Will Priest Holmes make it through the season without an injury?
I'll say this first. If he does make it through the season injury free, he'll probably score 25 touchdowns.
That said, I would be very suprised if he didn't miss a couple of games. If you draft Priest, make sure that you draft Larry Johnson as well.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Blow for Kevin Jones
Cory Schlesinger was injured in the Lions preseason game Friday night, ESPN reports. Schlesinger is a very good lead blocker and this may have an effect on the value of Kevin Jones as a running back early in the season. Schlesinger should be back after a few games, but you may need to consider starting a different back early in the season.
Fantasy Football League - Waiver Wire
Playing the waiver wire correctly is one of the most important aspects of running a successful fantasy football team. You should check the wire at least once a day and keep up on all of the injuries.
It's important to know who a player's back-up is in case that player gets injured. For example, Larry Johnson took over for Priest Holmes late in the year last year and put up numbers that were nearly as big as Priest's.
This is important especially late in the year when players are injured or are resting up for the playoffs.
Keep a close eye on the Tennesee Titans situation this year. Chris Brown was the starter last year but he was frequently injured. They traded for Travis Henry in the off-season. I wouldn't be suprised if Henry is the starter for most of the year. But if one player goes down, the other player is certainly capable of putting up solid numbers.
It's important to know who a player's back-up is in case that player gets injured. For example, Larry Johnson took over for Priest Holmes late in the year last year and put up numbers that were nearly as big as Priest's.
This is important especially late in the year when players are injured or are resting up for the playoffs.
Keep a close eye on the Tennesee Titans situation this year. Chris Brown was the starter last year but he was frequently injured. They traded for Travis Henry in the off-season. I wouldn't be suprised if Henry is the starter for most of the year. But if one player goes down, the other player is certainly capable of putting up solid numbers.
Friday, August 12, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Rex Grossman
It looks like Rex Grossman is injured again, ESPN reports. This time he is estimated to be out for 3-4 months. This does have some fantasy implications.
Muhsin Muhammad and Thomas Jones will both drop in fantasy value at this point. The Bears do not have a quality backup quarterback to take over in Grossman's absence.
Muhammad was coming off a great year but I wouldn't expect him to repeat those numbers this year.
Muhsin Muhammad and Thomas Jones will both drop in fantasy value at this point. The Bears do not have a quality backup quarterback to take over in Grossman's absence.
Muhammad was coming off a great year but I wouldn't expect him to repeat those numbers this year.
Fantasy Football League - Brett Favre
This may be Brett Favre's last season (maybe not?), but he is still one of the top fantasy quarterbacks in the league. He throws a lot of touchdowns and he never misses a game.
I'd put him in my top five fantasy football quarterbacks:
1. Peyton Manning
2. Dante Culpepper
3. Donovan McNabb
4. Trent Green
5. Brett Favre
Darkhorse: Drew Brees
I'd put him in my top five fantasy football quarterbacks:
1. Peyton Manning
2. Dante Culpepper
3. Donovan McNabb
4. Trent Green
5. Brett Favre
Darkhorse: Drew Brees
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Tight Ends
It has been a tough start to the season for quality tight ends thus far. Antonio Gates is holding out. Eric Johnson is out with a plantar fascia strain. Crumpler has been banged up a bit (although he returned to practice today). And Todd Heap is also recovering from injuries and has missed time.
Hopefully Gates will get a contract worked out. If he does, look for him to continue to put up big numbers.
Also, it looks like Denver Broncos tight end Jeb Putzier has been bumped from his starting role because of his poor blocking ability.
Top 5 Tight Ends as of today:
1. Tony Gonzalez
2. Antonio Gates (If he gets a contract signed)
3. Jason Witten
4. Jeremy Shockey
5. Alge Crumpler
Dark Horse: Dallas Clark
Hopefully Gates will get a contract worked out. If he does, look for him to continue to put up big numbers.
Also, it looks like Denver Broncos tight end Jeb Putzier has been bumped from his starting role because of his poor blocking ability.
Top 5 Tight Ends as of today:
1. Tony Gonzalez
2. Antonio Gates (If he gets a contract signed)
3. Jason Witten
4. Jeremy Shockey
5. Alge Crumpler
Dark Horse: Dallas Clark
Fantasy Football League - Question of the Day?
What is your favorite position to draft from?
My primary league is a 10 player league and each year we choose what position we would like to pick from based upon how we finished in the standings the previous year.
Most people in the league like to pick in the middle of the pack.
I prefer picking #1 or #2. Why? Because you are guaranteed a fantasy stud. You can't necessarily say that when you pick from the lower positions.
I believe that a good fantasy football player should be able to put together a winning team drafting from any position. But if you back me into a corner, I'm going to take #1 or #2.
Here are my first three picks from last year:
1. Priest Holmes
2. Torry Holt
3. Peyton Manning
The number one or two pick pretty much guarantees you a stud running back and a stud wide receiver. I was lucky to get Manning in the third round last year and I'm sure that won't happen again. However, if he wasn't there, I still would have ended up with a solid #2 back or another top tier receiver.
Point scorers are everything in fantasy football. As you draft, you should always take the player that is going to score you the most points.
My primary league is a 10 player league and each year we choose what position we would like to pick from based upon how we finished in the standings the previous year.
Most people in the league like to pick in the middle of the pack.
I prefer picking #1 or #2. Why? Because you are guaranteed a fantasy stud. You can't necessarily say that when you pick from the lower positions.
I believe that a good fantasy football player should be able to put together a winning team drafting from any position. But if you back me into a corner, I'm going to take #1 or #2.
Here are my first three picks from last year:
1. Priest Holmes
2. Torry Holt
3. Peyton Manning
The number one or two pick pretty much guarantees you a stud running back and a stud wide receiver. I was lucky to get Manning in the third round last year and I'm sure that won't happen again. However, if he wasn't there, I still would have ended up with a solid #2 back or another top tier receiver.
Point scorers are everything in fantasy football. As you draft, you should always take the player that is going to score you the most points.
Fantasy Football League - Terrell Owens
What in the world is wrong with Terrell Owens?
He was kicked out of camp for a week after arguing with Andy Reid on the practice field. His relationship with McNabb and Reid is now seriously strained.
What does this mean for your fantasy football league?
I think Owens is a big risk this year. He is so talented that he could easily come out and catch 100 balls. However, due to the turmoil he has caused this year so far, I would be suprised if that happens.
On the flip side, you may be able to get a great deal on Owens in a later round if everyone else stays away from him.
Either way, choose at your own risk.
He was kicked out of camp for a week after arguing with Andy Reid on the practice field. His relationship with McNabb and Reid is now seriously strained.
What does this mean for your fantasy football league?
I think Owens is a big risk this year. He is so talented that he could easily come out and catch 100 balls. However, due to the turmoil he has caused this year so far, I would be suprised if that happens.
On the flip side, you may be able to get a great deal on Owens in a later round if everyone else stays away from him.
Either way, choose at your own risk.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Fantasy Football League - Thomas Jones
Cedric Benson of the Chicago Bears continues to hold out. This means that Thomas Jones is currently slated to be the starting running back when the season begins. Jones had a strong pre-season game on Monday night and played well last year when he was healthy.
He would be a good third running back to have on your bench when the season begins. If he has a favorable matchup, consider putting him in your fantasy football starting lineup for those weeks.
Here are 4 of the first 5 teams Jones would face:
Detroit Lions
Cincinnati Bengals
at Cleveland Browns
Minnesota Vikings
None of these teams have great defenses.
If Jones has the starting job at the beginning of the season, he will most likely put up nice numbers over the first several games. Moreover, you can probably get him as a late round pick in your draft.
He would be a good third running back to have on your bench when the season begins. If he has a favorable matchup, consider putting him in your fantasy football starting lineup for those weeks.
Here are 4 of the first 5 teams Jones would face:
Detroit Lions
Cincinnati Bengals
at Cleveland Browns
Minnesota Vikings
None of these teams have great defenses.
If Jones has the starting job at the beginning of the season, he will most likely put up nice numbers over the first several games. Moreover, you can probably get him as a late round pick in your draft.
Fantasy Football League - Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens is set to begin practicing tommorrow.
Look for Lewis to have a strong season this year with the addition a Derrick Mason at wide receiver.
Look for Lewis to have a strong season this year with the addition a Derrick Mason at wide receiver.
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