Jacob

Jacob founded Fantasy Football Fools in 2007 as a outlet for all the fantasy football conversations he couldn't have in-person. Since then...well, it's only gotten worse.

Playoff Tips: Play the Match Ups

One of the biggest tricks to playoffs is being smart about match ups. Watch the trends on what kind of scoring opposing defenses are giving up, and don’t be afraid to bench a stud if he is destined for failure. Even the greatest players have rough weeks and substituting a nobody could save you playoff…… Continue reading Playoff Tips: Play the Match Ups

Going for Broke: Sure things and daring moves to win Week 15 in fantasy football

Well, it’s probably round 2 of the playoffs for most of you. Some of you may already be drowning your sorrows in a bottle of fine liquor–or a jar of Papa’s moonshine. For the sober ones, it’s beyond time to start plotting next week. What studs does your opponent have? Who will have a big…… Continue reading Going for Broke: Sure things and daring moves to win Week 15 in fantasy football

Week 15 Wire: Sneaky pickups to save your playoff run

Don’t run out the door like Petrino when your team takes an injury late here in the playoffs–or just stinks. There’s a few sneaky plays this week that could still save you and win your championship. RB Help Darius Walker, RB HOU Word is that Ron Dayne will be out week 15. If that happens,…… Continue reading Week 15 Wire: Sneaky pickups to save your playoff run

College now. We’re de-evolving.

I don’t know if any of you noticed while you were painting your ‘Tebow 4 Prez’ signs, but we have now posted up our first contribution to the college sports commentary arena. Although you probably didn’t listen to our statistical berating, Mr. Heisman voter, you should have. You heard me. Look for more stuff you…… Continue reading College now. We’re de-evolving.

Week 14: Save me for the playoffs! Save me!

We will do something a little different this week. Considering that you are probably either entering the playoffs or crying with the stall door closed in the men’s (or women’s) restroom, we are just going to take a look at the players that could replace your injured starters. Of those players that are starting, just…… Continue reading Week 14: Save me for the playoffs! Save me!

Week 13: Waiver wire replacements for your injuries, sir

Oh, you weren’t starting to settle into a nice little butt groove going into the last week before playoffs were you? I’m sorry. If you didn’t notice, several starters just fell apart this week leaving you in the position to grab up the next starter before you playoff opponents or in great need of grabbing…… Continue reading Week 13: Waiver wire replacements for your injuries, sir

Injury Blurb: Reggie Bush still banged up and a Testy stiff back

New Orleans’ Reggie Bush is still whining about his injuries a bit, so he is a game time decision–always ominous–for Sunday. Make sure you check the reports before you set your roster. Stecker would fill in, but you really want Bush for this one. He said earlier in the week that he could play through…… Continue reading Injury Blurb: Reggie Bush still banged up and a Testy stiff back

Questions Answered: What am I to do with Tom Brady?

This week I decided to take a little looksey in my search logs and answer the questions you were asking Google instead of asking me. It seems several people are scared about what to do if they have Tom Brady here at the end of the season. I am sure you are all quaking with…… Continue reading Questions Answered: What am I to do with Tom Brady?

Week 12 Injury Update: Rookie RB Switcheroo for Lynch and Peterson

Minnesota rookie Adrian Peterson has been updated to questionable for this week against the New York Giants. By questionable, Minnesota probably means “scaring the Giants defensive game plan.” I have to doubt that they would throw him to the wolves on his first game back from injury against the bruising Giants blitz attack unless they…… Continue reading Week 12 Injury Update: Rookie RB Switcheroo for Lynch and Peterson