Fantasy Football Sleepers: 5 RBs Who Will Become Next Chris Johnson. Jason Miller/Getty Images When it comes to fantasy football, your money players are traditionally drafted in the first two or three rounds. That’s where elite running backs like Arian Foster, Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson will be found. Likewise for top-notch signal callers like Michael Vick, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady. Even the game’s top pass catchers like Andre Johnson, Roddy White and Calvin Johnson are gone by the time 20 picks have come off the board. As an Arian Foster owner last season I can attest to how helpful it is to find a first-round-caliber performer in the eighth or ninth round, or even later. Hindsight is 20/20 when it comes to fantasy football, but rather than wonder what could have been come the end of the season, now is the time to identify and target potential sleepers. There is no shortage of possible breakout performers at every position, but it can be nearly impossible to predict them.
Fantasy Fodder: A six-pack of fantasy football sleepers. My apologies for interruptions in this week's blog schedule. I was actually doing real reporting for a change. (I know, crazy talk.) But I still had time to stay on top of my many fantasy football leagues. I completed another draft last week, and I have three more between now and next Thursday's regular season kickoff. I’ve noticed some trends in the drafts I’ve conducted so far. Quarterbacks are flying off the board in the first few rounds. There isn’t a consensus on the order of the top running backs. I’ve also noticed that some serious fantasy sleepers have lasted well into the later rounds -- and a few have gone undrafted. Jay Cutler, QB, Bears: I can’t believe a big-name quarterback who has thrown 50 touchdown passes the past two years can be considered a sleeper. Jerome Harrison, RB, Lions: I like Jahvid Best a lot, but he has serious durability concerns (and that was before he suffered a concussion this preseason).
Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: Why Buccaneers Have The Better Mike Williams. The NFL lockout is finally over and now it's time to start talking about the upcoming season. Scrambling to sign free agents and rookies are on the top of the "to do" list for every NFL team, but getting your fantasy league in order is at the top of your list.
I'm here to help you shake off the rust of the lockout and get your brain back into football. What players will be selected in the top 10 in your draft? What guys are due for a break out year? What players do you need to avoid with a 10-foot pole? We'll review all of the top QBs, RBs, WRs, tight ends and defenses for the upcoming season. And don't forget about the invasion of rookies entering the league. Follow along as we hit each and every position and team to get you ready for the 2011 fantasy football season. Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: 5 Overrated WRs Who Will Burn Your Team. The NFL lockout is finally over and now it's time to start talking about the upcoming season. Scrambling to sign free agents and rookies are on the top of the "to do" list for every NFL team, but getting your fantasy league in order is at the top of your list.
I'm here to help you shake off the rust of the lockout and get your brain back into football. What players will be selected in the top 10 in your draft? What guys are due for a break out year? What players do you need to avoid with a 10-foot pole? We'll review all of the top QBs, RBs, WRs, tight ends and defenses for the upcoming season. And don't forget about the invasion of rookies entering the league. Follow along as we hit each and every position and team to get you ready for the 2011 fantasy football season. Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: Mike Vick and 3 Overrated QBs to Avoid. The NFL lockout is finally over and now it's time to start talking about the upcoming season.
Scrambling to sign free agents and rookies are on the top of the "to do" list for every NFL team, but getting your fantasy league in order is at the top of your list. I'm here to help you shake off the rust of the lockout and get your brain back into football. What players will be selected in the top 10 in your draft? What guys are due for a break out year? What players do you need to avoid with a 10-foot pole? We'll review all of the top QBs, RBs, WRs, tight ends and defenses for the upcoming season. And don't forget about the invasion of rookies entering the league. Follow along as we hit each and every position and team to get you ready for the 2011 fantasy football season. Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: 5 Veterans Who'll Enjoy a Career Renaissance.
The NFL lockout is finally over and now it's time to start talking about the upcoming season. Scrambling to sign free agents and rookies are on the top of the "to do" list for every NFL team, but getting your fantasy league in order is at the top of your list. I'm here to help you shake off the rust of the lockout and get your brain back into football. What players will be selected in the top 10 in your draft? What guys are due for a break out year? What players do you need to avoid with a 10-foot pole? We'll review all of the top QBs, RBs, WRs, tight ends and defenses for the upcoming season. And don't forget about the invasion of rookies entering the league. Follow along as we hit each and every position and team to get you ready for the 2011 fantasy football season.
San Francisco 49ers: 5 Fantasy Football Predictions for the 2011-2012 Season | Bleacher Report. Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: Peyton Manning and 10 Stars Guaranteed to Fail. It’s the beginning of the end for the likes of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and unfortunately for fantasy owners, he’s not the only lock to disappoint this season. We see it happen to fantasy owners every single year as several of their top picks disappoint due to injury and ineffectiveness. This year, the top of your draft board is littered with potential one-hit wonders and players on the decline. It was difficult to pick just 10 superstars you should avoid on draft day, but you’ll be thanking me for the heads up on these former studs. One thing people need to remember about fantasy, and especially football, is that it is constantly changing. Every year we see new players fill out the top of draft boards because people are looking too heavily at the past instead of looking ahead towards the future.
Key advice to everyone: stop paying for last year’s stats. It is rare to find the Adrian Petersons, Chris Johnsons, Larry Fitzgeralds and Antonio Gates’ of the world. Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: Running Backs. The NFL season is almost here, and you need to have updated fantasy football rankings for 2011 and an accurate list of fantasy football sleepers. NFL trade rumors are still swirling, but we feel we have determined an accurate listing of this season’s fantasy football stars. In our latest rankings there has been a bit of a shake-up, but most names are where you would expect. We have scoured the news wires and training camps while creating accurate 2011 NFL predictions and have determined which running backs are poised to lead you to a fantasy football championship. Not all of us are in position to draft Adrian Peterson or Arian Foster, but now you can figure out who is worth reaching on and who isn’t. 1(1) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings Peterson is the most consistent back in fantasy, but has yet to be the No. 1 overall back since coming into the league in 2007. 2(3) Arian Foster, Houston Texans 3(4) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs 4(6) Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens.
Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: Why Chris Johnson Is Still Worth No. 1 Pick. The NFL lockout is finally over and now it's time to start talking about the upcoming season. Scrambling to sign free agents and rookies are on the top of the "to do" list for every NFL team, but getting your fantasy league in order is at the top of your list.
I'm here to help you shake off the rust of the lockout and get your brain back into football. What players will be selected in the top 10 in your draft? What guys are due for a break out year? What players do you need to avoid with a 10-foot pole? We'll review all of the top QBs, RBs, WRs, tight ends and defenses for the upcoming season. And don't forget about the invasion of rookies entering the league. Follow along as we hit each and every position and team to get you ready for the 2011 fantasy football season. 49ers WR Michael Crabtree off PUP, Still High Atop Fantasy Football Rankings? Christian Petersen/Getty Images As the Indianapolis Colts did recently with quarterback Peyton Manning, the San Francisco 49ers have taken receiver Michael Crabtree off the physically unable to perform list.
Per league rules, Crabtree can now return to practice with his team. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora tweeted the announcement today: "49ers announce they have taken WR Michael Crabtree off the PUP list. He can return to practice now. " Crabtree was dealing with a left foot injury and had missed all three preseason games. In terms of fantasy football, not much should change for Crabtree. The reasons for stagnant interest in Crabtree remain: injuries, bad quarterback play and an inability to take over games like his high draft would suggest. Crabtree held out his rookie season, which all but eliminated him from fantasy relevancy that season. Part of that equation has to fall on the shoulders of the 49ers quarterback play. Fantasy Football Offensive Evaluation: Minnesota Vikings - FakeTeams. The Vikings are another team in serious transition this season. The Brad Childress/Brett Favre/Tarvaris Jackson/Darrell Bevell/Sidney Rice era is over and they are going to try to regain some magic from a former NFL superstar.
Will it work or are the Vikings trying to polish a Pinto into a Porsche? Donovan McNabb is the obvious reclamation project, but don't look past new offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave. Leslie Frazier was officially hired as the new head coach of the Vikings and he chose Musgrave to handle the offensive side of the ball. In his first chance at offensive coordinator in 2000 with the Panthers, he resigned after 4 games. In his second chance, he was hired by the Jaguars and new head coach Jack Del Rio in 2003. Known for working with guys like Matt Schaub when he was at the University of Virginia and Matt Ryan at Atlanta, Musgraves new job is to help turn first round pick Christian Ponder into a star.
Let's take a look... Quarterback Donovan McNabb Christian Ponder. Fantasy Football Rankings 2011: 3 Backup RBs You Need to Avoid. The NFL lockout is finally over and now it's time to start talking about the upcoming season. Scrambling to sign free agents and rookies are on the top of the "to do" list for every NFL team, but getting your fantasy league in order is at the top of your list. I'm here to help you shake off the rust of the lockout and get your brain back into football. What players will be selected in the top 10 in your draft? What guys are due for a break out year? What players do you need to avoid with a 10-foot pole? We'll review all of the top QBs, RBs, WRs, tight ends and defenses for the upcoming season.
And don't forget about the invasion of rookies entering the league. Follow along as we hit each and every position and team to get you ready for the 2011 fantasy football season. Free Fantasy Football Cheatsheets & Rankings - FFToolbox.com. Fantasy HQs’ top 20 running backs | Fantasy Headquarters. No position is more important in fantasy football than the running back. Selecting the right back in the early rounds can make or break your fantasy season. With that in mind, here’s a the top 20 list of running backs as dictated by Fantasy Headquarters. 1.
Arian Foster, Texans: Have you seen him this preseason? He’s in midseason form—and he’s coming off a 1,616-yard, 16 touchdown 2010 campaign. The Texans’ offense should be more balanced, but I actually look for Foster to build off last year. Matt Schaub’s ability to pass will keep defenses honest. Nick says Adrian Peterson is the second best running back in the NFL. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Nick says Peyton Hills will avoid the one-hit wonder label by rushing for 1,000 yards in 2011. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Could suprise Willis McGahee, Broncos: This year, he’ll be stealing Knowshon Moreno’s touchdowns–at least that’s what Broncos training camp is telling us. I’ll pass If I had to take a rookie: 2011 NFL Predictions: Tony Romo Will Lead the League in Passing Touchdowns. Hope springs eternal at this time of year in the NFL. Every team is 0-0 and thoughts of the Lombardi trophy are dancing through their heads. Yet this season has a different feel.
With the lengthy lockout that robbed teams of offseason OTAs and chemistry-building workout sessions, the parity in the NFL is not as strong as in the previous half decade. Teams that have a strong foundation at QB and head coach are at a distinct advantage over teams with new coaches and new QBs. That means teams like the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts are at a much higher advantage than teams like the Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers.
But there are still around 15 teams in the middle of the pack that are more than capable of making the postseason. Can the Houston Texans finally get over the hump and reach the postseason for the first time in franchise history? 2011 Fantasy Football Rankings & Projections. 2011 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings - Fantasy Football. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Busts: Michael Vick, Brandon Marshall, Brandon Lloyd on the lists - Fantasy Football. NFL - LeGarrette Blount leads underrated fantasy running backs - Fantasy Football. DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers | NFL Free Agency 2011: 10 Players Who Were Horribly Overpaid. New Contract: Five year, $40 million Eric Weddle is a good safety, in fact Pro Football Focus ranked him as the third best safety in the NFL for the 2010 season.
So, you're wondering, why is Weddle considered overpaid? Charger fans may want to argue this, but Weddle is the second highest paid safety in the NFL, behind only second-year player Eric Berry of the Kansas City Chiefs. According to those same PFF rankings, Weddle ranks No. 3 overall against the run and No. 22 against the pass. So, that ranking of No. 4 overall is deceiving. Weddle is a good in the box safety, but San Diego is paying him like a pass coverage maven. For a player who produced just two interceptions and allowed a quarterback rating of 80 last year, Weddle shouldn't be making $8 million annually. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Vikings’ Percy Harvin Ready to Shine. NFL fantasy football: Rookies, free-agent watch, sleepers and top 25. Team Cortizone. Jahvid Best, Matthew Stafford among 10 "flag-planting" fantasy football players for 2011 - Fantasy Football.
Percy Harvin has plenty of fantasy upside this year as Minnesota Vikings' top receiver - Fantasy Football. Untitled. It Is What It Is » Fantasy Football 2011: Rookie Wide Receivers. Fantasy Football 2011: Second Draft Review « NFL Mocks | Covering the 2012 NFL drafts, Mock Draft Database, Scouting Reports, and Fantasy Football. Fantasy Football 2011: The Case for Jahvid Best - Fantasy. Fantasy Football Sleepers 2011: 10 Ways to Leave Opponents Begging for Mercy. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Busts: Michael Vick, Kevin Kolb, Roy Helu on the lists - Fantasy Football. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers: QB. NFL Fantasy Football: Hidden draft gems. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Watch Sam Bradford, But Not Too Closely - SB Nation St. Louis. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Wide Receivers. Up & Down : Pre-Season Week 1 « Fantasy Heat. Deep-breakouts - Deep Sleepers.
Fantasy football draft-day strategy, analysis, why Michael Vick is No. 1 - Fantasy Football. The Rookie Watch « Fantasy Heat. 2011 Fantasy Football: Players to Watch on Draft Day. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Cam Newton Will Shock NFL World. Camp Confidential: Detroit Lions - NFC North Blog. 2011 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Davone Bess Will Emerge as PPR Monster.