We endured an offseason consisting of men in suits walking in and out of buildings. We endured a three-month stretch when the work “lockout” might as well have been preceded by a four-letter word. But courtrooms, politics, and league lawyers are now a thing of the past. Because ladies and gentleman, we’re finally here! The start of the NFL season is here! … [Read more...] about Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!
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Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC East
With the NFL lockout finally behind us, football fans can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the coming weeks, we will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the NFC East gets some time under the microscope. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC East
2011 Fantasy Football Top 30 By Position (Wide Receivers)
Fantasy Football drafts are looming right around the corner and there’s plenty of research to be done. Luckily for you, The Sports Bank has you covered with updated rankings for the 2011 season. This week, we take a look at the wide receiver position. Whether you’re in a super-competitive league or one of those leagues that doesn’t really matter, here’s all you need to know … [Read more...] about 2011 Fantasy Football Top 30 By Position (Wide Receivers)
Why Isn’t the Vikings Game at TCF Bank Stadium instead of Ford Field?
Some casual fans of the Minnesota Vikings are cheering because the game against the Vikings is now delayed for more than thirty hours. This lack of insight is astounding considering that the team will have to travel to the motor city and play at play at Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions, and play in front of fans who are watching them for free and are not passionate to … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t the Vikings Game at TCF Bank Stadium instead of Ford Field?
Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
Brett Favre was too little, too late to provide a victory for the Minnesota Vikings. It seemed as if they just ran out of time rather than losing the game. The torrential downpour at the new Meadowlands Stadium hurt the men in purple much more than their counterparts. By Patrick Herbert … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
NFL Pre-Season “Heroes and Zeroes”: Week 1
For the rest of the NFL Pre-season, I will be looking at the best and worst performances each week, hence "zeroes and heroes." For the "heroes," I won't be naming off superstars. Instead, they will be surprises, think closer to the roster-bubble type guys. For each player, I will look at their performance that week, the impact on their future, and also the fantasy … [Read more...] about NFL Pre-Season “Heroes and Zeroes”: Week 1
Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 5
Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 6 Round 5 Pick 1 Ryan Lester- Lester’s Legends Pick: RB Joseph Addai IND Taking a rookie RB, even if he is in a great situation like Mattews, is a bit risky. Addai is a productive back, and perhaps even more important, one that Manning trusts. He can produce on the ground and through the air. Quality RBs are drying up, … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 5