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Roy Helu is a Must Start Against The Jets

News Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu was the No. 1 waiver pick up of the week in most fantasy leagues. So go play him in Week 13 vs. the New York Jets. Redskins coach Mike Shanhan said the...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, New York Giants, Roy Helu, Washington Redskins

Steelers Antonio Brown is a Top-12 Receiver Against the Bengals

News Pittsburgh receiver Antonio Brown’s targets have dropped off in recent weeks, but in PPR leagues he continues to be a great flex play. I see him pushing for top-12 receiver status in Week 13 agai...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Fantasy Football, Pittsburgh Steelers

Donald Brown is a Surprising Sit Against the Pats

News I said last week Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown was a good flex play against the Carolina Panthers terrible run defense. Brown produced with a 16.2-point fantasy day against Carolina,...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Donald Brown, Fantasy Football, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots

Why Brent Celek is a Great Start Against the Seahawks

Fantasy Tired of trying to figure out whether Ed Dickson, Fred Davis, Brandon Pettigrew, Jake Ballard, Scott Chandler, Heath Miller or even Jermichael Finley are going to get it done for you at the tight e...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, News, Brent Celek, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles, Vince Young

Sneaky Fantasy Sleeper: Seahawks' Doug Baldwin

Fantasy Oh, it is such a juicy matchup for the Seattle receivers against Philadelphia tonight. But which one can you trust to throw in your lineup. It’s been tough to trust any Seahawk receiver this ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, Doug Baldwin, fantasy sleeper, Seattle Seahawks, Tarvaris Jackson

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 13 and Playoffs

Fantasy The playoffs start for some fantasy football leagues in Week 13, for many more this is the final push to try and secure a spot before the playoffs start. This late into the season, there’s not a ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, Brad Smith, C.J. Spiller, Caleb Hanie, Damian Williams, David Nelson, Donald Brown, Fantasy Football waiver wire, James Jones, Johnny Knox, Jordan Norwood, Matt Moore, Maurice Morris, Roy Helu, T.J. Yates, Vince Young, waiver wire

To Start or Not to Start Matt Leinart

News Everything seems to be pointing toward Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart having a successful debut as the team’s starter in Week 13 at Jacksonville. Leinart takes over for Matt Schaub, ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Andre Johnson, Houston Texans, Matt Leinart, Matt Schaub

Even with Fred Jackson Out, C.J. Spiller Won't Live Up to Expectations

News For a second-year player, it sure seems like we’ve been waiting a long time for Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller to show up. A top-10 pick from Clemson in the 2010 NFL Draft, Spiller will ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Buffalo Bills, C.J. Spiller, Fred Jackson

Is Andre Johnson Ready For Your Starting Lineup?

Fantasy Matt Leinart is at quarterback for the Houston Texans this week, and perhaps the remainder of the season as Matt Schaub went on injured reserve with a foot injury. And as one key starter goes down,...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, News, Andre Johnson, Houston Texans, waiver wire

Adrian Peterson is Out; But Don't Start Toby Gerhart

News Toby Gerhart won’t come to the rescue for Adrian Peterson owners this week. Peterson suffered an ankle sprain in the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 11 game against Oakland and will miss at least t...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings, Toby Gerhart

A.J. Green Is Back, But Limit Your Expectations

News Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green looks like he will be a go against in-state rival Cleveland in Week 12. But it’s hard to start him with confidence against the Browns today. Green, whos...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, A.J. Green, Cincinnati Bengals, waiver wire

Carolina Panthers receiver Brandon LaFell is a sneaky Week 12 play

News Brandon LaFell will get the start opposite Steve Smith at receiver for the Carolina Panthers today against the Indianapolis Colts. And he has a strong chance to be a sleeper for your fantasy roster...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Brandon LaFell, Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Steve Smith

Here's Why Nate Burleson is a Great Flex Play on Turkey Day

News It pains me to write this: Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson is a good flex play receiver who will post his third straight double-digit fantasy week today against the visiting Green Bay Packers....

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Detroit Lions, Nate Burleson

Should You Start Ryan Grant on Thanksgiving?

News Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant should be a good fantasy flex play on Thanksgiving against the Detroit Lions. Grant, who at the beginning of the 2010 season was the Packers’ lead ba...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Green Bay Packers, James Starks, Ryan Grant

Is Matt Moore Worth Starting on Thanksgiving?

News The rash of quarterback injuries coupled with the play of some fringe quarterbacks that we were not expecting decent games from over the last few weeks, leaves us at a fantasy crossroads on this Th...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Matt Moore, Miami Dolphins

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 12

NFL The bye weeks are finally over and now we can just roll with what we’ve got. But what if injuries and poor play from your roster means you don’t have enough? Well, in an effort to guide you thr...

Harry Douglas Will Be Your Fantasy Savior This Week

News Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones missed three straight days of practice this week with the injured hamstring that forced the rookie out of the Falcons’ Week 10 game against New Orleans. ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Atlanta Falcons, Fantasy Start or Sit, Harry Douglas, Julio Jones, NFC South, Roddy White

Don’t Put Cleveland’s Montario Hardesty in your Week 11 starting lineup

News So Cleveland Browns running back Montatrio Hardesty is a game-time decision today against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Take nothing from it, however, in regards to your fantasy lineups for Week 11. ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Chris Ogbonnaya, Cleveland Browns, Montario Hardesty, Peyton Hillis

Steve Johnson is Not a Good Fantasy Play in Week 11

News Buffalo Bills wide receiver Steve Johnson is listed as questionable with a sore shoulder for the team’s Week 11 game against the Miami Dolphins. He has been given the “decent chance to play” ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Buffalo Bills, Fantasy Start or Sit, Steve Johnson, Stevie Johnson

Why Waiting on Wes Welker Will Pay Off; He's a Must Start in Week 11

News Reports of Wes Welker’s injury are sounding like moves in ‘Operation’ week after week after week, but he says he feels “all right” and should be a go for the New England Patriots against ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, New England Patriots, Wes Welker

Should you start Vince Young Sunday night against the Giants?

News Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick broke two ribs in Sunday’s loss to Arizona, leaving him out for tonight’s game against the New York Giants in doubt. Next up is Vince Young. The...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles, Vince Young

Should Vincent Brown Be In Your Starting Lineup Today?

News You can move the ball down the field, through the air against the Chicago Bears. And that is exactly what San Diego Chargers Antonio Gates and Vincent Brown should be able to do today in the Windy ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, San Diego Chargers, Vincent Brown

Should Roddy White Be Benched Today Against the Titans?

News Career paths cross Sunday in Atlanta when Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan and Falcons receiver Roddy White meet in the Georgia Dome. Finnegan’s 2011 path has him on the way up, while White...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Atlanta Falcons, Cortland Finnegan, Roddy White, Tennessee Titans

Here's Why Tyler Palko will Outscore Most Fantasy QBs on Sunday

News So here’s the deal: If you’re a quarterback who can throw a forward pass then you’re all but assured 18 fantasy points against the New England Patriots. Tyler Palko, meet the New England ...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Kansas City Chiefs, Tyler Palko

D.J. Ware is Worth A Fantasy Flex Play on Sunday

News How bad is your running back situation this week? Are you still waiting on Darren McFadden to come back? Is Ryan Mathews killing the Mike Tolbert vibe you thought would be happening on a consis...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: News, Brandon Jacobs, D.J. Ware, New York Giants

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