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
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Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Building on a strong week
If we learned one thing about the NFL in week one: the lockout certainly did not slow down the offensive numbers. A ridiculous 14 quarterbacks had more than 300 yards, four of which went over 400. 13 receivers topped 100 yards, including seven double-digit touchdown performances. Needless to say, fantasy teams weren’t suffering. Now it’s time to build on that success and … [Read more...] about Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Building on a strong week
Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings: Football is Back!
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!
Illini Football All-Decade Team Announced: Part 2 Offense, Special Teams
The University of Illinois announced their All-Decade Team this week. Today, we'll list the offense named to the 31-player team. The squad, which honors Illini who played between 2000-10, was compiled by a combination of fan voting and input from Division of Intercollegiate Athletics staff. … [Read more...] about Illini Football All-Decade Team Announced: Part 2 Offense, Special Teams
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC South
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, I will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the NFC South gets some time under the spotlight. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC South
2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: New England Patriots, Michael Bush and More!
With the first NFL preseason games just around the corner, the New England Patriots remain active at rebuilding their Defensive Line. Michael Bush stays with the Oakland Raiders and the Chicago Bears name their opening day offensive line. What are the latest 2011 NFL Signings? NFL Trade Rumors? NFL News? The Sportsbank is your Monday morning quarterback, … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: New England Patriots, Michael Bush and More!
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Sleepless in Seattle: Watch Out for the Seahawks in the Playoffs
The NFL has seen its fair share of Cinderella stories in recent years. In 2007, the sixth-seed New York Giants upset the 18-0 New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIV. Then there was the 9-7 Arizona Cardinals, who hosted a playoff game and appeared in the franchise's first Super Bowl ever. However, there is one underdog story that the NFL has never seen; that is a sub-.500 team … [Read more...] about Sleepless in Seattle: Watch Out for the Seahawks in the Playoffs
Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 3
Round 1 Round 2 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 3 Pick 1 Ryan Lester- Lester’s Legends Pick: RB Ryan Mathews SD Mathews is stepping into a perfect situation. He will get the bulk of the carries in a potent offense. He should get most of the carries at the stripe. Round 3 Pick 2 Vin Sadicario- FF Toolbox Pick: RB DeAngelo Williams CAR This pick came … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 3
Lots of Former Illini in the NFL Playoffs
It was a brutal season for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team, but for former Illini in the NFL, it was quite fruitful. Twelve Former Illini in will take part in the NFL Playoffs beginning this weekend … [Read more...] about Lots of Former Illini in the NFL Playoffs

