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.

Week 11 Pickups: Keep your eye on QB swaps, injuries

I’ll make this week brief because, frankly, there aren’t too many players worth grabbing in leagues that aren’t probably already grabbed. Here are a few notes gathered from suggestions around the Web. If they are available, go after them, but don’t be too hopeful that they will be there in the free agent pool. Kellen…… Continue reading Week 11 Pickups: Keep your eye on QB swaps, injuries

Week 10 Injury Watch: Injuries that might provide some hot waiver wire picks this week

The games aren’t even over, but already, there have been several injuries that could go on to help your team. On the injury side… Brian Griese, QB Chicago Bears Brian Griese was knocked out for the Bears this week, so Rex Grossman may or may not be returning top his fluctuating position as one of…… Continue reading Week 10 Injury Watch: Injuries that might provide some hot waiver wire picks this week

Optimizing your fantasy team to dominate the playoffs

Making a run for the playoffs? If you have already locked up your place, it’s time to start thinking about who you can acquire to blow up in those crucial three weeks. Don’t go doing anything drastic like dropping your studs or trading away top performers for a slew of average Joes, but if you…… Continue reading Optimizing your fantasy team to dominate the playoffs

News Briefs: Patriots still at the top, but some teams keeping pace

With the Patriots eliminating the Colts in the “Battle of the Unbeatens” this past Sunday, only a couple of teams remain on the Patriots roster that could stop them from breaking the famous Miami undefeated season. Apparently, the NFL has decided to take advantage of the hunt to take down the beast. After the Colts…… Continue reading News Briefs: Patriots still at the top, but some teams keeping pace

New Fantasy Football Systems: Flea Flicker and Draftmix

I know it’s mid-season, but you may already be thinking about what system you would like to operate your league on next year. The best experience I had thus far with a fantasy football system is ESPN.com now that they have made their fantasy system free, but another free option is Flea Flicker. Flea Flicker…… Continue reading New Fantasy Football Systems: Flea Flicker and Draftmix

Week 10 Pickups: Returners and New Starters

Several players are worth grabbing after performances this week–or finally be cleared by Johnny Law Chris Henry, WR Cincinnati Bengals Chris Henry got 8 touchdowns last year as the third receiver for the Bengals. You might remember him. He comes back Week 10 after serving his suspension from the NFL commissioner. Even though the Bengals…… Continue reading Week 10 Pickups: Returners and New Starters

Week 10 Injury Update: Another Week of Big Names Going Down Hurt

This week’s games left another slew of stars leaving on stretchers, crutches or in the arms of strangers. Jay Cutler, QB Denver Broncos Cutler went down after his legs were twisted while being sacked by the big men of Detroit. Early reports indicate that it is only a severe bruise and not any fracture, but…… Continue reading Week 10 Injury Update: Another Week of Big Names Going Down Hurt

Quarterback Evolution and Woes: Losman back, Pennington benched

Quarterbacks have a big load to carry. I know–that’s what she said, but it’s true. With the big paycheck comes the blame if the team gets off to a bad start or can’t execute in big games. Fans like to point fingers, and most of the time, they are pointing at the quarterback. This season,…… Continue reading Quarterback Evolution and Woes: Losman back, Pennington benched