Anatomy of a Keeper League Part 2
My team in 2009 finished 7th of 10. It wasn’t a great year for the team, as Francisco Liriano was not good and Brandon Webb was hurt; Grady Sizemore had an off year, while I promoted Travis Snider too early in the season (shortly before he was sent [...]
For the last 5 years, I’ve run a Fantasy Baseball Keeper League. As a result, I’ve learned quite a few things about Fantasy Baseball, opponents, and running a long term team.
Over the season, I’ll be evaluating various aspects of fantasy baseball, and specifically keeper leagues.
This week, I’ll cover fantasy baseball terminology and the set [...]
As the 2000s come to a close let’s look back at the fantasy players who made the biggest impact in their respective sports.
I lead off with the fantasy football player of the decade since it is the most popular fantasy sport. I had a tough time deciding between Peyton Manning and LaDainian Tomlinson. They both [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Before we get started, check out my Week 14 NFL picks.
I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week.
Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings
Arizona made Brett Favre look human last [...]
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Chad Henne, QB, Miami Dolphins
Henne burned the Pats for 335 yards and a pair of scores. You can’t use him in the fantasy playoffs in a standard league, [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.
C.J. Watson, PG/SG, Golden State Warriors
Golden State has been hit hard by injuries this year making their rotation thin. Pretty much anyone in that rotation is a worthy fantasy option. Watson is no exception. Last week he 15.3 [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? You’ve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size.
R.J. Umberger, C, Columbus Blue Jackets
R.J. has seven points (3 goals, 4 assists) last week with a +5 plus/minus rating. He netted a hat trick on November 30th. Umberger had one power play [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Before we get started, check out my Week 13 NFL picks.
I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Garrard has a decent match-up this week against Houston’s middle-of-the road passing defense. That’s not what makes him a decent play [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Before we get started, check out my Week 13 NFL picks.
I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week.
Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona Cardinals
Warner makes the list again this week, but [...]
I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.
Nate Robinson, PG/SG, New York Knicks
Nate escaped from D’Antoni’s doghouse by averaging 18.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 2.8 three-pointers in four games last week. He shot 56.6 percent from the floor and hit all [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Buffalo Bills
Fitzpatrick played a nice game leading the Bills to a victory over the Dolphins. He’s worth owning in two-QB leagues, especially now that [...]
Before we get started, check out this week’s fantasy basketball roundtable (click to read the article). Now, here’s a look at some fantasy basketball players that blew up the box score last night. You can also check out next week’s NBA schedule to help you set your fantasy lineup (click to read the [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Matt struggled last week against the Vikings, but almost everyone they faced this year has struggled against them. Life should be much easier for them this week when they take on [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Before we get started, click here for my Week 12 NFL Picks.
I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week.
Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals could err on the side [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
I’ve scoured the fantasy basketball waiver wires to find gems so you don’t have to.
Dahntay Jones, SG/SF, Indiana Pacers
Jones averaged 19.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.0 steals, 1.8 blocks, 0.5 three-pointers, and 2.3 turnovers last week while shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 76.9 percent from the line. He has [...]
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Brady Quinn, QB, Clevlenad Browns
Quinn had over 300 yards and 4 TDs, but Detroit isn’t on his schedule anymore. He had some use in 2-QB leagues, but [...]
RC of www.junkyardjake.com was responsible for this week’s Fourth & 1 Roundtable debate topic.
Click here to see the full article.
This Week’s Topic:
Thinking back to the players that you targeted in drafts at the beginning of the season, which 1 or 2 players have been the biggest disappointments? What kind of additional information do you [...]
I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants
The bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for the reeling G-Men. It gave them time to regroup and prepare to get back in the hunt. I like [...]
Need some help with your fantasy hockey team? You’ve come to the right place. Try these hot players on for size.
Center
Brandon Sutter, Carolina Hurricanes
Sutter had five points (two goals, three assists) in four games (1.25 points per game) with a +3 plus/minus rating. He had three power play points, 13 shots on goal, and won [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Before we get started, click here for my Week 11 NFL Picks.
I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick some fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week.
Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons
Matt faces the Giants on the road [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Before we get started, click here for my Week 11 NFL Picks.
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Jason Snelling, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Depending on how bad Michael Turner’s ankle injury will determine whether or not [...]
I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Seattle will have to throw plenty to keep up with Arizona on the road. Arizona has the 29th ranked pass defense, which works in Hasselbeck’s favor. In his last four starts [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
Before we get started, click here for my Week 10 NFL picks.
I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week.
With the bye weeks upon us, you can’t necessarily sit the [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Josh Freeman, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Freeman threw three TDs in an upset win over the Packers. I don’t trust him in standard formats, especially since there is [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle Seahawks
Hasselbeck has the good fortune of facing Detroit’s 27th ranked passing defense. What’s worse is they have allowed 18 passing TDs, which is one behind Tennessee for the league lead.
David Garrard, [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
I’m going to look at the matchups each week and pick five fantasy starters that could be in for a tough week. Here’s a look at players who could struggle this week.
With the bye weeks upon us, you can’t necessarily sit the guys on this list unless you have great depth, but [...]
Before we get started, click here for my Week 9 NFL Picks.
Week 9 Byes: Buffalo, Cleveland, Oakland, St. Louis, Minnesota, New York Jets
Quarterbacks
Brett Favre is the only QB that could leave teams in a bind, though if you have him, you should have a another solid QB. Mark Sanchez has been good [...]
By Ryan Lester, LestersLegends.com
There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.
Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets
If Sanchez got dropped due to his poor play prior in recent weeks, it’s time to pick him up. Jerricho Cotchery is [...]
I’ve uncovered some guys you can plug in if you are dealing with an injury or tough matchups.
David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars – I have to mention him since he’s facing the sorry Tennessee Titans, but I must warn you, I have a bad feeling about this one. This could be a trap play for [...]
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