We’re back with another Fantasy Football Panel. This weekend kicks off Week 8, and it’s time to make some team modifications.
Pick One Lower Tier Running Back
Steve Hartline: Without doubt you need to grab Thomas Jones of the Jets, and I’ll give you three reasons: With Leon Washington suffering a season ending injury, Jones will get the bulk of the touches. With Sanchez playing like a rookie after all, look for the Jets to go with a bread and butter run first offense. And Jones is out to prove he still has what it takes to carry the load.
What do you do with these fantasy dogs?
It’s the question we all have to answer when our supposed stars flop around for a week or two. Sometimes the right move is to drop ‘em like a hot potato. Others you want to painfully and patiently wait out, because you have to believe that they’ll turn it around before long and become worth the start again.
These are my top three disappointments of Week 5. I hope for your sake that none of these folks were starting for you this week. Then you’ll get my recommendations on what to do with them in the weeks to come.
It’s that time again. Week 4 has drawn to a close. We’re a quarter of the way through the 2009 season, and a few quick questions have been posed that I want to answer so you’ll be ready to face your next fantasy opponent in Week 5.
Ryan wrote yesterday on three quarterbacks you might want to bench after two weeks of poor performance. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I’ll give you the reasons why you should bench a QB over a backup. I’ll use my own fantasy roster to illustrate.
Which three quarterbacks were popular starters who now look like they deserve the bench? Here are three that top my list.
We haven’t heard any quotable slogans out of the Owens camp yet, so maybe T.O. has chosen more of a silent but deadly approach since the “Get Your Popcorn Ready” days.
Tonight, two of the greatest wide receivers in the league square off in a rivalry game that has massive implications for the Buffalo Bills. Should they upset, Buffalo will automatically have a shot at the #1 spot in their division.
Granted, it’s not so easy for wide receivers to have big nights whenever they want. They depend on quarterbacks, offensive lines, beating the cornerbacks, etc. Plus their quarterbacks may feel more comfortable looking to another receiver first, depending on coverage. Still, who do YOU say has the bigger night?
According to Yahoo Fantasy Sports, the following were the top 20 fantasy points leaders among running backs. Of course, this list would change depending on the league.
After yesterday’s Fantasy Panel about which is more important, rushing yards or touchdowns, I thought these Yahoo! rankings would demonstrate how a balanced running back is ideal. I’m a little surprised to see DeAngelo Williams at #1. But that’s only because I never watch the Panthers play.
1. DeAngelo Williams
1st in rushing touchdowns with 18. Also caught 2 receptions for touchdowns.
3rd in rushing yards with 1,515.
2. Michael Turner
2nd in rushing touchdowns at 17.
2nd in rushing yards with 1,699.
2 lost fumbles.
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Top 20 Fantasy Points Earning Rushers in 2008
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We asked our panel the following question: For running backs, is it better to have a top yards rusher or a top touchdown scorer? Which type of running back will give your team more points?
When examining this, the first thing you have to ask is: What kind of league am I in? Are there big bonuses for 100/150/200/etc yard games? How much are TDs worth? Do I get points per reception (PPR)? Do I get points for rushing attempts? You’d be surprised what kind of rules you can get in for a bunch of different fantasy leagues. However, no matter what your answer is to the above questions, the most important conclusion you must come to is: Which player will give me consistent points.
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Fantasy Panel: For Running Backs, Touchdowns or Rushing Yards?
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Don’t get too confident with your fantasy picks just yet. We asked our panel of experts which QBs in the league were most likely to disappoint this year. Check out what they said. We won’t tell anyone where you get your info. 
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Donovan McNabb No question McNabb can be great, especially against the Cowboys, but he can also be very inconsistent. McNabb can be a risky fantasy player, for me last year when I benched him, he was great and when I played him, he wouldn’t live up to expectations. Remember Last year he was benched for Kevin Kolb, now with Vick as back up, you never know how long Mcnabb will be a starter. |
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FF Panel: Top 3 Quarterbacks Guaranteed to Disappoint in 2009
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These are the results of my long term fantasy league: No keepers, fairly balanced offensive stats, a little love is given to the defense.
I had the #2 Pick on odd rounds and #27 for even rounds in a 14 team league. Here’s who I got:
1. Adrian Peterson – if the owner before you does not take Peterson, what are you thinking? There are 90 seconds on the board, so you research if there are any late injury updates is what you do….nope. Did you see that 75 rip the other night for a touch? Easily the only #1 choice.
