Gobble Gobble.  This is the Turkey Day version of Start ‘em Sit’em.  For those of you out there (me included) who had their fantasy dreams crushed when the news broke of Fred Jackson being sidelined for the rest of the year,  there is still hope.  Do not give up yet, there are plenty of players out there to help you win.  At least I hope so.  So here is your recommendations with all the fixins. Continue reading 2011 Week 12 Fantasy Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em »

The injury bug is spreading like an actual disease in Houston and quarterback Matt Schaub is the latest victim.

The remainder of Schaub’s season is in serious jeopardy after he suffered a Lisfranc joint injury in his right foot, according to the Associated Press. Schaub injured his foot on a quarterback sneak. The injury to Schaub is the third to a major star in Houston this season. Outside linebacker Mario Williams has been on injured reserve since Week 6 and star receiver Andre Johnson has missed the team’s past six games. Johnson will return after the Texans’ bye week but he will now have lefty backup Matt Leinart throwing to him. Continue reading Matt Schaub Joins List of Those Injured in Houston »

If you have lost faith in my ability to pick a solid lineup, all you have to do is reverse the start’em sit’em of last week, and you would realize I am not crazy.  Of course it would be crazy to sit the people I say to start and vice versa, but in this case it would have been a wise choice.  I am going to use my one mulligan I have allowed myself (just now) and use it on last week.  Take caution on this week, as apparently I am not always correct.  If this week’s picks are not accurate, I will have a celebrity guest columnist help me next week.  Hopefully, it will not come to that.  Remember anyone can recommend to start Aaron Rodgers, or sit Ramses Barden, but this column gives you advice on people you would not ordinarily start or sit.  And here is your moment of zen: Continue reading 2011 Week 11 Fantasy Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em »

Quick: Raise your hand if you played Tim Tebow over Ryan Fitzpatrick this past week. No hands? You would have raised your hand sky high with a victory if you had read this column last week. I also hope you listened and played Brandon Jacobs. On the same note, if I ever recommend sitting Rob Gronkowski again, feel free to do otherwise. Here is a look at this weeks picks, and remember to set your lineup early as there is a game today. Continue reading 2011 Fantasy NFL Week 10 Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em »

This football season is really heating up and the fantasy football season only has a few weeks left until the playoffs start.  Playoffs?  Yes playoffs.  Now is the time to make your playoff run.  I am currently in three fantasy leagues, including a league with my fellow sportswriters of this website, and i have the most points and best record in all three, so I must be doing something right.  Hopefully, you have been following my advice in this column and doing well in your league as well.  I am sure you are glad you started Eli Manning and benched Philip Rivers last week.  Feel free to comment, positively or negatively on anything you see below. Continue reading 2011 Week 9 Fantasy Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em »

Before the season, those that drafted Chris Johnson probably had dreams of playing for their fantasy championship. Unfortunately, the former 2,000 yard runner has been more of a nightmare thus far.

Johnson has been one of the most coveted fantasy players of the past two years. After breaking out with a 2,006 yard rushing season in 2009, many believed he was worthy of being selected first overall. Johnson followed up with 1,364 yards rushing with 12 total touchdowns in 2010. While to many he was no longer seen as the top running back, Johnson was still highly valued this year and was likely taken in the top five in your fantasy league. But to this point he has produced more like a fantasy backup. Continue reading The Fall of Chris Johnson »

If you did anything I recommended last week, hopefully it was picking up Demarco Murray (all he did was rush for 253 yards and a touchdown) and immediately inserting him into your lineup.  That may have been my best recommended pickup of the year.  Keep reading to see what this weeks column brings us. Continue reading 2011 Week 8 Fantasy Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em »