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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Sunday, Dec 18 2011 - about 2 months ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Sunday, Dec 11 2011 - about 2 months ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Wednesday, Nov 16 2011 - about 3 months ago

Week 8: Thoughts and Preview

[ Full Article ]     - posted Friday, Oct 28 2011 - about 3 months ago

Week 6 Reactions: Bradshaw Beasting
Week 6 was highlighted by a coach fight but quickly took a back seat to the trade deadline. There were two fantasy related trades this year, which is rare for a deadline which usually passes without so much as a whimper. Let's delve deeper into some Week 6 reactions and trade deadline action.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Wednesday, Oct 19 2011 - about 4 months ago

Week 4: Thoughts and Preview

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Sep 29 2011 - about 4 months ago

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:

[ Full Article ]     - posted Wednesday, Sep 21 2011 - about 5 months ago

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.    

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Aug 11 2011 - about 6 months ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Aug 01 2011 - about 6 months ago

2011 Fantasy Outlook
Like most every fantasy season, 2010 gave us a number of breakout performances and seemingly out of nowhere players that became Beasts. But did they all really come from out of the blue? No, but most of the Peyton Hillis and Brandon Lloyd types were re-draft afterthoughts and at best, Dynasty stash and pray pick-ups. At BeastOrBust.com, we want to help you identify potential Beasts before everyone else does. Let's take a look at some of the prospects we have our eye on for 2011.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Dec 23 2010 - about 1 year ago

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!

[ Full Article ]     - posted Wednesday, Dec 08 2010 - about 1 year ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Oct 28 2010 - about 1 year ago

Dynasty Rankings Update: Early Season 2010
Fantasy values are a fluid situation, constantly changing and evolving. At BeastOrBust.com, we are constantly changing our rankings accordingly. Instead of reactionary rankings, though, we keep our pulse on the Dynasty market in order to stay at the forefront. As any successful Dynasty owner knows, you need to be thinking 3 moves ahead of your leaguemates. We are going to take a look at our newly updated Dynasty rankings by position and discuss some risers and fallers.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Saturday, Oct 02 2010 - about 1 year ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Sep 16 2010 - about 1 year ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Sep 06 2010 - about 1 year ago

2010 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. 

[ Full Article ]     - posted Friday, Sep 03 2010 - about 1 year ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Saturday, Jul 31 2010 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Friday, Oct 16 2009 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Sunday, Oct 04 2009 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Thursday, Oct 01 2009 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Wednesday, Sep 23 2009 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Monday, Aug 10 2009 - about 2 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Wednesday, Apr 29 2009 - about 3 years ago

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.

[ Full Article ]     - posted Saturday, Mar 28 2009 - about 3 years ago