Checking the matchups this week, there are some surprising performances waiting on the horizon.
Now, there’s no huge mathematical formula involved, no deep thought, just a look at basic fantasy points allowed.
Who could surprise everyone this week? Let’s take a look:
My regular reminder about checking your waiver wire – I found Anquan Boldin staring at me today. I couldn’t drop Willis McGahee fast enough.
Also, Owen Daniels was available in an ESPN league. Owen Daniels is the No. 1-ranked tight end in standard ESPN leagues.
How does this happen? I have no idea. But what I do know is, I’m not going to leave them for someone else.
Check the wire, you never know what you’ll find.
Continue reading ‘Week 7 pre-game 6-pack: I found Boldin and Daniels!’
It’s been a few weeks since we broke out any matchups here at Chinstrap Ninjas.
The format and formula I’m using this week are a little different than usual, but let’s follow the same rules. Don’t bench Drew Brees against the best defense in place of JaMarcus Russell against the worst, ok?
However, if you’re deciding between Tony Romo and Matt Ryan, like I am in one league, you’ll definitely want to take a look at these.
Continue reading ‘Week 7 QB matchups: Lions, Titans and Jaguars on bye’
While there were several developing situations discussed in yesterday’s dynasty update, there are plenty more to ponder.
Take, for instance, the Buffalo Bills running back situation or the surprise in the Tennessee Titans backfield. How will they play out for the rest of the fantasy season?
Continue reading ‘Notes: Lynch vs. Jackson, pick up Josh Johnson?’
After last week when we had two new running backs jump onto the fantasy scene, we get two wide receivers breaking out in Week 5.
Jeremy Maclin and Miles Austin didn’t just break out either, they blew up. Granted, they did it against the equivalent of junior high defenses, but their performances will go down as legendary breakouts.
Will they become dynasty studs? What about the aforementioned Rashard Mendenhall and Jerome Harrison? There are several other players with Week 5 implications you should be targeting in trades, picking up off waivers or considering as a potential keeper in the offseason.
Continue reading ‘Week 5 Day of Reckoning: Dynasty implication edition’
Our updates rarely fit into the breaking news mold, but I’m here typing and this news is pretty big.
Well, one of them is significantly bigger than the other, and I’m guessing you’ll have a different opinion depending on your league type.
Continue reading ‘Breaking: Edwards is a Jet; Crabtree signs’
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