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Height: 6-0 Weight: 198 Age: 22 Born:5/11/1988Chesterfield,MO College: Missouri Experience: 2nd season High School: Kirkwood HS [MO] |
Top 25 Under 25
Dynasty owners are constantly looking for rankings, projections and comparisons as they make offseason moves preparing for the following season. At BeastOrBust, we focus on 5 groups, the fantasy skill positions (QB, RB, WR and TE), along with Rookie Rankings for each season. We had an overall rankings list as well, but felt there was too many variables league to league and discontinued it last year. We are unveiling our Top 25 Dynasty players under 25 years old as a list that focuses on the game's youth and their long term potential.
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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 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 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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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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2011 Season Preview: The Beast
It's finally here...the 2011 Season is just days away after a summer that included a lockout and subsequent labor deal. The last two months has been a whirlwind of football activity. Exciting to say the least! With so much fantasy relevant news occuring on a daily basis, needless to say, the preparation of our yearly Season Preview article has been an evolving task. Our Beastliest article of the year, we're going to cover everything you need to know heading into your re-draft, keeper and Dynasty seasons.
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DeSean Jackson vs. Mike Wallace
They are two of the most exciting wide receivers in football, capable of taking any pass to the endzone and regurarly wowing the NFL with highlight plays. The Eagles DeSean Jackson has been in the league three seasons and from the moment he stepped on the field, he's been making a name for himself as the league's premier playmaker. He's got some serious competition, though, from the Steelers Mike Wallace, who has battled him play for play the past two seasons. In a Dynasty league, which electric WR would you like to roster, DeSean or Mike Wallace?
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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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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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Dynasty Digging: Late Season 2010
It's late in the fantasy season and the only thing on most owners minds is the playoffs...and rightfully so. Dynasty owners, though, need to always be thinking about next year. So, regardless of whether you are in a the playoff hunt or retooling for 2011, you need to think about stashing players at the end of your bench that could be valuable assets in future seasons. In this episode of Dynasty Digging, we're going to identify some players that are not going to do anything for your fantasy team...yet. Let's dig.
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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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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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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 1 Lineup Watch: In or Out
Week 1 is tough. So much hype leading up to the season can make for some very difficult roster decisions in the first week of the season. Everyone wants to get off to a fast start and not fully understanding the direction the 2010 season will take can be very frustrating. Stick with your Beasts for sure. Read on for some other Start - Sit options you may (or may not) want to consider.
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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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Offseason Talking Points
The dog-days of summer are here and legitimate offseason fantasy football news has slowed to a trickle. This time of year, the BeastOrBust.com team finds ourselves still talking plenty of Dynasty Football as we stand around the grill and endulge in grilled hot dog after grilled hot dog - that is why they call it the dog days of summer after all. So with little but speculation - and an eye on the future, we offer a few of our Offseason Talking Points. Check back as we will roll out a few more of these articles as we approach the 2010 season.
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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 11 Review
Week 11 was a big week for receivers, with 14 different players posting 100+ yard games. This number could increase when the Titans and Texans matchup up tonight on MNF. We learned that Brett Favre will continue to teach us that he is superhuman. Who would have thought this weeks two highest QB totals would come from a matchup between the Lions and the Browns? Bruce Gradkowski had a better game in Week 11 than any other previous 2009 start of Jamarcus Russell. Oh yeah, Ricky Williams was the top RB performer. As always, Fantasy Football surprises us every week.
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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 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 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 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 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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Instant Reaction: 2009 NFL Draft
Instant Reaction: 2009 NFL Draft
There are many variables to consider when evaluating how an NFL rookie can contribute to your Dynasty Fantasy Football team. Draft day has finally arrived, and BeastOrBust is here to provide you the insight neccessary to build your Dynasty. Follow along as we provide you immediate feedback on each player selected, and how their respective landing spots will affect Dynasty value. Also visit our Forums if you are interested in discussing the fantasy implications of each pick.
Dynasty Football...Get Serious!
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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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