Tom Brady announced his retirement again. It was unlike last year because he said it last year and there was much pomp and circumstance. This time around Brady said it was for “realsies.” So good-bye again, Tom Brady.
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Questions Answered
The season is over and it happened. I am happy that Damar Hamlin is better. The feeling is a little bit weird because a really key game was rightfully canceled but the outcome possibly leaves teams without the satisfaction of ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 18
The tone of this article has traumatically been upended. My normal diary entry seems meaningless. So out of respect for the NFL community which this series of articles covers, I say please pray for the well-being of Damar Hamlin.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 17
Is Jarrett Stidham for real? Has Miles Sanders gone from featured tailback to timeshare guy? Can Alexander Mattison, Corey Clement and Khalil Herbert provide a boost for your team this Sunday? Senior columnist Matt Wilson answers those questions and sifts ...
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 17 – “For All the Marbles”
Jacksonville’s defense struggled early in the season, but seems to be firing on all cylinders over their last three games. With a road matchup against Houston, who allows the fourth-most fantasy options to opposing offenses, Jacksonville is an attractive option this weekend!
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 16
My team was not perfect this week but I had running back Dalvin Cook and wide receiver Zay Jones. That was enough to get me over the top. I would not have beaten the best teams in my league because of the Dallas defense/special teams. What was that performance against Jacksonville?
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 15
Is Christian Kirk still Jacksonville’s Alpha pass catcher? Are Zach Wilson, Zack Moss and Juwan Johnson waiver wire saviors for your playoff fantasy teams? Who has replaced Dameon Pierce in the Houston backfield? Here’s a hint: it’s not Rex Burkhead. ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 15
I ended the year with a two-game winning streak. But it was the previous four-game losing streak that took me out of the playoff picture. As written before just a few weeks ago, I last missed the playoffs in 2015 so it has been a good run.
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 14 – On the Bubble
Start D'Andre Swift this weekend when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings who have given up the 11th most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Swift will not return the investment to fantasy managers that drafted him in the early rounds, but he can deliver in the clutch to help you win your fantasy championship.
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The fantasy football season in my league is coming to an end and I am trying to finish on a high note. If you are comfortably in the playoffs, your goal this week is to pull together a full dress ...
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 13
Is there a changing of the guard happening in the Cincinnati Bengals’ backfield? How about the backfield of the Buffalo Bills? Are Jared Goff and D.J. Chark emerging as late-season fantasy assets? If Kenneth Walker sits out this Sunday, who ...
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 13 – A Long December
White should encore his Week 12 performance when the New York Jets visit Minnesota, who has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks and have been struggling mightily defensively over the last two weeks. If your quarterback is on bye or not meeting expectations, try plugging in White this weekend as a QB3 with a high ceiling but also still a wildcard.
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 13
I just needed Tua Tagovailoa to play a complete game; then there was a 30-point barrage and he stopped playing in the third quarter. This means he stays healthy but his day stops with a lead at 20 overall points. How great would another two or three drives be? I will never know.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 12
Will Dameon Pierce bust out of his production slump? Will D’Andre Swift re-emerge as a fantasy asset in time for the playoffs? Can Mike White, Jordan Love and a running back nicknamed “Bam” help your team down the stretch? Senior ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 12
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. The NFL has zero teams on a bye. This makes this week the first important week of the year. It is like fine dining as in many ways it is the amuse-bouche to a meal that ends ...
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 11
Have the Tennessee Titans finally put together an effective passing attack? Is David Montgomery operating as a workhorse ball carrier again? Who are the two new starting tailbacks and will you find them on the waiver wire? Is it time ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 11
Even though winter is coming, the World Cup of Soccer is starting in November. World Cup battles bring out the craziest and epic football matches. The usual teams are favored and I will watch the United States team as always. I just never actually wrote about the World Cup during the middle of the NFL season.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 10
Have Christian McCaffrey and Leonard Fournette morphed into committee running backs? Can you trust Kadarius Toney? Is there finally a fantasy relevant Houston Texans wide receiver not named Brandin Cooks? Senior columnist Matt Wilson answers those questions and sifts through ...
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 10 – “Who’s Got Next?”
Justin Fields went from potential fill-in starter to QB1 in a week! If he’s available on your waiver wire or sitting on your bench, start him for Week 10 when Chicago hosts division rival Detroit, who allows the third-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
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The AFC is trying to find a dominant team. It appeared to be the Buffalo Bills and a bunch of second tier participants like the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. Now it has been blown wide open with more teams like the N.Y. Jets, Tennessee, and Miami throwing their hat into the ring.
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 9 – The Monster Mash
When Christian McCaffrey was traded to San Francisco a couple of weeks ago from Carolina, opportunity knocked for D’Onta Foreman. Over his last two games, he has totaled 263 yards, rushed for nearly 6 yards per carry, and scored three times.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 8 Wrap Up
Is Justin Fields emerging as a fantasy asset? What about Zach Wilson? Should you try to trade Kyle Pitts? Is Taylor Heinicke a safe streaming option? Senior columnist Matt Wilson answers those questions and sifts through the Week 8 injury ...
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 8 “Predictably Unpredictable”
With a home matchup against division rival Tennessee, who allows the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, Davis Mills should be considered a QB2 this week with a solid floor. In one previous game against Tennessee, Mills threw for three touchdowns!
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 8
Happy Halloween! My next article is on schedule for the day after. It is the longest lead up to Halloween wishes but that is how the calendar works some time. The first Halloween in a post Covid-19 world. I hope you get ...
Read More »TRAPS, TRENDS & TOSS-UPS: Week 7
Is it time to dump Aaron Rodgers? Have the Dallas Cowboys replaced a game manager named Cooper Rush with another game manager named Dak Prescott? Is it time to take rookie tight end Greg Dulcich more seriously? Senior columnist Matt ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 7
I bring crazy news. The fall foliage of 2022 is just starting. But the early vistas of burnt oranges, canary yellows and vermillion reds presage a most spectacular foliage season.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 6 Wrap-up
Will a Green Bay Packers offense that has scored just 10 points in its last six quarters continue to struggle? Are Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon still must-start guys? Is Bailey Zappe a legit plug-and-play bye-week replacement? Is ...
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 6 – “Running It Back”
Daniel Jones makes up for the lack of passing yards with his legs as he has averaged almost 50 rushing yards per game. With a home game against the Baltimore defense that allows the second-most points to opposing quarterbacks, consider Jones a low-end QB2 and usable if your current starter is on bye or injured.
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 6
So wowsers did you see the Philadelphia/Arizona game with the early knee? When measuring all of this I now realize that measurement of results are less than the measurement of time.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 5
Are Najee Harris’ days as a workhorse tailback numbered? Is it time for Christian Kirk managers to hit the panic button? Can Darius Slayton help your fantasy team? Senior columnist Matt Wilson answers those questions and sifts through the Week ...
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 5
I have never been more stressed out about my fantasy football team. One of the things is that the NFL works in a pattern that flows in a strange way. A handful of new (Romeo Doubs) and emerging players (Jalen Hurts, T.J. Hockenson) combine with old standbys (Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill) and you have an undefeated team.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 4
Is it time to trade Joe Mixon? Is Michael Carter the right Jets tailback to manage? Should fantasy managers take Geno Smith more seriously as a streaming option? Senior columnist Matt Wilson answers those questions and sifts through the Week ...
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 4 – Drafter’s Remorse
Joe Burrow should thrive this Thursday night in a home matchup against the Miami Dolphins who have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. With quite a few quarterbacks under performing thus far, trust Burrow this Thursday night!
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 4
Pumpkins are back in and pumpkin festivals are on. It is a situation where everyone wants a pumpkin so pick yours up early this year. The concept of supply-and-demand has made it so pumpkins and gourds are all the rage. Get a pumpkin spiced coffee while you are at it. Pumpkin everything for everyone.
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 3
It is Week 3 in the NFL and autumn seems to be late. We are not looking for a freeze but at least a little bit of a crispy 40-something degree evening. It is not here yet. As a result, ...
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 2 “Wide Open!”
James Robinson was left on draft boards or taken as a late-round flyer in many leagues. Similar to his 2020 season, he started the season with a bang! His Achilles appeared healed as Robinson had spring in his step as he totaled 69 yards and two scores.
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Week 2
So I chose the Tennessee Titans defeating the New York Giants Week 1 for my survivor pick. What can possibly go wrong? Everything went wrong and when the two-point conversion by the New York Giants happened at the end of the game as Tennessee was handed a defeat from the jaws of victory.
Read More »TRAPS & TRENDS: Week 1
Many were wondering whether back-to-back league MVP Aaron Rodgers (22/34 for 195-0-1) could still manufacture No. 1 fantasy quarterback numbers without Davante Adams…and we got our answer. Rodgers’ fantasy outing against the Minnesota Vikings was brutal.
Read More »THE DIVE: Week 1 – The Boys are Back!
The unfortunate circumstances around rookie Brian Robinson’s status may give Antonio Gibson managers another opportunity and even optimism for this season. Although Gibson may lose third down work to J.D. McKissic, he should still earn the bulk of the carries early on in the season.
Read More »DIARY OF A FANTASY VIRGIN: Let the Games Begin
My draft went without a hitch for the third year in row. It came in at 41 minutes and it was snappy and quick. It does go by in the blink of an eye. How do you execute a draft? Just take the Top 200 points per reception (PPR) players from Fantasy Sharks, load them into the draft queue, and go!
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