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Peyton Hillis Questionable with Strep Throat; Why You Should Sit Him

News Peyton Hillis, who seemed to be fine after last week's strong performance against the Colts, surprisingly missed practice on Friday and Saturday when he came down with a case of strep throat. A...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Cleveland Browns, Peyton Hillis

Antonio Gates (Foot) Injury Update; Now Inactive Against Chiefs

News Antonio Gates, who was slated to play after struggling with a foot injury all week is now inactive for the Chargers game against the Chiefs. The Pro-Bowl tight end will sit with his foot injury...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Antonio Gates, Mike Tolbert, Patrick Crayton, San Diego Chargers, Vincent Jackson

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Week 3

News We rank enough players at each position to appease everyone from those in 8-team leagues to 16-team leagues, those that can start two QBs, two TEs, three RBs and four WRs. We cut out the rest, beca...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Fantasy football rankings

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings: Week 3

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Fantasy football rankings

Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Week 3

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Fantasy football rankings

Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Week 3

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Fantasy football rankings, Jason Hanson, John Kasay, Mason Crosby, Neil Rackers, Nick Novak, Stephen Gostkowski

Fantasy Football Defense/Special Teams Rankings: Week 3

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: NFL, Fantasy, News, Detroit Lions, Fantasy football rankings, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers

Clemson's Punter Gets Destroyed By Florida State Player (Video)

News Clemson Tigers' punter Dawson Zimmerman took a brutal hit that flipped him over when he was in mid-punt in the game against Florida State. Right as he was kicking the ball, a rushing Flori...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Dawson Zimmerman, Clemson Tigers, punter

Notre Dame Plays Stupid and Sloppy Football; Pulls Out the Win at Pitt

News Notre Dame got the win against Pittsburgh, but it sure wasn't pretty. In a game marred by poor decisions, bad penalties and turnovers, the Fighting Irish were lucky to get a road win against the Pa...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Michael Floyd, Tommy Rees, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

EJ Manuel Not Playing for FSU; Clint Trickett to Start Against Clemson

News Florida State will have to take on their rival Clemson Tigers today without their star quarterback and Heisman Trophy hopeful EJ Manuel. Manuel was not able to warm up as the injury to his non-...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, ACC, Clint Trickett, E.J. Manuel, Florida State Seminoles

Dez Bryant Practices Saturday; Looks Good to Go on Monday

News It looks like Dez Bryant will be good to go for Monday night's Cowboys-Redskins game. After missing practice Thursday and Friday with a quad injury, Bryant was back in pads on Saturday, which is ex...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Dallas Cowboys, Dez Bryant, Felix Jones, Jason Witten, Miles Austin, Tony Romo

Antonio Gates (Foot) To Play Against Chiefs; Should Dominate

News Injury Update. Antonio Gates is now Inactive Against the Chiefs Nothing could keep Antonio Gates from playing against the Chiefs this week. In a radio interview with a local San Diego radio...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Antonio Gates, Kansas City Chiefs, Norv Turner, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers

Don't sleep on San Diego Charger Patrick Crayton this week

News When the Kansas City Chiefs give up a combined 89 points to Buffalo and Detroit and then have to travel to AFC West rival San Diego for a Week 3 contest, all of us that have Charger fantasy studs a...

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, News, Antonio Gates, Kansas City Chiefs, Malcom Floyd, Mike Tolbert, Patrick Crayton, Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, Vincent Jackson

Mario Manningham (Concussion) Not LIkely To Play This Weekend; Go Get Victor Cruz

News Mario Manningham, the Giants wide receiver who suffered a concussion in last week's game against the St. Louis Rams probably won't play this week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Manningham did...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, Domenik Hixon, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham, New York Giants, Victor Cruz

Orlando Brown, Former Browns and Ravens Lineman Found Dead at Age 40

News Orlando Brown, the former Cleveland Browns football player who was best known for his run-in with a referee who accidentally threw a flag in his eye was found dead in his home, sources confirmed. ...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: News, found dead, Jeff Triplette, Orlando Brown

Don't sleep on San Diego Charger Patrick Crayton this week

1 year ago by Corby Yarbrough Tags: Fantasy, News, Antonio Gates, Kansas City Chiefs, Malcom Floyd, Mike Tolbert, Patrick Crayton, Philip Rivers, Ryan Mathews, Vincent Jackson

Beanie Wells Misses Practice With Hamstring Issue; Is He Startable? (Updated)

News Update: Cardinals coach Ken Whisenthnt said on Friday that Beanie Wells will be a gametime decision this Sunday against the Seahawks. This is not good news, as Beanie was expected to be fine after ...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, News, Arizona Cardinals, Beanie Wells, Chester Taylor, Chris Wells, Fantasy Football, LaRod Stephens-Howling

Cedric Benson Suspended Three Games, Here's Four Guys To Get Your Fantasy Team Through

News Cedric Benson is a moron. At least that's how his fantasy football owners feel about him right now. Benson, who served five days in jail during training camp for two misdemeanor assault convictions...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, News, Beanie Wells, Bernard Scott, Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals, Fantasy Football, LaRod Stephens-Howling, Marion Barber, Roy Helu, waiver wire pickups

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

News by Matt Taliaferro and Nathan Rush Race: Sylvania 300 Location: Loudon, N.H. TV: ESPN (2:00 p.m. EST) 2010 Winners: Jimmie Johnson (June); Clint Bowyer (Sept.) July Winner: Ryan Newman...

1 year ago by Matt Taliaferro Tags: NASCAR, News, Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Chase, NASCAR, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sprint Cup

Arian Foster and Beanie Wells are Both Game Time Decisions This Sunday

News "Game time decision" may be the worst three words fantasy football owners can hear. But that's exactly what owners of Arian Foster and Beanie Wells have to deal with this week. Both players...

1 year ago by Athlon Sports Tags: Fantasy, News, Arian Foster, Arizona Cardinals, Beanie Wells, Ben Tate, Chester Taylor, Houston Texans

Fantasy Football Start & Sit Quarterbacks: Week 3

News Week 3 of the 2011 NFL season is almost ready to kickoff, which means it is time to start getting your fantasy football lineups in order. Athlon Sports will try to help you do that each week with i...