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Height: 5-11 Weight: 191 Age: 25 Born:9/23/1985Orlando,FL College: East Carolina Experience: 3rd season High School: Olympia HS [Orlando, FL] |
Dynasty Rankings Update: RB
The top of the running back mountain is in flux. Two seasons ago it was Chris Johnson, Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew and then everyone else. In 2010, Arian Foster crashed the party and has continued to march up the list this season, stopping at the top. He has some serious competition from LeSean McCoy and Ray Rice, as well as a potential bounceback in CJ and a potential breakout in Ryan Mathews. Let's take a look at the movement in our rankings as we get ready for the offseason.
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Week 15 Preview: Pressure Cooker
It's time to make some big decisions in fantasy leagues everywhere. A lot of nice matchups for RB's this week with something to prove. Kevin Smith returns to the Lions for a tasty matchup with the Raiders, and Beanie Wells has a great matchup with the Browns. There is still more hidden gems and injuries to get through so let's visit all the week's matchups.
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Week 14 Preview: Playoff Time
It only took 13 weeks but it seems Chris Johnson is back...congratulations to owners who stuck with him through the agonizing 3 months. On the other hand sorry for Matt Forte owners and Bears fans everywhere after losing their starting QB and BEAST RB, it now looks like the Bears will be fighting really hard just to make the playoffs. The Packers are still undefeated and Aaron Rodgers shows no sign of letting up. There is a lot more drama going on this week in the NFL so lets go and take a deeper look into each matchup.
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Week 13 Reactions: Cam-tastic
Heading into the season's last quarter, there is still plenty of drama to play itself out, but in the NFL and in fantasy. We have teams battling for the playoffs and others jockeying for draft pick positioning. Sucking for Luck is not just for the Colts, Dynasty owners want a piece of the hype as well. Fantasy playoffs are starting this week in many leagues, making this a nail biting weekend. Stick with your Beasts, they got you where you are, but don't be afraid to roll the dice on a FLEX spot. Before we look ahead, let's look back on Week 13 action.
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Week 13 Preview: The Stretch Run
Gearing up for the playoffs means Week 13 is a big week for most fantasy owners out there. With a number of injuries still plaguing some of the league's best players there are a lot of hidden gems to look out for this week. Victor Cruz is now a BEAST and a top 5 WR at this point of the season. Jay Cutler is not returning this season but Johnny Knox value has come on strong, being targeted 10 times by backup QB Caleb Hanie and has 7 catches and over 200 yards the last two weeks with a pair of TD's. Let's take a deeper look into our preview for each team this week.
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Week 10 Matchup Preview
After 9 weeks the Packers are still undefeated with no signs of slowing down, the Colts are winless and are currently in the lead for Andrew Luck. Roy Helu shined in his first start by catching a Redskin record 14 passes last week for over 100 yards, strengthening his Dynasty value in the process. There are no teams on bye this week so we are back into full action with a number of big matchups including Patriots-Jets, Giants-49ers, Saints-Falcons and more. Let's get into the rest of the matchups as Fantasy playoffs are right around the corner.
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Week 9 Reactions: The Book on Eli
The clock is ticking. In many fantasy leagues, there are only a handful of weeks left before the playoffs start. The trade deadline is approaching and now is your chance to make a move in the standing. Or for next year. In a Dynasty league, there is so much more to consider than making the playoffs or being on the outside looking in. Do you trade a young prospect to go for it all? Do you sell off your productive running back to a contender now before he approaches 30 years old? Let's take a look at some Week 9 performances and their Dynasty impact.
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Week 8 Reactions: Dream Teaming
Week 8 did not give us too many Beastly performances, but player values continue to fluctuate and new prospects emerge. We are almost half way through the season and that means it's time to get ready for your fantasy playoff push. Take a look at your roster and identify any areas where you can improve, even if it's just a slight upgrade. On the flipside, if you are rebuilding, it's time to start selling off any aging pieces that could help a playoff team make a push. It's important to think long term in any Dynasty transaction.
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Week 7 Reactions: Nagging Injuries
Week 7 brought the pain with numerous injuries, with varying degrees of severity. Most seemed to be at the running back position, so it's definitely important to keep an eye on the waiver wire for a potential bye week fill-in. It's also almost midseason and trade deadlines are approaching in the next month, so it's time to start looking at Dynasty buy lows whether you are competing or not. Oh, and did you hear that fantasy savior Tim Tebow led an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the 2nd half on Sunday? All that and more in this week's Reactions.
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Week 3: Thoughts and Preview
It is quite clear Peyton Manning is not coming back this season, and more injuries seem to be mounting up. Jamaal Charles just broke the hearts of many owners in any Redraft or Dynasty league, and with injuries to Michael Vick, Miles Austin, and Aaron Hernandez there is a lot to ponder about this upcoming week. In particular, which players will step up in place of the injured. A couple other parting shots from Week 2 and some thoughts heading into Week 3:
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Fantasy Value: Over/Under
A player's fantasy value can change in an instant. Two years ago, undrafted rookie Arian Foster was only relevant in Dynasty leagues, and even there he was more of a flier because of his solid collegiate resume at Tennessee. Last season after Ben Tate's injury, he rose to a mid-round sleeper. By October, he had established himself as one of the premier running backs in the league on his way to a top fantasy finish. In this article, we'll take a look at what you can expect from a number of over and undervalued fantasy players this season and in the future.
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2011 NFL Draft Preview
The NFL Draft is just a few weeks away and as usual the rumors and mock drafts are all over the internet. As Dynasty owners work to put the finishing touches on their Dynasty Rookie Draft Boards, it is important to take a close look at your franchise needs not just in 2011 but in the future as well. In our annual Needs Not Wants Draft Preview, we take a look at the current state of each NFL franchise and where the best opportunity exists to find the next great Dynasty talent.
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Top Playmakers in the NFL
A Playmaker can be defined in many ways. For the purpose of this article, we chose to look at some players that do the most with limited touches. In Fantasy Football, you are looking for players with an abundance of touches, targets and passes. Sometimes however there is an exception to the rule. Playmakers as we have defined them can be frustrating to own as they occasionally produce a dud. The opportunity for a Beastly stat line that puts your team over the top on any given weekend, makes the Fantasy Playmaker a weekly must start.
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Fantasy Playoff Primer - AFC
The Fantasy Playoffs are upon is...and that means inevitable lineup decisions. Everyone knows that you roll with what got you there, but there are times when you need to play the hot hand. Do not overthink your lineup decisions, but remember that even a seemingly small decision could be a difference maker. The rule is "Don't bench your Beasts", but there is it is more complicated than that when you are trying to win a championship. We're going to run through every AFC team's fantasy relevant players and their playoff schedule. Good luck!
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2008 RB Class: The Best Ever?
Two and a half years ago, Arkansas junior Darren McFadden was the lead RB prospect heading into the NFL Draft, ahead of other potential Beasts such as Jonathan Stewart, Chris Johnson and Felix Jones. Not only was this RB Class rich with top end prospects, but it was deep with talent. We are going to take a look back at this dynamic class, examining each of the prospects, their current value and future Dynasty upside. In a year or two, it would not be a surprise if 5 or more of these guys was in the Top 10 in scoring at the position, a remarkable feat for a single draft class.
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Inventory Check - AFC Midseason 2010
Throughout the entire year at BeastOrBust.com, we are constantly taking a look at unearthing Dynasty prospects and potential fantasy contributors in our Emerging Dynasty Prospects and Dynasty Digging columns. In this AFC Inventory Check feature, we are going to take a look at each AFC team and examine their roster's long term Dynasty value. Since it is never to early to be thinking about 2011, we are taking a close look at each situation. From existing Beasts to developing prospects, it's time to take Inventory.
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Hakeem Nicks - One Last Chance: Week 4 Recap
Week 4. We are at the one-quarter mark on the fantasy season, and some serious developments have already occured. Numerous teams have horrible QB situations, while the elite at the position have been for the most part inconsistent. Random RB's are finding starting roles on a weekly basis, we've got senior citizen WR's posting big fantasy numbers. The emergence of numerous TE's that are trending toward WR1 seasons is also exciting. At this point we know a lot about where reality teams are headed and whether our Fantasy Teams are contenders or pretenders. For the first time in 2010, we can make educated decisions rather than those made from speculation.
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Dynasty Rankings Update: Early Season 2010
Fantasy values are a fluid situation, constantly changing and evolving. At BeastOrBust.com, we are constantly changing our rankings accordingly. Instead of reactionary rankings, though, we keep our pulse on the Dynasty market in order to stay at the forefront. As any successful Dynasty owner knows, you need to be thinking 3 moves ahead of your leaguemates. We are going to take a look at our newly updated Dynasty rankings by position and discuss some risers and fallers.
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Dynasty Digging: Early Season 2010
Dynasty Digging prospects can rise to fantasy revelance in a matter of weeks. Many times, these types of players are buried on the depth chart with no playing time in sight. All it takes is an underperforming veteran or an injury to give a prospect the opportunity to shine on a Sunday. It is important to keep a a few Digging prospects on your bench at all times, because even if they will not crack your starting lineup, they could become valuable trade pieces as your league's deadline approaches. Let's dig.
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Jahvid Beast - Week 2 Fantasy Recap
Now we're 2 weeks into the season and with each passing weekend, we learn more and more about the status of our fantasy teams. It is still early however, and while we strongly suggest everyone step off the ledge following Week 1 action, please keep in mind that after 2 weeks of action, it is still to early to over-react. Fantasy Week 2 brought with it some serious action and potentially a look at the leagues next great versatile back. Read On.
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Week 1 Fantasy Recap
Remember what they say..."Patience is a virtue." Take a deep breath. Week 1 of a brand new (and long) NFL and fantasy football season draws to a close with the doubleheader on Monday Night Football. Seasoned fantasy owners know not to overreact one way or another based on one week's performance, but we can take away valuable notes that could help as the season progresses. Time to constructively digest what we saw this weekend.
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MJD vs. CJ2K vs. ADP: Who is Number One?
With the year that Chris Johnson put up, many casual fantasy leaguers feel that he is the no brainer for the number 1 overall pick in re-draft and also Dynasty leagues. Certainly, no one would question the selection, but Adrian Peterson and Maurice Jones-Drew make a strong case for that pick as well. The Dynasty Value of our Top-3 Ranked Players are very, very close. Despite the fact the league has become a "passing league" and the shift of value toward Wide Receivers has grown immensely in the last few seasons, it is still the land of the Running Back when you look at the tip of the Rankings iceberg.
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12-Team Expert Mock Draft
BeastOrBust was asked to participate in a 12-Team Experts Mock Draft hosted by Steven Lourie of the Football Fan Spot. This is a 12-Team, 16 Round Mock Draft under the following assumptions: Standard Scoring, Non-PPR and 6 Points for a TD. A nice feature of this mock was for each participant to provide a comment on their draft strategy with each pick. Please keep in mind loyal Dynasty Readers that this mock is Redraft based, and although varies from our typical Dynasty content, is an excellent tool for gauging the perceived current player value for 2010 pre-season trade negotiations etc. Feel Free to drop us a note to let us know how we did. Enjoy.
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Needs Not Wants - 2010 AFC Draft Preview
As Dynasty owners work to put the finishing touches on their Dynasty Rookie Draft Boards, it is important to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. Despite a players talent and perceived fantasy upside, the immediate and long term success of these promising rookies is largely dependent on situation. The discerning Dynasty owner must monitor talent and situation with the hope of finding that player to put their roster in a position for long term domination. In our annual Needs Not Wants Draft Preview, we take a look at the current state of each NFL franchise and where the best opportunity exists to find the next great Dynasty talent.
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2010 NFL Scouting Combine - Running Backs
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Week 15 Review - Nature of the Beast
Week 15 of the NFL season has come and gone. While not every fantasy player is still involved in Fantasy Playoffs, all Dynasty Players should be closely monitoring all the Fantasy Football action over the last few weeks of the season. We are going to take a look at the interesting and impressive stat lines from Sunday while keeping one eye on 2010.
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2009 Emerging Dynasty Football Prospects - Part 4
There are no sleepers in Dynasty Fantasy Football. At this point in the 2009 season, the players outlined within this edition of Emerging Dynasty Prospects are likely already rosterd in your Dynasty league. If not, get to the waiver wire right now and find a spot for them immediately. While these emerging talents are already recognized as players with upside, proper strategy must be taken with regard to the appropriate timing and value associated with player acquisition.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 13 Review
As we round out the final weeks of the 2009 Fantasy Football Season it is important to keep your Dynasty GM Hat on at all times whether you are in contention for a championship or rebuilding for 2010. Since a number of NFL teams are finding themselves out of playoff contention, they are going to be seeing what kind of talent they have on their roster. it is important to keep a close eye on those players trying to carve themselves a role for 2010, because some of these players are the future Dynasty gems. Let's take a look at the important news and notes from Week 13.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 12 Review
After Monday Night Football, we are working our way towards Week 13 of the Fantasy Football season. It is likely that your trade deadline is coming up or has already past and teams are making their final push towards the playoffs. Roster management is very important at this time of year. Make sure you use any open roster spots to back up your studs, just to be safe. And even if your trade deadline has come and gone, there are still a few waiver wire pickups to be had. In this review, we are going to take a look at the important tidbits from Week 12, including the rebirth of Vince Young as a fantasy option.
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Nature of the Beast: Week 10 Review
Week 10 hit some owners hard with injuries. We saw 3 of the top 10 running backs in fantasy football go down on Sunday, among others. We are getting into the home stretch of the regular season in fantasy football. It is all about jockeying for position and making those last minute roster adjustments. Look out for BeastOrBust.com Radio's Trade Deadline podcast later this week - we will be discussing what to do if you are a contender or if you are rebuilding your Dynasty roster for 2010. For now, let's take a look back at what happened in Week 10.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 6 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 6 Review
Some odd games in Week 6. Tom Brady throws 5 Touchdowns in the 2nd quarter of a 59-0 routing of the Titans. He likely won your fantasy matchup this week despite how your other players fared. Drew Brees throws 5 Touchdowns against a Giants defense that never showed up in New Orleans. He likely won your game for you also. The Raiders beat an emerging Eagles squad. MJD called out the Jags coaching staff and got the bulk of the carries en route to a 3 Touchdown performance. Read on to get our thoughts on some of the other important Week 6 action.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 5 Review
This was a huge week for teams on bye with the Saints, Chargers, Bears and Packers all taking the weekend off. Nonetheless, Week 5 proved to be a huge weekend for Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers. Most of the big name beasts came to play and it definitely showed in the fantasy points column. Which was good, considering that most Running Backs did not do too much on Sunday. Lets take a look...
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2009 AFC Projections
Fantasy Projections are a Beast of their own. Unlike in a redraft leagues, Dynasty projections can be used to assess roster strength and evaluate potential offseason trade proposals. Projections, paired with trusting your gut can be a valuable preseason roster building tool. We do not have a crystal ball, but we do have insight into developing trends within the Dynasty realm. In our latest Needs Not Wants article, we have put together in-depth team summaries complete with projections at each offensive skill position. If you have an upcoming Dynasty Draft, use these projections in conjunction with our Dynasty Rankings and you will be well on your way to Dynasty Dominance.
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2009 NFL Draft Review
The addition of young talent through the NFL Draft and subsequent free agent signing period has undoubtedly changed the face of every franchise in the NFL. In some cases the impact will be immediate, in others it could take years. Throughout the Draft Weekend, we gave our Instant Reactions to all of the fantasy relevant selections and just updated our Rookie Rankings.
While each team moves in a direction toward domination or squander, the fantasy values of the teams players can be directly affected as well. In our latest NEEDS NOT WANTS Column, we'll take a team by team look at the dynasty situations impacted by all of the fresh rookie talent.
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2009 NFL Draft - AFC Preview
The key to success in fantasy football, especially within dynasty formats, is to constructively analyze perennial patterns of players and their respective franchises. The discerning fantasy owner monitors these patterns with hopes of finding fantasy success from year to year.
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