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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Tuesday, Sep 27 2011 - about 4 months ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Apr 19 2010 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Nov 16 2009 - about 2 years ago

Nature of the Beast - Week 8 Review
NATURE OF THE BEAST - WEEK 8
FANTASY SEASON  MIDPOINT

Here we are already at the midpoint of 2009 fantasy regular season.  By now we all have a good idea of how our team is looking, and whether it's time to make a push for a playoff spot, ride our current success to a championship, or start rebuilding in anticipation of 2010.  No matter what your current fortune or misfortune has in store for your fantasy sqad, it remains important to keep close tabs on weekly trends.  Here are some of our thoughts of the major news of Week 8.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Nov 02 2009 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Jul 13 2009 - about 3 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Saturday, May 02 2009 - about 3 years ago

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!

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Apr 23 2009 - about 3 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Saturday, Apr 11 2009 - about 3 years ago

2009 Rookie Tight End Profiles
The Tight End is not a glorious position in fantasy football.  Elite pass catching TE's are rare, and the rest of the group provide relatively the same average value.   The college spread offense is producing more and more pass catching TE's who are unpolished run blockers.  Unless these pass catchers are a special talent, they have trouble finding the field.  Find the player that blends above average pass catching ability and adequate run support and you have found fantasy value.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Sunday, Apr 05 2009 - about 3 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Tuesday, Mar 31 2009 - about 3 years ago