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Height: 6-5 Weight: 255 Age: 25 Born:3/11/1985Paterson,NJ College: Miami (Fla.) Experience: 4th season High School: Wayne Hills HS [Wayne, NJ] |
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 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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Dynasty Impact: 2011 WR/TE Free Agency
We waited three months for football activity and it came back with a vengeance! 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 take a look at the wide receiver movement and one very large retirement. Dynasty values changed with each signing, from Sidney Rice's dash for the cash in Seattle to James Jones coming back to the Pack. It's all covered here.
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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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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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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 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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Nature of the Beast - Week 9 Review
We are past the half way mark and the fantasy playoffs are right around the corner. The contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pack. Chances are, your leagues trade deadline is approaching as well. This is a great time for Dynasty owners to tighten up their roster for the stretch run. Or if you are a bottom feeder, sell off some of your veterans for a few pieces of your future Dynasty. No matter what position your Dynasty team is in, your work is never finished. We are going to take a look at some of the weekend's most compelling storylines as we get ready for Week 10.
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Week 7 Lineup Watch: In or Out
Week 7 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 all of your 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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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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Week 6: 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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Nature of the Beast - Week 4 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 4 Review
The fantasy season is full of ups and downs every season. There are always going to be injuries, players that come out of nowhere to be valuable and players that fade into the background. We are just about a quarter into the season already and there is plenty of drama to go around. Last week QB changes were at the forefront of discussion. This week, there are plenty of performances to take a look at.
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2009 Emerging Dynasty Football Prospects - Part 3
We are over one quarter into the 2009 season and it has become clear which players are going to start making moves in future fantasy stardom. While most of these players will likely not lead you to a 2009 redraft championship, Dynasty players must position themselves immediately to ensure they lock up the top Emerging Dynasty Prospects before the next guy. Position yourself now for years worth of championships later. Through 5 Weeks of the 2009 season, we have outlined some players you should know and why if you don't own them by now, you should.
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Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 3 Review
Weeks 1 and 2 of the Fantasy season are stressful. Start - Sit decisions have been difficult, and nothing is worse than leaving lots of points on your bench. As we near the quarter mark of the fantasy season, we are all now pretty aware of the trends we will see as we press forward. Our review of Week 3 action should help you as we approach bye weeks. Read on...
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Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
Nature of the Beast - Week 2 Review
So we are through Week 2 of the fantasy season and many of us can take a sigh of relief that our 2009 fantasy team is not as bad as we originally thought. Many of the studs returned to true form, and many of the duds are back to performing as we expected. What is going on with Matt Forte? Is the Packers O-Line in trouble? Is Julian Edelman a legitimate WR pickup? Read on for our thoughts of Week 2.
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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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Nature of the Beast - Week 1 Review
Drew Brees threw for six TD's. Jay Cutler had 4 INT's. All Day had 3 TD's and 180 yards rushing. Donovan McNabb fractured a rib. The Eagles Defense put up crazy points. It's only Week 1 folks, don't freak out just yet. At BeastOrBust, we were surprised by opening weekend in the NFL - some interesting developments, some questionable performances and some situations you are going to need to keep a real close eye on in the coming weeks. Check out our thoughts from Opening Weekend.
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Week 1: In or Out
No one needs to tell you to start Larry Fitzgerald or Aaron Rodgers every week. It's a rule you learn as you play fantasy football, you don't bench your beasts. Doesn't matter what the matchup is, you play them. Sure, you'll get burnt occassionally, but the true beasts are going to lead you to the promise land more often than not. But you might be tettering on a 2nd QB or a flex player or between two RB's for one spot. Each week, we'll take a look at some of the players that you might be thinking about starting or sitting in deeper leagues.
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2009 Season Preview
Fantasy owners are salivating. Its been a long offseason, but finally the regular season is upon us. Pre-season games whet our appetite for live action, but there is nothing like Week 1 of a new NFL season. When the Steelers host the Titans on Thursday night, another Fantasy season will be kicking off. A Dynasty owners work is never done, with rosters and lineups constantly being tweaked and changed all season long. Re-drafters and keeper league owners will also want to keep an eye on potential breakout players and continuously developing fantasy situations.
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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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2009 Emerging Dynasty Prospects - Part 2
This time of year, everyone is reading about "sleepers." Every site you visit lists a myriad of players that they feel have the potential to outperform their suggested current season projections. Well, much like everything else in Dynasty Football, it becomes a little more strategic and definitely more complicated when competing within a Dynasty format. In the Dynasty Football world, players like Donnie Avery, DeSean Jackson and Pierre Thomas are already valuable commodities that have likely been rostered for the last couple of seasons.
BeastOrBust knows that for fantasy success, you must be the first to find the newest Emerging Dynasty Prospects to win consistently over the long term.
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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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