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
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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!
2011 Fantasy Football Top 30 By Position (Running Backs)
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 arguably the most important fantasy position, the running back. Whether you’re in a super-competitive league or one of those leagues that doesn’t really … [Read more...] about 2011 Fantasy Football Top 30 By Position (Running Backs)
Fantasy Football: 2011 NFC West Running Backs
. Frank Gore headlines the running back scene in the NFC West, but he has some pretty serious injury concerns. He has missed nine games over the past three years, and didn’t reach 250 carries in any of those seasons. While he is very active in the receiving game averaging 51 catches per season over the past five years, he only has 32 rushing touchdowns over that stretch. He … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football: 2011 NFC West Running Backs
St. Louis Rams have Surprising Season, Led by Underrated RB Steven Jackson
St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson certainly makes money like one of the best running backs in the game, but he doesn't seem to get the publicity. Sure, hard-core football fans know he's a star player, but Jackson doesn't really obtain coverage commensurate to his accomplishments. In midseason, Jackson surpassed Eric Dickerson as the Rams' all-time leading rusher, … [Read more...] about St. Louis Rams have Surprising Season, Led by Underrated RB Steven Jackson
Detroit Lions Now Have Some Swag
Nate Burleson almost experienced a Leon Lett moment. Streaking down the center of the field with the football out in front of his body taunting the Saint Louis Rams defenders, he then decided to punt the ball into the air upon the signal of a touchdown from the officials. In another instance of brashness, wide receiver Calvin Johnson leapt up immediately after his one yard … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Now Have Some Swag