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For you history buffs, we will archive every article penned by the Shark Team in 2011. 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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Fantasy Intelligence Report: Week 5 News Nuggets, Hot Sheet, and First Quarter Blunders
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 8, 2011 |
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| Week 5 is almost among us, and you know what that means. That's right, it's time for the latest news nuggets, reactions and that trendy hot sheet. I have also opened up my 2011 fantasy diary for a brief first quarter reflection. Yeah, it is time for the Fantasy Intelligence Report. Proceed with optimisim! |
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The Prognosticator - Week 5
Tony Holm, The Prognosticator
Oct 8, 2011 |
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I didn't think the passing of Steve Jobs would affect me in any real way. It was a little sudden but the writing had been on the wall for some time with his weight loss and known health battles. I never knew the man personally so I would have guessed it would have been just another news story to me. Instead, it brought me back to the epoch of the modern computer and made me think back to those days of continuous struggle for Apple, their brand, how they positioned themselves, the neat little inventions Steve Jobs and co. created for the world and their unwavering fortitude to stick with it.
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Guessing Games
Mike Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 8, 2011 |
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| Spot a trend or an indicator, and take advantage. You may need some help finding someone to fill in for a bye week. At least with my suggestions, you won't have to deal with the Redskins' ball coach this week. |
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Corner Lockdown: Covering Week 5
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2011 |
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| Welcome to the Corner Lockdown feature on fantasysharks.com. This column will provide you with everything you need to know for the upcoming fantasy football week: running back dilemmas, what sleepers to keep an eye on, a fantasy lock of the week and other vital advice to help you take home the hardware. |
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Against the Odds (2011) - Week 5
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Oct 7, 2011 |
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| Fresh off Detroit coming through in dramatic fashion, his first four-star pick of the year, Vinnie is backing some road underdogs, the defending Super Bowl champ, and a heavy home favorite in Week 5. Jump in! |
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Five Week 5 Gems to Help Owners Win
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2011 |
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| Five Bold Gems to help owners make it to the playoffs; featuring the most underrated Quarterback in fantasy football, a potential great deal on a Number 1 wide reciever and this week's Bye Week Bum Special. |
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Week 5: The Start of the Bye Weeks
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2011 |
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| Welcome to Week 5 of the Brew Crew Corner. This is the first of many bye weeks. This week the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams and the Washington Redskins are off. You're now faced with trying to fill in your roster as well as trying to replace players that are injured. If you read my article last week then hopefully you took my advice and made some moves to fill those holes before this week's waiver request. |
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Quarter Pole Roundup
The Sin City BetBot 6000, FantasySharks.com
Oct 7, 2011 |
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| Join Sin City BetBot 6000 as he looks back at the first four weeks in the league. Well, that's half the column. The other half is a hate fest on Andy Reid. |
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Good Call/Bad Call: Week 5
Curt Kestila, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2011 |
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| Is Josh Freeman going to live up to his draft time sleeper status? Will Chris Johnson return to stud status? Will Mike Wallace have another game with more than 100 receiving yards? Find out if these are good calls or bad calls. |
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IDP STUDS AND DUDS: Week Five IDP Start/Sit
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 7, 2011 |
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| Come inside and let's take a look at some players you should give serious consideration to getting into your lineups or who could outperform expectations (Studs) and some that, for whatever reason, you may want to consider leaving alone, or at least take into account that they may be a relative disappointment this week (Duds). |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 7, 2011 |
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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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Start/Bench - Week 5
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011 |
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| It’s Week 5 and you know what that means: the dreaded bye weeks are here! Hopefully, you’ve been preparing for this moment for quite some time as there’s not a worse feeling than when you have multiple players at the same position on the same bye week. Despite the fact that six teams will be resting this week, there are plenty of solid plays for you. The New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and San Diego Chargers will rule the air, while Philadelphia, Houston and Buffalo pile up big stats on the ground. |
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Waiver Wire Wonders
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011 |
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| Waiver Wire Wonders marches on! The bye weeks are starting up, so depth will be tested. If you have room at the bottom of your roster, make a move if for nothing else than to keep players away from others in your league. Stay active! |
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IDP CHEATSHEET: Week 5
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011 |
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| Four weeks into the 2011 season and injuries are mounting (With Trent Cole, Jerod Mayo, James Harrison, Antoine Winfield, and Chris Hope going down just last week alone), and that combined with the arrival of the bye weeks that makes setting IDP lineups as daunting a challenge as ever. To assist you in doing so here’s a look at my Top 30 defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs for Week Five of the 2011 season in IDP leagues. |
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IDP SHOWDOWN: IDP Stock Watch
Gary Davenport and James Elvins, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 6, 2011 |
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| Join Gary Davenport and James Elvins as they take a look at some IDPs who have failed to live up their expectations entering the season and others who have exceeded our wildest dreams, as well as to speculate (because really, that’s what what fantasy football writers do more often than not) as to what that means for their IDP prospects the rest of the way. |
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Survivor Pool Analysis - Week 5
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011 |
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| Another hurdle in the survivor season has emerged – the bye weeks. Six teams are off in Week 5, which means the selections are even slimmer. Checkout the game-by-game analysis for this weekend’s games. |
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Week 5: The Lion Kings
Marc Griffis, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011 |
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| Two undefeated teams remain. The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are tied for the lead in the NFC North. Although "The Pack" has impressed, it is the Detroit Lions that have been the league's biggest surprise as they find a way to win each week. Checkout my dive this week as we cover a few highlights from last week, then take a dive into several key matchups for Week 5. |
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5.5 Things I Think I Think
Keith Jordan, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011 |
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| Well thought out and completely random theories, observations, opinions, commentary, advice, rumblings and ramblings about all things fantasy football. |
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The Grey Report - Week 5
David Grey, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 6, 2011 |
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Don't set your lineup without consulting the Grey Report - Because Not All Matchups are Black and White
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JL's Week 4 Observation Deck
John Lanfranca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 5, 2011 |
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| As we cross the quarter-pole in the regular season of fantasy leagues around the nation, it is essential to realize what the big picture is as we move forward. Injuries are starting to pile up, and bye weeks are now upon us. Managing your team well for the next eight weeks will likely determine the outcome of your season. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 5, 2011 |
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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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What Did We Learn - Week 4 Edition
Drew Magyar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2011 |
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| We’re four weeks into the season. Hopefully you’re finding yourself in good shape as we move into the first bye week of the year. We had a few interesting performances. Some returned to their old ways, while others may end up getting benched. So what did we learn? |
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IDP WAIVER WIRE: Week 5
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2011 |
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| It's that time of the 2011 season, when as if it wasn’t bad enough that injuries are mounting, including to such prominent IDPs as New England Patriots' linebacker Jerod Mayo and Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole, the bye weeks are now here to suck even more life from IDP lineups. With that in mind here are some players that should be available on many IDP waiver wires that are worth targeting as we head into the barrens of the byes. |
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The Feeding Frenzy
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2011 |
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| Just like clockwork, a new week brings with it another major injury. First it was Jamaal Charles then it was Kenny Britt that broke the hearts of fantasy owners. This time it was Andre Johnson. Then there were the breakout players like Ryan Torain, who went off after not seeing the field for the Washington Redskins in their first three games. It’s just another crazy week in the world of fantasy football. Now let’s look at some hot waiver wire targets for this week and whether you should go after them or take a pass. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin : Week 4
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 4, 2011 |
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| Oh, the NFL is creating a buzz like it always does. However there are consequences to the NBA not being in business yet. Something could come through, but until then it is all NFL all the time. Will Tony Romo blow another? Will Michael Vick struggle again? |
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In The Spotlight: Week 4 In Review
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 3, 2011 |
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| Another Detroit comeback, a massive Green Bay offensive explosion, a 49ers' surprise, another Dream Team flop, a ton of Arian Foster awesomeness and a healthy dose of "Shananigans." See what else Matt Wilson places "In The Spotlight" as he looks back at Week 4. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 3, 2011 |
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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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Questions on Your Mind in Week 6
Mike Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2011 |
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| Some questions are looming out there this week: Is Tim Tebow worth picking up or starting? Which Wide Receiver is coming on strong? Which rookie running back has the best opportunity this week? Which tight end will find the end zone this week? The answer's in this week's Audibles. |
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Week 6 Fantasy Intelligence Report: News Nuggets, Reactions, and the Hot Sheet
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2011 |
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| Week 6 is here, and you know what that means. That's right, it's time for the latest news nuggets, reactions and that trendy hot sheet. I have also dropped in a few players to keep on your fantasy radar as you observe this week's action. It is time for the Fantasy Intelligence Report. Proceed with Tebowism! |
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Risers and Fallers - Week 6
Patrick White, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2011 |
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| Like the five weeks before this one, Week 6 provides us with a measuring tool for player value. This week we have the opportunity to apply that metaphorical ruler to 13 specific players. Every player has something to prove each week, but there are always a few individual guys with more on the line than the others. Here are the Week 6 values that lie in the balance. |
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Pippalicious!
The Sin City BetBot 6000, FantasySharks.com
Oct 15, 2011 |
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| This week, the BetBot sets the record straight regarding his most recent tabloid scandal. |
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IDP STUDS AND DUDS: Week 6 IDP Start/Sit
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 14, 2011 |
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| Well, Week 5 wasn’t my best week ever recommendation-wise, but it certainly wasn’t my worst either, so after a few hits and a few misses (it happens with IDPs…no matter how educated the guess at the end of the day it’s still just that) it’s back into the basement to consult my trusty Krystal Ball. (I have to keep it there, the last time I left it upstairs it killed every plant in the house, and never mind the titanium suit I have to wear…long story, but thankfully the antidote for Krystal Ball poisoning just so happens to be cold beer.) |
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Draft Day Disappointments
Keith Jordan, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 14, 2011 |
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| Many players who were expected to be fantasy football contributors this season have come out of the gate slowly. Who are the draft day disappointments and how should you approach each of them for the rest of the season? |
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Second Half Heroes
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 14, 2011 |
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| It’s time for owners to focus on the second half of the fantasy football season and make a plan for the playoffs. Here are four difference makers, who can be had for a reasonable price, that can help lead owners to the “Promised Land.” |
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The Prognosticator - Week 6
Tony Holm, The Prognosticator
Oct 14, 2011 |
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Don't look now but the Redskins are 1st in the NFC East and the Eagles are last. This is a tough game for the Eagles. On the road, against a division rival that has done nothing but win, with doubt creeping into the Eagles psyche. Yes the Eagles will play hard and yes, they'll play well. But the Redskins have a swagger about them and the competition Mike Shanahan has created between his three runningbacks will push the Redskins over the Eagles.
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 14, 2011 |
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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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Week 6: Sometimes the Other Guy Gets Lucky
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 14, 2011 |
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| It was a very tough week for the Brew Crew and I'm not referring to the team in Milwaukee. I'm talking about my squads in Week 5. I had been playing well until that week and then the unexplained happened, players that have been duds all season suddenly exploded for season highs. |
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Survivor Pool Analysis - Week 6
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2011 |
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| Well, it appears that the Giants will be the survivor killer of 2011 with their loss in the final minutes against Seattle at home. If you are still alive, you are probably in good shape with the amount of people that were eliminated this weekend. Check out Week 6’s game-by-game analysis, which includes another six teams on a bye. This is a week where I do not expect too many upsets because all but one home team is favored this week. Therefore, there are several good options this weekend. |
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IDP CHEATSHEET: Week 6
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2011 |
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| We’re five weeks into the 2011 season, and as is often the case with IDPs there’s as much down that is up and as much up that is down. Injuries keep piling up, journeymen are playing like studs (fantasy-wise anyway), studs are barely showing up, and sometimes when setting your IDP lineups it’s hard to know whether to scratch your watch or wind your butt. To assist you in doing so here’s a look at my Top 30 defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs for Week Six of the 2011 season. |
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Against the Odds - Week 6
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Oct 13, 2011 |
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| Staking his claim in more division rivalry games than not, Vinnie is coming at Week 6 from a different angle. Read on to find out what Vinnie has up his sleeves. |
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The Grey Report - Week 6
David Grey, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2011 |
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Don't set your starting lineup until consulting the Grey Report - Because Not All Matchups are Black and White.
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Week 6: Catchers On The Rise
Marc Griffis, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 13, 2011 |
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| With only five weeks of the season behind us, the fantasy football world has already seen its share of injuries, role changes, sleepers, and busts. If your team is struggling, then don't give up yet! Take a dive with me as we highlight several key Week 6 matchups. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 12, 2011 |
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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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Start/Bench: Week 6
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 12, 2011 |
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| Another six teams will be sitting out this week (Arizona, Denver, Kansas City, San Diego, Seattle and Tennessee), but the offense will not be in short supply. The New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints will post big numbers passing and receiving, while Buffalo, Oakland and Cincinnati will dominate the ground game. |
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Waiver Wire Wonders
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2011 |
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| Injuries are forcing several NFL teams to shuffle the depth chart at the skill positions. This creates an opportunity for the fantasy owner to dig into the waiver wire and grab a player that will provide an immediate impact. Plenty of options this week to cover a bye week. |
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What Did We Learn - Week 5 Edition
Drew Magyar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2011 |
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| This week saw some players and teams put up big numbers, while others fell flat. It also saw the loss of a legend. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve watched a segment on television or read an article over the past few days about how much Al Davis meant to the NFL. While some of his decisions in recent years may have been questionable, his legacy with the league is beyond question. Without him, the NFL as we know it today probably doesn’t exist. Thanks, Al. Now let's take a look at some of the bigger fantasy news coming out of Week 5. |
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IDP WAIVER WIRE: Week 6
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2011 |
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| Five weeks into the 2011 season the byes have begun and injuries continue to mount, with Houston Texans linebacker Mario Williams and Arizona Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes the latest big name defensive players to go down and send their fantasy owners scrambling to locate replacements. With that in mind here are some players that should be available on many IDP waiver wires that are worth targeting as we head into Week 6. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin : Week 5
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 11, 2011 |
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| OK. Who else had the New York Giants over the Seattle Seahawks this week? Survivor proves that it is a tough week and an even tougher job to predict the future on a week in and week out basis. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 10, 2011 |
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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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Week 7 Fantasy Intelligence Report: News Nuggets, Reactions, and Handshakes
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 22, 2011 |
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| Week 7 is here, and you know what that means. That's right, it's time for the latest news nuggets, reactions and that trendy hot sheet. I have also dropped in a few random speaking out thoughts about a few hot topics. It is time for the Fantasy Intelligence Report. Proceed with proper handshake etiquette. |
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The Future of Fantasy Football
Ed Bonfanti, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 22, 2011 |
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| We’ve reached the halfway point of the fantasy football season and it’s time to take stock of the present state of fantasy football. How has fantasy football changed in the last couple months and what implications does it have for the rest of the season and beyond? |
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Corner Lockdown: Covering Week 7
Steve Rudy, Jr., Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 22, 2011 |
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| Welcome to the Corner Lockdown feature on FantasySharks.com. This column will provide you with everything you need to know for the upcoming fantasy football week: running back dilemmas, what sleepers to keep an eye on, a fantasy lock of the week and other vital advice to help you take home the hardware. |
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The Anti-BetBot People
The Sin City BetBot 6000, FantasySharks.com
Oct 21, 2011 |
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Weekly roundup from the Bot that conservatives love to hate.
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The Prognosticator - Week 7
Tony Holm, The Prognosticator
Oct 21, 2011 |
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I think people under estimate how truly poor the Packers secondary has played. You'd never know it with Aaron Rodgers and friends scoring at will but it's a much bigger hole for the Packers than many want to admit. I know this is going to sound so ridiculous that whatever your favorite beverage you're currently consuming is about to come out your nose (fair warning) but Christian Ponder is going to pick the Packers apart and Adrian Peterson will run through them. I'll give you a moment to clean up.
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IDP STUDS AND DUDS: Week 7 IDP Start/Sit
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 21, 2011 |
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| OK, I’ll freely admit that Week 6 was not exactly the best work I’ve ever done, but every once in a while you just have a bumpy week, so I stand before you yet again, beaten but unbowed, ready to make my recommendations for this week. Remember, this is the third of the bye weeks and it’s leaving a heckuva hole, so don’t go starting any players from the Giants, Eagles, Bills, Patriots, Bengals, or 49ers. No Jason Pierre-Paul, no Patrick Willis, no George Wilson…like I said, HOLE. |
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QB Audibles
Keith Jordan, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 21, 2011 |
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| Six weeks in to the season and several NFL teams are making changes at quarterback. Are any of these four quarterbacks ready to take the reins of your fantasy team? Here is a look at each new QB with some predictions on what to expect from them in their new role. |
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Pure Speculation for Audibles Week 7
Mike Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 21, 2011 |
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| So you missed the Carson Palmer sweepstakes? Don't panic. Someone in your league is bound to make a panic move, and when they do....Speculate on what you see, and make that move. |
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Good Call/Bad Call: Week 7
Curt Kestila, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 21, 2011 |
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| Which rookie wide receiver is a good call this week? Is Carson Palmer actually startable this week? How does the Brandon Lloyd trade affect Eric Decker’s value this week? I’ll tell you who’s a good call or a bad call in this week’s article, along with some things to think about when making a trade. |
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Start/Bench List Week 7
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2011 |
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| Lots of big names on teams with a bye this week (Buffalo, Cincinnati, New York Giants, Philadelphia, San Francisco, New England), so you may need to dig a little to find those fantasy points. Tampa Bay and Chicago will rival New Orleans and Indianapolis in passing yards as all teams should post big numbers in the air while Oakland, Atlanta and Pittsburgh will keep it on the ground and have plenty of success doing so. |
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Waiver Wire Wonders
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2011 |
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| We finally have an NFL trading deadline where some major deals have been made that will have an immediate impact on the fantasy community! The Broncos moved one of last season's top pass catchers and the Raiders made a bold move to keep their season going in a positive direction by trading for a "retired" quarterback. Some running backs are hurting, so we examine their backups. As usual, a slew of wideouts get a mention this week and we top off this week with a tight end that is worth a look. Plenty for everyone in this week's version. |
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Survivor Pool Analysis - Week 7
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2011 |
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| In Week 7, nine of the 13 games have point spreads that lie around 3-points or less. This means there are plenty of toss ups on the schedule. However, there a few options that stick out that you should target. Check out the full game-by-game analysis. |
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Week 7: Goin' Back to Cali
Marc Griffis, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2011 |
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| Week 7 is here already! After a full weekend of action including a coach's scuffle in Week 6, we now prepare for this weekend's slate of games. Take a dive with me as we review several key matchups at each offensive position and a defense. |
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IDP CHEATSHEET: Week 7
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2011 |
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| This week’s fantasy talent pool is noticeably thinner, and that coupled with the general madness that is any week in an IDP league (don’t fight it, embrace it, and then kill it while it’s sleeping) has led to quite a few new faces being mentioned this week. Gonna be a wild one kiddies. To help you be one of the inmates that run the asylum here’s a look at my Top 30 defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs for Week Seven of the 2011 season in IDP leagues. |
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JL's Week 6 Observation Deck
John Lanfranca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 19, 2011 |
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| Time to play a little contender/pretender today here on the observation deck. I feel it is my duty to inform all the NFL fans who they can put their belief in and who they might be putting too much false hope into. I will let you in on a few players who you might want to sell-high on and a few players that you might want to buy-low on. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 19, 2011 |
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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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IDP WAIVER WIRE: Week 7
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2011 |
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| We’re six weeks into the 2011 season, and between the injuries that continue to mount and the byes now being in full swing (The upcoming week will see a slew of IDP studs sidelined by siesta) IDP waiver wires are getting thinner and thinner. That’s OK though, I enjoy kicking over rocks, because you never know what you just might find. With that in mind here are some players that should be available on many IDP waiver wires that are worth targeting as we head into Week 7. |
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What Did We Learn - Week 6
Drew Magyar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2011 |
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| Week 6 featured several top players returning to their old ways, as teams remembered where their bread is really buttered. But it also provided a few performances from young, upcoming talent. And we’ve even got a relevant trade. |
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The Feeding Frenzy
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2011 |
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| Now that injuries are mounting up and we’re in the middle of seven straight bye weeks, shrewd waiver wire moves are as important as ever. While injuries can’t be avoided, picking up and passing on the right waiver wire candidates certainly can help get your team back on the right track. Wiith guys like Felix Jones going down and Brandon Lloyd being traded, here’s my take on the players who’ll be the hot waiver wire targets this week. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin : Week 6
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 18, 2011 |
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| This week is about finding the end zone, or shall I say about how to not find the end zone? This is supposedly happening more and more regularly in the NFL, but there are strange sequences occurring. |
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In The Spotlight: Week 6 In Review
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 17, 2011 |
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| Which two NFC South quarterbacks are frustrating their owners? Which two St. Louis Rams' receivers deserve the attention of fantasy owners? Is it time to trade the disappointing Roddy White? Matt Wilson tackles those questions and a whole lot more when he places Week 6 of the NFL "In The Spotlight." |
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Risers and Fallers
Patrick White, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 30, 2011 |
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| Another round of games means more ranking changes moving forward. Each and every week players slip and fall while others rise to the occasion. Week 8 offers 13 games of NFL competition offering us 13 specific player value movements. Week 8 is the midway point of the season. With that in mind you’ll notice that the majority of these players have been disappointments and have run out of rope to work with. They need to prove their worth here or hit the bricks. |
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Week 8 Fantasy Intelligence Report: News Nuggets, Reactions, and Tebow
Eric Huber, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 29, 2011 |
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| Week 8 is here, and it's time for the latest news nuggets, reactions and that trendy hot sheet. I have also dropped in my speaking out thoughts surrounding a hot crazed topic. Don't worry, I won't give you any left-handed hints. Let's get to the Fantasy Intelligence Report. |
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Week 8: Halfway Through the Fantasy Season
Walter Collazo, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 29, 2011 |
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| Welcome to Week 8 edition of the Brew Crew Corner. There are three things you can count on when you reach Week 8 of the NFL season. 1) Another week of teams off on the bye; 2) Halloween is around the corner; and 3) We are at the midseason of the fantasy season. The season always flies by. We’ve completed seven weeks of fantasy games, which is the midway point. Now is a good time to start looking at teams with favorable matchups during the fantasy playoffs. |
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Betbot: Rant Week
The Sin City BetBot 6000, FantasySharks.com
Oct 28, 2011 |
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The BetBot has his dander up about some whiny overpaid superstars.
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Running Backs Are Dropping Like Flies
Mike Sarmento, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2011 |
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| Tim Hightower and Earnest Graham both bit the dust last week and sustained injuries that ended their seasons. While most scour the waiver wire for the next potential replacement, there is something to be said for folks who look at every possible option. Audibles Week 8 examines who you should be looking at to replace the "Departed" rock toters and why. |
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IDP STUDS AND DUDS: Week 8
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2011 |
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| Well, I decided that rather than go back and critique myself over last week’s recommendations I’d just brain myself with a bat (which accomplishes roughly the same thing), and now that I’ve regained consciousness it’s time for a one-eyed look at Week 8. Remember, this is the fourth of the bye weeks, so if you roll out any players from the Falcons, Bears, Packers, Jets, Raiders, or Buccaneers I’m guessing you’ll probably be pretty disappointed by the results. |
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Against the Odds (2011) - Week 8
Vinnie, Caribbean Affiliate
Oct 28, 2011 |
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| Vinnie likes four teams coming off their bye week, none of them underdogs, in addition to the most heavily favored team in Week 8. The answers to why each team will cover lie within. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 28, 2011 |
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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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Survivor Pool Analysis - Week 8
Nick Pagliuca, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 28, 2011 |
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| Those road games are always tricky, and the Jacksonville Jaguars came out to play on Monday night at home. Although it was more of the fact that the Baltimore Ravens
didn’t come out to play, but those are the risks you take with road teams. Six more teams on a bye in Week 8. Check out the full game-by-game analysis. |
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Week 8: DeMarcable
Marc Griffis, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2011 |
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| With the World Series in full swing and NFL Week 8 upon us, it is a great time to be a sports fan. Catch up on Week 7's action as you begin to prepare your lineups for battle in Week 8. With several teams on a bye and fantasy studs injured, take a dive with me as we analyze several key matchups to lead you to victory this weekend! |
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Sneaky Starts
Keith Jordan, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2011 |
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| Week 8 finds us right smack in the middle of bye weeks. Throw in a rash of injuries, and several teams exploring personnel changes and you may be finding yourself staring at very slim options for your starting lineup this week. Looking for some help and needing to find some hidden gems and fantasy points? Here are a few prospects to consider. |
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Waiver Wire Wonders
Doug Coutts, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2011 |
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| A lot to get through this week as several starting running backs either went down, were already down, or limped off the field this past weekend. With last week’s top picks DeMarco Murray, Knowshon Moreno and Tim Tebow likely already gone, we look deeper to find some help for this week. |
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Start/Bench List Week 8
Ron Anish, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2011 |
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| Running backs stole the show last week. I know Drew Brees threw like 17 touchdowns, but Arian Foster and DeMarco Murray were simply unstoppable. There are some big time running backs on a bye this week as the Falcons, Bears, Packers, Jets, Raiders, and Buccaneers will watch this week's action from the comforts of their own homes. Look for the passing games to be the story this week as the ground attack gives way to the aerial show. |
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IDP CHEATSHEET: Week 8
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2011 |
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| We’re at the halfway mark of the 2011 fantasy football season, and while this week continues our journey into the barrens of the byes it also brings with it an IDP reunion of sorts, with such stars as Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole, defensive end Justin Tuck of the New York Giants, and New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo set to return to action after suffering various injuries earlier in the season. To help you prepare for this week’s action here’s a look at my Top 30 defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs for Week Eight of the 2011 season in IDP leagues. |
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The Grey Report - Week Eight
David Grey, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 27, 2011 |
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Don't forget to consult the Grey Report before setting your lineup each week. Because Not All Matchups are Black and White.
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 26, 2011 |
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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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What Did We Learn - Week 7 Edition
Drew Magyar, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2011 |
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| Another week of games is in the books, and we saw a pair of running backs break onto the scene, while a few quarterbacks disappointed. With struggling signal callers and record breaking rookies, what are we to make of Week 7? |
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IDP Waiver Wire: Week 8
Gary Davenport, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2011 |
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| It’s the hallway point of the regular season in fantasy football, and not only did we duck any huge IDP injuries in Week 7, but the upcoming week should mark the return of such IDP luminaries as Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Trent Cole, and some Individual Defensive Players who got off to slow starts and may have been cut loose are showing some signs of life and sitting on waiver wires, ready to be plucked. With that in mind here are some players that should be available on many IDP waiver wires that are worth targeting as we head into Week 8. |
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The Feeding Frenzy
Thomas Casale, Fantasy Football Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2011 |
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| There’s already been a mountain of injuries throughout the NFL season but Week 7 was a killer for fantasy owners. We had the last second scratches (Marshawn Lynch), the guys who played a couple of snaps before leaving for the rest of the game (Darren McFadden, Joseph Addai, Beanie Wells, Santana Moss) and the players who were in and out with nagging injuries (Ryan Mathews). All and all it was a crazy Sunday for fantasy owners. With the injuries mounting and bye weeks in full force, let’s take a look at the top waiver wire targets for this week and whether or not you should pursue them. |
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The Diary of a Fantasy Virgin : Week 7
Tim Davoll, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 25, 2011 |
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| It is Week 8 my friends and the tide is going out. The time has come to discover who is naked. But before that, I would be remiss if I did not point out the obvious. There is a portion of Connecticut that is not having a Fall. |
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Side Lines
Tom Braun and Chris Dolfi, Fantasy Football Staff Writers
Oct 24, 2011 |
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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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In The Spotlight: Week 7 In Review
Matt Wilson, Fantasy Football Senior Staff Writer
Oct 24, 2011 |
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| A Dallas Cowboys' rookie running wild, a new triggerman to "Ponder" in Minnesota, that ol' "Tim Tebow" magic and a ton of fantasy player injuries. Matt Wilson covers those topics and a whole lot more when he puts Week 7 "In The Spotlight." |
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