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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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Freshman 15: Grades are in
Rookie seasons in the NFL can go a number of different ways. Some players pick up the speed of the game quickly, for others it takes time. Cam Newton showed that rookie QB's could in fact come in and take the league by storm. While he was the most impressive rookie of the year, the 2011 Draft Class was not short on valuable talent. From AJ Green to Blaine Gabbert, let's take a look at how they fared in their first season of professional football.
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Week 15 Review: 200 Club
After a pedestrian few weeks, Calvin Johnson came to play Week 15. After a pedestrian NFL career, Reggie Bush has come to play this season. Both players finished with over 200 yards receiving and rushing respectively on Sunday, lifting many an owner into the championship round of their fantasy leagues. There are more games to be played as the season winds down, but let's delve into more Week 15 action that caught our eye.
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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 Review: Still Beasting
There was a special feeling in the air last week as the fantasy playoffs started in many leagues across Fantasy land. For some, that special feeling was the hunt for a championship, for others it was the painful end to another season. As playmaking QB prospect Robert Griffin III won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday, we are reminded that each offseason creates an opportunity to rebuild and reload. Let's delve into some performances from Week 14 that caught our eye.
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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 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 11 Reactions: Back in the Game
The fantasy landscape continues to change. Week 11 brought another wave of injuries and emerging talents. Kevin Smith came back from obscurity and injuries to Jay Cutler, Adrian Peterson and Fred Jackson will force some Dynasty prospects into action in the coming weeks. Fantasy Playoffs are around the corner and with the bye weeks over it's time to tighten up the bench. Handcuff your Beasts, cut the replacement level fodder and add a few young prospects that could get a chance later this 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 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 Thoughts and Preview
What an eventful week, that started With Brandon Marshall pointing out he would get kicked out of Monday Night's showdown with the Jets, but the only showdown that occurred was with coaches Jim Harbaugh and Jim Schwartz after the surprising 49er's beat the Lions in Detroit. Dynasty Prospect Christian Ponder will make his first start Sunday against yes, the Packers, and Carson Palmer is back under center but with the Raiders, which can potentially boost his fantasy value as well as his WR's value down the road. This is a big week for waiver wire pickups with 6 teams on bye: New England, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Giants, Philly and San Francisco. Lets go through some more thoughts on how this week could pan out.
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Freshman 15: Midterms
Don't believe the hype. That was the word on the street this spring and summer regarding Cam Newton. He is quickly making believers out of every critic with his play thus far this season. In what was widely considered a weak NFL draft, we are still seeing numerous rookies having instant fantasy impacts, from Newton to AJ Green to Demarco Murray. As we head to the midway point in the semester, we take a look at how some top offensive rookies are progressing.
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Early Season Reactions: Week 3
After the Jamaal Charles injury in Week 2, many fantasy owners were reminded that it is a long season where anything can happen. Kenny Britt owners are next up for the reminder and Peyton Manning owners are coming to grips with it as well. It's just the nature of the Beast...On the flipside, there were some huge fantasy performances from Torrey Smith, Eli Manning and others. We're going to take a look at the Week 3 performances that piqued our interest.
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Early Season Reactions: Week 2
Is it hard to believe that Cam Newton would pass for 400 yards in a game during his rookie season? Maybe not, but if we told you that he'd do it in back to back weeks to start the season, you would have laughed. And here we are...heading towards Week 3 and Cam has 854 yards passing. Oh, and not to mention, 71 yards and 2 TD's on the ground. But he wasn't the only big news of Week 2, we had a massive injury with Jamaal Charles' ACL tear. Let's take a look at some Week 2 observations.
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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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Early Season Reactions: Week 1
Week 1 has come and gone, leaving a tremendous amount of fantasy overreaction in it's dust. Is Cam Newton now a Top 5 QB? It's not likely, but that doesn't make him an immediate sell, especially if you play in a Dynasty league. Values are constantly fluctuating and it's important to be on top of the everchanging landscape, but it's equally important to keep the entire season (and future seasons) in perspective. Let's take a look at some quick hits from the week that was.
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2011 Rookie Progress Update
The 2011 NFL Rookie Class has the odds stacked against them. With very little time to transition into an NFL professional, we can expect the learning curve to be more than most of these players can adjust to in the earliest stages of their career. As every Dynasty owner knows, though, each season's crop of new rookie talent is an opportunity to strengthen their roster or begin a roster rebuild. Read on as we examine the progress that the most noteable rookie talents have made to date.
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Dynasty Impact: 2011 RB Free Agency
We waited three months for football activity and it came back with a vengeance last week! There have been rumors about rumors, free agency signings and big trades, all with huge fantasy and more importantly Dynasty impact. In this article, we are going to take a look at all of the movement at the Running backs, which is moving even further from the bell cow landscape that it once was. Nearly every single NFL team is looking at some kind of timeshare with at least 2 and in numerous cases 3 skilled backs fighting for touches. Be sure to check back early and often this offseason as we continue to roll out new Dynasty material, including one of our biggest articles of the year...the 2011 Season Preview.
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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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Fantasy Playoff Primer - NFC
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 NFC team's fantasy relevant players and their playoff schedule. Good luck!
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Darren McFadden vs. LeSean McCoy
Coming into the league, Darren McFadden and LeSean McCoy were both seen as explosive running backs that could deal with injuries at the next level. McFadden was drafted 4th overall in 2008 and was the more heralded prospect, but he has only started to emerge this season because of injuries. Right now, he is leading all RB's in yards per game and if it was not for missing two games due to injury, Run DMC might be the Number One scoring back in fantasy leagues. McCoy was drafted in the 2nd round and hit the ground running and receiving as a pro. He followed quickly in the footsteps of Brian Westbrook and has developed into an RB1 in just his second season. In a Dynasty league, who do you want on your roster...Shady or Run DMC?
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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 - NFC 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 NFC Inventory Check feature, we are going to take a look at each NFC 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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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 NFC 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 Rookie Running Back Profiles
The running back is a former cornerstone to any championship Dynasty football team. In the current version of the NFL, though, each team seemingly needs at least 2, if not 3 productive RB's on their roster. Gone are the days of every NFL team feeding one RB the ball 25 times a game every game. RB's are now asked to be productive while only touching the ball 10-15 times a game. The 2010 Draft Class is not filled with many RB's that will blow you away with their franchise player ability. Instead, though, you'll find numerous prospects that could very well be fantasy factors as part of commitees and time shares. Let's take a look at some of the top Dynasty prospects at the RB position.
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Who Wants to Gamble? 2010 NFL Draft Edition
You do. Dynasty owners love potential and each year in their rookie drafts, they are looking for the next big thing. After all of the consensus top prospects are selected, a Dynasty rookie draft becomes wide open. Alot of a prospects appeal is based on what kind of upside they bring to the table, especially in the later rounds. Taking a chance on a player like this could pay off tremendously if he develops as expected and maximizes his potential. They usually come with obvious risks and investing in them heavily could lead to disappointment down the road. In this article, we are going to take a look at 2010 NFL Draft prospects with unique skillsets, high fantasy ceilings and equally high bust potential.
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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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2009 NFC 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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Long Term Dynasty Player Prospects: NFL Draft 2009
With the NFL Draft concluding, now is a great time to look at some prospects that are flying under the radar in dynasty leagues. We'll be looking at rookies who were late round draft picks and post-draft free agent additions. Most of these guys will end up having little value, but there will definitely be a few gems out there. Let's dig.
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Who wants to gamble? 2009 NFL Draft Edition
You know that rush you get when you are holding a lottery ticket? So much potential and mystery because it could be worth $5, $5 million or absolutely nothing. It's risky, but I guess that is why they call it gambling.The NFL Draft is no different.
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2009 Rookie Wide Receiver Profiles
Who will be the first wide receiver taken in the NFL Draft? 6 months ago, we would have laughed at this question. Now, we are not so sure. What we are sure of is that this is a great WR class, perhaps the deepest in years. There are a number of NFL teams in need of WR depth and this draft presents a wide array of talented playmakers. And that is great news for fantasy owners who typically shy away from rookie WR's in dynasty leagues.
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2009 Draft Preview
Every NFL team has the difficult task of evaluating collegiate talent that has yet to perform in the offensive schemes run in the NFL. The goal is to find players with skill sets that will translate from the Saturday league to the NFL. Most players will take a year or two before they provide reliable fantasy value. The elite players in the right situation can contribute from day one. Finding the right players, and having a little patience are key to to dynasty dominance.
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2009 NFL Draft - NFC 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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