Fantasy Football Week 13

I won my Week 12 matchup 86.40 to 82.20. I am now 7-5.

I'm guaranteed a post-season berth, and am simply hoping for no major injuries until then.

Offensive Standouts were:

Cincinnati Bengals Defense: 21.40

W/R Hakeem Nicks: 13.70

QB Peyton Manning: 13.50

RB Chris Johnson: 10.90

Offensive Disappointments were:

RB Jonathan Stewart: 3.60 (picked up off waivers last Thursday)

WR Steve Smith: 6.00

Here is this week's starting lineup, and my current bench:

QB: Peyton Manning

RB: Jonathan Stewart

RB: Chris Johnson

WR: Steve Smith

WR: Lance Moore

TE: Tony Gonzalez

W/R: Hakeem Nicks

Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski

Defense: Cincinnati Bengals

Bench

RB: Ben Tate

WR: Percy Harvin

RB: LaRod Stephens-Howling

RB: Ronnie Brown

QB: Robert Griffin III

WR: Josh Gordon

My opponents lineup this week:

QB: Eli Manning

RB: BenJarvus Green-Ellis

RB: Frank Gore

WR: Damaryius Thomas

WR: Calvin Johnson

TE: Brandon Pettigrew

W/R: Stevie Johnson

Kicker: Matt Prater

Defense: San Francisco 49ers.

This is the final week of the regular season, and I have a legitimate shot at finishing at 8-5.

It's the playoffs next week, and if you have any comments, I'd of course love to hear from you guys. I received some quality advice at the start of the year, an... [More]

Fantasy Football Week 12

I won my Week 11 matchup 97.60 to 95.46. I am now 6-5.

I'm on cruise control now with just two weeks left in the regular season. A post-season berth is now guaranteed.

Offensive Standouts were:

Cincinnati Bengals Defense: 20.00

RB LaRod Stephens-Howling: 19.30

WR Lance Moore: 17.30

QB Peyton Manning: 14.80

Offensive Disappointments were:

RB Ronnie Brown: 1.50

TE Tony Gonzalez: 3.30

W/R Josh Gordon: 5.30

Here is this week's starting lineup, and my current bench:

QB: Peyton Manning (Manning faces the Chiefs. Should I keep him in, or insert RG3 who is in Dallas?)

RB: Chris Johnson

RB: LaRod Stephens-Howling

WR: Steve Smith

WR: Lance Moore

TE: Tony Gonzalez

W/R: Hakeem Nicks

Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski

Defense: Bengals

Bench

RB: Ben Tate

RB: Darren McFadden

WR: Percy Harvin

RB: Ronnie Brown

QB: Robert Griffin III

WR: Josh Gordon

My opponents lineup this week:

QB: Matt Schaub

RB: Adrian Peterson

RB: Vick Ballard

WR: Reggie Wayne

WR: Brandon Marshall

TE: Heath Miller

W/R: Eric Decker

Kicker: Shaun Suisham

Defense: Steelers

I have a very good shot at moving to 7-5. Regardless, I'm just waiting it out and hoping not to sustain any major injuries before the playoffs.

The only question I have is whether or not I should... [More]

Fantasy Football Week 11

I won my Week 10 matchup 126.64 to 67.24. I am now 5-5.

I reported last week that I had pulled off a blockbuster trade, but that trade did not in fact happen, and was revoked on Saturday night.

Offensive Standouts were:

Defense Tennessee Titans: 32.50

TE Tony Gonzalez: 24.20

RB Chris Johnson: 19.40

Kicker Stephen Gostkowski: 17.00

Offensive Disappointments were:

WR Steve Smith: 2.10

RB Ronnie Brown: 2.40

Here is this week's starting lineup, and my current bench:

QB: Peyton Manning

RB: LaRod Stephens-Howling (traded for Kicker Janikowski)

RB: Ronnie Brown

WR: Steve Smith

WR: Lance Moore

TE: Tony Gonzalez

W/R: Josh Smith

Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski

Defense: Cincinnati Bengals

Bench

RB: Ben Tate

RB: Chris Johnson (BYE)

RB: Darren McFadden (injured)

WR: Percy Harvin (BYE)

W/R: Hakeem Nicks (BYE)

QB: Robert Griffin III

My opponents lineup this week:

QB: Drew Brees

RB: Jamaal Charles

RB: Stevan Ridley

WR: Dez Bryant

WR: Jordy Nelson

TE: Brandon Myers

W/R: Larry Fitzgerald

Kicker: Robbie Gould

Defense: Chicago Bears

My opponent has a clear "fantasy points" advantage over me this weekend, but at this point of the season, it's all about making it to the playoffs, which I should do barring a major setback.... [More]

Fantasy Football Week 10

I lost my Week 9 matchup 86.14 to 80.24. I am now 4-5.

Offensive Standouts were:

QB Peyton Manning: 19.44

RB Chris Johnson: 16.50

Defense: Tennessee Titans

Offensive Disappointments were:

WR Hakeem Nicks: 1.00

WR Percy Harvin: 1.40

RB Darren McFadden: 1.70

I have a big trade in the works, but won't post those details until Thursday if it does in fact go through.

So until then, here is this week's starting lineup, and my current bench:

QB: Peyton Manning

RB: Chris Johnson

RB: Darren McFadden (Has a sprained ankle. Is listed as doubtful. My potential trade involves a RB)

WR: Steve Smith

WR: Lance Moore

TE: Tony Gonzalez

W/R: Hakeem Nicks

Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski

Defense: Tennessee Titans

Bench

RB: Ben Tate

WR: Percy Harvin

WR: Robert Meachem

QB: Robert Griffin III (BYE)

WR: Josh Gordon (BYE)

Kicker: Sebastian Janikowski

My opponents lineup this week:

QB: Cam Newton

RB: Michael Turner

RB: Matt Forte

WR: Wes Welker

WR: Victor Cruz

TE: Aaron Hernandez

W/R: Willis McGahee

Kicker: Matt Bryant

Defense: New England Patriots

I believe this is a winnable matchup, especially if I get one of the two RBs I want later in the week. I'll post the results of those transactions shortly.

Thanks for your continued help and input!... [More]