If we can’t believe mock drafts, who are we to believe when it comes to predicting the NFL draft? iProspect proposes we should listen to social media. More specifically, they think we can use Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and message board mentions to predict the top 10 picks in the draft. Via Mashable: That’s the premise…… Continue reading Social media mentions predict the 2013 NFL Draft picks [Infographic]
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Breaking NFL news, rumors, and analysis on how it will affect your fantasy football team
Most mock drafts are nonsense. You can stop reading them. We don't know any better than the Jaguars do who's going to take who in the draft. This year, everyone seems to be accepting that, and we didn't put together a mock draft here at Fools. But they are fun to do, aren't they? For… Continue reading Nothing to mock here
Want a day off for your Super Bowl hangover?
If you're a Fantasy Football Fools reader, it's safe to say you put a lot into your Super Bowl Sunday. So wouldn't it be nice if you had a day to recover? Sign the petition here to join the somewhat-unlikely-but-maybe-possible movement 4for4.com started to make the Monday following the Super Bowl a day of rest… Continue reading Want a day off for your Super Bowl hangover?
Monday Night Football Golden Tainted by Replacement Refs, Twitter Explodes and NFL Players React
So this happened. In case you somehow haven’t heard already, the replacement refs blew the call at the end of Monday Night Football by awarding a touchdown to Golden Tate in place of a Green Bay interception. Even Jon Gruden’s disgusted. The play in question (or is it still in question?), courtesy of KSK: http://youtu.be/x-qiGyB6HzE…… Continue reading Monday Night Football Golden Tainted by Replacement Refs, Twitter Explodes and NFL Players React
Larry Fitzgerald looks hot, AS USH
http://youtu.be/iZ8Qb9qm7N4 There are two schools of thought around whether I was stupid or gutsy this weekend. Regardless, I was certainly LOFTY. On one side, you have the more traditional view that you should “never sit your studs,” a stance I’ve taken in the past. And the other side of the argument is the “play the…… Continue reading Larry Fitzgerald looks hot, AS USH
Michael Turner wants you to know he’s still fast
Michael Turner, determined to prove he hasn't lost a step, was pulled over going 97 mph and arrested on charges of drunken driving and speeding hours after his Monday Night Football performance. It doesn't count when you're in a car, dude.
Monday Morning Therapy: Steven Jackson’s groin hates fantasy football
I’d like to try something a little different here at Fantasy Football Fools. I give you a lot of advice, good and bad, throughout the season, but what about all the anger management we have to endure? Injuries. Benchings. When your team leaves you hanging Sunday, there’s got to be some good way to vent.…… Continue reading Monday Morning Therapy: Steven Jackson’s groin hates fantasy football
What You Missed This Offseason: Late Game Kickoffs Moved Back 10 Minutes
The announcement came down in June, but if you don't follow football 24/7, you may not have heard that the NFL put an end to one of the biggest Sunday afternoon frustrations. Afternoon games will now start 10 minutes later to give us a chance to see any fourth quarter heroics at the end of… Continue reading What You Missed This Offseason: Late Game Kickoffs Moved Back 10 Minutes
Injuries are more random than your brain might think
Despite his doucheyness, I am a big fan of Fantasy Douche's thoughtful perspective on the fantasy football game and how we perceive it. On that note, I'll highlight a great point he made this preseason in explaining recency bias in terms of calling players injury prone. In many cases, our brains are fooling us. The… Continue reading Injuries are more random than your brain might think
NFL Draft 2012: 3 Things You Missed on Twitter During the First Round
Last night, we entered into the official “relapse” period for all NFL addicts, also known as the NFL draft. While it’s not as good as watching an actual game, drafting a fantasy football team, or surfing the waiver wire, it’s enough of a fix to get me excited. And even better than the TV coverage…… Continue reading NFL Draft 2012: 3 Things You Missed on Twitter During the First Round