Is it true? Do I really have to mention David Carr this week? Somehow, he managed to find his way onto a team that is so set for the playoffs that they don’t mind starting him. Punch me in the kidney. If you’re still playing this week in Week 17, there’s not much I can…… Continue reading On the Wire: Week 17 Pickups and Players Still Playing
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Foolish Thoughts on Week 16: How much do you hate DeAngelo Williams?
Seriously, how much do you hate DeAngelo Williams right now? Many a game was won or lost off the play of DeAngelo Williams Sunday night. While I thought he’d keep rolling as he has been the past several weeks, I didn’t think he’d get more than two touchdowns, and I never dreamed that he would…… Continue reading Foolish Thoughts on Week 16: How much do you hate DeAngelo Williams?
Week 16 Hot Hands and Cold Shoulders: Championship Edition
At this point, you should be starting your studs. We stopped posting all the week-to-week start posts as a result, but I do have a few thoughts to throw out this week with many of you in championship or at least playoff matches. In the Cowboy game tonight, I like Tony Romo and the Cowboys…… Continue reading Week 16 Hot Hands and Cold Shoulders: Championship Edition
A Fool and His Money in Week 16
Nick’s picking solo once again this week as everything starts to get sketchy here at the end of the season. Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys Ravens (+4) over COWBOYS This game could decide who gets into the playoffs. It’s tough to pick against Dallas at home, but I do think the Ravens are the better…… Continue reading A Fool and His Money in Week 16
On the Wire: Week 16 Pickups and Playoff One-offs
If you’re still playing fantasy football, your roster should be locked up pretty tight. Why are you even reading this article? For the sake of those of you with injuries and/or in need of a weekly sub to blow away your heavily favored opponent, I guess I can still give you a few names that…… Continue reading On the Wire: Week 16 Pickups and Playoff One-offs
Foolish Thoughts on Week 15: I’m all out of love, so lost without you
It was hard to bring my thoughts together between fits of extreme sobbing after watching all the football games in a very serious, totally masculine way this weekend. Yes, I lost at Nick’s hands this week, one game away from the championship … in a game where I was “projected” to win by 50 points.…… Continue reading Foolish Thoughts on Week 15: I’m all out of love, so lost without you
Five Backups Worth Owning in the Playoffs
If you’re in the playoffs, your team should be pretty strong, but injuries and/or a Week 17 championship game might soon leave you hurting for some unlikely names. Backups who haven’t seen any action this season are much more important, and you might find yourself saving your season or winning in Week 17 by getting…… Continue reading Five Backups Worth Owning in the Playoffs
On the Wire: Week 15 Pickups and Waiver Wire Grabs for Playoffs
Congrats, fools. If you’re still following pickups at this point in the season, you made the playoffs. I guess there are some of you out there who may be seeking out ways to beef up your keeper or dynasty team for next year but for the large majority of you, playoffs. Good work. I hope…… Continue reading On the Wire: Week 15 Pickups and Waiver Wire Grabs for Playoffs
Foolish Thoughts on Week 14: Game balls and last-quarter falls
I’m convinced that there is something in the water in Denver. If you’re in Colorado, don’t drink it. Just dump it down the drain and walk away. It must contain a chemical that turns your muscles into paper. How else would Shanahan lose four running backs in the same season — five if you count…… Continue reading Foolish Thoughts on Week 14: Game balls and last-quarter falls
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