Jacob

Jacob founded Fantasy Football Fools in 2007 as a outlet for all the fantasy football conversations he couldn't have in-person. Since then...well, it's only gotten worse.

And now, a funeral for Larry Johnson’s season

R.I.P. LJ’s 2007 Fantasy Season He came in with such high hopes this season–heralded as one of the top RBs in fantasy and setting a franchise record with his latest contract with the Chiefs. And then, he went and performed like a back up for the first four games of the season. I’ll hold that…… Continue reading And now, a funeral for Larry Johnson’s season

Prepping your defense for the fantasy playoffs

I am featuring The 5 Minute Drill once again this week just in case you missed last week’s posting and because they have some good advice for defenses down the stretch and in the playoffs. Pick up Tampa Bay or Arizona if you defense is putting up something close to Bengals numbers–and punch yourself in…… Continue reading Prepping your defense for the fantasy playoffs

Week 12 Pick Ups: Still a few turkeys out there

I know it’s a holiday, but it’s also the best time to get a jump on the other teams by grabbing the best players off the waiver wire. If you don’t have any injuries–you must have signed that contract with Satan, but regardless, there is fresh blood and starters running around the NFL. Here are…… Continue reading Week 12 Pick Ups: Still a few turkeys out there

Week 12 Injury Report: Give thanks for back ups

Someone just told me that you can buy a turkey at the store these days. Who knew? I just spent the last week in a ditch waiting for a gobbler to get caught in my cage full of blown up surgical gloves–finally got one. Bet you thought I wasn’t going to get you your fantasy…… Continue reading Week 12 Injury Report: Give thanks for back ups

ONnetworks’ The 5 Minute Drill for your weekly run down of fantasy info

I realize that Fantasy Football Fools may not be the greatest visual masterpiece in the fantasy football space. We may be informative, but a lot of text isn’t pretty ALL the time. I offer you something better to stare at as you try to hold back the tears of this week’s fantasy loss: The 5…… Continue reading ONnetworks’ The 5 Minute Drill for your weekly run down of fantasy info

Week 11 Injury Report: A Bad Week for Running Backs

Not only has this year been a year for the quarterback, but this entire season has been week looks to be a horrible week to be a running back. Most of the starters around the league are banged up in some way. Just take a look at the hit list sitting this week: Larry Johnson…… Continue reading Week 11 Injury Report: A Bad Week for Running Backs

Word from on high: Ricky returns, but will Miami want him?

You may have been one of those sneaky folks that, knowing Ricky Williams was bound to get reinstated this year, stashed him away in your injured reserve (if you league is lucky enough to have such an option) or kept your eye on him in the free agent pool. Unfortunately for you, Ronnie Brown broke…… Continue reading Word from on high: Ricky returns, but will Miami want him?

Teams changing game plans to end the season

Several teams have faced injuries and complete breakdowns thus far this season. Who is beefing up for a strong finish and who should you avoid?I got your answers…bet you thought I was going to leave you hanging on that one. Green Bay went from being unexpectedly good at throwing the ball to developing a running…… Continue reading Teams changing game plans to end the season