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2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST

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Football fans, you’re Christmas is right around the corner. Preseason games have already started and the regular season is right around the corner. Nearly as important, the fantasy football season is finally here! In the coming weeks, we will prepare you ready for the upcoming fantasy season by breaking every position. First up, we'll rank the top the top defense & special … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST

Tom Brady No Longer Toils in Relative Obscurity; Tosses TD Pass Record

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Tom Brady is a two-time league MVP and winner of three Super Bowls. He threw for 5,235 yards during the season, second in NFL history to Drew Brees' 5,476 (also this season). He has a ridiculously hot supermodel wife Gisele who doubles as a global environmental ambassador (she just got back from a mission trip to Africa). Yet it seemed like the media completely ignored him this … [Read more...] about Tom Brady No Longer Toils in Relative Obscurity; Tosses TD Pass Record

Patriots (Not so) Mercifully End TEBOW MANIA!

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Our long national nightmare of media over-exposure is now over! For whatever reason, The Denver Tebows just don't match-up well with the New England Patriots, getting their azzes handed to them yet again- 45-10 this time. The first meeting in Denver went 41-23 N.E. With all of America talking about Tim Tebow, the team with the most American of mascots gave Tebow and the … [Read more...] about Patriots (Not so) Mercifully End TEBOW MANIA!

Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Enter Bye Week at 0-10

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The Indianapolis Colts' home matchup Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars was widely believed to be the game where the NFL's only winless team finally would break through and notch its first victory of 2011. So much for that. The Colts looked woefully inept on offense in falling 17-3 to the Jaguars (3-6) at Lucas Oil Stadium, and they head into their much-needed bye … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Lose Again, Enter Bye Week at 0-10

New England Patriots Find New Tailback in Stevan Ridley?

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How much longer are the New England Patriots going to go with the Law Firm and Woodhead approach at tailback? Don’t get me wrong, it’s working for them, both BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead are serviceable to solid, but I wonder if they’ll ever bring back a feature back mentality. The last bulk carrier was Corey Dillon and that was over three years ago. Many … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Find New Tailback in Stevan Ridley?

Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Put up or shut up

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We’re three weeks into the fantasy football season and the surprises just keep on coming. Cam Newton and Matthew Stafford are top-10 fantasy quarterbacks. Coe College alum Fred Jackson is the third best fantasy back. And how about Scott Chandler, who had one catch before this year, picking up four scores in the first three weeks. But much like business, it’s not what you did … [Read more...] about Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings: Put up or shut up

Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites

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It shouldn’t surprise any of us. In a game as violent as football, injuries are bound to happen. Top-5 pick Jamaal Charles is out for season. Miles Austin is out until October 16th. Let’s not even get started on Peyton Manning.  Much like their professional counterparts, fantasy owners need to find ways to fill the void left by their injured players. Included in this week’s … [Read more...] about Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites