdy Sharkfans! Not much fanfare this week, so here are some Seadog recommendations to help you out for Week 14. |
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Lundy's Top 10 At 11 (Week 13 edition)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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| Welcome to the Top 10! The only Top Ten that goes all the way up to 11. How do the best teams stack up this week according to my warped mind? |
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The Rookie Report: Week 14
Paul Agruso, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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Welcome, everyone, to the Week 14 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.
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What do I know? Heading into Week 14
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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| 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. |
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Week Fourteen: Early Playoffs
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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| I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving holiday. There were plenty of blowouts on turkey day. It was great if you were the one racking up the points. It was really bad if you had to play catch up on Sunday and Monday. Early playoffs start this week for some leagues that look to prevent the Week 17 resting of star players. |
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Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended targets for wide receivers and tight ends this season. |
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Start/Bench List 2008 Week 14
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 3, 2008 |
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Success in the playoffs can erase the bad breaks of a 7-6 season while struggles can reduce a 11-2 record to a meaningless afterthought. Studs are, in the words of the immortal Dennis Green, "who we thought they were", but there's always a matchup to exploit this time of the season. Choose your starters wisely, because you do not get a second chance this time of year.
Cotchery has had a couple quiet weeks after a solid game in New England
back in Week 11. With Favre expected to perform well this week comes
the expectations that Cotchery will benefit the most from Favre's
successes. Look for Cotchery to surpass the 100-yard receiving mark for
the second time this season in San Francisco. |
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Thursday Night Magic
Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 3, 2008 |
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Hang the lights on your house.
Frost your tree with the spray on snow.
Grab a frosty beer.
Thursday's Game is near. |
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Week 13 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 3, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended tergets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 13. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 3, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 13
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 2, 2008 |
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It is Week 13 of the Professional League of the National Football. The turkey
was consumed. The pumpkin pie went down a little awkward this year but it went down nonetheless. |
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On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 13
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 1, 2008 |
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Welcome to Week 13
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 – Marshawn Lynch, Roddy White, etc – and will keep to players whose performance was not as foreseeable.
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Week 13 in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 1, 2008 |
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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. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 1, 2008 |
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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 !! |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Nov 28, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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Is Matt Ryan The Best Rookie QB Ever?
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 28, 2008 |
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| Are we watching a historic performance from Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Matt Ryan? Is he on the verge of becoming the best rookie quarterback ever? Can you remember the last time a rookie signal-caller played as well as Ryan has? In his newest edition of In The Spotlight, Matt Wilson takes a look at how Ryan stacks up with rookie quarterbacks from years past. |
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New Interactive Lineup Tool Launched
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Nov 20, 2008 |
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| Just in time for the fantasy playoffs, today marks the launch of the new interactive
Who Sharks Are Starting. From the R&D division of the Stat Lab, Who Sharks Are Starting' looks at the
thousands of individual lineup decisions made in the over 400 teams in the official and community leagues here at FantasySharks.com. Throughout each day, live lineups are downloaded and compiled to provide up-to-date player rankings. Unlike anything else you can find online, this is current lineup advice straight from the people in the FantasySharks community you already trust to help decide who to start. |
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The Hive - Week 15
Gary Chamberlain, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2008 |
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| Better late than never! |
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The Top Ten at 10 (Week 14 Edition)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2008 |
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This week we took the advice of the tank ... and well this is what we came up with. Thanks Bus for the writeup ...
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Against the Odds - Week 15
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 12, 2008 |
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In his Week 15 installment, Vinnie has decided to get behind a pair of NFC West teams. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 12, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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Thursday Rage
Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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"I beg your pardon; I never promised you a rose garden." But I did promise you a little insight into Thursday night football, and I'm giving it to you. |
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Week 15 Weather Report
Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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| If you’re still reading analysis articles on Fantasy Sharks, congratulations are in order since you’re probably in the thick of your league’s playoffs. But now isn’t the time to sit back and pat yourself on the back. It’s time to hunker down and pay attention to every little detail as there is no more room for even the slightest of errors. One detail often overlooked is weather conditions and how it will affect your players. Weather can be a big factor in games this time of year. So this week, we’ll take a look at the weather forecast for each game’s designated time slot (as of today) and how it should affect the teams’ passing, running, kicking and defensive games. |
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Survivor Pools - Week 15
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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The Colts, Cardinals and Bears all won last weekend, while the last choice (the Packers) continued their struggles and lost to
Houston at home. One of my tempting picks to avoid in the Jets did go down in
San Francisco, but do I think they will rebound at home? There are just three weeks to play in the regular season and we are coming down to the wire. Check out Week 15’s game-by-game analysis and continue your survivor run until the end … |
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Who Sharks Are Starting - Week 15
Sean Vostinar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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| Ho-Ho-Holy Playoffs! This is a critical time for fantasy owners, and puzzling times for Who Sharks Are Starting. With most leagues down to just a handful of teams left standing, the Collective Shark Brain is a little smaller, and some weirdness is going to emerge. In this must-read for Who Sharks Are Starting fans, I'll take you through some of the keys to analyzing this week's data by example, and offer a few of my personal takes at key positions. |
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The Seadog Report Week 15
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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| Playoff time! Let's take a look at some Seadog recommendations for Week 15! |
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What do I know? Heading into Week 15
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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| 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. |
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Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from this season. |
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The Rookie Report: Playoff Worthy
Paul Agruso, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2008 |
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Welcome everyone to the Week 15 installment to the 2008 Rookie Report. Each week during the regular season, the report will cover trends, news items and analyses of notable performances by the NFL’s 2008 Rookie Class to assist in your pursuit of dynasty championship gold. |
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Week 14 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 10, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 14. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 10, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 14
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 9, 2008 |
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The regular season has ended and, even if I lose tonight, I have secured the top record in Fantasy Football in our 12 team league. The difference between me being 11-3 and 10-4 you ask? That would be Mr. Carnell "Cadillac" Williams of
Tampa
Bay.
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Postseason Plan
Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2008 |
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| Those sharks fortunate enough to have made it to the postseason in their fantasy leagues understand that there is no longer room for error when editing their lineups. While setting your lineup for your initial playoff game, keep in mind this pair of strategies that I have found helpful on the road to victory. |
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On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 14
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2008 |
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Welcome to Week 14 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.
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Week 14 in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 8, 2008 |
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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. |
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Fantasy News of the Week - 12/6
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 6, 2008 |
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| What horror movie character is Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden comparing Steve Smith to this week? How confident is head coach Mike McCarthy with his quarterback late in games? How many prongs are in the Baltimore rushing attack, and what kind of impact does each prong make? Plus, find out the latest news surrounding Marion Barber, Chris Henry, Adrian Peterson, and more, get the latest IDP injury report, and hear me speak out against the NFLPA and unions around the nation. |
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Random Thoughts and Cold Hard Sports
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2008 |
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| It's been way too long since I've had my ugly mug on the front page here so I put together some random thoughts that have been bouncing around in my little noggin. Spent some time this week talking to our friend Ed Berliner who has moved over to Cold Hard Sports. There are a couple clips there from our conversation if you'd like to check it out. The season is winding down, last week of the season for many, first week of the season for others, good luck. |
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The Rise And Likely Fall Of Plaxico Burress
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 5, 2008 |
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A little less than a year ago, we saw New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress catch the winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLII, cradle the Super Bowl trophy in front of adoring fans and join his team for a visit with President George W. Bush at the White House. Earlier this week, we saw a handcuffed Burress escorted into a New York police station by a small group of officers and booked on two counts of felony criminal possession of a weapon. In his newest edition of In The Spotlight, Matt Wilson tells us why he is not surprised by Burress' latest legal troubles. |
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What do I know? Heading in to Week 16
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 20, 2008 |
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| 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. |
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Games to Watch - Week 16
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 19, 2008 |
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'Twas a few days before week 16, and all through this article, Dolfi and Braun bring you the top three ‘Games to Watch’. Not only do they serve you up a Christmas gift of great football, they stuff your stocking with Victoria Secret models, holiday poetry, blockbuster previews, and the Rotato. So avoid standing under the mistletoe with your sister, and open up a trio of gift-wrapped NFL match-ups that will make your holiday week just a little more jolly. |
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Against the Odds - Week 16
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 19, 2008 |
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| Vinnie's picking multiple home teams and multiple road teams, this week. Two of Week 16's premier games with playoff implications happen to be two that Vinnie feels most confident about. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 19, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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The Prognosticator - Week 16
Tony Holm, "The Prognosticator"
Dec 18, 2008 |
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In a game that will determine the number 1 seed in the NFC and home
field advantage throughout, it's a game not to be missed. This game
will be sloppy as the current forecast is 100% chance of their being
rain and mixed precipitation at game time. The Panthers will run the
ball but will struggle in the air as the Giants can really get some
pressure on the QB. Expect a lot of short dump off passes from Jake Delhomme and for the Panthers, this is where they can't compete...
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Survivor Pools - Week 16
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2008 |
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The Colts, Eagles, Jets and Panthers all won last weekend in my four-game sweep of survivor selections. The Bengals win over the Redskins, who I urged you to stay away from, likely caused those who had no other choices or didn’t listen to be eliminated. There are just two weeks left in the regular season and the options are slimmer. Check out Week 16’s game-by-game analysis and continue your survivor run until the end … |
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Week 16 Weather Report
Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2008 |
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If you’re still reading analysis articles on Fantasy Sharks, congratulation is in order since you’re probably in the thick of your league’s playoffs or in the championship game. But now isn’t the time to sit back and pat yourself on the back. It’s time to hunker down and pay attention to every little detail as there is no more room for even the slightest of errors. One detail often overlooked is weather conditions and how it will affect your players. Weather can be a big factor in games this time of year. So this week, we’ll take a look at the weather forecast for each game’s designated time slot (as of Thursday, Dec. 18th) and how it should affect the teams’ passing, running, kicking, and defensive games
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Season Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends this season |
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The Top 10 at 11 (Week 15)
Lundy Blankenship, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2008 |
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Once again, we left it up to our esteemed community to vote on the Top 10. Let's see how they voted and whether I agree with them or not.
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The Seadog Report Week 16
Doug Gaskell, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 18, 2008 |
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| A slightly choppy Seadog Report this week, but nonetheless, some IDP info for Championship Week 16. |
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Start/Bench List 2008 Week 16
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 17, 2008 |
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Congrats to those of you partaking in your championship game this week. It's been a long season and your decisions have brought you to the title game. Don't stray from your strategy that brought you this far. Pay close attention to your studs. You should feel comfortable starting all your studs this week, but next week will be a different story. The balance of playing the matchups against the "stud"-meter becomes tough this late in the season. When in doubt, ask the Tank. |
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Week 15 Targets
Brad Gillespie, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 17, 2008 |
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| A look at the intended targets for the wide receivers and tight ends from Week 15. |
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'Twas the week before X-mas
Michael Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 17, 2008 |
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Fantasy Playoff spin on "The Night Before Christmas." |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 17, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 15
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 16, 2008 |
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It is the playoffs.
So it is go large or go home.
And this week I am up against the likes of Mr. Brian Westbrook and Mr. Tony Romo.
My team the Cromwell Demolition has yet to win a first round championship game in the three times I have been in this situation.
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Week 15 in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 15, 2008 |
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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.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
Jim Bukowski, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 15, 2008 |
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| Something is about to happen that is going to make fantasy football even better. You're probably asking yourself if that’s possible? Well, you tell me. The FFOC, Fantasy Football Open Championship, is about to give away $1,000,000 next Monday night. Can you imagine taking home a cool $1 million for playing fantasy football? How sweet would that be!? |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 15, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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Fantasy News of the Week-12/13
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2008 |
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| Can Lynch get going against the Jets? Who’s complaining now in Big D? Will Orlovsky start for the Lions, and will Calvin Johnson be forgotten? And who’s starting at quarterback for the purple and gold this week? Plus, find out the latest newssurrounding Willie Parker, Kellen Winslow, and Frank Gore, get the latest IDP injury report, and hear me speak out on coaches who deserve raises. |
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Tie Fighter
Scott Pachman, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 13, 2008 |
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| A forced choice between two comparable players for a regular-season fantasy football matchup is difficult. A similar decision during the do-or-die fantasy playoffs is gut-wrenching. If you are wavering between two (or more) players for your next playoff round, the following tips may help you break the tie: |
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UPDATED - Survivor Pools - Week 17
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 26, 2008 |
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| The top
choice in the Patriots man-handled the Cardinals while the second choice in the
Saints kept the Lions winless season intact. The Texans and Broncos both
disappointed in multiple ways on Sunday.
Are you down to the final week in your
survivor pool? Congrats so far, but you have just one more week to survive! Check
out the final week’s game-by-game analysis and continue your survivor run until
the end… |
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Week 17 Weather Report
Joe Bungo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 26, 2008 |
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| If you’re still reading analysis articles on Fantasy Sharks, congratulations are in order since you’re in your league’s championship game. But now isn’t the time to sit back and pat yourself on the back. It’s time to hunker down and pay attention to every little detail as there is no more room for even the slightest of errors. One detail often overlooked is weather conditions and how it will affect your players. Weather can be a big factor in games this time of year. So this week, we’ll take a look at the weather forecast for each game’s designated time slot (as of 12/26) and how it should affect the teams’ passing, running, kicking and defensive games. The upgrades and downgrades need to be used on a relative scale. For example, if we upgrade the Rams’ offense because the game is indoors and slightly downgrade Denver’s passing game because of 15 mph winds, it doesn’t mean you should start Marc Bulger over Jay Cutler. That should be obvious. |
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Against the Odds - Week 17
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Dec 26, 2008 |
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| Want some teams to root for while you're dining on leftovers and slamming egg nog from the carton this Sunday? Vinnie's got some games in mind that, once again, feature the odd sort of line we can exploit for our own gains. |
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Week 17: The Winners Circle
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2008 |
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| Happy Holidays and welcome to the final week of the regular season and
the championship round for most leagues. It comes down to this week to
wrap up the 2008 fantasy season. |
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Start/Bench list 2008 Week 17
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2008 |
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Happy Holidays to everyone! It's Week 17, forget everything you've done to prepare your lineup each week. Forget about the Studs list as all bets are off for playoff-bound teams with nothing to play for. This week, we'll focus on those teams with something to play for and those individuals trying to make some noise in an otherwise disappointing season. |
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Games to Watch - Week 17
Chris Dolfi and Tom Braun, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 24, 2008 |
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The guys wrap up the regular season for 2008 with a last-minute Christmas gift to everyone – a write-up on every match-up in week 17. And as an even bigger gift, they keep it to 50 words EXACTLY on each game – giving you more time to run out and get that last minute Christmas shopping done. Wow - thoughtful and informative; Tony Holm should give those guys a raise. |
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What do I know? Heading into Week 17
Brett Martin, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 24, 2008 |
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| The final 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. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 24, 2008 |
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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 !! |
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The Top Ten At Eleven (Week 16)
Lundy Claus, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2008 |
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I just want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holidays. It's OK if you print this out and read them to your kids on Christmas Eve in front of the fireplace while you are waiting on the big guy. In fact, leave it for Santa to read too
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Week 16 in Review
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2008 |
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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. |
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On the Rise, On the Fall - Week 16
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2008 |
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| Throughout the season, I discussed the stock of players after each week of the regular season. As we conclude the 2008 NFL year and fantasy seasons come to an end, I will make a twist to the article and discuss the playoff fortunes of teams around the league. |
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The Rookie Report: Week 17
Paul Agruso, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2008 |
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Welcome, everyone, to the Week 17 installment to the 2008 Rookie Report. Each week during the 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.
As we approach the final week of the 2008 season, this week's edition of the rookie report will look back at the trends of the year by position. So sit back and let's begin .... |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin - Week 16
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Dec 23, 2008 |
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| I am playing for all the marbles this week. The Championship of my 12-team, three-division Husky Blue fantasy football league. Because it is the week before Christmas, I guess I must go in this direction. My lineup was hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that a fantasy football Championship would be there. In all respect to Dr. Clement C. Moore, of course, virgin fans, it had to be said. The results you ask? |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Dec 22, 2008 |
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| 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 !! |
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Fantasy News of the Week-12/20
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Dec 20, 2008 |
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| Who will start for coach Gruden this week against the 31st ranked pass defense? Who has the Panthers featured back been inspired by? How is Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler feeling about his team's playoff chances? And does Brett Favre owe his career to Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren? Plus, find out the latest on Donovan McNabb, Darren McFadden, and Frank Gore, get your IDP Injury Report, and hear me speak out on why it may be time to scrap the pro bowl. |
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