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Sleeper RBs

Most fantasy owners know the big name running back tandems and important handcuffs. The ever-popular running back by committee has made primary backs almost obsolete. Still each season a few new names pop up to surprise even the savviest of fantasy veterans. Guys like Arian Foster, Justin Forsett, and Jason Snelling came out of the woodwork to make a name for themselves in 2009, and Forsett and Foster look to be starters this year.

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Sleeper WRs ...

This season is the year of the wide receiver. There is less substantial depth than at any other position, so finding talent late may well be key to your team’s success or demise in 2010.

Every draft season there are anomalies, and 2010 is no different. The seven WR’s below are all number one receivers for their respective teams, but they are being drafted late, sometimes after other receivers on their team, and in some cases not at all. All of these guys make excellent late round picks who could pay huge dividends versus (Read more...)

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Of course he isn't happy. Go buy a car dealership Leinart ...

Matt Leinart is not pleased by his benching in favor of Derek Anderson, according to the Cardinals' official website. Leinart said, "It is disappointing and a little bit frustrating. I can't sit up here and say I'm happy and all smiles. If it is an open competition, then let's have it that way from the start."
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Great look at rookie running backs.

Rookie running backs typically get the best opportunity to make an immediate impact. So who should owners target from the 2010 class? Dave Richard takes a look and breaks down keeper-league values as well.

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The best preseason runner of the group is already nicked up. Maybe they do need all three.

In his press conference after tonight's game, Washington Redskins HC Mike Shanahasn said RB Clinton Portis suffered a sprained ankle.

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They may not be game planning, or whatever, but Sanchez looks like a rookie. Don't draft him.

AP reports QB Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets' offense started slow and sputtered often. Again. The Jets late touchdown was only their second in three preseason games. "We know nothing's going to come easy," WR Jerricho Cotchery said. "This is going to be a stepping stone for us." Far from the explosive offense many of the Jets predict they'll be, New York struggled until Sanchez connected with TE Dustin Keller for a 10-yard touchdown early in the fourth (Read more...)

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"QB Philip Rivers led two touchdown drives for the Chargers (1-2). His 167 yards passing included a 9-yard TD toss to WR Malcom Floyd. TE Antonio Gates caught five passes for 66 yards." ... Vincent Jackson won't be missed.

AP reports RB Chris Ivory turned a swing pass into a tackle-breaking, zigzagging, 76-yard score, and finished as both the game-high rusher and receiver in New Orleans' 36-21 preseason victory over the San Diego Chargers on Friday night. "I know I've got to come out and work hard, open some eyes and just prove that I want to (Read more...)

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Reggie Bush is an enigma wrapped in bacon. Be careful.

New Orleans Saints RB Reggie Bush caught seven passes for 70 yards during the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 27, reports The Associated Press. Bush also carried the ball three times for 16 rushing yards.

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This worries me a little.

Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb finished the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 27, 11-for-25 for 103 yards with an interception, reports The Associated Press.

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Roethlisberger is going to be super cheap. If you wait on your QB and grab Cutler or Kolb, you woud be wise to double up late in the draft with Roethlisberger.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows that there is plenty of speculation going around as to whom his starting quarterback will be when his team opens its season Sept. 12 against the Falcons. It sounds like he wants to keep that uncertain atmosphere around until opening day. "It's probably beneficial to us to hold our cards," Tomlin said Friday. "I know [Falcons head coach Mike] (Read more...)

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Yep, Donnie Avery's 2010 season is over before it started. The third-year Rams wideout tore his right ACL during Thursday's preseason game, something that was pretty much assumed by Rams coaches after the game. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo confirmed the bad news Friday. Avery will eventually have surgery and look to come back in 2011. Avery's sophomore NFL season ended with 47 receptions for 589 yards and five touchdowns. Despite his relative inexperience, Avery leads the Rams' roster with 100 career catches. FANTASY ANALYSIS: This is much worse news in reality than for fantasy. Avery definitely has some skills and (Read more...)

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More proof that "V-Jax" is insane. He thinks he can land the same contract that San Diego passed on?

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the Minnesota Vikings were said to be interested in disgruntled WR Vincent Jackson, but league and agent sources said the team immediately balked at the same $50 million, five-year contract (with $30 million guaranteed) over which Seattle stopped talks with Jackson. The Vikings on Tuesday signed WR Javon Walker.

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"They put some stuff up in there to numb it, and they burnt some veins,". Wow sounds like a nice way to spend an afternoon.

San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews had a procedure done to cauterize his nose that the Chargers are hoping will eliminate or at least significantly reduce Mathews' frequent nose bleeds. Saturday night, Mathews was hit on a goal line run and his helmet was pushed up and hit his nose causing a nose bleed. This nose bleed removed him from that series and he missed most of the next. "I have always (Read more...)

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When we look back on this list I can honestly say there is a decent chance none of these guys make an impact this season.  That is why they are not getting drafted!  But there is also a decent chance a few of them will make some contribution at some point.  These aren’t players I’m targeting in drafts in your normal 10-12 team, 5 bench player type leagues.  These are for you crazies out there in 16 team leagues with 10 bench slots.  You’ve got to fill those slots up and I know looking up no names can be time (Read more...)

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said the team is still deciding on whether WR Sidney Rice (hip) will start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list or if the team will place Rice on Injured Reserve, reports 1500ESPN.com's Tom Pelissero. Our View: Vikings head coach Brad Childress said that the team would not consider bringing Rice back to practice for at least eight weeks.

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I don't read this as any indication that Charles is going to break out. If Haley thinks Charles is going to get run down in a few preseason games, how does he expect to use him in the regular season?

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Brown has durability issues and the coaches are not blind to this. Expect them to treat him with kid gloves as long Ricky Williams is getting the job done.

Ronnie Brown stated that he feels fully recovered from his Lisfranc surgery, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He said, "I feel real good. It was a little different coming back from the foot injury. It was a little easier than the knee. Everything has fallen into place as far as timetables. Everything looks good. Everything feels good. I'm just looking forward to the season to start."
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Its pretty safe to say that McNabb won't make it through the whole season. If you draft him make sure this fact sits well with you ...

AP reports Washington Redskins QB Donovan McNabb will miss Friday's game against the New York Jets because of a sprained left ankle. McNabb has been unable to practice since getting hurt in Saturday night's preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. McNabb watched Tuesday's workout with a wrap around his ankle and wearing a baseball cap. HC Mike Shanahan says the ankle is "quite sore" and that McNabb probably wouldn't be (Read more...)

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Flacco won't march you into the playoffs, but he also isn't going to keep you out of them. Taking Flacco almost requires pulling another QB so that you can play their schedules.

As fantasy drafts are starting to take off across the globe, there are still many questions to be answered. One of them is whether or not Joe Flacco is a legitimate starting fantasy quarterback...

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I can't believe I am saying this, but a Derek Anderson start may be the best thing to happen to Fitzgerald owners.

Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart was 4-for-6 for 28 yards during the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 23, but the Cardinals went three-and-out on each of his three series and failed to produce points for the second consecutive preseason game, reports The Associated Press. Our View: Leinart seems unwilling to throw downfield and challenge the defense. He is playing like a backup that is afraid to lose or make a mistake, and that kind of (Read more...)

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For the gamblers and deep leaguers ... You have to be quite a gambler to be betting on James Hardy ...

Seven players with upside that you should consider using one of your last picks on. Profiled players include Jason Campbell, Chad Henne, Jahvid Best, Donald Brown, and Carnell Williams. [Go To Page]

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30 Million guaranteed with the baggage of at least a 3 game suspension? He has got to be kidding ...

Kevin Acee of the Union-Tribune explains that he finally got a very good, detailed explanation of the pending time period that Vincent Jackson faces on his impending suspension, and placement on the Roster Exempt List. A league spokesman confirmed -- quot;that as long as Jackson signs his tender and reports by September 4, he can serve his time on the Roster Exempt list and his suspension concurrently." The deadline is 3 p.m. Pacific Time, for cutting down (Read more...)

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The news just keeps getting better for Favre and Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings WR Javon Walker underwent cartilage replacement surgery in Jerusalem in March 2009, which was performed Dr. Anthony Galea, who was suspected of providing performance-enhancing drugs to professional athletes, report Don Van Natta Jr., Michael S. Schmidt and Ian Austen, of The New York Times. Walker had to have the surgery in Jerusalem because the procedure was not approved in the United States or Canada. Walker said he had the surgery in Jerusalem because the recovery time was half of what it would have been if (Read more...)

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Dallas Clark may miss the remainder of the preseason while nursing a leg injury, but he expects to be ready to go for Week 1, according to the Indianapolis Star.
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The stud tight end has been on the shelf since August 13, but there is no need to downgrade him in fantasy drafts as of now.

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You have to be a bit worried that this might be a lingering issue. Might not keep him out of games, but may cut his speed and production ...

Indianapolis Colts TE Dallas Clark (leg) vows to be ready for the team's Week 1 game, according to Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star. Clark suffered a left leg injury in training camp that may force him to sit out the preseason. 'The good thing is it's making improvement and, worst-case scenario, I'll definitely be there for Week 1,' Clark said. 'That's a reassuring thing.' The exact nature (Read more...)

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Moss is looking like a great mid round WR to pick up with a lot of upside. McNabb is going to toss the ball a lot and so far Moss seems to be his favorite target.

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss is a fantasy football prospect who could see his stock take a jump in 2010...

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Why new coach Mike Martz is going to make Forte less compelling on draft day, not more ...

Matt Forte is a hard guy to forecast for 2010 when you factor in Chester Taylor's arrival and the presence of new coordinator Mike Martz. Our Dave Richard shares his thoughts on Chicago's backfield.

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Berrian should be moving up in your rankings. With Harvin's lingering migraine issues, Berrian is poised to become Favre's trusted target/

The Star Tribune reports Vikings WR Sidney Rice was at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., on Monday to have his injured hip examined and it appears likely he will undergo surgery, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Surgery would be expected to sideline Rice for at least the first half of the season. Rice's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and Vikings officials did not return messages Monday night. Rice had been on the physically unable (Read more...)

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Leinart had three three-and-outs. Fitzgerald is at best a second tier receiver right now. I'd take Calvin Johnson over him easy ...

Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart was 4-for-6 for 28 yards during the team's preseason game Monday, Aug. 23, but the Cardinals went three-and-out on each of his three series and failed to produce points for the second consecutive preseason game, reports The Associated Press.

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Preseason, week two recap ..

Matt Forte was a solid value pick in the middle rounds even before his 89-yard touchdown. - Fantasy news

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The biggest misconception amongst anyone who tries to determine the best players at any position in the NFL is that last year’s production will be improved upon in the coming season. In many ways, this is true, BUT following up on a transcendent season with another is almost impossible. Everything is working against you – Murphy’s Law, mean reversion, this blog post, etc… I originally came up with this idea to justify why Tom Brady should not go in the first round following his 50-TD season. Trust me, everyone thought (Read more...)

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Shared by Fan.GM Davis' breakout year has him at the top of the draft but his three previous years were lousy, in large part to his attitude. I think he is going to get drafted way to high. He has yet to show the consistency of Gates, Clark or Witten, but will be drafted before at least one of them. I'd wait on Celek ...

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The Star Ledger reports Jets C Nick Mangold has not signed yet, but he and the Jets reached agreement on a new, seven-year deal worth $55 million today, according to someone with direct knowledge of the details of the contract. That person requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak for Mangold or the team. The amount of guaranteed money was still being negotiated but is expected to be more than the $20 million Rams C Jason Brown received last year. Brown set the previous mark for centers in the league with the five-year, $37.5 million contract he signed (Read more...)

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Coughlin prefers running with a few backs. Ahmad's only real shot at taking over the lion share of carries is a Jacob's injury. I would worry about him as a RB2 in anything but the deepest leagues given Jacob's probable goal-line use.

While everyone is ready to anoint Ahmad Bradshaw as the Giants' No. 1 back, Ralph Vacchiano of the NY Daily News warns us not so fast. At the moment, Vacchiano believes that the only way that Ahmad Bradshaw will be the Giants' No. 1 back at the start of the season will be as a (Read more...)

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Great read on drafting strategy. You really should have a plan going into the draft. Figuring it out while you are on the clock is not recommended ...

Drafting a QB has become a bit of a puzzle for certain individuals, since many people out there often wonder when and where to draft that perfect gunslinger who will lead your team to fantasy dominance.

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Rookie receivers are already a bit of a risk on draft day. This makes things much, much worse for Dez. Pass him by ...

No matter how much Jerry Jones wanted it to be, it will not be. Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant will not take part in any preseason games as he continues to rehab a high ankle sprain. The Cowboys' owner recently said he hopes to see Bryant on the field for the 'Boys' final two preseason games, but the team's training staff said Saturday that Bryant won't be ready until week one. (Read more...)

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Fitzgerald's stock is falling...

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the door has been opened for Arizona Cardinals QB Matt Leinart to lose his starting job.

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Rex Ryan didn't seem offended that Tom Brady doesn't like the Jets, saying the quarterback knows he's no fan of the Patriots, either.

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Forte

Matt Forte is a hard guy to forecast for 2010 when you factor in Chester Taylor's arrival and the presence of new coordinator Mike Martz. Our Dave Richard shares his thoughts on Chicago's backfield.



Mike Martz - Chester Taylor - Matt Forté - Chicago - Matt Forte

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Donovan McNabb -- number 5, age 33, born on November 25, 1976 in Chicago Illinois, stands 6' 2quot; and reportedly weighs 240 pounds -- was drafted out of Syracuse as a rookie in 1999. He is a 12 year veteran in the NFL. His ten year stats (1999 - 2008) with the Philadelphia Eagles total 2,534 completed passes of 4,303 thrown. This is an average of 32 pass attempts per game, with a completion percentage of 58.9. Donovan has compiled 29,320 yards passing, which has averaged 218.8 per game. He has a total of 194 touchdown passes thrown as compared (Read more...)

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