Thursday games return to the NFL schedule and for another year they once again annoy fantasy owners. The shortened week requires increased diligence in keeping up with injury reports and lineup changes. With the fantasy playoffs right around the corner, this is no time to start slacking. Do the extra work and reap the rewards. … [Read more...] about Week 10 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
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Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
The previous weekend was a rather turbulent one for the Indianapolis Colts. It was capped, of course, with another loss, this one a 31-7 drubbing at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Depending on one's perspective, however, the loss might have been a blessing, as the Miami Dolphins, who until Sunday were the NFL's only other winless team, beat the Kansas City Chiefs … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Now in Driver’s Seat for No. 1 Pick
Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
We’re nine weeks into the fantasy football season and things are starting to get interesting. With the bye weeks soon evaporating and the fantasy playoffs looming, it’s time to start planning ahead. Check the schedules for your fantasy studs for weeks 14-17. If you have some bad matchups, it could be time to make a trade or find someone on waivers who has better matchups. A … [Read more...] about Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
Spreading the Blame for the Indianapolis Colts’ 0-8 Start
The Indianapolis Colts are winless for half a season. Sunday's 27-10 loss at Tennessee dropped the Colts to 0-8, a record they've not seen since 1997, and the final score has left Indy outscored 89-17 over their last four halves of play. Everyone figured the Colts would struggle without quarterback Peyton Manning, but who thought it would be THIS bad? One thing is for … [Read more...] about Spreading the Blame for the Indianapolis Colts’ 0-8 Start
Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
By just glancing at the list of bye teams below, you can already begin to feel the pain of a number of fantasy owners. Elite quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers and tight ends are all sitting this week out, and a once lush waiver wire is now as lean as Kyle Orton’s chances of starting again in Denver. But this week is not as bleak as it appears on first glance. Here are … [Read more...] about Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans
It was the question widely asked before the season and during it thus far: "Could the Colts be THAT bad without Peyton Manning?" They sure were Sunday night. Indianapolis never even competed against the New Olreans Saints, suffering a 62-7 wallop at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The team that handed the Colts (0-7) perhaps their most forgettable postseason defeat also … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Really Are That Bad in Loss to New Orleans
Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
The NFL trade deadline is usually the most boring of all the major sports, but that wasn’t the case this week. Some big trades not only changed the fortunes of some NFL teams, but the fantasy football landscape. Are your ready for the changes? … [Read more...] about Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB
It’s the second week of bye weeks, but this one likely hurts fantasy owners more than last week. The likes of Chris Johnson, Ryan Mathews and Philip Rivers will all be on your fantasy bench this week, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of quality options. There are a few runners who will impress this week and are still available on waiver wires, and a couple passers who … [Read more...] about Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings: QB/RB