After an abbreviated “retirement,” Carson Palmer was traded to the Oakland Raiders Tuesday.

This news not only shook up the NFL world, but also created a rush to pick up the once elite quarterback. Palmer was one of the most added players in the league this week. His ownership rose 29 percent according to ESPN fantasy leagues. But will Palmer be able to make a significant fantasy impact?

In 2010, Palmer threw for 3,970 yards with 26 touchdowns and 20 interceptions on a struggling Bengals team. During the offseason, Palmer threatened retirement if he was not traded. Bengals owner Mike Brown declined to trade Palmer, beginning a new chapter for both Cincinnati and Palmer. The Bengals drafted Andy Dalton to be their new quarterback as Palmer began his retirement. Continue reading Don’t Rush to Pick Up Carson Palmer »

Last week most of you probably thought I was crazy for even suggesting to play Josh Freeman (who had THREE fantasy points the previous week) over Tom Brady, but once you saw the results, realized I am completely sane. Freeman had a huge day whereas Brady had his worst fantasy day of the year. Looking for more suggestions? Keep reading, they are on their way. Remember the start’em players are players you may not regularly start and the sit’em players are players you might not regularly sit. Continue reading 2011 Fantasy Week 7 Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em »

By now, I hope you have been following my advice on who to play and telling your friends and family about this weekly article. I have been spot on for most of the recommendations including playing Alex Smith, Victor Cruz and Heath Miller last week (all of whom were available in most leagues). Those of you who did not start Josh Freeman, James Starks or Lance Moore because of this column can thank me later. Now on to week 6′s advice.

Start ‘Em

QB: Josh Freeman (he should have a huge bounce back week)

RB: Earnest Graham (go right now, take him off your waiver wire and start him this week)

WR: Mike Williams (TB) (he should be available on the waiver wire, too)

TE: Dustin Keller (he has had two really poor weeks in a row.  I do not expect 3 in a row)

DEF: Oakland Raiders

Sit ‘Em

QB: Tom Brady (Cowboys are coming for him. I bet he scores in the bottom ten for QB’s this week)

RB: DeAngelo Williams (huge week last week, not this week)

WR: Victor Cruz (defenses are going to cover him much more now that they know his talents)

TE: Fred Davis

DEF: Buffalo Bills

Feel free to compare and contrast, and do not forget to tip your waiter.  I will be back next week.

By this point, I really hope you are following my weekly recommendations. Those of you who are putting on a smoke show in your league by wisely benching Mark Sanchez (35 points the week before and -4 points this week) and Reggie Bush are happy with me right now. Owners who desperately needed a running back and tight end with very little available in their league and picked up Willis McGahee and Kevin Boss, probably look pretty smart right now. This weeks players are sure to please as well, even though the start’em players are most likely still available on your waiver wire. Here they are: Continue reading 2011 Week 5 Fantasy Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em »

As week four approaches us, our fantasy football teams are starting to mold, and we are starting to see busts and sleepers on our rosters. I hope you listened to me last week and played Jay Cutler and Ahmad Bradshaw and sat fantasy superstar Hakeem Nicks. This week will follow the same trend of recommending players to start that you may not have ordinarily and benching players you may otherwise have started. This weeks list: Continue reading 2011 Week 4 Fantasy Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em »

If you drafted Titans receiver Kenny Britt, chances are you were doing well in your fantasy league. That is, until Week 3.

Britt was placed on injured reserve this week with a torn ACL and MCL, ending both his season and his fantasy value. New quarterback Matt Hasselbeck seemed to form a nice connection with Britt. In the first two games of the year, Britt totaled 271 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He had three catches for 18 yards against the Broncos before the injury. Britt looked like a fantasy stud during his brief season, but now his teammates must pick up the slack. Continue reading Kenny Britt placed on IR, Who will step up? »

I am hoping that you have been following my advice. Those who played Deion Branch and Fred Jackson looked mighty fine, and those who benched Chad Henne and Reggie Bush feel pretty good with themselves right now. This week I will continue recommending one player at all positions to start as well as one to sit.  Feel free to compare and contrast.

Start ‘em

QB: Jay Cutler

RB: Ahmad Bradshaw

WR: Nate Burleson

TE: Evan Moore

DEF: San Diego

Sit ‘em

QB: Eli Manning

RB: Tim Hightower

WR: Hakeem Nicks

TE: Vernon Davis

DEF: Buffalo