Fantasy Sports

(Steve Austin/67391) I'm in, if anyone else is.

Steve Austin@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:55:00 -0600

I'm in, if anyone else is.

(LizPhairFan/67390) Wow..talk about a dead forum....

LizPhairFan@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:23:00 -0600

Wow..talk about a dead forum....

Anybody interested in getting in on a Yahoo Fantasy Baseball league?
If so, I'll start one up.

(Hobgoblin/67389) Wow, I have a tough decision this week in one of my leagues:

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:14:00 -0600

Wow, I have a tough decision this week in one of my leagues:

I have three wide receiver slots.   My options (& 3 week scoring history) are:
   Wes Welker (NE)      22.6,   11.0,   14.6            @ Den
   Percy Harvin (MIN)   16.6,   29.5,   16.9            vs NO
   Antonio Brown (PIT)   8.6,   13.6,   21.1            @ SF
   Miles Austin (DAL)      0,      0,   12.8

Obviously Austin is just coming back from injury (hence the two 0's).  He put
up a decent day last Sunday, but still less than the other three receivers.

None of the teams have a particularly daunting defensive matchup this weekend.
Do I dare keep Austin on my bench this weekend?

(Archmage/67388) whew that last first down pass reception by Stephen Jackson in g...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:44:00 -0600

whew that last first down pass reception by Stephen Jackson in garbage time got
me the fantasy win by 1 point.

(Archmage/67387) In my other league, should I pick up Miles AUstin or Felix Jones...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:22:00 -0600

In my other league, should I pick up Miles AUstin or Felix Jones?
heh

(Archmage/67385) oh, and I am guaranteed my waiver claim. I am number 1 on the pe...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:19:00 -0600

oh, and I am guaranteed my waiver claim. I am number 1 on the pecking order.

(Archmage/67384) Both Demarious Thomas and Donald Driver are avialable in my leag...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:18:00 -0600

Both Demarious Thomas and Donald Driver are avialable in my league.
Which won should I use a waiver claim on? (Felix Jones is already taken in this
league.)

(Steppenwolf/67383) STart Steve Smith (Panthers, against GB) or Santana Moss (agains...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:53:00 -0500

STart Steve Smith (Panthers, against GB) or Santana Moss (against the Cards)
this week?
STandard enough scoring.

(Archmage/67382) Right. That is the reason I don't want ot trade Jackson away :-)

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:25:00 -0500

Right. That is the reason I don't want ot trade Jackson away :-)
This guy is clearly trying to goad me because Jackson and Olsen had a
relatively bad week.

(Steppenwolf/67381) Any news on how long Jackson's expected to be out?

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:44:00 -0500

Any news on how long Jackson's expected to be out?

If it's more than a game, this might be a good trade. I think Jackson's a
fairly good player and Wells might be okay.

(The Brahma Bull/67380) well for what it's worth Steven Jackson is hurt right now and pr...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:43:00 -0500

well for what it's worth Steven Jackson is hurt right now and probably wont een
play in week 2, but beyond that i couldnt tell you.

(Archmage/67379) I got a trade offer. The guy is offering Beanie Wells and Fred J...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:38:00 -0500

I got a trade offer. The guy is offering Beanie Wells and Fred Jackson
for my players, Steven Jackson and Greg Olsen.

I will note that my league does not require a Tight End. (it is a flex W/T
spot.)

My initial reaction is it's not worht giving up Steven Jackson. but tat the
same time, Beanie Wells and Fred Jackson are both solid players it seems.
(yahoo scoring )

(The Brahma Bull/67378) just heard on ESPN radio that Marques Colston broke his collarbo...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:44:00 -0500

just heard on ESPN radio that Marques Colston broke his collarbone and will be
out 4 weeks.

(Steppenwolf/67377) I couldn't resist. :)

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:12:00 -0500

I couldn't resist. :)

(Archmage/67376) Shall I assume that the one justified exception is Dallas Clark?...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:38:00 -0500

Shall I assume that the one justified exception is Dallas Clark? nice.

(Steppenwolf/67375) Okay, killing time before bed, I came up with a team, drafting f...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:05:00 -0500

Okay, killing time before bed, I came up with a team, drafting first in a
12-team league, of all Texans, Cowboys, or people who went to college in Texas.

With one exception, as you'll see, but I think it's justified.

Almost everyone is within about ten spots of their fantasy ranking, though it
got increasingly difficult near the bottom. Bye weeks are going to suck, but
all in all, I think you should gift the guy this team instead:

1: Jamaal Charles
24: Miles Austin
25: Tony Romo
48: Felix Jones
49: Dallas Clark
72: Johnny Knox (went to Abilene Christian)
73: Roy Williams
96: LaDAinian Tomlinson
97:Ricky Williams
120: Michael Crabtree
121:Colt McCoy
144: Ben Tate
145: Neil Rackers
168: Tashard Choice
169: Dal-D

(The Brahma Bull/67374) Step>my point exactly. i have no idea what this kid was thinking...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:36:00 -0500

Step>my point exactly. i have no idea what this kid was thinking, and it was
supposed to be a serious league too, so much for that

(Steppenwolf/67373) IF he was going to be a Texas homer, he should have drafted Jamm...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:33:00 -0500

IF he was going to be a Texas homer, he should have drafted Jammal Charles
first.

Moron.

Or if other Texan teams count, Andre Johnson.

You could make a decent team of only Texans pro and college... but you STILL
don't draft the kicker first.

(The Brahma Bull/67372) lol, my point was that if he was going to do what he did, he cou...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:29:00 -0500

lol, my point was that if he was going to do what he did, he could have waited
to get the kicker until the later rounds. all he did was pick Cowboys, former
Cowboys and people who either play for another professional team in Texas or
played for a college team in Texas lol

(DesCartes/67371) Who else on the Cowboys is worth picking as #1?

DesCartes@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:18:00 -0500

Who else on the Cowboys is worth picking as #1?

(The Brahma Bull/67370) as it turns out he's a big cowboy fan, he picked mostly cowboys ...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:47:00 -0500

as it turns out he's a big cowboy fan, he picked mostly cowboys with a few
others sprinkled in, but he never should have picked a kicker #1 overall, thats
just idiotic

(Steppenwolf/67369) Um, is the OWNER joking? Or intending to firebomb his team?

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:46:00 -0500

Um, is the OWNER joking? Or intending to firebomb his team?

(The Brahma Bull/67368) ok im in a fantasy football draft right now and the #1 pick was ...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:34:00 -0500

ok im in a fantasy football draft right now and the #1 pick was a f'n KICKER.
im not joking either...Buehler from Dallas...crazy

(LizPhairFan/67367) Anybody in charge of any fantasy baseball teams on YAhoo?

LizPhairFan@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:50:00 -0600

Anybody in charge of any fantasy baseball teams on YAhoo?
If not, anybody want me to start one again this year?

(The Brahma Bull/67365) ok i saw this and all i could think was WOW. Apparently a homele...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:38:00 -0600

ok i saw this and all i could think was WOW. Apparently a homeless man won the
top prize on ESPN's fantasy football this year.

http://tinyurl.com/6yokmbc

(The Brahma Bull/67364) Cerebus>Yeah that was kind my thinking too. I'm not totally conv...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:39:00 -0600

Cerebus>Yeah that was kind my thinking too. I'm not totally convinced that the
guy didnt do it on purpose with the intention of providing the other guy(my
opponent) with his choice of players to bolster his roster for our championship
match lol.

(Cerebus/67363) I think once your out you shouldnt be allowed to make any roster...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:31:00 -0600

I think once your out you shouldnt be allowed to make any roster moves. Not to
mention its a total dick move on their part to do it.

(The Brahma Bull/67362) I'm just curious, how does everyoen feel about roster dumping? I...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:08:00 -0600

I'm just curious, how does everyoen feel about roster dumping? I don't know if
anyone recalls my earlier posts about a guy in one of my leagues trading back
and forth with this other guy on a weekly basis, but anyhow this same guy just
lost his playoff game this week(to me i might add, and i take great pleasure in
that too lol) and since he's now out of the playoffs, he's proceeded to dump
his entire roster into the free agent pool...Funny thing is, there are only 2
teams left since its Championship week. Me being one of them(obviously) and the
other one being the guy that he's traded back and forth with all year, and i'm
not entirely convinced that the 2 of them aren't either the same person or at
the very least that they know each other in real life. Either way, my feeling
on it is that it's BS and shouldnt be allowed....Just curious to hear anyone
else's thoughts.

(Archmage/67361) Ok one more WR quesstion for my other league:

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:33:00 -0600

Ok one more WR quesstion for my other league:
I have one slot for either Santonio Holmes (@Pit) Lance Moore(@Bal)
and Maro Manningham (Phi.)

the Jets are stinking lately. I already have robert Meachem, but having lance
moore in the lineups gives me a better shot and doubling up any Drew Brees TDs.

Manningham coul dhave a decent game but Hakeem Nicks is back and Manningham is
inconsistent.

I also have Sidney Rice but the vikings are in trouble.

(Archmage/67360) A better queston is whether to start Austin Collie or Derrick Ma...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:23:00 -0600

A better queston is whether to start Austin Collie or Derrick Mason.
hmm...

(Archmage/67359) I need to start 3 of these four:

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:19:00 -0600

I need to start 3 of these four:
Ray Rice (NO)
KNowshon Moreno (@Oak)
Mike Tolbert (SF)
Pierre Thomas ( (@Bal)

I am thinking Ray Rice is a lock. so two of the other three.

Denver has been playing like poo lately.
Looks like Thomas is healthy and the other RB is banged up.
So, I think I just answered my question.
(Although Moreno has had good numbers in spite of denvers play.)

(The Brahma Bull/67358) Need some WR advice. Do i or do i not start Michael Crabtree ton...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:38:00 -0600

Need some WR advice. Do i or do i not start Michael Crabtree tonight?  In my
league we start 3 WR's and my other choices are. Garcon vs Jax, Santonio Holmes
at Pittsburgh(who also happens to be my defense), Sidney Rice vs Chicago,
Brandon Marshall vs Buffalo and Ochocinco vs Cleveland.

At the moment, im leaning towards Garcon, Holmes and Crabtree, but part of me
wants to take a gamble on Marshall even though he hasnt done shit all year
except for 1 week

(The Brahma Bull/67357) is anyone else having trouble making roster changes involving Vi...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:36:00 -0600

is anyone else having trouble making roster changes involving Vikings or Giants
players. In my league that im in, im trying to change my TE from Shiancoe to
Cooley but it wont let me because it says all Vikinngs or Giants players  have
already played. Clearly its messed up because of the postponment due to snow
caving in the roof of the Metrodome, but this is not a good time for this to
happen lol...

(The Brahma Bull/67356) RB question>It's the last week of the regular season in my leagu...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:31:00 -0600

RB question>It's the last week of the regular season in my league and im
fighting for a playoff spot with 2 other 2 teams. Well actually the 3 of us are
fighting for 2 spots. I started LeSean McCoy last night which was a good thing
since he got me 25 points, but now i need to decide who to start as my #2 Ray
Rice vs Steelers(who happen to also be my defense), Brandon  Jackson vs 49ers
or Brian Westbrook vs Packers. Thoughts, suggestions?

(Archmage/67355) Need to pic up a wide receiver.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:48:00 -0600

Need to pic up a wide receiver.

Kenny Britt, or Ben Obomanu, Devone Bess, Nate Burelson, or Kevin Walter?

(Steppenwolf/67354) Well, I'd pick him up if for no other reason than to keep him ou...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:23:00 -0600

Well, I'd pick him up if for no other reason than to keep him out of your
opponent's hands. (You have a backup TE? WHY??!!)

But I wouldn't play him this week, at least.

(The Brahma Bull/67353) oh dropping isn't the issue, im dropping a backup TE that i wont...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:47:00 -0600

oh dropping isn't the issue, im dropping a backup TE that i wont be using. I
was just curious as to whether anyone thought it would be a good idea to pick
up and maybe even possibly use him instead of one of the other 3...I normally
use McCoy/Rice, but if Westbrook can repeat his performance from last night
that would be cool. Doubtful though seeing as this week its the Packers and not
the Cardinals.

(Steppenwolf/67352) Whom could you drop?

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:41:00 -0600

Whom could you drop?

(The Brahma Bull/67351) RB question> Im considering trying to get Brian Westbrook off of...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:38:00 -0600

RB question> Im considering trying to get Brian Westbrook off of waivers to add
to my team. I already have Leseasn McCoy and Ray Rice and Brandon Jackson, but
i am in 6th place out of 6 playoff spots going into the last week and tied with
2 other guys at 6-6 one in 5th and one in 7th. I basically need a win to ensure
that i make the playoffs plus my opponent has Gore who is out for the season
with an injury and they might try and pick him up to replace Gore. Thoughts?

(Lunenburg/67350) Who to start - RB Fred Jackson (BUF) vs. Pittsburgh, or RB Knows...

Lunenburg@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 09:29:00 -0600

Who to start - RB Fred Jackson (BUF) vs. Pittsburgh, or RB Knowshon Moreno
(DEN) vs. St. Louis?

(DesCartes/67349) That might depend on scoring rules and stuff.

DesCartes@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:48:00 -0600

That might depend on scoring rules and stuff.

(The Brahma Bull/67348) i am curious to know if there is a record for most fantasy point...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:22:00 -0600

i am curious to know if there is a record for most fantasy points scored by a
single player lol. Right now in one of my leagues, my opponent has 46 total
points, and my QB, Mike Vick has 47...AT HALFTIME lol.

(Zamboni/67347) November 14, 2010, 12:19 ET

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:39:00 -0600

November 14, 2010, 12:19 ET
IND RB Brown Active

Summary:        There was some confusion as to the status of Colts RB Donald
Brown but he is active and will start.

November 14, 2010, 12:15 ET
ARZ RB Wells A Game Time Decision But Not Optimistic

Summary:        Cardinals RB Beanie Wells will be a game time decision but
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting this morning that there isn't a lot of
optimism that he'll be on the Active List. That is NOT official though as he'll
be a game time decision later today.

November 14, 2010, 12:14 ET
Indianapolis Inactives

Summary:        RB Joseph Addai, RB Mike Hart, WR Austin Collie, WR Blair
White, LB Clint Session, LB Gary Brackett, CB Justin Tryon, S Bob Sanders

November 14, 2010, 12:13 ET
HOU - TE Daniels OUT

Summary:        As expected, Texans TE Owen Daniels is OUT today.

November 14, 2010, 12:12 ET
Cleveland Inactives

Summary:        QB Brett Ratliff (3rd QB), QB Jake Delhomme, WR Carlton
Mitchell, WR Demetrius Williams, TE Alex Smith, OL Steve Vallos, DL Jayme
Mitchell, DL Brian Sanford

November 14, 2010, 12:09 ET
Detroit Inactives

Summary:        QB Zac Robinson (3rd QB), QB Matthew Stafford, RB Aaron Brown,
WR Derrick Williams, K Jason Hanson, T Jason Fox, DE Cliff Avril, LB Isaiah
Ekejiuba

November 14, 2010, 12:07 ET
Tennessee Inactives

Summary:        QB Rusty Smith (3rd QB), WR Kenny Britt, WR Lavelle Hawkins, G
Ryan Durand, OL Troy Kropog, DT Marques Douglas, CB Ryan Mouton, CB Jason
McCourty

November 14, 2010, 12:04 ET
Miami Inactives

Summary:        QB Tyler Thigpen (3rd QB), WR Roberto Wallace, TE Mickey
Shuler, T Matt Kopa, T Lydon Murtha, DE Clifton Geathers, CB Nate Ness, S
Tyrone Culver

November 14, 2010, 12:01 ET
IND TE Tamme On Active List

Summary:        Colts TE Jacob Tamme had been listed as Questionable but he'll
start this week.

November 14, 2010, 12:00 ET
Chicago Inactives

Summary:        QB Caleb Hanie (3rd QB), RB Kahlil Bell, TE Desmond Clark, OL
Edwin Williams, DE Barry Turner, DE Corey Wootton, CB Zackary Bowman, S Craig
Steltz

November 14, 2010, 11:57 ET
Carolina Inactives

Summary:        RB DeAngelo Williams, RB Jonathan Stewart, RB Tyrell Sutton, WR
Devin Thomas, WR Armanti Edwards, DE Greg Hardy, LB Abdul Hodge, CB C.J. Wilson

November 14, 2010, 11:55 ET
IND WR White OUT

Summary:        Colts WR Blair White joins a long list of Colts inactives.

November 14, 2010, 11:52 ET
Minnesota Inactives

Summary:        QB Joe Webb (3rd QB), RB Albert Young, G Chris DeGeare, DT
Jimmy Kennedy, LB Erin Henderson, CB Asher Allen, S Jamarca Sanford

November 14, 2010, 11:48 ET
Buffalo Inactives

Summary:        QB Levi Brown (3rd QB), OL Cordaro Howard, DE Alex Carrington,
DE John McCargo, LB Shawne Merriman, LB Aaron Maybin, LB Mike Balogun, CB
Ashton Youboty

November 14, 2010, 11:46 ET
CIN QB Palmer Will Start After Taking Pain Killing Shot

Summary:        Adam Schefter is reporting that Bengals QB Carson Palmer took a
pain killing injection for his shoulder this morning and will make the start.
It's not a trivial injury as Jordan Palmer was told to be ready to start but
Palmer feels good enough to start.

November 14, 2010, 11:44 ET
Jacksonville Inactives

Summary:        FB Brock Bolen, WR John Matthews, T Guy Whimper, T Adam Terry,
DE Aaron Morgan, DT Nate Collins, CB Terrance Wheatley, CB Chevis Jackson

November 14, 2010, 11:42 ET
Houston Inactives

Summary:        QB Matt Leinart (3rd QB), TE Owen Daniels, G Kasey Studdard, DE
Jesse Nading, DT Malcolm Sheppard, LB Xavier Adibi, CB Jason Allen, S Torri
Williams

November 14, 2010, 11:39 ET
HOU WR Andre Johnson On Active List

Summary:        As expected, Texans WR Andre Johnson will be on the active list
today.

November 14, 2010, 11:38 ET
Tampa Bay Inactives

Summary:        QB Rudy Carpenter (3rd QB), FB Earnest Graham, WR Sammie
Stroughter, T Will Barker, DE Kyle Moore, DT Ryan Sims, LB Quincy Black, CB
Myron Lewis

November 14, 2010, 11:37 ET
MIN WR Harvin Will Start

Summary:        ESPN's Ed Werder is now reporting that Percy Harvin is not just
active but will start today. Werder said he spoke with coach Brad Childress and
he felt positive about his situation.

November 14, 2010, 11:36 ET
Cincinnati Inactives

Summary:        QB Dan LeFevour (3rd QB), RB Cedric Peerman, WR Jerome Simpson,
C Reggie Stephens, DE Jonathan Fanene, DT Tank Johnson, CB Morgan Trent, S
Chris Crocker

November 14, 2010, 11:33 ET
NY Jets Inactives

Summary:        QB Kellen Clemens (3rd QB), TE Matt Mulligan, TE Jeff
Cumberland, OL Vlad Ducasse, DT Jarron Gilbert, DT Marcus Dixon, LB Josh Mauga,
CB Marquice Cole

November 14, 2010, 11:33 ET
MIN WR Harvin On Active List

Summary:        ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Vikings WR Percy Harvin
is on the active list for today's game.

November 14, 2010, 11:26 ET
Minnesota at Chicago - Weather Alert

Summary:        About 41 degrees with wind at 19-28 MPH

November 14, 2010, 11:25 ET
NY Jets at Cleveland - Weather Alert

Summary:        About 46 degrees with wind at 17-21 MPH

November 14, 2010, 11:20 ET
TEN QB Collins Expected To Start

Summary:        We'll have official word here soon but the general feel this
morning is that Titans QB Kerry Collins will get the start and Vince Young will
be the #2. We'll have official word here soon though as it's a 1 PM kickoff.

November 14, 2010, 11:17 ET
MIN WR Rice OUT

Summary:        As we said last night, Vikings WR Sidney Rice has not been
activated off the PUP list yet so he will not play this week. There seems to be
a quite a bit of difference of opinion on how close Rice is. Some think he'll
be ready next week but others are saying he's not close to being ready.

November 11, 2010, 19:38 ET
Baltimore Inactives

Summary:        TE Dennis Pitta, T Scott Kooistra, DT Arthur Jones, DT Lamar
Divens, NT Brandon McKinney, LB Jason Phillips, S Ken Hamlin, S Tom Zbikowski

November 11, 2010, 19:38 ET
Atlanta Inactives

Summary:        QB John Parker Wilson (3rd QB), TE Justin Peelle, T Garrett
Reynolds, G Mike Johnson, DE Lawrence Sidbury, DT Trey Lewis, LB Sean
Weatherspoon, CB Dominique Franks

(Hobgoblin/67346) Weird statistic..

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:04:00 -0600

Weird statistic..

In one of my fantasy leagues, one player is current 9-0.

The odd thing is that he is the 7th highest (out of 10) in order of points
scored.  However, his "point scored against" is nearly 100 points less than the
2nd lowest player in the league (674 points scored against him vs. 755 points
scored against the next lowest team).

Apparently, everyone brings their "B" game against this guy or something.

(The Brahma Bull/67345) the really funny/ironic part is....this guy is a good friend of ...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:36:00 -0600

the really funny/ironic part is....this guy is a good friend of mine and I
drafted his roster for him because he couldn't make the draft lol...He's
currently whooping my ass this week thanks to Aaron Rodgers dismantling of the
Cowboys "defense" last night.  I still feel hesitant to make the trade though.
I somewhat agree with what you're saying, but in the back of my head i have
this little voice that says don't do it because Palmer/Crabtree have the
potential to have big time games.  I'm trying not to overthink it. I probably
should go ahead and do it but about the time i do, Palmer will blow up lol.

(Hobgoblin/67344) Actually, I deleted my post and re-thought it.

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:32:00 -0600

Actually, I deleted my post and re-thought it.

On second thought, I would probably make the trade.

You're giving up, essentially nothing you need, and you're taking away a
potential starter - Santana Moss - from your opponent.  I mean, if he wants to
start Crabtree and Palmer on any given week - he should feel free.

You're not getting anyone you're going to start in return, but Moss makes a
tolerable addition to your bench and denies your opponents the opportunity to
play him.

(The Brahma Bull/67342) its a Fox Sports league, 10 teams. My starter WAS Tony Romo unti...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:15:00 -0600

its a Fox Sports league, 10 teams. My starter WAS Tony Romo until he got hurt.
I still have him on my IR list and  can take him off when/if he returns. I just
recently picked up Josh Freeman. As for my WR's I have Ochocinco, Brandon
Marshall, Santonio Holmes, Pierre Garcon, Michael Crabtree and Malcolm Floyd,
although i recently put in a waiver claim for Sidney Rice  and i'd be releasing
Floyd if the claim goes through. So i could afford to get rid of Crabtree, but
i'm not sure if having Freeman as my permanent starter would be an acceptable
thing. I want to say yes, but i'm not 100% convinced. Although there probably
isn't much difference between Freeman and Palmer at the moment.

(Hobgoblin/67341) What kind of league is it?

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:11:00 -0600

What kind of league is it?

My immediate impression is that you are giving up two guys who should be, at
best, riding your bench and are probably available in most leagues for pickup.

And you're picking up a starter in Santana Moss.

Honestly, unless you're playing in a 15-team league or something , you could
probably find two better players for their position in free-agency than
Crabtree and Palmer.  High expectations, but the reality is that neither one of
these guys is a week to week starter.

(The Brahma Bull/67340) ok i was just offered this trade in one of my leagues...guy is o...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 11:01:00 -0600

ok i was just offered this trade in one of my leagues...guy is offering me Chad
Henne and Santana Moss and he wants Carson Palmer and Michael Crabtree. My
first thought is to decline it. Thoughts?

(Hobgoblin/67339) Here's an interesting strategy situation.

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:38:00 -0600

Here's an interesting strategy situation.

Currently, in one fantasy league, I'm leading by three points.

I have Mendenhall running tonight.  My opponent is done - all his players
played yesterday.

Theoretically, the only way I can lose is if Mendenhall has a horrific game
tonight and manages to score negative points.

However, there could be "score corrections" made - it happens sometimes - that
change the outcome of the match.

Also, the Yahoo system ranks teams by record and then points scored.  The 10-15
points expected by Mendenhall could possibly make the difference between a
playoff berth or not at the end of the season.


Is it better to bench Mendahall and leave the RB spot 'empty' for 0 points
pretty much gauranteeing me a win, or leave Mendenhall in to (probably) get
some points that may go towards determining playoff contention later?

(Archmage/67338) well, it;s not like it was a secret that he was hurt :-)

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:31:00 -0500

well, it;s not like it was a secret that he was hurt :-)

But, I read  report today that he fully practiced on thursday.
Usually if players practice , they play.. so..

(LizPhairFan/67337) Yeah. no shit.

LizPhairFan@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:08:00 -0500

Yeah. no shit.
I had him on my starting roster last week. I would have won if he had played.
Dammit.

(Archmage/67336) Is Austin Collie playing this week?

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:09:00 -0500

Is Austin Collie playing this week?

(Archmage/67335) I took Chicago, because they usually get good return yeards out ...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:50:00 -0500

I took Chicago, because they usually get good return yeards out of Hester.
(That was my tie breaker).

I was going to take Detroit just because the Jets have had trouble scoring
lately, but I am guessing that will end at some point.

(Steppenwolf/67334) I'd take DEtroit of those two, just because Buffalo's been prett...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:46:00 -0500

I'd take DEtroit of those two, just because Buffalo's been pretty effective,
even though Chicago has a pretty good D.

But neither looks like a great choice.

(Hobgoblin/67333) I'm usually good at finding defensive matchups. I'm constantly ...

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:50:00 -0500

I'm usually good at finding defensive matchups.  I'm constantly switching mine
all year long (guess who played Tampa Bay's D last week. :P  )

Just between those two - I would favor Detroit slightly, but that's not a
strong recommendations.

If you can pick up a different defense, Green Bay is my favorite for this week
(followed by Giants and PIttsburgh - neither of which is likely available via
free agency).

Minnesota vs. Arizona is a good pick.  I kind of like Seattle vs. NY Giants as
well.

(Archmage/67332) I need a defense this week.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 08:47:00 -0500

I need a defense this week.
Detroit has the Jets at home. Chicago is at Buffalo.

Detroit or Chicago?

(Zamboni/67331) October 31, 2010, 11:49 ET

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:56:00 -0500

October 31, 2010, 11:49 ET
STL RB Jackson To Start - But Worries About Finger

Summary:        ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting this morning that Rams RB
Steven Jackson will start today but that there is lingering doubt within the
organization on how long he'll be able to last. He's playing with two pins in
his finger and the pain will not be insignificant.

October 31, 2010, 11:49 ET
San Francisco Inactives

Summary:        QB Alex Smith, WR Jason Hill, WR Kyle Williams, T Barry Sims, T
Alex Boone, C Eric Heitmann, LB Keaton Kristick, CB Tarell Brown

October 31, 2010, 11:46 ET
Jacksonville Inactives

Summary:        QB Todd Bouman (3rd QB), RB Rashad Jennings, FB Brock Bolen, T
Erik Pears, DT Landon Cohen, DL C.J. Mosley, DL Jeremy Mincey, LB Eric
Alexander

October 31, 2010, 11:43 ET
Buffalo Inactives

Summary:        QB Levi Brown (3rd QB), OL Ed Wang, OL Cornell Green, DE Alex
Carrington, DE John McCargo, LB Aaron Maybin, LB Antonio Coleman, CB Terrence
McGee

October 31, 2010, 11:41 ET
Kansas City Inactives

Summary:        RB Dexter McCluster, G Ryan Lilja, DT Anthony Toribio, LB Mark
Simoneau, LB Charlie Anderson, LB Justin Cole, CB Jackie Bates, S Reshard
Langford

October 31, 2010, 11:40 ET
MIN QB Favre Says He Expects To Start - Doesn't Know If He'll Finish

Summary:        ESPN's Ed Werder is reporting that Vikings QB Brett Favre tells
him that he expects to start but doesn't know if he will finish. It's possible
that he could be replaced by Tarvaris Jackson at some point today.

October 31, 2010, 11:39 ET
Green Bay Inactives

Summary:        RB Dimitri Nance, FB Quinn Johnson, T Mark Tauscher, G Nick
McDonald, G Marshall Newhouse, DL Ryan Pickett, LB Diyral Briggs, CB Brandon
Underwood

October 31, 2010, 11:37 ET
NY Jets Inactives

Summary:        QB Kellen Clemens (3rd QB), RB Joe McKnight, TE Jeff
Cumberland, OL Vladimir Ducasse, DT Marcus Dixon, DL Jarron Gilbert, DL Matt
Kroul, LB Jamaal Westerman

October 31, 2010, 11:35 ET
Cincinnati Inactives

Summary:        QB Dan LeFevour (3rd QB), WR Jerome Simpson, T Anthony Collins,
C Reggie Stephens, DE Jonathan Fanene, CB Johnathan Joseph, S Roy Williams, S
Chinedum Ndukwe

October 31, 2010, 11:17 ET
MIN QB Favre Expected To Start - But No Official Word From Coach Yet

Summary:        Everyone except for Vikings coach Brad Childress is saying that
Minnesota QB Brett Favre will start today. He flew with the team and all signs
point to him starting. ESPN's Ed Werder reported this morning that Favre said
the ankle had improved so much that he might not even take a pain killing
injection before the game. He said the pain is pretty much gone from his ankle
and now is just in his toes. He'll have a special shoe fitted with protection
for his toes and should be good to go. Again though, the guy that supposedly
makes the final decision, Brad Childress, has not commented. But most everyone
is like ESPN's Chris Mortensen who said he'd be "shocked" if Favre does not
start today.

October 31, 2010, 11:15 ET
Minnesota at New England - Weather Alert

Summary:        Mostly sunny and 52 degrees, with wind at 15 MPH gusting to 25
MPH

(Hobgoblin/67330) Fantasy Starts this weekend:

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:54:00 -0500

Fantasy Starts this weekend:
Due to Tony Romo being out, I'm looking for a fill in QB this week.

I think my best options are McNabb (vs. Detroit) and Cassel (vs. Buffalo)

I'm leaning towards Cassel, but its really a coin toss. ANy thoughts?

(Archmage/67329) Any good tips on Free Agent wide receivers.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:11:00 -0500

Any good tips on Free Agent wide receivers.
I am thinking of pickinp up Breaston (Ari).
Also considering Blair White (Ind) since Collie is out, and Gettis (Car)
since Moore is playing QB of the panthers again.

(Archmage/67328) No, I was just saying that those are factors.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:22:00 -0500

No, I was just saying that those are factors.
(Dreew Brees might still be better than your other options.
You may deperately need a wide receiver later in the season.)

(The Brahma Bull/67327) So what you're saying is that you don't think i should take the ...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:15:00 -0500

So what you're saying is that you don't think i should take the deal? I was
kinda leaning that way myself.

(Archmage/67326) Ray Rice is just coming on strong. Drew Bees has not been perfor...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0500

Ray Rice is just coming on strong. Drew Bees has not been performing as well as
predicted.  Two things to keep in mind.

(The Brahma Bull/67325) ok, i was just offered a trade in one of my fantasy leagues. he ...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:03:00 -0500

ok, i was just offered a trade in one of my fantasy leagues. he is offering
Drew Brees and Eddie Royal for Ray Rice and Malcolm Floyd.  I had Tony Romo as
my QB and my backup is currently Carson Palmer. My other RB's are Lesean McCoy,
Ryan Torrain and Brandon Jackson.  Should i take the offer or not?

(Zamboni/67324) TBB> Yes, it's normally considered unethical, but it seems to m...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:48:00 -0500

TBB>  Yes, it's normally considered unethical, but it seems to me a lot of
people do it without realizing it is.

Basically it is two teams sharing roster space beyond the level that the spirit
of individual teams calls for.   They are likely sharing bye week players, and
possibly stashing a player on the other's roster so they won't lose him if cut
to waivers, then getting him back when they have the roster space again or the
other guy needs the space back.

(Hobgoblin/67323) Ok, starting QB question for this weekend.

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:52:00 -0500

Ok, starting QB question for this weekend.

Kyle Orton vs. Oakland
Tom Brady vs. San Diego.

I have been starting Orton lately because he's been a fantasy points machien
this season.  Do I keep playing him, or is the NE offense going to start
clicking now and racking up the big numbers?

(The Brahma Bull/67322) nah i don't think they are the same person, 2 different names. M...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:18:00 -0500

nah i don't think they are the same person, 2 different names. My guess is that
they're 2 young kids that have no idea how things work. Thats the trouble with
public leagues, anybody can join lol.

(Cerebus/67321) Yeah that is pretty lame, I wouldnt be suprised if both teams ar...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:05:00 -0500

Yeah that is pretty lame, I wouldnt be suprised if both teams are the same
person as well.

(The Brahma Bull/67320) its not a private league, if it was, im sure the issue would hav...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:19:00 -0500

its not a private league, if it was, im sure the issue would have been fixed
already. Its a public league on Fox Sports. I'm sure there really isn't much
that can be done about it, but its still BS.

(Hobgoblin/67319) Yeah, that's bullshit.

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:10:00 -0500

Yeah, that's bullshit.

Is this a private league with friends or one of the public leagues?
Talk to the commissioner about that.

(The Brahma Bull/67318) ok i'm just curious as to other peoples opinions on this. I am i...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:08:00 -0500

ok i'm just curious as to other peoples opinions on this. I am in a league and
there are currently 2 teams that are constantly trading back and forth with
each other on a weekly basis, and alot of the time its the same players. Like
for instance. one guy will trade LeSean McCoy to the other guy and then the
next week that guy will trade McCoy back to the other guy and they've been
doing this shit all season. Am i wrong to think that this is bullshit or what?

(Mr Buzzcut/67317) Favre or Sanchez?

Mr Buzzcut@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:48:00 -0500

Favre or Sanchez?
I'm leaning Sanchez, since Favre seems to prefer INTs to TDs this year.

(Zamboni/67316) I'd go with Palmer personally, though I see the site I normally ...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 11:40:00 -0500

I'd go with Palmer personally, though I see the site I normally check their
projections has Romo ranked higher.

(The Brahma Bull/67315) ok, QB question. who should i start this week. Tony Romo vs Tenn...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:55:00 -0500

ok, QB question. who should i start this week. Tony Romo vs Tennessee or Carson
Palmer vs TB?

(Zamboni/67314) Clinton Portis will reportedly miss 4-6 weeks with a 3rd degree ...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:28:00 -0500

Clinton Portis will reportedly miss 4-6 weeks with a 3rd degree separation of
his left groin muscle, instead of just 1 week as currently reported.

Ryan Torain is the guy to get then if you need a RB and he's on waivers still.

(Zamboni/67313) Well, in terms of rushing yards per game, Detroit ranks 25th, Wa...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:45:00 -0500

Well, in terms of rushing yards per game, Detroit ranks 25th, Washington 19th,
and Jacksonville 12th.    And I'd probably agree with that order for them from
worst to best.  Though if Best is healthy he's a risk to break a long run
anytime.

(The Brahma Bull/67312) Chad Henne>Lots of potential to be a good QB, but makes too many...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:09:00 -0500

Chad Henne>Lots of potential to be a good QB, but makes too many silly mistakes
IMO, and i say that both as a fantasy football player and as a Miami Dolphins
fan. He's on a bye week this week though so having him this week wouldn't do
you any good anyhow.

(Archmage/67311) Which of those teams has the weakest running game?

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:20:00 -0500

Which of those teams has the weakest running game?
(Detroit, Washington, Jacksonville)

What are the thoughts on Chad Henne?

(Zamboni/67310) I kind of like Garrard against the Buffalo defense. McNabb mig...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:36:00 -0500

I kind of like Garrard against the Buffalo defense.   McNabb might be my second
pick as he will probably have to throw a lot against the Packers.

(Cerebus/67309) Out of all thos ementioned I would take mcnabb myself. Shaun hil...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:00 -0500

Out of all thos ementioned I would take mcnabb myself. Shaun hill has been
playing well, and is against the rams this week so keep that in mind.

(Archmage/67308) I need a QB this week, since Brady has a bye.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:48:00 -0500

I need a QB this week, since Brady has a bye.
I banked on one of Orton or Sanchez being available after the waiver period,
so I used my waiver to get a RB (after McCoy went down.)

So, my viable options appear to be Fitzpatrick, Shaun Hill (det), McNabb,
Josh freeman, David Gerrard, and it goes down from there.

Any opinions?
thanks.

(Archmage/67307) oh they trades FOR Marshawn Lynch. My mistake.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:58:00 -0500

oh they trades FOR Marshawn Lynch. My mistake.
:-)

(Archmage/67306) presumably to the Eagles?

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:56:00 -0500

presumably to the Eagles?
:-)

(Zamboni/67305) Adam Schefter reporting the Seahawks have traded for Marshawn Ly...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:44:00 -0500

Adam Schefter reporting the Seahawks have traded for Marshawn Lynch.

(Zamboni/67304) October 3, 2010, 12:19 ET

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:49:00 -0500

October 3, 2010, 12:19 ET
St. Louis Inactives

Summary:        WR Laurent Robinson, TE Michael Hoomanawanui, TE Billy Bajema,
T Renardo Foster, DT Clifton Ryan, DT Darell Scott, LB Chris Chamberlain, S
Darian Stewart

October 3, 2010, 12:17 ET
San Francisco Inactives

Summary:        QB Troy Smith (3rd QB), WR Ted Jr. Ginn, T Barry Sims, T Alex
Boone, C Eric Heitmann, S Michael Lewis, DB Tramaine Brock, DB William James

October 3, 2010, 12:16 ET
Green Bay Inactives

Summary:        FB Quinn Johnson, T T.J. Lang, T Marshall Newhouse, G Nick
McDonald, DE Jarius Wynn, LB Brandon Chillar, CB Sam Shields, DB Charlie Peprah

October 3, 2010, 12:14 ET
Tennessee Inactives

Summary:        QB Rusty Smith (3rd QB), WR Lavelle Hawkins, T Michael Otto, G
Ryan Durand, DE Jacob Ford, LB Rennie Curran, CB Jason McCourty, DB Robert
Johnson

October 3, 2010, 12:13 ET
NY Jets Inactives

Summary:        QB Kellen Clemens (3rd QB), WR Patrick Turner, TE Jeff
Cumberland, OL Wayne Hunter, DT Marcus Dixon, LB Calvin Pace, LB Jamaal
Westerman, CB Darrelle Revis

October 3, 2010, 12:11 ET
Buffalo Inactives

Summary:        QB Levi Brown (3rd QB), T Jamon Meredith, T Ed Wang, DE Marcus
Stroud, DT John McCargo, LB Andra Davis, CB Terrence McGee, S Cary Harris

October 3, 2010, 12:10 ET
HOU - WR Johnson Says He's Optimistic He Can Play

Summary:        From ESPN's Adam Schefter: "Texans WR Andre Johnson told people
in his organization Saturday that he planned to play today against Oakland
despite his ankle injury." Just know that it's a risk playing Johnson today.
All players talk optimistically that they'll play. He also spoke this week
about being prudent. He's a great player so it's hard to sit him. Just know
there's a risk.

October 3, 2010, 12:10 ET
Pittsburgh Inactives

Summary:        RB Jonathan Dwyer, WR Emmanuel Sanders, T Tony Hills, G Trai
Essex, NT Chris Hoke, LB Thaddeus Gibson, CB Keenan Lewis, CB Crezdon Butler

October 3, 2010, 12:08 ET
Baltimore Inactives

Summary:        WR Donte Stallworth, T Jared Gaither, DT Arthur Jones, DT Cory
Redding, LB Edgar Jones, LB Tavares Gooden, CB Prince Miller, CB Josh Wilson

October 3, 2010, 12:03 ET
Seattle Inactives

Summary:        RB Julius Jones, TE Anthony McCoy, T Breno Giacomini, OL Evan
Dietrich-Smith, OL Allen Barbre, DE E.J. Wilson, DT Craig Terrill, CB Nate Ness

October 3, 2010, 12:00 ET
Denver Inactives

Summary:        QB Brady Quinn (3rd QB), RB Knowshon Moreno, FB Spencer Larsen,
TE Richard Quinn, T Chris Clark, G Eric Olsen, LB Wesley Woodyard, CB Andre'
Goodman

October 3, 2010, 11:57 ET
Detroit Inactives

Summary:        QB Matthew Stafford, RB Aaron Brown, WR Nate Burleson, T Jason
Fox, G Manny Ramirez, DE Willie Young, DT Sammie Hill, LB DeAndre Levy

October 3, 2010, 11:54 ET
New Orleans Inactives

Summary:        RB Pierre Thomas, RB Reggie Bush, TE Tory Humphrey, PK Garrett
Hartley, T Charles Brown, DE Junior Galette, LB Anthony Waters, S Roman Harper

October 3, 2010, 11:52 ET
CLE - RB Davis OUT

Summary:        Browns RB James Davis is out today. Peyton Hillis gets the
start and Jerome Harrison is also on the active roster. Hillis will get the
start and looks to be the primary RB although Harrison should see some work as
well.

October 3, 2010, 11:50 ET
Carolina Inactives

Summary:        QB Tony Pike (3rd QB), RB Tyrell Sutton, WR Armanti Edwards, T
Jeff Otah, C Chris Morris, DT Andre Neblett, LB Jamar Williams, DB C.J. Wilson

October 3, 2010, 11:49 ET
Cleveland Inactives

Summary:        QB Jake Delhomme (3rd QB), RB James Davis, WR Brian Robiskie,
WR Carlton Mitchell, TE Alex Smith, T John St. Clair, G Shawn Lauvao, DB
Derrick Roberson

October 3, 2010, 11:48 ET
Cincinnati Inactives

Summary:        QB Dan LeFevour (3rd QB), RB Cedric Peerman, WR Jerome Simpson,
T Anthony Collins, C Reggie Stephens, DE Carlos Dunlap, DE Jonathan Fanene, DB
Brandon Ghee

October 3, 2010, 11:48 ET
STL - RB Jackson To Start - But Team Will Use Caution

Summary:        FOXSports.com Jay Glazer is reporting that Rams RB Steven
Jackson will start but that the team will be cautious with him.

October 3, 2010, 11:45 ET
Atlanta Inactives

Summary:        QB John Parker Wilson (3rd QB), RB Gartrell Johnson, WR Michael
Jenkins, T Garrett Reynolds, G Mike Johnson, DT Trey Lewis, LB Sean
Weatherspoon, CB Dominique Franks

October 3, 2010, 11:40 ET
CLE - RB Harrison On Active List

Summary:        As expected, Browns RB Jerome Harrison is on the Active roster
for today. That'll cut into Peyton Hillis' workload.

October 3, 2010, 11:39 ET
NO - RBs Betts and Ivory To Handle Workload

Summary:        ESPN's Ed Werder is reporting that Saints coach Sean Payton
told him with Pierre Thomas out, Ladell Betts will handle the RB duties on
passing downs where blitz pickup is important and Chris Ivory will handle more
of the inside running duties.

October 3, 2010, 11:35 ET
STL - RB Jackson On Active Roster

Summary:        As expected, Rams RB Steven Jackson will be on the active
roster. He'll likely even start. Just know that he's a risk today as did
nothing in warm ups to show he was fully ready to contribute today. If you
don't have any other options, it might be worth rolling the dice as he's
obviously a tough guy. But if you want to play it safe, you should look at
other options.

October 3, 2010, 11:33 ET
NO - QB Brees Will Wear Knee Brace - But Have Full Playbook At Disposal

Summary:        ESPN's Ed Werder reported this morning that New Orleans QB Drew
Brees will wear a knee brace today and possibly the rest of the season. Werder
reported that coach Sean Payton said Brees will still have the full playbook at
his disposal and the knee won't be a factor in what plays are available to him.

October 3, 2010, 11:31 ET
NO - RB Thomas OUT

Summary:        Saints RB Pierre Thomas is OUT per ESPN's Ed Werder.

October 3, 2010, 11:30 ET
NO - K Carney will handle FGs today. Hartley still on roster but OUT today

Summary:        John Carney will handle the FGs for New Orleans today. Garrett
Hartley is still on the roster but is inactive today.

October 3, 2010, 11:26 ET
OAK - RB Murphy Expected To Play

Summary:        From ESPN's Adam Schefter: "Raiders WR Louis Murphy plans to
play today despite being limited in practice Thursday and Friday due to a
bruised clavicle."

October 3, 2010, 11:24 ET
BAL - RB Rice To Start Per NFL Network

Summary:        NFL Network's Kara Henderson is reporting that Ray Rice is
active and will start against the Steelers.

October 3, 2010, 11:22 ET
DET - RB Best To Start Per NFL Network's Steve Wyche

Summary:        Lions RB Javid Best will start per NFL Network's Steve Wyche.
Guys like this are always a risk with re-aggravating an injury but it looks
like he's going to start.

October 3, 2010, 11:19 ET
STL - RB Jackson Warms Up Briefly - Did Not Look Too Good

Summary:        A little more on Rams RB Steven Jackson from ESPN's Mike Sando
who is an excellent source. Sando just wrote: "Steven Jackson came out briefly
and jogged lightly during early warm-ups at the Edward Jones Dome. "Jackson
made no hard cuts. He did not accelerate hard. He did nothing that made me
think he was ready to go full speed against the Seattle Seahawks or any NFL
team. That was just my impression. Jackson could still play; the Rams have not
yet declared their inactive players. But if Jackson starts and plays
extensively, I'll be surprised."

October 3, 2010, 11:12 ET
Baltimore at Pittsburgh - Weather Alert

Summary:        60% chance of rain with a game-time temp of 56 and wind at 10
MPH

October 3, 2010, 11:12 ET
STL - RB Jackson Expected To Be On Active List Per ESPN's Adam Schefter -
Unsure how much he'll play

Summary:        From ESPN's Adam Schefter early this morning: "Rams plan to
keep running back Steven Jackson active, but they are unsure how much he'll be
able to play." Note that this is unofficial and just what Schefter is
reporting. There isn't a guy in the league I pay more attention to than
Schefter but realize it's buyer beware with Jackson today.

October 3, 2010, 11:09 ET
Chicago at NY Giants - Weather Alert

Summary:        50% chance of rain with a game-time temp of 52 and wind at 16
MPH

October 3, 2010, 11:09 ET
Washington at Philadelphia - Weather Alert

Summary:        70% chance of rain with a high of 64 and wind at 16 MPH

October 3, 2010, 11:09 ET
NY Jets at Buffalo - Weather Alert

Summary:        70% chance of rain with a high of 53 and wind at 15 MPH

October 3, 2010, 11:09 ET
Cincinnati at Cleveland - Weather Alert

Summary:        90% chance of rain with a high of 53 and wind at 15 MPH

(The Brahma Bull/67302) ok QB question now. I have Romo as my QB but its his bye week, s...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:54:00 -0500

ok QB question now. I have Romo as my QB but its his bye week, so my options
are to go with my backup which is Carson Palmer against the Browns or try and
pick someone up. Best available is Hasslebeck against the Rams. Normally i
wouldn't hesitate to go with Palmer but he hasn't been playing all that great
this year.

(The Brahma Bull/67301) Yeah thats kinda what i was thinking too.

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:24:00 -0500

Yeah thats kinda what i was thinking too.

(Hobgoblin/67300) I think you have to start Pittsburgh.

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 07:25:00 -0500

I think you have to start Pittsburgh.

Rule #1 of Fantasy Football is to play your stars, and right now Pittsburgh's D
is rocking.

(The Brahma Bull/67299) ok quick defense question. Who should i start this week. Pittsbu...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:21:00 -0500

ok quick defense question. Who should i start this week. Pittsburgh vs Bal, Bal
vs Pittsburgh or should i take a chance and try and pick up Atlanta vs SF or
some other DEF.?

(Zamboni/67298) Eagles have named Michael Vick the week 3 starter.

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:55:00 -0500

Eagles have named Michael Vick the week 3 starter.

(The Brahma Bull/67297) anybody else play FF on Fox Sports. Im checking one of my league...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:05:00 -0500

anybody else play FF on Fox Sports. Im checking one of my leagues now and it
has me at 1-1 when i should be 2-0. I won last week but its showing me as
having lost because it has the scores from this week posted for last week even
though the stats don't add up to the scores. I hope they fix this.

(The Brahma Bull/67296) so wrestled with myself all morning whether to start KC defense ...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:15:00 -0500

so wrestled with myself all morning whether to start KC defense against
Cleveland or Pittsburgh D against  Tennessee. I chose KC....WRONG CHOICE :(
Ouch. Thankfully i did start LeSean McCoy. I currently hold a 74.16 point lead.
I have 2 players still playing. He has 3 still playing. I feel confident lol

(Zamboni/67295) September 19, 2010, 12:29 ET

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 11:32:00 -0500




September 19, 2010, 12:29 ET
Carolina Inactives

Summary:        QB Tony Pike (3rd QB), WR Brandon LaFell, WR Armanti Edwards,
DE Tyler Brayton, DT Louis Leonard, LB Jordan Senn, DB C.J. Wilson, T Jeff Otah

September 19, 2010, 12:26 ET
Tampa Bay Inactives

Summary:        QB Rudy Carpenter (3rd QB), WR Preston Parker, RB LeGarrette
Blount, RB Kareem Huggins, DE Michael Bennett, LB Niko Koutouvides, DB Myron
Lewis, C Ted Larsen

September 19, 2010, 12:23 ET
Atlanta Inactives

Summary:        QB John Parker Wilson (3rd QB), WR Michael Jenkins, RB Antone
Smith, LB Spencer Adkins, S Erik Coleman, DT Trey Lewis, T Garrett Reynolds, G
Mike Johnson

September 19, 2010, 12:21 ET
Arizona Inactives

Summary:        QB John Skelton (3rd QB), RB Beanie Wells, WR Early Doucet, DB
Hamza Abdullah, CB A.J. Jefferson, DB Brandon McDonald, NT Gabe Watson, C Ben
Claxton

September 19, 2010, 12:18 ET
Dallas Inactives

Summary:        QB Stephen McGee (3rd QB), FB Deon Anderson, LB Sean Lee, DT
Sean Lissemore, LB Brandon Williams, T Sam Young, T Robert Brewster, G Phil
Costa

September 19, 2010, 12:14 ET
Chicago Inactives

Summary:        QB Caleb Hanie (3rd QB), RB Kahlil Bell, DT Marcus Harrison, DB
Joshua Moore, OLB Nick Roach, DB Craig Steltz, DE Corey Wootton, T J'Marcus
Webb

September 19, 2010, 12:12 ET
Tennessee Inactives

Summary:        QB Rusty Smith (3rd QB), WR Lavelle Hawkins, LB Rennie Curran,
DE William Hayes, S Nick Schommer, DB Robert Johnson, T Michael Otto, G Ryan
Durand

September 19, 2010, 12:09 ET
Pittsburgh Inactives

Summary:        RB Jonathan Dwyer, WR Emmanuel Sanders, DB Crezdon Butler, NT
Casey Hampton, LB Thaddeus Gibson, LB Jason Worilds, T Max Starks, T Ramon
Foster

September 19, 2010, 12:08 ET
MIN WR Camarillo Getting Love

Summary:        Not really an update but just wanting to pass along that you
can't watch 5 minutes of TV this morning without hearing an analyst talk about
how much better they expect Vikings WR Greg Camarillo to perform today. He's
had an excellent week of practice and looks to be a bigger part of the game
plan.

September 19, 2010, 12:04 ET
Green Bay Inactives

Summary:        FB Korey Hall, TE Andrew Quarles, LB Desmond Bishop, DE Mike
Neal, CB Brandon Underwood, T.J. Lang, G Nick McDonald, T Marshall Newhouse

September 19, 2010, 11:57 ET
ATL WR Jenkins OUT

Summary:        As expected, Falcons WR Michael Jenkins is out for today.

September 19, 2010, 11:56 ET
CLE QB Delhomme OUT

Summary:        As expected, Browns QB Jake Delhomme is out.

September 19, 2010, 11:55 ET
Buffalo Inactives

Summary:        QB Brian Brohm (3rd QB), ILB Paul Posluszny, T Ed Wang, DE Alex
Carrington, LB Antonio Coleman, FS Cary Harris, DT John McCargo

September 19, 2010, 11:51 ET
Cincinnati Inactives

Summary:        QB Dan LeFevour (3rd QB), RB Brian Leonard, WR Jerome Simpson,
OLB Keith Rivers, C Reggie Stephens, DE Carlos Dunlap, DE Jonathan Fanene, DB
Brandon Ghee

September 19, 2010, 11:49 ET
TB - TE Winslow On Active List And Will Start

Summary:        Tampa Bay TE Kellen Winslow had been a question but he will
start as normal today.

September 19, 2010, 11:47 ET
Baltimore Inactives

Summary:        WR Donte' Stallworth, DT Terrence Cody, DT Lamar Divens, T
Jared Gaither, DT Arthur Jones, DE Paul Kruger, LB Jason Phillips, DB Prince
Miller

September 19, 2010, 11:39 ET
BAL LB Lewis To Start

Summary:        He'd been listed as questionable but everyone expected him to
go as normal. That's how it's playing out as Ravens LB Ray Lewis will be on the
active list and play as normal.

September 19, 2010, 11:37 ET
BAL TE Heap To Be On Active List

Summary:        Jerry Sandusky reported on NFL.com that Ravens TE Todd Heap
would be on the active list for today.

September 19, 2010, 11:34 ET
ARZ RB Wells OUT Per ESPN

Summary:        Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that Cardinals RB Beanie
Wells will be out for today's game.

September 19, 2010, 11:25 ET
MIN WR Harvin Warming Up And Expected To Start

Summary:        NFL.com is reporting that Vikings WR Percy Harvin is warming up
and should start as normal. He'd been called a game time decision.

(Steppenwolf/67293) He _probably_ won't keep up that pace. What's you're asking, in...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:54:00 -0500

He _probably_ won't keep up that pace.  What's you're asking, in the end, is if
the difference between Johnson and Gore will be greater than the difference
between Brandon Marshall and Anthony Gonzalez.

I dunno. Depends mostly on how many balls will get thrown MArhsall's way in the
Miami offense.

(The Brahma Bull/67292) SFTD> the 2 of them together had 13.6. Johnson by himself had 27

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:54:00 -0500

SFTD> the 2 of them together had 13.6. Johnson by himself had 27

(The Brahma Bull/67291) Well Johnson outscored both of them by himself last week lol

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:50:00 -0500

Well Johnson outscored both of them by himself last week lol

(Steppenwolf/67290) I'd probably do it... or at least I would have before the season...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:45:00 -0500

I'd probably do it... or at least I would have before the season. I guess I
haven't looked at Marshall and Gore's numbers last week.

(The Brahma Bull/67289) ok i just got this trade offer in one of my leagues. he is offer...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:33:00 -0500

ok i just got this trade offer in one of my leagues. he is offering me Frank
Gore and Brandon Marshall for Chris Johnson. Currently my RB/WR situation is
this: Chris Johnson, Cedric Benson,Joseph Addai, LT, Ricky Williams, Thomas
Jones. Steve Smith(Car) Roddy White, Anthony Gonzales and Patrick Crayton.

I'm considering taking it, but i don't necessarily want to give up Johnson,
even though i could use Marshall as a WR. Any thoughts suggestions?

(The Brahma Bull/67288) You know who isn't awesome.....Alex Barron. I hate him, i hate h...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:16:00 -0500

You know who isn't awesome.....Alex Barron. I hate him, i hate him sooooooo
much right now. I think i still got a shot of winning but i would have had a
much better shot if it wasn't for him. Yeah i have Tony Romo. Currently i trail
90.13.-88.3. I still have Ray Rice and Malcolm Floyd going tonight and he has
Shonn Greene so i have a decent shot i think, but that 8 or 9 points would have
come in handy.

(Archmage/67287) You da man!

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:18:00 -0500

You da man!

(Steppenwolf/67286) I convinced a friend (I'm not playing) to draft Foster in the 6t...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:21:00 -0500

I convinced a friend (I'm not playing) to draft Foster in the 6th round and
then to start him.

Because I am awesome.

(Archmage/67285) Arian Foster is available in my league.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:18:00 -0500

Arian Foster is available in my league.
I _almost_ picked him up last week. Granted, I would not have started him
anyway but it'd be nice for me to have him.

(The Brahma Bull/67284) well thats the trouble with Public Leagues, you can't really kee...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:08:00 -0500

well thats the trouble with Public Leagues, you can't really keep them from
participating

(Cerebus/67283) Thats when folks need to step up and veto unfair deals, we had t...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:54:00 -0500

Thats when folks need to step up and veto unfair deals, we had that problem in
my baseball league this year guy was giving players away, we vetoed the deals
and the issue went away. That and we warned him if he did it again he wouldnt
be allowed to participate in any leagues again.

(The Brahma Bull/67282) oh i am in multiple leagues, but it's still irritating when guys...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:19:00 -0500

oh i am in multiple leagues, but it's still irritating when guys do that. Yeah
it's his right to run his team however he wants, but when people do stuff like
that it basically ruins the integrity of the league. Its like 2 guys getting
together and making an agreement that they'll trade players back and forth
based on weekly needs. Sure THEY are having fun, but the rest of the people in
the league who got in that league to actually compete and do what the league
was intended for aren't.

(Cerebus/67281) Thats why you play multiple leagues. I have heard of idiots like...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:02:00 -0500

Thats why you play multiple leagues. I have heard of idiots like that before,
and while its moronic, its his right to run his team however he wants. Yes it
makes a joke of the league, but so do some of the rules some sites have.

Like NFL.Com, first year I ever had a team there. I missed a draft on my second
team, so I am scrambling to get rid of some of the 6 wide recievers the auto
pick did. I get things ironed out then see I have to wait like 3 days or so for
waiver clearence. Then to find out the backup qb I had snagged I can't get
because someone had a higher waiver spot. Yahoo ha snever done that, if they
are availabl ethere yours.

(The Brahma Bull/67280) great now this guy who wants all Steelers is basically giving aw...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:42:00 -0500

great now this guy who wants all Steelers is basically giving away all his good
players to anyone who wants them for basically nothing in return and he's upset
with me because he doesn't care about winning and he's just trying to have fun.
Are you kidding me? Man i wish they could screen players before they let them
into public leagues. Idiots like this just ruin the league for players like me
that are actually there to do what the league is intended for.

(The Brahma Bull/67279) Why must i get stuck in leagues with stupid people. This dude wa...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:09:00 -0500

Why must i get stuck in leagues with stupid people. This dude wants to trade
all the players he drafted for all Steelers players. I mean i get being a fan
of a team, but do people not understand how fantasy football works? Dude traded
Antonio Gates AND Brandon Marshall for Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Wallace, John
Carlson and Santonio Holmes. Not only is this ridiculous for the players he
gave up, but 2 of the players he got are suspended 4 games AND 2 of them don't
even play for the Steelers. Good god, i think i have a magnet in my head that
attracts stupid people.

(Zamboni/67278) Kris Brown has been cut by the Texans, so Neil Rackers is their ...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:15:00 -0500

Kris Brown has been cut by the Texans, so Neil Rackers is their kicker.

Lendale White tore his Achilles tendon and is out.  Not that you probably
should have been hinging any fantasy hopes on him.

Roethlisberger's suspension has been cut to 4 games by the NFL.

(The Brahma Bull/67277) Browns rookie RB Montario Hardesty tore his ACL last night and i...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:58:00 -0500

Browns rookie RB Montario Hardesty tore his ACL last night and is out for the
season so if anybody happened to draft him, you might wanna drop him and pick
up someone else while you can.

(Zamboni/67276) Byron Leftwich knee injury and first reports are a torn MCL. I...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:41:00 -0500

Byron Leftwich knee injury and first reports are a torn MCL.   If you're a
Roethlisberger owner or you just are looking to keep the Roethlisberger owner
from having the Steelers QB during his suspension, Dennis Dixon is probably the
guy to get.

(Zamboni/67275) So both of my leagues are done drafting and tagged player auctio...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:37:00 -0500

So both of my leagues are done drafting and tagged player auctioning/rookie
drafting/vet auctioning.  Both start 1 QB, 2 RB, 1 flex QB/RB, 4 WR, 2 TE, 1
flex WR/TE.   RB .25 PPR, WR .5, TE 1.0.   So the top players at each position
are about equal in value.

League 1 I have:
QB: *Cutler, *McNabb, Garrard, J. Freeman, Vick, Whitehurts
RB: *A. Peterson, *Deangelo, A. Foster, Chester Taylor, L. Johnson, Westbrook,
   Gerhart
WR: *S. Smith (CAR), *S. Moss, *Knox, *Cribbs, *Floyd, Clayton, Walter, Jenkins
TE: *Gates, *Cooley, Moeaki

That league gives 1/35 kick return points, which gives Knox a nice boost and
Cribbs a huge boost... he had 2000 kick return yards last year, so that's like
adding in another 500+ yards receiving.

League 2 is a salary cap league.  I have:
QB: *Brady $60, *Henne $14, Freeman $13, Clausen $14, Gradkowski, Pennington,
    Troy Smith, Whitehurst, Hoyer
RB: *Turner $25, *A. Foster $1, M. Barber $25, Caddy Williams $2, Larry
    Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Hillis, Norwood, Ringer
WR: *Fitzgerald $68, *Sims-Walker $34, *Dez Bryant $8, *Floyd $2, Meachem $11,
    M. Williams (TB) $8, M Williams (SEA) $1, S. Williams, Galloway, Shipley,
    Josh Morgan, Jenkins
TE: *Witten $83, *Winslow $33, *Gresham $11, S. Nelson, Moeaki


Salaries may look odd at times as we have multi-year contracts, extensions that
come with raises, franchise tags, etc.  So one player you might get on the
cheap before he breaks out and have him for a few years while another guy (like
Witten) you pay premium money on.

Really happy with my off-season in the second league.  I got Winslow,
Sims-Walker and Marion Barber out of the vet auction, all at well below what I
think they are worth.   I had three 1st round picks from trades I made last
year and picked up Clausen, Gresham, and TB Mike Williams with them, and I
traded my 1st, 2nd and 3rd round rookie picks next year for the pick I used on
Dez Bryant.   I also managed to get Ben Tate for $1 and can stash him on IR...
he will take up $1 of my $500 cap, but won't take up a roster space.

Also was glad to get Freeman as a backup QB.  I traded Greg Olsen for him after
I picked up Winslow in the auction to go with Witten and Gresham.  I can extend
his contract to $23 and keep him for 4 seasons, which is a great price for any
starting QB.

(Cerebus/67274) Yeah bye weeks alone would be a bitch.

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:26:00 -0500

Yeah bye weeks alone would be a bitch.

(The Brahma Bull/67273) ok, i've seen some strange drafts in my day, but WOW. Just compl...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:31:00 -0500

ok, i've seen some strange drafts in my day, but WOW. Just completed a draft
and this one guy made some of the strangest/dumbest picks i've seen. 6 of his
first 7 picks were from the same team. I mean i get being a fan of a team, but
if you're drafting a fantasy team that's generally something you should try and
avoid.

1 - 11(11)      T Romo (DAL-QB)
2 - 0(12)       J Witten (DAL-TE)
3 - 11(35)      A Gates (SD-TE)
4 - 0(36)       F Jones (DAL-RB)
5 - 11(59)      M Barber (DAL-RB)
6 - 0(60)       D Bryant (DAL-WR)
7 - 11(83)      Dallas (DST)

I am by no means an expert fantasy drafter, but i mean seriously who would
draft like that amd expect good results?

(Zamboni/67272) Well, my dynasty league's rookie draft is just about done and I'...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:56:00 -0500

Well, my dynasty league's rookie draft is just about done and I'm feeling
extremely good about how it went.   We start 2 QB, 2 RB, 4 WR, 2 TE, and a
WR/TE flex... and TE get 1 pt PPR, WR get .5, and RB get .25.   So the
positions are fairly balanced.  Though we also have a salary cap and contracts,
and the RBs are still making a bit more than they should though it's getting
closer to what it should be.

I've done well enough that in the 5 years the league has been around I don't
think I've had earlier than the 9th pick, which makes it hard to get any top
players.  Especially as we use an NFL-style draft where you pick in the same
spot every round instead of serpentine.

In any event, I had a lot of extra picks because I traded some players last
year for picks.   First round RBs cost $48... QB cost $15, TE cost $11 and WR
cost $8.  (That's set based on average of player salaries at their position
amongst veterans).  I ended up getting:

1.04 WR Dez Bryant $8  (traded 2011 1st, 2nd and 3rd round picks to move up)
1.09 QB Jimmy Clausen $15
1.10 WR Mike Williams (TB) $8
1.11 TE Jermaine Gresham $11
2.09 WR Jordan Shipley $6
3.09 TE Tony Moeaki (KC) $4
4.02 RB Ben Tate $1
4.09 RB LeGarrette Blount $1

I gave up a lot of 2011 picks to get Dez Bryant, but I need another top WR
after losing Steve Smith when his contract was up... plus I had to Transition
tag Larry Fitzgerald to retain him which ended up nearly doubling his salary to
$68.   I also had to tag Brady which effectively doubled his salary when I
matched the bidding on him at $60.

Very very happy with this group of players.  I think Williams and Gresham will
get enough playing time to start for me this year, and those are cheap for
starter salaries.  Shipley will, I think, be the WR2 on Cinci in the next 3
years and will probably play the slot by the end of this year.  Cinci throws to
the TE more than you'd think, they just have never had a TE who could catch to
make something of it, so Gresham should work out well.  I also think Moeaki
takes over the starting TE spot on pass plays in KC by the end of the year.
Williams is a 1st round talent who slid because of character issues.  He's
already apparently locked up the top WR spot in Tampa.

And Tate was just icing on the cake then.  I can stash him on IR so he doesn't
take up a roster spot... and a $1 RB who has a chance to become a starter is
gold in this league, where the top RBs are costing $90.   Had to wait until the
4th round before RB prices dropped (they are $32 in round 2, $16 in round 3),
but I'd traded last year to get an early 4th round pick just for this
situation, hoping a decent RB would be there just because no one would pay him
$16.

I have one more pick to make at 5.08, got my eye on Stephen Williams in Arizona
who is doing well and looks like he's probably already their WR4.

(Zamboni/67271) I realize people may be drafting now, and since it will likely i...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:38:00 -0500

I realize people may be drafting now, and since it will likely impact the value
of a lot of Vikings.... ESPN is reporting that Brett Favre is on a plane on his
way to Minnesota.

(The Brahma Bull/67270) TGG>We start 1 QB 2 RB 2 WR, 1 Flex 1 TE, 1 Kicker and 1 Defense...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:01:00 -0500

TGG>We start 1 QB 2 RB 2 WR, 1 Flex 1 TE, 1 Kicker and 1 Defense, and no it
wasn't an auto draft because he was in the room. I told him how ridiculous his
drafting was and his response was and i quote "Don't worry about me, son" to
which i responded, with a roster like that, i won't have to worry about you

(The Great Godzilla/67269) How many WRs does his team play?

The Great Godzilla@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:52:00 -0500

How many WRs does his team play?
He drafted exactly two.
Any indication that this was an auto-drafter run amok?

(The Brahma Bull/67268) Steppenwolf> Yes he had the #1 pick, and yes i would tend to agr...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:31:00 -0500

Steppenwolf> Yes he had the #1 pick, and yes i would tend to agree that that is
the only one that isn't completely ridiculous, especially a Defense in round 2.
He had 2 Defenses and a Kicker before he even picked hins 2nd RB and that was a
rookie in the 9th round who may or may not start.

(Steppenwolf/67267) He got the first pick right.

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:22:00 -0500

He got the first pick right.

That is probably the ONLY pick he got right.

(The Brahma Bull/67266) ok, i just finished a draft, and i think i might have met the mo...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:26:00 -0500

ok, i just finished a draft, and i think i might have met the most clueless
person on earth when it comes to drafting a fantasy football team. The dude had
the #1 pick in the draft and this is what his team turned out as(barring) adds
and drops)

1 - 0  (0)      C Johnson (TEN-RB)
2 - 11 (23)     NYJ (DST)
3 - 0 (24)      T Romo (DAL-QB)
4 - 11 (47)     A Gates (SD-TE)
5 - 0 (48)      D Mason (BAL-WR)
6 - 11 (71)     T Owens (CIN-WR)
7 - 0 (72)      R Bironas (TEN-K)
8 - 11 (95)     Minnesota (DST)
9 - 0 (96)      C Spiller (BUF-RB)
10 - 11 (119)   M Sanchez (NYJ-QB)
11 - 0 (120)    New Orleans (DST)
12 - 11 (143)   J Shockey (NO-TE)
13 - 0 (144)    J Carlson (SEA-TE)
14 - 11 (167)   D Ward (TB-RB)
15 - 0 (168)    J Campbell (OAK-QB)

I mean don't get me wrong, i'm not the greatest fantasy football player in the
world, but really? 3 Defenses including 1 with the #2 pick, 3 TE's and 3
QB's...That's just ridiculous in my opinion. Anyone else have any thoughts.

(Zamboni/67265) I don't know if anyone here plays in high stakes fantasy footbal...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:48:00 -0500

I don't know if anyone here plays in high stakes fantasy football contests, but
if so here's a heads up.

The AFFL (American Fantasy Football League) annonced they are opening signups
for the 2010 season.  Which is kind of shocking since they apparently have not
paid their 2009 winners yet and have a lawsuit that's been filed against them
by last year's winner.

So anyone who does play in high stakes leagues, I'd be extremely wary of
signing up for that one in particular.

(Cerebus/67264) So I took this deal, my shortstop has been injured forever, and ...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:33:00 -0500

So I took this deal, my shortstop has been injured forever, and when hes not
hes been horrible, my of has been mediocre, I know rollins is injured but will
be coming of the dl shortly. my team is in the dumps atm with all the injuries
I have, lee is a good replacement in my rotation for strasburg. But curious
what you all think

Stephen Strasburg
        [ View Trade ]
Justin Upton
Jimmy Rollins
Cliff Lee

(Steppenwolf/67263) Wow. What the hell?

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:19:00 -0500

Wow. What the hell?

(Cerebus/67262) And the sad thing is if he had asked for anyone of my other star...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:16:00 -0500

And the sad thing is if he had asked for anyone of my other starters I wouldve
gone for the deal. Maybe I shouldve countered offered oh well.

(Cerebus/67261) So I veto the trade and I see he basically is giving away the pl...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:14:00 -0500

So I veto the trade and I see he basically is giving away the players to
another team ( which is in first) I vetoed the trade, but well see how others
vote.

Joe Mauer
Rickie Weeks
Flix Hernndez
        [ View Trade ]
Yadier Molina
Casey McGehee
Doug Fister

(Cerebus/67260) Yeah I ended up rejecting it. He didnt have anything worth makig...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:48:00 -0500

Yeah I ended up rejecting it. He didnt have anything worth makign a
counteroffer to do it.

(Steve Austin/67259) With that Phillies offense, Halladay ought to win 20 games going...

Steve Austin@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:21:00 -0500

With that Phillies offense, Halladay ought to win 20 games going away.  Couple
that with his Ks and ERA, it's very possible he could win the pitching Triple
Crown.

There's no way I'd trade that, unless the rest of the trade just absolutely
blew me away.  As in, like, I'm getting Pujols back or something.

(Cerebus/67258) Well I was going to use mauer a smy utility guy, but yes I can s...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:03:00 -0500

Well I was going to use mauer a smy utility guy, but yes I can see benching
posada and using rasmus as my utility guy as well, but again the mauer thing
has me too concerned when i hear week to week etc. I mean holliday is having a
cy young year already.

(The Brahma Bull/67257) yeah i was thinking the same thing. Injuries aside, i'd take Mau...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:44:00 -0500

yeah i was thinking the same thing. Injuries aside, i'd take Mauer over Posada
in a heartbeat, but i'm not sure it's worth giving up Halladay for Hernandez.
I'd at least consider doing it, but im not sure i *would* do it.

(Steppenwolf/67256) I haven't kept close track lately, but you really stand to gain ...

Steppenwolf@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:25:00 -0500

I haven't kept close track lately, but you really stand to gain more from
making Mauer your utility guy over Colby Rasmus than you do in making Mauer
your catcher and benching Posada?

I don't see it.  In fact, I think that's crazy.  Unless you're super-concerned
about Mauer's health (which os obviously a whole new ball game).  But health
questions aside, Mauer should be compared as an upgrade over Posada, not your
utility whoever.

Even so, though, now that I look at the Hernandez-Halladay gap, it's not qorth
(er, worth) it.  But Mauer's a better upgrade than you're giving him credit
for.

(The Brahma Bull/67255) not to mention the fact that Joe Mauer is currently not even pla...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:30:00 -0500

not to mention the fact that Joe Mauer is currently not even playing because
he's injured, although its unsure how long he'll be out

(Cerebus/67254) Well was offred a trade today that I am pretty much going to rej...

Cerebus@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:16:00 -0500

Well was offred a trade today that I am pretty much going to reject as I dont
think I am gaining anything, and losing more, but wanted to get opinions.

My team-

C
Jorge Posada
(NYY - C)

1B
Justin Morneau
(Min - 1B)

2B
Orlando Hudson
(Min - 2B)

3B
Jos Lpez
(Sea - 1B,2B,3B)

SS
Jason Bartlett
(TB - SS)

OF
Johnny Damon
(Det - OF)

OF
J.D. Drew
(Bos - OF)

OF
Michael Cuddyer
(Min - 1B,OF)

Util
Colby Rasmus
(StL - OF)

BN
Jorge Cant
(Fla - 1B,3B)

BN
Juan Uribe
(SF - 2B,3B,SS)

BN
Jeff Francoeur
(NYM - OF)

BN
Rod Barajas
(NYM - C)

BN
Adam LaRoche
(Ari - 1B)

BN
Aaron Rowand
(SF - OF)


SP
Roy Halladay
(Phi - SP)

SP
Joe Blanton
(Phi - SP) DL

RP
Jonathan Papelbon
(Bos - RP)

RP
Francisco Rodrguez
(NYM - RP)

P
Josh Beckett
(Bos - SP)

P
Rich Harden
(Tex - SP)

P
Daisuke Matsuzaka
(Bos - SP)

BN
Derek Lowe
(Atl - SP)

BN
Stephen Strasburg
(Was - SP) NA

ignore where there at in the limeups, its my places for todays matchups. Now
this is the trade-



Joe Mauer
(Min - C)
Rickie Weeks
(Mil - 2B)
Flix Hernndez
(Sea - SP)

for

Juan Uribe
(SF - 2B,3B,SS)
Rod Barajas
(NYM - C)
Roy Halladay
(Phi - SP)

Now would gaining mauer be great, yes, but he would be my util guy, and backup
catcher when posada is off. But Felix is not even close to a supstitute for
holliday, and uribe can be used at 3 different spots.

Thoughts?

(Hobgoblin/67253) Well, my fantasy football season just crashed to an end. In the...

Hobgoblin@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:58:00 -0600

Well, my fantasy football season just crashed to an end.  In the three of four
leagues that I made the playoffs in, I lost all three games this weekend by
scores of 101.62 - 104.22 (2.6 pts), 85.82 - 88.64 (2.82 pts), and finally
82.60 - 82.68 (0.08 pts).

GAH!

(Lunenburg/67252) Woo, I managed to beat the guy who had Peyton Manning in the sem...

Lunenburg@rss.iscabbs.com — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:26:00 -0600

Woo, I managed to beat the guy who had Peyton Manning in the semifinals!

(Screwball/67251) One of my three playoff teams has the pleasure of going against ...

Screwball@rss.iscabbs.com — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:54:00 -0600

One of my three playoff teams has the pleasure of going against an opponent
that has both Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne.  Needless to say, I'm not
optimistic about my chances.  Never mind the fact that the same team clobbered
my team last week. D'oh.

(Archmage/67250) They guy I am playing in the second round has Marurice Jones Dre...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:59:00 -0600

They guy I am playing in the second round has Marurice Jones Drew nd Dallas
Clark. I am hurting right now.

(Effendi/67249) Likewise for me, in our 2nd round. I had Reggie Wayne, but it r...

Effendi@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:09:00 -0600

Likewise for me, in our 2nd round.  I had Reggie Wayne, but it really didn't
help all that much.

(Lunenburg/67248) The guy I'm playing in the first round of the playoffs has Peyto...

Lunenburg@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:55:00 -0600

The guy I'm playing in the first round of the playoffs has Peyton as his
starter.  This will likely not end well for me.

(The Brahma Bull/67247) I'm not sure if this is really on topic here, but since it has t...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:31:00 -0600

I'm not sure if this is really on topic here, but since it has to do with
Fantasy Football, i'll assume its ok to post it. Did anyone see about the 4
guys who got fired for playing Fantasy Football?
http://tinyurl.com/yahh7ak

(Archmage/67246) Should I start McNabb versus San Fransisco, or Brady versus Buff...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:19:00 -0600

Should I start McNabb versus San Fransisco, or Brady versus Buffalo?

(Steve Austin/67245) In the "I'm glad I'm not up against this guy" category....

Steve Austin@rss.iscabbs.com — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:32:00 -0600

In the "I'm glad I'm not up against this guy" category....

I'm in this ESPN league (standard scoring) in which the playoffs have begun.

In one of the two semifinals, one guy is currently winning 144-73 (the losing
team still has Vernon Davis left for MNF).

Each team starts 9 (QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, RB/WR, TE, K, D/ST).  The guy who has 144
points had TWO of his nine players go scoreless today...zero points from Davone
Bess and the Bengals D.

Good for him that he had Drew Brees (23 points), Jamaal Charles (23 pts), Chris
Johnson (35 pts), and DeSean Jackson (29 pts).  That's 110 points...from just
FOUR players.

He also got 10 each from Lawrence Maroney and Antonio GAtes, plus 14 from Ryan
Longwell.

Like I said...I'm glad I'm not up against this guy.  DAMN.

(Steve Austin/67244) Here are some of the bigger inactives this week, in case any las...

Steve Austin@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:40:00 -0600

Here are some of the bigger inactives this week, in case any last-minute lineup
changes are in order:

WR Sam Aiken, LB Adalius Thomas (Patriots)
QB Jake Delhomme (Panthers)
RB Donald Brown (Colts)
 S Ed Reed, WR Mark Clayton (Ravens)
QB Matt Stafford (Lions)
DT John Henderson, CB Rashean Mathis (Jaguars)
WR Michael Clayton, WR Sammie Stroughter (Bucs)
QB Mark Sanchez (Jets)
WR Devin Hester, LB Cato June, OL Orlando Pace (Bears)
QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner (Falcons)
WR Lance Moore, LB Scott Fujita, RB Mike Bell (Saints)
 K John Carney (Saints)
WR Percy Harvin (Vikings)
RB Bernard Scott, DT Domata Pedo (Bengals)

(Archmage/67243) I had switched to Big Ben, but later decided to switch it back.

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:47:00 -0600

I had switched to Big Ben, but later decided to switch it back.
But I forgot to. :-(
That will likely finish me off in the first round of the playoffs.

oops!

(Steve Austin/67242) I'd stay away from Big Ben, based on the reasons I just posted.

Steve Austin@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:44:00 -0600

I'd stay away from Big Ben, based on the reasons I just posted.

As for Schaub, he's got a GREAT matchup.  Seattle has given up 1200+ yards and
10 TD passes (to just 2 INTs) over their last 4 games.  Schaub, meanwhile, has
over 1100 yards in his last 4 games to go with 6 TD passes.  He is a bit dinged
up, though, as his non-throwing shoulder was separated last Sunday.

But the game is at home and the Texans are desperate for a win...so I'd expect
a good game here.

(Lunenburg/67241) QB question: Start Schaub vs. Seattle, or Big Ben vs. Cleveland?

Lunenburg@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:29:00 -0600

QB question: Start Schaub vs. Seattle, or Big Ben vs. Cleveland?

(Steve Austin/67240) Archmage>

Steve Austin@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:39:00 -0600

Archmage>

All other things being equal, Roethlisberger has the better matchup.

But, I'd go with Brady this week for two primary reasons.  One, Roethlisberger
is likely going to be down one primary weapon.  Hines Ward injured his
hamstring late against Oakland.  He MIGHT play, but even if he does, he'll be
very gimpy and may not be able to finish the game.  Two, the weather is not
going to be favorable for passing.  Current weather forecasts call for likely
snow showers...but worse, winds will be VERY strong, upwards of 30-40 MPH.

I don't know if you remember last year's Browns/Steelers game in
Cleveland...but wind conditions were similar and it was almost impossible to
pass.  Game ended up being 10-6.  With the Browns run defense being very poor
and with the Steelers likely wanting to do everything they can to keep their
defense off the field, I'd expect a grind-it-out game with little chances for
Big Ben to accrue many fantasy points.

As for Brady, he's got a decent matchup against a poor Panthers team that is
already out of the NFC playoff picture.  Brady and the Patriots are in a
need-to-win situation with Miami on their heels, and while the weather won't be
GREAT, it won't be horrible either.  Should be sunny with only moderate wind. 
I'd expect the Pats to come out slinging the ball around early and often.

And the Pats, while very bad on the road this year, have been lights out at
home.

(Archmage/67239) Should I sart Roethlisberger @Cleveland or Brady home againt Car...

Archmage@rss.iscabbs.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:56:00 -0600

Should I sart Roethlisberger @Cleveland or Brady home againt Carolina this
week?

(The Brahma Bull/67238) to add to what i said earlier, this guy is blaming the fact that...

The Brahma Bull@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:19:00 -0600

to add to what i said earlier, this guy is blaming the fact that he purposely
chose not to put his starters in, on the fact that he and i trashed talked each
other during the season. I mean seriously can u believe that crap.

(Zamboni/67237) TBB and I have discussed this in X, but in my league he'd either...

Zamboni@rss.iscabbs.com — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:36:00 -0600

TBB and I have discussed this in X, but in my league he'd either get kicked out
of the league, or otherwise punished with a warning he'll be kicked out of the
league if he did it again.   Though this is a problem with playing in a public
league.

There's nothing wrong with some peopleing wanting to play in a cut throat
league where people can collude, or tank games, sharing players, or cut/drop
players to lock them on the waiver wire, or any other number of such things.
So long as everyone going into the league is aware of it and the rules spell
out that it's allowed.

But with the general expectation that people having going into a game like
this, that kind of stuff is unethical and no one should expect to be allowed to
do it.

Pretty SOL in a public league though as most sites will just go with the lowest
common denominator when it comes to commishing them, and let anything go.