It seems like I am practically syndicating these guys lately, but The 5 Minute Drill is back again with some good stars to watch during your bowl viewing. These guys might be standout rookies sometime soon for your fantasy football draft, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to scout their bowl performances. [Note: Fantasy…… Continue reading Who to watch this bowl season
Month: December 2007
Best Bets for NFL Week 17
My debut last week wasn’t the greatest, and it isn’t going to get any easier entering week 17 of the regular season. Hopefully, I’ll step my game up and come through in the clutch like a certain Tennessee QB needs to do this weekend–and I’m not talking about Erik Ainge. Last week’s record: 6-9 Here…… Continue reading Best Bets for NFL Week 17
Week 17 Wire: Find players that still care this week
If you are playing a week 17 championship, my condolences. You really should try to get that changed for next year–and I do mean really. Week 17 is unpredictable because you don’t know who will start let alone who will show up to play well. Lucky for you, plenty of injuries this week will give…… Continue reading Week 17 Wire: Find players that still care this week
Are you a betting man?
Oh, fantasy fools, I thought I would never see you again. This giant Okie snagged me in an alley this week and kept me in a cage listening to Jessica Simpson albums on loop. He fed me only popcorn, and only let me go because I promised to post his best bets for this weekend.…… Continue reading Are you a betting man?
Best Bets for NFL Week 16
Some of us need more reasons to watch the NFL besides love of the game and fantasy football. That’s where sportsbooks come in. I started betting on NFL games this year and have decided to share my weekly picks with you. I’ll keep track, and post my record as the season goes on. Home team…… Continue reading Best Bets for NFL Week 16
Balance saves you on low-scoring fantasy weeks
Hopefully, your team wasn’t counting on Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Randy Moss or even Peyton Manning this week. In some sort of crazy upside-down week, the top fantasy performers were horrible–besides LT–while the worst teams in the league took home victories. Strangely enough, this week both the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins won. I…… Continue reading Balance saves you on low-scoring fantasy weeks
Playoff Tips: Play the Match Ups
One of the biggest tricks to playoffs is being smart about match ups. Watch the trends on what kind of scoring opposing defenses are giving up, and don’t be afraid to bench a stud if he is destined for failure. Even the greatest players have rough weeks and substituting a nobody could save you playoff…… Continue reading Playoff Tips: Play the Match Ups
Going for Broke: Sure things and daring moves to win Week 15 in fantasy football
Well, it’s probably round 2 of the playoffs for most of you. Some of you may already be drowning your sorrows in a bottle of fine liquor–or a jar of Papa’s moonshine. For the sober ones, it’s beyond time to start plotting next week. What studs does your opponent have? Who will have a big…… Continue reading Going for Broke: Sure things and daring moves to win Week 15 in fantasy football
Week 15 Wire: Sneaky pickups to save your playoff run
Don’t run out the door like Petrino when your team takes an injury late here in the playoffs–or just stinks. There’s a few sneaky plays this week that could still save you and win your championship. RB Help Darius Walker, RB HOU Word is that Ron Dayne will be out week 15. If that happens,…… Continue reading Week 15 Wire: Sneaky pickups to save your playoff run
College now. We’re de-evolving.
I don’t know if any of you noticed while you were painting your ‘Tebow 4 Prez’ signs, but we have now posted up our first contribution to the college sports commentary arena. Although you probably didn’t listen to our statistical berating, Mr. Heisman voter, you should have. You heard me. Look for more stuff you…… Continue reading College now. We’re de-evolving.