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Fantasy Football: 2011 AFC North Running Back Situations

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While the AFC East running back landscape is a mess, the AFC North is a goldmine. Ray Rice is a force, both running and catching the football. He regressed some last year, but still managed 1776 total yards (1220 rushing, 556 receiving) and six touchdowns (five rushing, one receiving). Willis McGahee is up in the air, but it makes sense for him to return to Baltimore next … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football: 2011 AFC North Running Back Situations

Fantasy Football Players to Keep an Eye on this Summer

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The NFL lockout has put a halt on offseason moves for the time being, but at some point the lockout will end and player movement will begin. When it does, there will be a number of moves, both free agent signings and trades, that will impact fantasy player's values. Instead of just listing off free agents and players who are expected to be moved this offseason, I will give … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Players to Keep an Eye on this Summer

Ranking the “Elites” of Fantasy Football

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Prognosticating a player's outlook four months prior to the start of the season is hard enough. Add in the NFL lockout and making cheat sheets becomes merely guesswork at this point. However, if you are a die hard fantasy football player, there is always homework that can be done. Although many players will move up and down draft boards over the summer, you probably know by … [Read more...] about Ranking the “Elites” of Fantasy Football

How the NFL Lockout Affects America’s Favorite Game, Fantasy Football

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According to Wikipedia, an estimated 18 million people adjust their line-ups week-to-week during the NFL regular season in a little game called fantasy football. That's a lot of people who may be looking for entertainment elsewhere if the NFL Lockout indeed sticks. However, let's make a realistic prediction and say the owners and players association figures something out … [Read more...] about How the NFL Lockout Affects America’s Favorite Game, Fantasy Football

NFC North Fantasy Stock Report (2011 NFL Draft Edition)

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We had a gratifying taste of NFL Football during the 2011 Draft, but the fact remains that the NFL remains in a lockout. Even though the thought of regular season football seems so far away, it's never too early to start talking fantasy football. Whether it's the Chicago Bears who improved their offensive line or the Minnesota Vikings who invested in a QB for the future, … [Read more...] about NFC North Fantasy Stock Report (2011 NFL Draft Edition)

Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 2

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Round 1 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 2 Pick 1 Justin Mertes-Mistretta- The Sports Bank Pick: WR Miles Austin DAL I have to confess, I have an absolute man-crush on Miles Austin. While some may be wary of drafting him this early, I have no qualms. He was able to put up 80+ catches, over 1300 yards and double digit touchdowns despite only starting 3/4's … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 2

Deep League Fantasy Draft Results

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Soxman's Fantasy Football Advice Blog The results of my first draft featuring Individual Defensive Players.  This league is extremely deep.  16 teams overall, so I think I did very well.  I punted front line RBs for high upside rookies.  We shall see how that strategy works out I guess. Daniel Manning may look like an obscure pick at free safety, but we get points for … [Read more...] about Deep League Fantasy Draft Results