The Talented Mr. Roto's 50 Facts

The Talented Mr. Roto has published 50 facts you need to know for the upcoming fantasy football season. Here are some highlights.

• David Garrard averaged15.4 fantasy points a game last year.
  
• Carson Palmer only had 5 touchdowns over the last 5 weeks last year.
  
• Kurt Warner led the NFL in touchdown passes in the final 8 games.
  
• Drew Brees was second in red zone attempts
• Brian Westbrook led the league in total yards from scrimmage.
  
• Joseph Addai was second in the league in goal line carries.
  
• Michael Turner has only 11 receptions in 4 years.
  
• Jerricho Cotchery has increased his yardage totals for 4 straight years....and Favre is now his quarterback.
  

Fantasy Football Training Camp Injury Report

Injuries are already beginning to affect the fantasy football season. Here are some early notables.

• Bobby Engram - Out 8 weeks with a cracked right shoulder.
  
• Ahman Green - Day to day with a groin injury.
• Antonio Gates - Yet to practice with a toe injury.
• Jerry Porter - Will not return before the season due to a hamstring.
• Plaxico Burress - Practiced in pads for the 1st time (ankle).
• Braylon Edwards - Slashed his heal on a cleat in practice. Out 2 preseason games.
• Deuce McAllister - Knee rehabilitation is going well. 1st start undetermined.
  
• Willis McGahee - Set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee - should return for regular season opener.
  
• Marvin Harrison - Knee seems to be healed.
  

ESPN.Com Live Draft Results

Here is a good tool for your draft preparation. ESPN.com live draft results gives you the average position players were selected in ESPN online fantasy football drafts. If you want to know the odds of getting TO in the second round, check out this board.

Here are some highlights:

• Tom Brady is the 4th overall pick
• Randy Moss is the 7th overall pick
• Brady, Manning, Romo, and Brees are all gone by the 25th pick
• Gates is the first TE taken at the 41st pick
• You can grab Derek Anderson with the 45th pick.
• Reggie Bush and Ronnie Brown could be great 4th round RB pickups.

Top 10 Ways to Dominate Your Fantasy Football Draft

Top 10 Ways to Dominate Your Fantasy Football Draft

1. Don't get fancy with the first 2 rounds - Pick reliable players that perform every year.
   
2. Be flexible - You don't have to take 2 running backs if there is a better player available.
3. Avoid the hype - Don't get caught taking a high-upside player too early.
4. Don't wait too long to take a QB.
   
5. Pay attention to the schedule - Easier schedules result in more points, watch the bye weeks.
   
6. Plan the first 5 rounds of your draft, then make at least 2 backup plans.
   
7. Draft a great player in round 6 or 7 - Some of my best teams resulted from great drafts in these rounds.
   
8. Get a good Tight End - Its become a more important position than it used to be.
   
9. Load up on running backs in the later rounds.
   
10. Don't draft a kicker or defense until the last 2 rounds.
    

Suspensions to Watch in Your NFL Fantasy Football Draft

This season a couple of the NFL's top players will face suspensions to start the season. Make sure to keep this in mind when deciding where to place these players on your draft board.

1. Steve Smith - (WR, Carolina Panthers) Suspended 2 weeks for fighting.
2. Brandon Marshall (WR, Denver Broncos) Suspended 3 weeks for violating NFL conduct policy.