http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/3773 Recent articles about Kevin Walter en-us Looking back on the Houston Texans' season, it's hard to believe that this is a team that finished 8-8 overall. After all, free agent quarterback Matt Schaub missed the better part of six games, wide receiver Andre Johnson was out from week three to week 11 and free agent running back Ahman Green carried the ball 10 or more times in a game just four times. Instead, Sage Rosenfels threw 15 touchdowns to Schaub's nine, Ron Dayne led the team in rushing with 773 yards and six touchdowns on 194 carries and Kevin Walter led the team in receptions with 65. With their top three players at each position missing significant time, the Texans still managed to have a respectable season, at least by their standards. The benefit of those players being injured was it allowed other players to demonstrate their potential. Tight end Owen Daniels caught 63 passes for 768 yards and three touchdowns and running back Darius Walker had 264 yards and one touchdown on 58 carries. With some better offensive line play, and better luck when it comes to injuries, the Texans could become a pretty good offense. Make sure to read more of what Bruno Boys Fantasy Football staff writer Jesse Burkhart has to say about the Green Bay Packers and their fantasy football worthy players heading into the 2008 season by clicking the link... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:13:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280184 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/280184 The 2007 fantasy football season may be over, but it's already time to be thinking about 2008. The Fantasy Football Experts are already hard at work completing a 2008 Fantasy Football Mock Draft. Here are the contestants: 1. Rob Shaw, Lead Expert for FantasyFanatics.com 2. Dan Cypra, Marketing Director for FantasyFanatics.com 3. Phil Jean, Fantasy Football Expert for FantasyFanatics.com The rules are simple: 1. This is a standard Yahoo scoring league. 2. Each Expert is responsible for four teams, so there are 12 total teams in the league. 3. Rookies were not eligible to be drafted since their NFL teams and use are unknown. 4. Each roster consists of one quarterback, three wide receivers, two running backs, one tight end, one kicker, and one defense. 5. There are 13 rounds total. Here are Rounds 7-9! Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:37:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/78666 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/78666 Another one of FIO's weekly fantasy football columns, staff writer John Ward discusses some of the key match-ups to look at for Week 9 by looking at season stats and past success. Check this article each and every week on Thursdays. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:08:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/34205 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/34205 You know the routine. See the seven players that may have an impact on the success of your fantasy football team this Sunday. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:48:25 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/32809 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/32809 We aren't even to the midway point of the NFL season and we have already experienced some pretty significant injuries. Nothing like the loss we incurred this following Sunday when Ronnie Brown went down in the New England game, however no injury has been as big as that one. It's unfortunate because Brown was the only bright spot playing on a losing team in Miami and this seasons top fantasy point producer for all running backs. However, changes and being able to adapt to change is an extremely significant aspect of fantasy football and the NFL, therefore, playing the waiver wire is extremely important when trying to fit all the pieces together. This week there are some serious thoughts to consider when looking at and/or acquiring some help from the waiver wire, but there are some quality choices for now and for the upcoming weeks. Quarterbacks: Sage Rosenfels (Houston): Matt Schaub is day to day with a hip injury and Rosenfels was extremely effective against the Titans passing for 290 yards and 3 touchdowns. This week the Texans may get a break by playing San Diego at home and if you decide not to play Rosenfels this week you can play him in week 9 against the Raiders. Running Backs: Michael Bennet (Tampa): Whoever got Ernest Graham sure is happy because now that Bennet is in Tampa he will surely push him for that starting spot. Once again the vulnerability from unproven backs makes Bennet a must pick-up in all fantasy leagues. Jesse Chatman (Miami): You can never have too many backs and with Brown going down Chatman is worth picking up due to the lack of vulnerability and depth at the position. Dominic Rhodes (Oakland): It's highly unlikely that Rhodes is on any fantasy roster. Lamont Jordan appears healthy but I think he just wants to hold onto his starting job by playing injured. Nothing wrong with that other than he will be ineffective. Keep an eye on Rhodes! Maurice Morris (Seattle): At some point Holmgren is going to have to make some sort of change and do what's best for the team. Alexander isn't 100% and has remained ineffective for several weeks. Morris received 10 carries last week and caught 2 passes for 18 yards. Wide Receivers: Kevin Walter (Houston): It's now time to pick up this 6′3 215 lb wide-receiver with great hands. When you figure that Rosenfels and Walter spent plenty of time developing a rapport on the 2nd team you'd also have to figure that Walter will see plenty of touches with Rosenfels starting. Ted Ginn Jr. (Miami) With the departure of Chris Chambers look for Ginn Jr. to find plenty of opportunity. Now that he's healthy Ginn Jr. should have a spot on a fantasy roster. Devin Hester (Chicago): As much as I hate to say this Hester is worth a look in the deepest of fantasy league formats. If he's going to continue to catch passes and offer a return touchdown, Hester is definitely worth a roster spot. You can't tell me that you're not getting consistent zero's from your bench. Vernon Davis (TE 49ers) With 4 catches last week and Dilfer's inability to throw down field it's time to pick Davis back up. For More Up to the minute fantasy news visit FanProphet at www.screamingsports.com Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:12:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/32473 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/32473 Cleo Lemon? Kevin Walter? Read why you will need to pick these guys up and more in FFallstars weekly waiver wire pickups. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:52:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/31432 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/31432