How to Evaluate a Fantasy Football Trade

November 23rd, 2011 by Jacob No comments »

Every league has its issues, but I’ve never come across a league that didn’t have a problem evaluating trades. Whether you’re trying to figure out what to offer another team or debating whether a trade is “fair,” there is no perfect method.

Every league is different — different sizes, different scoring systems, different starting rosters. And every team manager evaluates players in their own way.

As a result, no one can agree completely on whether a… Continue reading >>

This Kevin Smith is not Too Fat to Fly in Week 12 Pickups

November 22nd, 2011 by Jacob No comments »

I can’t be certain that I covered all of this week’s best waiver wire grabs because, to be honest, after Adrian Peterson went down and rode out of the stadium on a cart, I went into shock and then into a hysterical state from which I am only now emerging. Is Twilight still a thing? Should I wait longer before I come back?

No one likes to see their fantasy stud go out on a… Continue reading >>

Moore to live for in Week 11 Pickups

November 16th, 2011 by Jacob No comments »

It’s getting to be that time. The fantasy playoffs are near. Records are shaking out. If you’re set to make a deep playoff run, you should be reshaping your team to play it’s best fantasy football in Weeks 14-16.

Of course, that’s assuming you’re all playing championship games in Week 16, which is the only week you should be, but if that’s not the way your league commish scheduled playoffs, it’s too late to change… Continue reading >>

The Tashard Choice Is Yours in Week 10 Pickups

November 9th, 2011 by Jacob 2 comments »

I have a lot of fantasy football to catch up on since I entered the married world, including several episodes of The League to clean off the DVR, but I’ll get right to it this week.

When it comes to free agents, I was lucky in that no real breakout candidates emerged in my absence. We have just a few names to talk about this week other than the ones we’ve previously discussed.

As bye weeks… Continue reading >>

Bye Week. No, really, we’re taking a bye week.

October 22nd, 2011 by Jacob 5 comments »

We’re taking a bye week (or two) here at Fantasy Football Fools as I go on IR to have a ball and chain attached.

That’s right. I’m getting married this weekend.

So we’re taking a two-week “bye week” while I’m getting hitched and honeymooning. I won’t have access to the Internet or Twitter, but hopefully, my fantasy teams will tough it out.

Best of luck to all your fantasy teams in my absence. I know you all… Continue reading >>

Thank you Murray much, Week 7 Pickups

October 18th, 2011 by Jacob No comments »

If you were hurting for a tight end, Week 7 is the week to snatch one up off the waiver wire. Don’t sleep on these options.
Tight End Party
FRED DAVIS (Redskins)
With Chris Cooley shattering his finger (ouch) on Sunday, Davis stands to see a lot more passes his way in this Redskins’ offense. Assuming John Beck takes over, he may have less of a tendency to throw a cannon downfield like Rex Grossman was prone… Continue reading >>

The League S03E02: The Sukkah never trades

October 16th, 2011 by Jacob 8 comments »

Trades. Every league wants trades. They keep the league competitive and promote inspired conversation between league members. But it’s very difficult to maintain the culture that allows for them within a league because they are the most dangerous version of in-season gambling.

Play a trade well…and you’ll have the envy and hatred of the rest of your league. You’re team will be better, stronger, and more playoff-bound, but you’ll have to endure plenty of ridicule… Continue reading >>

Tim Tebowing is half the Battle in the Week 6 Pickups

October 12th, 2011 by Jacob No comments »

The big names are Tim Tebow and Jackie Battle this week, but it’s really all about Tebow. He was a stud when he got the chance to start last season. Time for him to do it again.

This week’s pickups are listed in the order I’d try to acquire them. Feel free to ask any add/drop questions in the comments below.

Tim Tebow (Broncos)

He was the top quarterback in fantasy through the final weeks of last… Continue reading >>

The League S03E01: The Lockout with your Dirty Randy out

October 7th, 2011 by Jacob 3 comments »

All this season, just like last season, I’ll be recapping episodes of FX’s The League, a tribute to fantasy football culture in sitcom form. Stop by every Friday to discuss the highlights of each episode and commemorate the best trash talk and one-liners. Bang-bang! What’s the hang?

What better way to begin a season of The League than with The Shiva Bowl Shuffle from Ruxin and his entire fantasy team from last season? I especially enjoyed… Continue reading >>

There’s a Dirty Randy in my Taco: The League Season 3 Premiere OPEN THREAD

October 6th, 2011 by Jacob 1 comment »

We’re trying something a little new here tonight for the season premiere of The League: The Open Thread. I’ve covered events live in the past, and you guys usually contribute in the comments. Now’s your chance to run the show. Feel free to drop your favorite quotes, trash talk, and general observations from tonight’s episode of The League in the comments below.

Do your worst.