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The Quarter-Season All-Bust Team

Sean LalleyPosted Oct 1st 2008 11:47PM by Sean Lalley (author feed)
Filed under: Fantasy Football

It's only necessary that we introduce an "All-Bust" Fantasy team. Yup, the season is still young, but chances are if you own any of these dudes...you're bitter. Well, take solace in the fact that a lot of folks can share in your pain. Are there better days on the horizon? Well, to be honest... it ain't likely.

Without further ado, let's roll into a position-by-position breakdown of those who have disappointed us early on. And then take a glimpse into what the rest of the campaign might hold for them.

QB: Carson Palmer and Derek Anderson (tie)

Carson Palmer has been a nightmare. He's regressed this season to the point of almost being useless. Wasn't it just a few short years ago he was looking on par to contend with the likes of Peyton Manning for top fantasy QB honors? A lot has changed in that time and he's morphed into a younger, less holy version of Jon Kitna. Um, then again is it really all his fault?
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Anderson-Edwards Have Heated Sideline Discussion, Highlight of Offense's Afternoon

Ryan WilsonPosted Sep 28th 2008 3:00PM by Ryan Wilson (author feed)
Filed under: Bengals, Browns, AFC North


Derek and Braylon during happier times

In what is quite possibly one of the worst games, well, ever, the Browns and Bengals have managed to put a whopping nine points on the board through the first 40 minutes of "action."

Ironically, the most activity for Cleveland's offense has come on the sidelines in between Derek Anderson interceptions/incompletions. Late in the third quarter the Browns "starting" quarterback, who is just 5 of 13 for 44 yards with a pick, got in a heated discussion with wideout Braylon Edwards after the Browns' seventh series lasted four plays and gained a solitary yard.

Jamal Lewis had to break up the jawing, which was nice of him, although I'm guessing we'll probably see Brady Quinn one way (Anderson get's benched) or another (Anderson get's Code Red-ed) today.

If you're a Browns fan and are looking for a silver lining, here's all I got: this'll all be over in 11 more weeks, and then you can focus your attention how Phil Savage is going to convince Bill Cowher to replace Romeo Crennel.

UPDATE: Silver lining No. 2: Edwards and Anderson are BFFs again after Braylon hauled in a nice one-handed touchdown grab to give the Browns a 10-6 lead. So, yay for giving 110 percent, playing through adversity, blah blah blah.

Jamal Lewis Owns the Bengals

Sportz AssassinPosted Sep 28th 2008 12:59AM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Bengals, Browns, AFC North

Browns running back Jamal Lewis loves to face the Cincinnati Bengals and he will get to do so again today.

Kirkendall at CincyJungle researched how badly Lewis has torched the Bengals over the years, first with the Ravens and now with the Browns.
Lewis, in his career, has played in 13 games against the Bengals, nine of which are 100-yard-or-more performances (Bengals are 2-7 when Lewis rushes for 100 yards or more), sporting a career 5.46 yards-per-carry average.

That's amazing to have a 5.46 yards-per-carry average against a team you've faced 13 times over eight years. It's also amazing that in three of his last eight meetings with the Bengals, Lewis has rushed for over 180 yards. One of which was a 216 yard effort just last season.

Lewis has totaled 1,551 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

That's great news for the Browns, who will put Lewis up against Cincy's 28th-ranked run defense.

Doubt LdT, Pay: Week Four Fantasy Running Back Rankings

Matt SnyderPosted Sep 26th 2008 10:15AM by Matt Snyder (author feed)
Filed under: NFL Position Rankings, Fantasy Football

FanHouse fantasy positional rankings are compiled weekly by the staff in order to provide answers to possible lineup questions. These are assuming most leagues use Fleaflicker's standard scoring structure. If you need clarification, or have funky league rules, feel free to shoot us an email question.

We all should have seen it coming. LaDanian Tomlinson is still the best fantasy football player of this era ... but we flocked to Darren Sproles last week and wondered is number 21 had lost a step. He decided to prove us wrong with a solid 20+ point outing, despite being a bit hampered by a toe injury. I'll never doubt again.

- Jonathan Stewart is injured, but it's mild and he should play. If he does -- he will -- then he's going to shred a pathetic Falcons defense that couldn't even hold down Kevin Smith. He's your best value of the week.

- I like Ryan Grant to have his '08 coming out party this week. Just a hunch, really.

- I'll openly admit I'm slotting Michael Turner too low this week. He's just performed at far too high a level thus far against two horrible opponents. The descent begins this week.

- Selvin Young is a good sleeper against the pathetic Chiefs. He's liable to break a long one, even with his 10 or so touches.

- Rashard Mendenhall, welcome to the NFL ... says the staunch Ravens run defense.

- Yes, Larry Johnson still sucks.

1. LaDanian Tomlinson, @ Oak
2. Marshawn Lynch, @ StL
3. Frank Gore, @ NO
4. Marion Barber, vs. WAS
5. Jonathan Stewart, vs. Atl
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Injuries To Watch: Week 3

Ryan DembinskyPosted Sep 19th 2008 5:30PM by Ryan Dembinsky (author feed)
Filed under: Fantasy Football, NFL Injury Report

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive injury report for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our live Fantasy Fanhouse experts live chat from 10 am to 1 pm every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Arizona Cardinals

Steve Breaston - Breaston practiced lightly this week with a knee injury, but is expected to play on Sunday.

The Atlanta Falcons

Michael Turner - Turner was seen with his ankle in a bucket of ice (owww)after Sunday's game, but he says it is not serious and will be ready.

The Chicago Bears

Devin Hester - Hester has some torn cartilage in his ribs and has not practiced this week. I doubt if anybody starts Hester, but if so look elsewhere as he probably will not play.

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Injuries To Watch: Week 3

Ryan DembinskyPosted Sep 19th 2008 5:30PM by Ryan Dembinsky (author feed)
Filed under: Fantasy Football, NFL Injuries

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive injury report for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our live Fantasy Fanhouse experts live chat from 10 am to 1 pm every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Arizona Cardinals

Steve Breaston - Breaston practiced lightly this week with a knee injury, but is expected to play on Sunday.

The Atlanta Falcons

Michael Turner - Turner was seen with his ankle in a bucket of ice (owww)after Sunday's game, but he says it is not serious and will be ready.

The Chicago Bears

Devin Hester - Hester has some torn cartilage in his ribs and has not practiced this week. I doubt if anybody starts Hester, but if so look elsewhere as he probably will not play.

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Injuries To Watch: Week 2

Ryan DembinskyPosted Sep 12th 2008 5:29PM by Ryan Dembinsky (author feed)
Filed under: Fantasy Football, NFL Injury Report

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive injury report for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our live Fantasy Fanhouse experts live chat from 10 am to 1 pm every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Baltimore Ravens

Todd Heap - Heap left the game last week after coming in as Probable. Now listed as questionable, he is not looking like a great start either way.

Willis McGahee - Looks like Willis should be ready to kick off his 2008 season this week against the Texans. He seems to be improving, but not 100% quite yet though, so keep a close eye on him. After all, he was expected to go last week. The Hurricane Ike related move to Monday night helps McGahee owner's chances.

The Buffalo Bills

The Bills do not have any material injuries to watch, but it bears mentioning that their best lineman, Jason Peters, finally ended his contract holdout and is ready to go this week. Marshawn Lynch owners everywhere are currently doing the worm.

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Injuries To Watch: Week 2

Ryan DembinskyPosted Sep 12th 2008 5:29PM by Ryan Dembinsky (author feed)
Filed under: NFL Injuries

Every week when the dinner bell rings on Friday evening, we'll be here to provide you a comprehensive injury report for the NFL weekend to follow. For those injuries that go right down to the wire, drop by our live Fantasy Fanhouse experts live chat from 10 am to 1 pm every Sunday and we'll take care of you on those bloody game-time decisions. As always, please feel free to chime in with opinions, updates, and rumors in the comments.

The Baltimore Ravens

Todd Heap - Heap left the game last week after coming in as Probable. Now listed as questionable, he is not looking like a great start either way.

Willis McGahee - Looks like Willis should be ready to kick off his 2008 season this week against the Texans. He seems to be improving, but not 100% quite yet though, so keep a close eye on him. After all, he was expected to go last week. The Hurricane Ike related move to Monday night helps McGahee owner's chances.

The Buffalo Bills

The Bills do not have any material injuries to watch, but it bears mentioning that their best lineman, Jason Peters, finally ended his contract holdout and is ready to go this week. Marshawn Lynch owners owners everywhere are currently doing the worm.

Continue Reading Injuries To Watch: Week 2

Cowboys Begin Super Bowl Run With Impressive Win Over Cleveland

Sportz AssassinPosted Sep 8th 2008 1:34AM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Browns, Cowboys, AFC North, NFC East

When the best that people can throw at you is "you haven't shown you can win in the playoffs" ... that usually means you are pretty good.

Pretty good during the season, that is.

Still, when the regular season is just beginning ... that's not a bad thing to be called. You can't worry about shaking that "playoff choker" tag unless you can get back there.

The Dallas Cowboys looked like a team that could steamroll there with their 28-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Pretty much everything you expected from the Cowboys happened yesterday. Tony Romo was brilliant: completing 24-of-32 passes for 320 yards and a TD. Terrell Owens caught that touchdown pass to go with his 87 yards. Marion Barber scored two TDs to go with his 80 yards rushing. And rookie Felix Jones scored a TD on his first professional carry.

Dallas: 487 yards of offense. The defense wasn't too bad, either.

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Pushing the Envelope: NFL Mailbag, Week 1

Tom MantzouranisPosted Sep 5th 2008 2:39PM by Tom Mantzouranis (author feed)
Filed under: 49ers, Bears, Lions, Giants, Panthers, Redskins, NFL Fans, NFL Real Talk

You've got questions. I've got answers. If not, I'll make them up. Each Thursday at 1 p.m. EST, I answer your queries on all things related to the NFL. If you have a question, send it over to NFLMailbag@aol.com. Don't forget to include your name and location. Click here for the archives. Rock'n'roll.

I know that this feature is slated to run on Thursdays, thus making this a day late. The Thursday season opener threw things off this week, but the mailbag will be running every Thursday from here on out. I wasn't hung over and I didn't forget. OK, I was a little hung over. Anyways ...

Was it a good move for the Carolina Panthers to dump Brett Basanez, a QB who'd been with the team for some time, knew the offense, and was relatively young with some upside, and instead bring in Josh McCown, who very well may be a decent backup but shouldn't be starting in this league, whereas Basanez possibly could have one day been a starter?
- SoulCitySigma1914, Greensboro, NC

Basanez did make a solid impression entering this year after two years mostly on the Panthers' practice squad, enough that a few teams gave him a look when the Panthers released him. That being said, the Panthers have a "project" quarterback that they like in Matt Moore, and they want to win now. Jake Delhomme is no sure thing, performance- or health-wise, so the Panthers probably wanted a backup with game experience who could come in if needed without disturbing too much. Basanez isn't that guy. Neither is Moore. Plus, I have to say, I've always liked McCown. Though four teams disagree. But what do they know? One of them was the Raiders ...
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