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Fantasy Football Week 5 Podcast - Bruno Boys Breakdown

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:51:27 -0500

The Bruno Boys are back on the airwaves! So, grab a cold one, cozy up in that nice leather recliner, and get ready for a wonderful ride through the world of fantasy football with the latest Bruno Boys Podcast. Bruno Boy Cavigs and Bruno Boy Whooley breakdown all the upcoming WEEK 5 games, analyzing who has a strong match-up and who has one you should stay away from. All 14 games with all the information you need for fantasy football success. Some of the topics discussed are.. * Will the Indianapolis Colts offense find his groove against the Houston Texans? * After a stinker in Week 4 can Reggie Bush bounce back against a stout Minnesota Vikings rush defense ? * Coming off a Week 4 bye can Randy Moss and the New England Patriots show some life on offense? * Is the sudden stellar play out of Larry Johnson for real or just a flash in the pan? * and much much more.... TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST, CLICK THE LINK

NFL Week 4: What Have We Learned?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:36:56 -0500

What have we learned after the fourth week of regular season football? Who are some of the surprises? Who are the sleepers? Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon takes a look at each conference and examines the fantasy impact of each...

Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings - Wide Receivers

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:32:57 -0500

Believe it or not, we are already entering Week 5 of the fantasy football season and what a wild ride it's been thus far. At the wide receiver position, the only top tier players living up to the hype have been Reggie Wayne, Larry Fitzgerald and Terrell Owens, while the likes of Randy Moss, Braylon Edwards, Andre Johnson, T.J.Houshmandzadeh and Torry Holt have been a huge disappointment. Instead of dwelling over the failures of expected prized possessions you should be doing everything in your power to either make trades or work the waiver wire to make the most of your fantasy squad. In fact, just about every week a new wide receiver becomes a hot commodity on the waiver wire and if you are lucky enough to find that gem it could make your season. With that in mind, we bring to you the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings. Make sure to read these from top to bottom, because if you're in a bind and you need a good plug-n-play option the Bruno Boys just might have the right guys targeted. ------------------- 1. Reggie Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) @ Houston No team is better than the Colts the week after a bye, as Indianapolis has scored 105 points over the past three years once coming off a bye. As for Wayne, he has 377 receiving yards and two touchdowns during those games and with the Colts addressing offensive efficiency during the layoff don't be surprised if Wayne has his best games of the season while visiting the Texans. Point Projection: 18 points ------------------- TO READ WHERE THE OTHER WIDE RECEIVERS RANK IN WEEK 5, CLICK THE LINK

Fantasy Football Week 4 Rankings - Wide Receivers

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:15:12 -0500

With six NFL teams on bye's in Week 4 you might have to dig extra deep to find your bye week fill in. If you are looking for the perfect one week plug-n-play option, you should check out our Fantasy Football Week 4 Wide Receiver rankings. By doing so, you might just find that perfect wide receiver... -------------------- 1. Brandon Marshall (Denver Broncos) @ Kansas City Just think how different the 2008 fantasy season would be if Brandon Marshall didn't win his appeal of his 3 game suspension. Instead of amassing 22 fantasy points against the San Diego Chargers in week 2 and 21 against the New Orleans Saints in week 3, Marshall would just be getting onto the field for the first time this week. If that's the case, no way is he number one of this list. But, Marshall did win his appeal, his owners did get the 43 points he's amassed in two games, and with his 21.5 point average, he is clearly the best fantasy wide receiver at the moment. Point Projection: 22 points -------------------- 2. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) @ New York Jets Leapin' Larry got the job done again in week 3, following up his 153 yard outing against the Dolphins with 109 yards and a score versus the Washington Redskins. Kurt Warner, who has 6 TDs on the year to just 1 INT, looks rejuvenated and has the Cardinals' passing game working. Look for them to continue to roll in week 4 against the Jets. Point Projection: 20 points -------------------- 3. Terrell Owens (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Washington After 2 straight games of 80+ yards and at least one score, T.O. was held in check in week 3 by the Packers' Charles Woodson to the tune of 2 receptions for 17 yards. But, don't fret if you own Owens. Last season when the Redskins came to town, T.O. went off, hauling in 8 passes for 173 yards and 4 TDs. Obviously, we don't expect the same numbers this time around, but he should at least reach that 80+ yard and one TD plateau. Point Projection: 18 points -------------------- To read the rest of the Week 4 Wide Receiver Rankings, click the link below...

NFL Week 4 Fantasy Start 'Em or Sit 'Em

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:52:06 -0500

Our weekly edition of fantasy start 'em or sit 'em. This week's edition covers Maurice Jones-Drew, Clinton Portis, Matt Forte, LenDale White, Chris Johnson, Willis McGahee, Fred Taylor, Marshawn Lynch, Chris Perry, Lee Evans, DeSean Jackson, Bryant Johnson, Isaac Bruce, Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, Chris Chambers, Vincent Jackson, Santonio Holmes, Hines Ward, and J.T. O'Sullivan.

Fantasy Football Weekly Recap - Week 3

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:49:12 -0500

Just when you think you have this thing called the NFL figured out, something like week 3 happens. Heading into week 3, the Jacksonville Jaguars running game looked dead in the water as more than half of their offensive line was bit by the injury bug, then comes their match-up with the Indianapolis Colts and both Fred Taylor (121 rush yards) and Maurice Jones-Drew (107) crack the century mark. Despite a new head coach and the Big Tuna being in town, the Miami Dolphins of 2008 looked very similar to the 2007 team that loss 15 games in the first two weeks of the season, but then in week 3, they go for 38 points and put an end to the New England Patriots regular season winning streak. The Cincinnati Bengals' passing game looked like it was on its death bed in weeks 1 and 2, but against a tough New York Giants pass defenses, Carson Palmer was able to throw for 286 yards and a TD, while TJ Houshmandzadeh caught 12 balls for 146 yards and a score. Yes, any given Sunday anything can happen. Recapping some other stories from the NFL in week 3 are the Week 3 Weekly Words. -------------------- Running (and Throwing) Ronnie Brown The Miami Dolphins ensured that we won't be hearing any undefeated talk out of New England this football season, as they marched into Foxboro and handedly took care of business against the Pats. The Dolphins' 38 to 13 win, which ended the Patriots streak of 21 straight regular season wins, was sweet revenge for a Dolphins team that was outscored 77 to 35 by New England last season. TO READ MORE, CLICK THE LINK.

Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Round Table - Week 3

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:17:34 -0500

Bruno Boys Whooley: Well, Cavigs and Ziza, it was a crazy week 2. From Brandon Marshall's 18 receptions to DeSean Jackson's unthinkable pre-goalline spike, anything and everything did happen. I'm sure week 3 will bring just as much excitement. With that said, let's jump into the Week 3 Edition of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Round Table. Isn't it great that our work is simply an extension of what we do on an every day basis! -------------------- BURNING QUESTIONS... 1. With multiple rookie running backs shining in the first two weeks of the NFL season, who is your choice to be this year's Adrian Peterson? Bruno Boys Whooley: As Adrian Peterson was more of a hit and miss back during his rookie season, going either for monstrous days or just decent outings, I believe the rookie back most like him is... TO READ MORE, CLICK THE LINK...

Start & Sit: Week 3

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:20:31 -0500

Fantasy owners who drafted at the top of this year's draft may be sweating it out this weekend, as both LaDainian Tomlinson and Adrian Peterson are battling injuries. Tomlinson continues to be bothered by a lingering toe injury, and his toughness is once again being questioned by fantasy owners and Chargers' fans alike. Some even have [...]

Week 3 Hot Hands and Cold Shoulders

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:11:36 -0500

Obviously, things change in fantasy football. There's no Tom Brady, and therefore, no Randy Moss. Offenses in Seattle, Cincinnati and Cleveland are in shambles. Jacksonville keeps turning it over, and the Denver Broncos might have the most explosive offense of 2008. Shanny, we knew you had it in you. I won't even say that I called it. (I CALLED IT), but it was right there in front of our noses. This year might be a competition between T.O. and Baby T.O. for the top wide receiver spot. Who else is hot this week? (Well, besides the obvious.) Hot Hands J.T. O'Sullivan, Bryant Johnson, Isaac Bruce vs. Lions: We are starting bold. The 49ers face off against Mike Martz's former home. I think Detroit probably knows a lot of Martz's schemes, but Martz also knows how to exploit the Detroit defense — not like that information is really top secret. I like this one to be high scoring and crazy. If you have J.T. O'Sullivan on your roster, this week and next week against the Saints look like his best starts of the year. Frank Gore vs. Lions: Detroit cannot stop the run. Gore will get some action. Jon Kitna, Calvin Johnson vs. 49ers: An explosive contest and a weak secondary make the interception-prone QB a nice play this week. All Your Broncos vs. Saints: Jay Cutler and his boys manhandled the Chargers defense last week. They'll do the same to the Saints. Brandon Marshall could break the record for most receptions in a game in this one. I like it. The only exception to this rule is Selvin Young, who might be only a yardage guy from here on out. Read more at Fools...

Fantasy Football Week 3 Rankings - Wide Receivers

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:55:20 -0500

Brandon Marshall returned to the field with a bang in week 2, nearly tying T.O.'s record for receptions in one game, falling just two short with 18. Will Steve Smith do the same coming back from his suspension. To find out and see where the rest of the wide receivers rank in week 3, click the link. -------------------- 1. Terrell Owens (Dallas Cowboys) @ Green Bay Against his old team, the Philadelphia Eagles, T.O put on a show this past Monday Night. He only had three receptions on the night, but two of them went for touchdowns and one of them was a 72 yard bomb to get the Cowboys on the scoreboard. In his last meeting against Green Bay, the Packers limited him to 49 receiving yards and a TD, but this secondary has shown signs of vulnerability in '08 and we like T.O. as our top play in Week 3. Point Projection: 19 points -------------------- 2. Brandon Marshall (Denver Broncos) vs. New Orleans In his return from a one-game suspension, Marshall finished with 18 receptions for 166 receiving yards and a touchdown. Talk about coming back with a vengance! The crazy part about it is that he did it against an usually solid San Diego Chargers pass defense. In Week 3, he takes on a Saints secondary that ranks 28th in the NFL against the pass and you can expect the Broncos to exploit their weakness early and often. Point Projection: 18 points TO FIND OUT WHERE THE REST OF THE WIDE OUTS RANK, CLICK THE LINK

Fantasy Football - Forecasting Streaky Players

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:33:37 -0500

So, not to belittle the impact of the difficult financial times on Wall Street this week, but I couldn't help but think of fantasy football when I heard a local Denver news reporter remind us all not to take drastic measures with our finances after this week's economic troubles. Fine, so basically everything makes me think of fantasy football. But still, the message is an important one that can cross lines here: don't take drastic measures with your fantasy team this early in the season. Only two weeks have passed, this is not an appropriate time to drop Carson Palmer, Joseph Addai or even David Garrard. I know it's really tempting to try and add some talent to your squad, but don't let it be at the cost of losing a potentially great player who is off to a slow start. If you need a historical list of players who ended the season with solid fantasy numbers but who had a slow start, let me know; it might just encourage you to hang onto the guys you've got. With that said, there are some really tough guys to get a handle on after these past two weeks, but I've done my best at forecasting how this next week might go for a few of them Isaac Bruce (San Francisco 49ers) - During Week 1, the dude was held to um, nothing. Nada. Big ol' goose egg. Then, last week he lit it up with 4 receptions for 153 yards.... TO READ MORE, CLICK THE LINK...

THE 10 MOST CONFUSING NAMES IN SPORTS

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:56:25 -0500

Recently, there was great debate about an LPGA mandate requiring players who did not speak English to, you know...speak English.

Contrary to what many people think, English is not an easy language to master, hence the LPGA's quick reversal on the policy. And I'm here to prove it, with a few sports examples of some names that could've royally confused the Seon-Hwa Lees of the world.

10. Case of the disappearing "Mc-"

Has anyone ever heard Tracy McGrady's named pronounced MICK-GRADY? No, but I'm used to hearing "MA-GRADY" quite often. Yet Kevin McHale is pronounced MICK-HALE. Judges, can we get a ruling?

9. The Nowitzki file.

Please, please, please, announcers...I beg of you...can we decide on how we're going to pronounce this: NOWITZKI or NOVITZKI (the correct version)? He's only played for Dallas since, oh...1998...

8. The dual-letter.

Does it serve a purpose to have two A's in that first name, Isaac Bruce? Or how about your unneccessary L, Brandon Lloyd?

7. Does J=J, or does J=H?

Say "Julio Franco". Now say "Julius Jones". Now say "Albert Pujols". Clearly, this is a pitfall that could trap even the fastest of learners.

6. Making the simple name difficult.

Here in Pittsburgh, we have the great Evgeni Malkin. And after several years in a Pens uniform, people still can't decide whether his name is pronounced MALK-in or MAL-kin. Of course, it would help if he spoke English.

5. The evil "silent letters"

Hey, Dwight Howard, what wrong with your G? There's Jake Delhomme and Bill Cowher, who both waste perfectly good H's. And then there's David Wright, who, much like his team, clearly has no need for a W.

4. Same name, many variations.

What's the right way to spell this first name? You can choose from:

A. Antwaan Randle El

B. Antoine Walker

C. Antowain Smith

D. Antawn Jamison

E. Anton Volchenkov

I know one thing: I'm stumped.

3. The case of Plaxico Burress.

One of the all-time great mysteries in names. His named is spelled PLAXICO, and pronounced PLEXICO. You have to admit, though, the man knows how to wear his headgear.

2. The even more perplexing case of Ricardo Colclough.

My personal favorite, the former Steeler fumble machine pronounces his name "COAK-LEE". That's right, "Lough" now equals "Lee", at least in one household. So you could very well see Cliff Lough pitching for the Indians or Derrek Lough suiting up for the Cubs if the Colcloughs ran the country.

1. Brett Favre.

It's spelled FAVRE and pronounced FARVE. Even EA had trouble with this in Madden '09.

Your turn:

The amateur English professors who took time out of their busy schedule correcting papers to read this will surely make me look foolish for such a silly article. Of course names are pronounced differently, you simpleton! But feel free to add any that I've missed in the comments section.

Niners Passing Game Takes a Step

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:02:05 -0500

The 49ers showed a more complete passing game this past Sunday, perhaps a vision of what their offense will look like the rest of the year. Or maybe they just caught the Seahawks during a bad stretch. At any rate, here are some numbers from the Niners' passing game Sunday: 20 completions for 321 yards (all from J.T. O'Sullivan), including: 25 yards to Battle (nullified because of an illegal formation penalty) 25 to Johnson 27 to Bruce 63 to Bruce 19 to Johnson 33 to Bruce Isaac Bruce showed his big playability in the Mike Martz offense, hauling in four catches for 153 yards. O'Sullivan didn't turn over the ball, and he once again showed very good passing efficiency. There is something to be said for having a system quarterback.

Niners Passing Game Takes a Step

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:02:05 -0500

Rotter's Top 10 Waiver Claims after Week 2

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:50:33 -0500

Fantasy's consensus No. 1 draft pick LaDainian Tomlinson was hindered by an injury in Week 2, but his backup Darren Sproles became Sunday's top fantasy running back in his place. See who else you should be picking up.