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
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Fantasy Football Weekly Podcast, Sports Radio 1400
WQOW ABC 18's Stephen Kelley co-host a weekly fantasy football radio show here in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After the jump listen to "Fantasy Football Weekly on Sports Radio 1400" … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Weekly Podcast, Sports Radio 1400
Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: The Injury Bug Bites
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
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
The Fantasy Nerd: 2011 Bold Predictions and Week 1 Preview
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!
Detroit Lions 2011 Season: Game by Game Breakdown
I am tired of tv pundits and radio talk show hosts throwing around win totals and predictions without going into detail before throwing out their opinions. Sometimes a reaction from the audience seems to be more important than giving an informed take on things. In my previous Lions blog, I went into the high hopes surrounding the Lions for this upcoming season. What follows … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 2011 Season: Game by Game Breakdown
The Fantasy Nerd: Quarterback Preview
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 (Quarterbacks)
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 look at the ever-important Quarterback (QB) position. Whether you're in a super-competitive league or one of those leagues that doesn't really matter, here's all you … [Read more...] about 2011 Fantasy Football Top 30 By Position (Quarterbacks)