LaDainian Tomlinson Injury Update: Injured Ankle, Status Uncertain for Week Two
Published on: 15th September, 2009
LaDainian Tomlinson was one of the more controversial running backs heading into 2009 fantasy football drafts, as his history of consistent production and his advancing age collided to form a maelstrom of differing opinions on his potential for 2009. In the end, despite his age (30) and 2008 struggles, most drafts ...Browns-Vikings Preview, Analysis, and Prediction
Published on: 12th September, 2009
I can’t wait for tomorrow. The first game of any season is always exciting. There have been no losses yet, no unfulfilled potential, and no bitter taste on the tip of the tongue still stinging from the week before. It’s a bitter, noxious taste that Browns fans are unfortunately quite familiar with ...NFL Week 1 WR Injury Updates: Boldin, Bryant, Welker, Walter, Berrian
Published on: 11th September, 2009
Gazing through the Thursday edition of the official NFL Injury Report, it’s clear that one fantasy-relevant position will be affected by injury more than any other: wide receiver. A plethora of No. 2 and No. 3 WRs are listed on the Thursday injury reports and could impact your lineup decisions. Here's ...Herman Edwards Might Like a Few Words With Urban Meyer
Published on: 10th September, 2009
The New York Times has an interesting article today about the evolution of offenses in the NFL. Specifically, the article deals with the proliferation of more spread-out offensive schemes and the infiltration of college-style sets like the Wildcat into NFL gameplans. It’s a good read. What stuck out to me in ...Fantasy Football Week One Sleeper Picks
Published on: 10th September, 2009
It’s only Week one, so the reality is that you shouldn’t be scouring for weekly matchup sleepers yet. With few exceptions, owners should simply be filling out their lineups with their top picks at each position and then waiting for Sunday. And if you’re not doing this, you may want ...Pierre Thomas Injury Update: Status Questionable for Week 1 With MCL Sprain
Published on: 9th September, 2009
Pierre Thomas has been a trendy pick during fantasy football draft season as a potential first-round value that can often be had in rounds two-four, depending on your league. Thomas played well last year over the final six weeks of the season and benefits from playing in the most explosive offense ...Fantasy Football: Week 1 Start ‘Em – Sit ‘Em Lineup Advice
Published on: 9th September, 2009
Welcome to the first edition of what will be a weekly post here at Midwest Sports Fans throughout the NFL season: start ‘em–sit ‘em lineup advice for your fantasy football rosters. We all know how important overall position rankings are for valuing players on draft day. Typically there are pretty clear ...LOTD: Why The Pittsburgh Steelers and Their Fans Suck
Published on: 8th September, 2009
[Editor's note: This post is dedicated to Ryan Russell and Nick Gerlach.] Hands down on the best running series in the sports blogosphere is Drew Magary’s incomparable Why Your Team sucks series at Deadspin. No, it is not the kind of material that I would ever forward to my mom or ...Steelers-Titans Thursday Night Football Preview and Prediction
Published on: 8th September, 2009
In case football fans needed anything else to get them warmed up for the 2009 season, Miami and Florida State engaged in an epic battle last night that came down to the final play. The U ended up stealing one at Doak Campbell Stadium—and, by the way, did anyone else come ...NFL Week 1 Preview: TV Schedule, Announcer Pairings, Point Spreads, and Picks
Published on: 7th September, 2009
As Michael Jackson once sang with his brothers, “can you feel it…Can You Feel It…CAN YOU FEEL IT!?” Not sure exactly what the late, great MJ was referring to when he sang those lyrics, but I reference them to illustrate my excitement at what will happen this Thursday night: the kickoff ...Featured Sponsors
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