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Matt Cassel Fantasy Profile
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Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Age: 28 Born:5/17/1982Northridge,CA College: USC Experience: 6th season High School: Chatsworth HS [CA] |
Dynasty Rankings Update: QB
The Quarterback has always been a cornerstone of every successful NFL franchise. With the league throwing more than ever before, that only adds to the emphasis of the position. From Matthew Stafford's breakout to Cam Newton exploding onto the scene as a rookie, there was plenty of movement during 2011. Let's take a look.
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Week 10 Reactions: Injury Prone
Week 10 is a perfect example of why handcuffing can be crucial. There were more significant injuries than we have seen in any given week in recent memory. From Matt Schaub to Leonard Hankerson, many a fantasy owner came away disappointed from the weekend, even in victory. Bench depth and back-ups are extremely important, especially as we get closer to playoff time. We'll take a look at all of the injuries and the impact they might have on the rest of the season.
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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 5 Reactions: Who Wants Some Tebow?
The Broncos fans have since Week 1 and John Fox finally gave in on Sunday. After pedestrian first half by Kyle Orton, Tim Tebow relieved him and ended up sparking a second half comeback that fell just short. While the time for Tebow is all the talk in the fantasy world, there were a number of other performances worth discussing from this past weekend. From rookie breakouts like Doug Baldwin to Peyton replacement Curtis Painter, let's check out some Week 5 reactions.
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Instant Reaction: 2011 NFL Draft
While skill set, upside and desire trump all, the immediate and long term success for many of this years promising rookies is largely due to situation. Follow along as we provide you Day-by-Day Dynasty Analysis of the 2011 NFL Draft in our annual NFL Draft Instant Reaction Article. Remember to check back frequently over the Draft Weekend as we will be continually updating this article. Enjoy.
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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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QB of the Future - AFC Edition
If you ask any NFL General Manager to pick one player to build a team around, you're likely to hear a number of answers...Peyton Manning. Philip Rivers. Tom Brady. Joe Flacco. The common thread is the position they play, because the Quarterback is the most important position in football and perhaps all of sports. Defense may win championships, but every team in the NFL wants to have a franchise QB. We are going to take a look at every AFC team and assess their QB Depth heading into the offseason.
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2010 Emerging Dynasty Prospect - Part 3
There are no sleepers in Dynasty Fantasy Football. At this point in the 2010 season, the players outlined within this edition of Emerging Dynasty Prospects are 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 legit Dynasty upside, proper strategy must be taken with regard to the appropriate timing and value associated with player acquisition.
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Dwayne Bowe Full Grown Monster: Week 12 Recap
Wrapping up Week 12, the question on everyone's mind is...can Dwayne Bowe be stopped? As it stands right now, the answer is no. Or about as much of a chance of defenses stopping Peyton Hillis, who is Beasting through the league at a Bowe-esque pace. On the flip side, a few Beasts struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness as Adrian Peterson and Crhis Johnson did not give owners what they expect this past Sunday. Let's get into some more Week 12 action and developing Dynasty trends...
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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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Ryan Torain, Nope. - Week 6 Recap
So many headlines occured in Week 6. To name a few...a brutal weekend for injuries with a concussion to DJax as the most noteable. Jason Campbell looks inpet as a QB in Oakland - a surprise to us, we were advocates this preseason. Antonio Gates hurt his toe, but we don't yet know if it is the same one that plagued him in the past. Matt Moore looks to get the starting nod again in Carolina. Big Ben returns to game action. Deion Branch back in NE. Danario Alexander could be Sam Bradford's new favorite weapon. Kevin Kolb looked good, but the QB controversy is still brewing in Philly. Read on:
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Kyle Orton QB1...Really? Week 3 Fantasy Recap
By Week 3, we are starting to get a good understanding of which direction our Fantasy teams are headed. While it is still way too early to overreact, now is the time to start thinking about making some improvements to our rosters. It is important to consider the status of reality teams and the direction they are headed as well. It has been a wild fantasy season to date, and we expect more of the same in the coming weeks.
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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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2010 Week 2 Lineup Watch: In or Out
What a Week 1 in the NFL...Ryan Grant is out for the year. Matt Stafford is out indefinitely with a shoulder injury. Kevin Kolb got knocked out of the game with a concussion and won't play this week. If you didn't realize it before, success in fantasy football is tied closely to your team's depth and the ability to overcome inevitable injuries. We turn our eyes to Week 2, taking a look at Start, Sit and Sneaky picks for this week's matchups.
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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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Nature of the Beast - Week 16 Review
This point in the Dynasty season is all about monitoring trends. If you are in the playoffs, you are focused on winning a championship, but you also need to multi-task with one eye on 2010 and beyond. In many cases, teams are taking the opportunity to get a look at future talent in real time game action. It also becomes evident this late in the NFL season which players have permanently hit the "wall" in their careers. This is an important time of the year in Dynasty Football.
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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 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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Week 5: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 5: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Week 4: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 4: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Week 3: Lineup Watch - In or Out
WEEK 3: LINEUP WATCH - In or Out
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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Week 2: In or Out
Who's in? Bills QB Trent Edwards. He will be looking to get the Bills offense going and the no huddle could create problems for Tampa Bay's defense. His play should make T.O., Lee Evans and Fred Jackson solid starts against the Bucs on Sunday.
Before you set your starting lineup for the weekend, get the lowdown on who has a juicy matchup and who you should think about benching in deeper leagues. For more decision making information, check out our Top Ten Sneaky Picks as well as our top position players (QB, RB, WR and TE) ranked based on their matchup and potential beastliness for the weekend ahead.
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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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Tom Brady
Coming off a beastly 50 TD campaign in 2007, Tom Terrific was the twinkle of dynasty owners' eyes going into 2008. But he tore his ACL and MCL in the first quarter of the first game of the season. So, here we are in 2009. Is Tom Brady a dynasty beast or bust at this point in his career?
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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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