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2008 Top 50 Dynasty Rankings

Published: 05/09/2008 12:39 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below you will find our 2008 Top 50 Dynasty Rankings (with commentary). Now, we already have a year-round dynasty rankings feature (our 2008 Top 200 Dynasty Rankings List), but variety is everything in this industry and multiple takes from multiple angles just gives you that much more information to arm yourself with come draft day. […]

Fantasy Football Mock Draft: May 2008

Published: 05/01/2008 12:27 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

It’s never too early to start mock drafting, which is why we have put together another staff 2008 Fantasy Football Mock Draft. It is only four rounds in length, but we provide commentary for each pick. This draft is based off of a redraft league, standard scoring system, no PPR.

By the way, if you haven’t […]

Updated 2008 Fantasy Football Rankings

Published: 04/28/2008 3:06 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

The 2008 NFL Draft is over, so now it’s time to look around for some updated 2008 Fantasy Football Rankings, right? Wrong, as we provide year-round fantasy football rankings right here!

Below are the links to all four sets of our ALWAYS updated 2008 Fantasy Football Rankings. Other fantasy Sites claim that they provide year-round fantasy […]

The Day After: Ranking The Rookie Running Backs

Published: 04/27/2008 6:21 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below I have ranked my the 2008 Fantasy Football Rookie Running Backs (now that they have landing spots) — Some of you have 2008 fantasy football rookie drafts approaching, so hopefully this article will help you prepare.

Updated Last: 5-03-08

Ranking The Rookie Running Backs

1. Rashard Mendenhall (Steelers)
I’ll admit, when Rashard Mendenhall was selected by the Steelers […]

2008 NFL Draft Webcast Interview With Tavaner

Published: 04/27/2008 1:57 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

The Fantasy Sports Group (FantasyForums.com) had a Live 2008 NFL Draft Webcast show going yesterday, where Tavaner appeared as a guest. Take a listen to the segment below and if you would like to hear the entire webcast, you can find it here.

Tavaner Interview On “The Fantasy Sports Group Webcast”

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More 2008 NFL Draft Info

2008 NFL […]

Complete 2008 Fantasy Football Player Projections

Published: 04/25/2008 3:19 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

I have launched my first set of complete (full season) 2008 Fantasy Football Player Projections. Of course we will once again provide our Weekly 2008 Fantasy Football Player Projections during the in-season, but these are projections on the year (2008).

Quarterbacks (top 25)
Running Backs (top 30)
Wide Receivers (top 40)
Tight Ends (top 20)

Got IDP Rankings?

Published: 04/21/2008 1:05 pm by contributor in Fantasy Football Articles

Below is a set of early 2008 Fantasy Football IDP Rankings for your viewing pleasure. To talk about these rankings, please visit its official thread on our FFX Forums.

DL Rankings

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Fantasy Football Week 1 Projections Already?

Published: 04/18/2008 3:21 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

We have already launched our 2008 Fantasy Football Projections for Week 1. That’s right, they’re already up, but keep in mind that a lot of things are going to change between now and opening day, especially after the completion of the 2008 NFL Draft. There are a lot of players listed below that probably won’t […]

Auction Value Fantasy Football Rankings

Published: 04/15/2008 11:40 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Below you will find my Auction Values for the 2008 Fantasy Football season. This is based off of a standard scoring system, no PPR and off of a $100 budget. Keep in mind that things will change fast in the coming days and weeks, especially after the 2008 NFL Draft, which takes place at the […]

Updated 2008 College Prospect Profiles

Published: 04/11/2008 2:51 pm by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

We’re pleased to announce that our NEW and IMPROVED 2008 College Prospect Profiles are up! These profiles are more than just player bios, they’re also a set of fantasy rankings. For each player, we provide career college player stats, links to video highlights and we even provide some fantasy football analysis to go along with […]

Fantasy Football Xtreme Launches New Look

Published: 04/09/2008 6:45 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles, Site Bulletin

Well FFX Development team did it again! We’re proud to present the New & Improved Fantasy Football Xtreme Website! Not only have we upgraded the layout, we’ve created an easy-to-navigate platform with a sophisticated navigation bar that allows one to search the Site expeditiously. Our homepage now has a plethora of ways to access just […]

Fantasy Football Dilemma: LaDainian Tomlinson

Published: 03/28/2008 7:34 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

LaDainian Tomlinson
Is LaDainian Tomlinson still a top 2 overall pick?

This is a common topic on our Fantasy Football Forums right now, as so many fantasy owners are concerned about Tomlinson’s long-term value. Before I even begin to answer this very popular 2008 fantasy question, let’s first take a look at Tomlinson’s career stats.

LaDainian Tomlinson Career […]

Fantasy Football Players To Monitor

Published: 03/21/2008 1:59 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are a list of players that need to be monitored as the off-season rolls along. This list of fantasy athletes will either be bargains in 2008, or disappointments. Enjoy, and be sure to talk about this article on its official thread on our FFX Forums.

Players To Monitor This Off-Season

Donovan McNabb | QB PHI
If you’re […]

2008 Strength Of Schedule For Running Backs

Published: 03/17/2008 1:05 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below is our 2008 Fantasy Football Strength Of Schedule (SOS) for running backs. Obviously the 2008 NFL Schedule has not yet been released, but the 2008 NFL Opponents Schedule has. Using last season’s defensive stats, along with the list of opponents that each NFL team faces, we have calculated what teams have the easiest rushing […]

2008 NFL Opponents

Published: 03/14/2008 3:50 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

2008 NFL Opponents: While the dates and times have yet to be determined, the 2008 home and away opponents for NFL teams are locked and loaded! Who does your team face in 2008? The Full NFL Schedule is expected to be released next month.

AFC East

Buffalo Bills
Home: Miami, New England, N.Y. Jets, Oakland, San […]

2008 Free Agent Tracker

Published: 03/10/2008 1:18 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Players Finding New Homes
Free agency has found new homes for a plethora of players so far this off-season, and it’s only March 10th, 2008. With Randy Moss (NE), Jamal Lewis (CLE) and Derek Anderson (CLE) staying put in 2008, the list of players on the move thus far isn’t quite as long as it could […]

Michael Turner Signs With Atlanta

Published: 03/02/2008 3:58 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

According to ESPN, Michael “The Burner” Turner has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, inking a six-year deal worth $34.5 million ($15 million guaranteed).

No Site believes in Turner more than Fantasy Football Xtreme, and no writer on staff expects more of him in 2008 than I do. Last year, before Reggie Bush’s decline in fantasy value, […]

2008 NFL Free Agency: Turner To Be A Top 10RB?

Published: 02/29/2008 1:22 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Michael Turner To Be A Top 10 Fantasy Running Back?

If you want Michael Turner on your dynasty roster in 2008, you better think fast, because “The Burner” is about to strike oil in the NFL contract business — And when he does, his fantasy value will go through the roof!

No Site believes in Turner more […]

Top 25 Fantasy Football Keepers For 2008

Published: 02/25/2008 12:17 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below, Smitty and Tavaner face off comparing their Top 25 Fantasy Football Keepers for the 2008 fantasy football season. These rankings are based off of a standard scoring format (no PPR), rookies are not involved, as this is based off of keeping players from the 2007 fantasy season.

To talk more about this article, visit its […]

It’s Turner Time!

Published: 02/22/2008 12:38 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

February 29th, 2008 marks the start of free agency and the trading period in the NFL, which means some players are going to go from rags to riches in a matter of weeks.

Take a listed to Smitty and myself (Ballgame) talk a bit about our most recent Expert Fantasy Football Mock Draft. Smitty also goes […]

Overvalued and Undervalued Players Heading Into 2008

Published: 02/20/2008 2:45 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are likely to be overvalued and undervalued entering the 2008 fantasy football season. With 2008 fantasy football mock drafts already emerging, like our 2008 “Day After the NFL Super Bowl” Expert Mock, it’s starting to become somewhat clear who is going to cost you an arm and a leg on draft […]

Giants Win Super Bowl XLII

Published: 02/04/2008 1:03 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

For those of you that missed that now-famous 4th-quarter drive by Eli Manning and that Giants offensive attack in Super Bowl XLII, you missed one of the greatest plays I’ve ever seen. I’m not just saying that because I’m a New York guy. If you missed the play, take a look for yourself.

By the way, […]

2008 Expert Fantasy Football Mock Draft (February)

Published: 01/31/2008 1:20 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Super Bowl XLII is over and done with (congrats to the Giants)… so that means that fantasy football is coming to an end for a while, right? Think again!

We have once again put together one of the earliest official 2008 Expert Fantasy Football Mock Drafts with some of the best fantasy Sites on the Web.

Sites […]

2007 NFL Player Stats (Through Week 17)

Published: 01/27/2008 3:09 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Below we have posted the 2007 NFL player stats through Week 17. These stats include the top 33QBs, top 50 rushers and top 97 pass-catchers (includes TEs). When you prepare for your 2008 fantasy football drafts, make sure you reflect on all of the 2007 individual NFL player stats.

Note: We also provide these stats through […]

Trends: Third-Year Breakout WRs for 2008

Published: 01/27/2008 1:05 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Almost every fantasy owner has heard of the Third-Year Breakout WR Theory. If you haven’t, the theory basically suggests that a wide receiver’s third NFL season is often his breakout season. Whatever the reason, whether it be the need for experience, or time to battle through injury, this theory often holds true, as […]

2008 Fantasy Football Breakouts or Busts?

Published: 01/21/2008 5:22 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are a grip of players that are on the verge of Breakout or Bust. Since many fantasy owners are on the fence when it comes to some of these players, we have decided to force ourselves to argue one extreme or the other, with really no in between. So, Jeff and myself (Smitty) will […]

2008 Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

Published: 01/16/2008 12:46 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

We just released our Early 2008 Breakout Candidates Article, so now it is time to dig into the list of possible Bust Candidates for the upcoming 2008 fantasy football season.

WR Marvin Harrison | IND
Marvin Harrison missed 12 games last year due to a knee injury, and even when he finally returned to action in the […]

2008 Top 25 Fantasy Football Keepers

Published: 01/11/2008 6:25 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

We have year-round 2008 Dynasty / Keeper Fantasy Rankings, but that is created from a staff average. Variation is nice and you should never use just one source for your fantasy analysis, as there is even variation between writers from the same Site. This is why we try and mix it up with our fantasy […]

Updated 2008 Playoff Player Rankings

Published: 01/11/2008 3:47 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Here is a set of updated Divisional Round Fantasy Playoff Player Rankings for the 2008 NFL Playoffs. Keep in mind that a few players are currently banged up, like D.J. Hackett and Antonio Gates… also, Brandon Jacobs and Plaxico Burress are always players to monitor heading into any fantasy week. Enjoy, and know that we […]

Updated Early 2008 Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Published: 01/10/2008 1:47 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Here is our first update to our FOUR-Round 2008 Fantasy Football Mock Draft. Some things have changed since we last posted the mock. Guys like Earnest Graham have dropped a bit in value, while some of the rookie rushers projected to turn pro have been on the rise. There are more than a handful […]

2008 Fantasy Breakout Candidates

Published: 01/08/2008 4:46 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

It’s extremely early to start predicting 2008 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates, but that has never stopped us in the past. Keep in mind that a lot is going to change between now and August, especially after the 2008 NFL Draft, but I absolutely believe a few of these names, like Michael Turner, Marion Barber and […]

Fantasy Playoff Rankings (2008 Post-Season)

Published: 12/31/2007 3:38 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below we have provided our Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings for the 2007-2008 NFL Playoffs. Obviously players on teams that are likely to advance further are more valuable, which is why you will find players like Marion Barber ranked higher than players like Joseph Addai. Addai is still a great prospect, but Dallas’ path to the […]

2007-2008 NFL Playoff Bracket - Printable For Office Pools

Published: 12/31/2007 2:28 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Click To Enlarge & Print

UPDATED AFTER ROUND 1: 2007-2008 NFL Playoff BracketTo left is a printable 2007-2008 NFL Playoff Bracket for all of your office pools out there. This bracket is […]

2007 NFL Player Stats (Through Week 16)

Published: 12/28/2007 4:39 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are the NFL player stats for virtually every quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end that played in 2007. As you get ready for your 2008 fantasy football drafts, make sure you know how each player did in the 2007 fantasy season. Not only do we provide individual NFL player stats below, we […]

Early 2008 Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Published: 12/26/2007 4:38 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Ok, so it isn’t even 2008 yet, but a ton of you are already looking to next year. Well, we never shut it down here at FFX, so we decided to throw together a FOUR-Round FFX 2008 Fantasy Football Mock Draft.
This fantasy mock draft is based off of a non-PPR format, standard scoring, with a […]

2008 NFL Free Agents: Running Backs

Published: 12/21/2007 2:22 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

As most of you know, fantasy football is a year-round thing here at Fantasy Football Xtreme. It’s never too early to start digging into next year, so below I have listed the top Unrestricted & Restricted Free Agent Running Backs for the 2008 NFL season.

UFA: Unrestricted Free Agent | RFA: Restricted Free Agent

1. Michael Turner […]

Week 16 Decisions, FFX Forums & 2008 Fantasy Rankings

Published: 12/17/2007 2:20 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

2008 Fantasy Football Rankings

Most of you have been knocked out of your fantasy playoffs and your season is over. Well, don’t worry… we attack the fantasy off-season just about as intensely as the fantasy in-season. After this upcoming Week 16, we will immediately launch our 2008 Fantasy Football Redraft Rankings and 2008 Fantasy Football Dynasty […]

Week 15: Defensive Rankings (Rushing/Passing)

Published: 12/12/2007 6:11 pm by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are the Defensive Rankings (against the run and the pass) for all 32 NFL teams entering Week 15. These rankings should help you decide between two similar running backs or quarterbacks, etc. Also, if you still have a tough start and bench decision to make and these defensive stats don’t get it […]

Week 14 Disasters

Published: 12/10/2007 1:32 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

If I told a reasonably knowledgeable fantasy owner that Adrian Peterson and Terrell Owens would combine for less than 3 fantasy points in Week 14, that owner probably would have punched me in the face (much like in our FFX Commercial).

Well, the unthinkable occurred this week and A.P. (14 carries for 3 yards) and Owens […]

Week 14 Weather Report

Published: 12/06/2007 4:56 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Here is some weather report action for all you match-up and weather nuts out there. For updates, here is the link so you can keep checking this info as we near the start of these games. Good luck to those of you that have players playing tonight!

Thursday December 6th, 2007

Chicago Bears @ Washington Redskins
Outdoor: FedExField […]

Top 10 RBs Looking Forward (Weeks 14-16)

Published: 12/03/2007 4:53 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Who are the top 10 fantasy football running backs looking forward from Weeks 14-16? Does Ryan Grant belong in the top 10? Should he be ranked even higher? What about Larry Johnson? Where do you rank all these questionable rushers heading into your playoffs?

Now, we still have the Monday night game to go, but neither […]

Week 13: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 11/26/2007 2:16 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 12 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Week 12: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 11/19/2007 1:09 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 11 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Rushing & Passing Defensive Rankings: Week 11

Published: 11/17/2007 3:32 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are defensive rankings for all 32 NFL teams through Week 11. Want to know if your rusher is facing a top rushing defense this week?

Have a tough start and bench decision to make at your quarterback position? Well, take a look at the defensive rankings for teams against the pass and start and […]

Oh, The Injuries!

Published: 11/13/2007 2:51 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

I can’t remember a season riddled with more running back disasters & injuries than this one. Fantasy lands first lost the services of Steven Jackson (groin) and Deuce McAllister (ACL), and while Jackson is finally back and rushing well, fantasy football has fallen victim to a plethora of running back disasters, an some are more […]

Week 10: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 11/05/2007 2:19 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 9 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Week 9: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 10/29/2007 2:22 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 8 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

2008 Dynasty Running Back Tiers

Published: 10/26/2007 5:01 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

It’s never too early to start getting ready for next season if you’re a dynasty league owner. Even if you’re going to be joining the dynasty world next season for the first time, these rankings can help you.

Below I have ranked the 2008 Fantasy RBs looking forward, broken down into tiers. This is how I’d […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Football Mock Draft

Published: 10/25/2007 5:28 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

I know what you’re thinking… a mock draft in the middle of Week 8? Well, nothing brings out your true fantasy beliefs better than a mid-season fantasy football mock draft.

What I mean is this… As fantasy owners watch the young stars rise, the unknowns flourish and some of the top dogs fall, one’s personal rankings […]

Week 8: Random Shots

Published: 10/25/2007 12:41 am by contributor in Fantasy Football Articles

Impact Of The Chambers Trade And Ronnie Brown Injury

Impact on the Dolphins

Marty Booker
Booker is clearly the #1 WR in Miami. He will definitely get more targets with Chambers gone, but with the lack of other experienced weapons in MIA, Booker will be double teamed and I don’t see him being able to thrive […]

Injury Strikes Ronnie Brown Owners!

Published: 10/22/2007 2:50 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Ronnie Brown Out For The Season

According to MiamiHerald.com, Dolphins starting running back Ronnie Brown is done for the season with a knee injury. Brown went down in the second-half of Sunday’s game against the Patriots and it didn’t look good.

The runner did walk to the locker room under his own power, but as we […]

Week 8: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 10/22/2007 12:16 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 7 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Week 7: Random Shots

Published: 10/18/2007 12:09 am by contributor in Fantasy Football Articles

Trade ‘EM

With waivers thin it’s time to appreciate the beauty of trades. Three QB’s whose running game has abandoned them are primed to be moved: Drew Brees (with question’s @ WR) Brian Griese (7td/6int/no run game) & Brett Favre (lots of yrds/1td/4int last two weeks) top my list.

Three RB’s who have found a way […]

Adrian Peterson As Good As LaDainian Tomlinson?

Published: 10/15/2007 4:43 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Adrian Peterson’s Present & Future Value

As we head into week 7 of the 2007 fantasy football season, Ronnie Brown, Adrian Peterson and LaDainian Tomlinson sit atop fantasy football’s elite rushers. Yep, those are the top 3 fantasy running backs in almost any scoring format through week 6.

Will it continue? Should Adrian Peterson be considered a […]

Week 7: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 10/15/2007 12:47 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 6 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Week 6: Random Shots

Published: 10/12/2007 12:11 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

What To Do About Henry
We’ve been telling fantasy owners for over a week now to grab RB Andre Hall. He seems like the most unlikely of the Denver back-ups to land the starting job, therefore, that makes him the leading candidate. If that doesn’t make sense to you, well, that means that you must be […]

Week 6: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 10/08/2007 2:05 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 5 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

RB Travis Henry Tests Positive For Marijuana?

Published: 10/04/2007 9:59 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Travis Henry

According to FOX 31 News in Colorado, Broncos RB Travis Henry tested positive for marijuana and he could face a possible year-long suspension.

Henry previously served a four-game suspension back in 2005 for violating the league’s substance abuse policy back when he was a Tennessee Titan.

We will keep you posted as the news breaks.

Working […]

Week 5: Random Shots

Published: 10/04/2007 6:40 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Tough Question Of The Week
We have seen this question a few times now on our forums, so I thought I’d address it. Who is the better runner to have in a redraft league looking forward, Adrian Peterson or Willis McGahee?

This is a tough question to answer, as even most here on staff are split on […]

Week 5: Players on the Rise / Decline

Published: 10/01/2007 1:37 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 4 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Week 4: Random Shots

Published: 09/28/2007 1:57 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Pick-Up Of The Week

QB Brian Griese
Vince Young and Drew Brees are on a bye this week, so if you’re hurting at the quarterback position this week, consider picking up Brian Griese. The Bears need a spark and I think Griese is going to provide that spark. The Bears face the Lions on Sunday, a team […]

RB Steven Jackson to miss Week 4 (at least) with a partial groin tear

Published: 09/24/2007 5:58 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

According to reports, Rams RB Steven Jackson will miss week 4 with a partial tear to his groin. Running back Brian Leonard will start in Jackson’s place until Jackson returns. We will keep you posted on Jackson’s injury, so be sure to check out our Fantasy Breaking News throughout the day!

If Brian Leonard is available […]

Week 4: Players On The Rise / Decline

Published: 09/24/2007 4:19 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 3 games — It’s never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Week 3: Players On The Rise / Decline

Published: 09/17/2007 1:22 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday Night game is still to come, but the players listed below have already played their week 2 games. It is never too early to dig into the upcoming week, so let’s get right […]

Last Minute Decisions: Week 2

Published: 09/15/2007 8:06 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Our Last Minute Decisions article is designed to help fantasy owners with those last-second calls and game-time decisions. So let’s get right into it!

Who’s A Go For Week 2?

Eli Manning – He looks like a go for week 2
Greg Jennings – Not expected to play, so give James Jones another shot as a WR3 if […]

Bounce-Back Studs: Week 2

Published: 09/14/2007 4:40 pm by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

While week one had its share of fantasy studs, it seemed to be a week of many letdowns. Drew Brees and the Saints offense didn’t show up for week one and Donovan McNabb didn’t have quite the come-back game most fantasy owners were hoping for. Who will bounce-back in week 2?

Bounce-Back Quarterbacks

Drew Brees
Brees let down […]

Week 2: Players On The Rise / Decline

Published: 09/10/2007 1:19 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below are players that are On The Rise and On The Decline in the world of fantasy football. Note that the Monday night games are still to come (as there are two this week), but these players below have already played and their values are on the move! It’s never too early to start preparing […]

Week 1: Last Minute Thoughts

Published: 09/08/2007 6:43 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Good luck in week one, Xtremers! Also, if you need any last minute fantasy advice, get on our Start/Bench Forum and post your question there! Here are some Last Minute Fantasy Thoughts:

Our Favorite Starts Of The Week

RB Adrian Peterson (vs. ATL) - We have a feeling that the Vikes are going to showcase their rookie […]

Ronnie Brown: Trade For Him If The Price Is Right!

Published: 09/06/2007 2:51 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Ronnie Brown: Worth Trading For?

Previous Ronnie Brown owners, put on your earmuffs! What I’m about to tell you might hurt to hear.

Trade for Ronnie Brown while his value is extremely low.

In this sport, we have to cover all sides of a situation. For example, we told Ronnie Brown owners weeks ago to sell […]

Undervalued Fantasy Prospects

Published: 09/05/2007 9:40 pm by contributor in Fantasy Football Articles

Well, the 2007 season is now upon us with the opening game being this Thursday night. Before the season kicksoff, here are some last minute random thoughts, from my gut, about the 2007 season and some undervalued fantasy players in particular. Without further adieu:

RB Willis McGahee
McGahee is being undervalued by almost everyone. Last […]

Fantasy Football Players On The Rise / Decline

Published: 09/04/2007 3:00 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below I have listed fantasy football players that are On The Rise and On The Decline. In some cases, the players on the decline are starting to look like bargains in the world of trading, and in other cases you may want to deal such players before things get even worse. Also, go after the […]

September 1: NFL Cuts And Announcements

Published: 09/01/2007 10:26 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Hey Xtremers:

Some interesting things went down today, relating to cuts and Injury List moves. Some more interesting cuts and announcements are sure to follow behind this post, but you can bet that we will continue to update you as they happen. Here is what you need to know for the moment:

RB Antonio Pittman cut by […]

Players On The Rise

Published: 08/29/2007 2:45 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Whether your draft is around the corner, or even if you’ve already drafted, these are players that fantasy owners should consider targeting right now before their values start to climb.

Grab Them Now

RB Clinton Portis
The veteran’s value is only going to rise as people start realizing that he still holds top 10 upside (especially if […]

Larry Johnson Signs Six-Year Deal Worth $45 Millon

Published: 08/21/2007 2:18 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

According to FoxSports.com, Chiefs RB Larry Johnson has agreed to a six-year deal worth roughly $45 million. It looks like about $19 million of it is guaranteed.

Johnson has never left our top 2 overall in either our 2007 Redraft Rankings or our 2007 Dynasty Rankings, so congrats to those that followed our advice and took […]

Michael Vick Accepts a Plea Deal

Published: 08/20/2007 3:00 pm by editor in Fantasy Football Articles

RICHMOND — According to ESPN, Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has accepted a plea deal on Monday in order to avoid additional federal charges in the dogfighting case against him — the quarterback is expected to to face a prison sentence.

“After consulting with his family over the weekend, Michael Vick has asked that I announce today […]

Player Alert: Adrian Peterson to have a breakout season in ‘07?

Published: 08/20/2007 2:06 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson gave fantasy worlds a taste of what he is capable of on Friday night against the New York Jets, as he ran the football eight times for 70 yards and a touchdown (long of 43 yards). Peterson has moved up a ton in our 2007 Overall Redraft Rankings (top 200) and remains […]

Expert Fantasy Websites Challenge

Published: 08/17/2007 9:46 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Fantasy Football Xtreme was invited to battle it out against some high-quality Fantasy Football Sites in the Fantasy Websites Expert Challenge hosted by MosterDraft.

Our Line-Up

Carson Palmer
Larry Johnson
Clinton Portis (Betts)
Reggie Wayne
Javon Walker
Chris Henry (Perry)
Vernon Davis
Vikings Defense
Rian Lindell

Fantasy Football Sites Involved

Scoring
This is a PPR league — Other than that, the league has a pretty standard scoring format […]

Quick Notes For Week 2 (Preseason)

Published: 08/14/2007 1:40 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Players On The Rise
Ok, is it just me or did Travis Henry just get a MAJOR bump in fantasy value with his Monday night performance against the 49ers? Yea, I know it is only the preseason, and the 49ers, but he sure looked tough. While I still have my questions about Shanny’s commitment to one […]

Larry Johnson close to signing an extension with Chiefs

Published: 08/13/2007 4:54 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Good news for you Larry Johnson owners out there, as KansasCity.com is reporting that the running back and the Chiefs are close to getting a deal done that will put Larry Johnson on the field for the team’s third preseason game against the Saints on August 23rd.

“Multiple sources” have told The Kansas City Star (today) […]

2007 Fantasy Football Sleepers

Published: 08/13/2007 3:44 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Sometimes the key to having a successful fantasy season is landing some big-time sleepers during your fantasy football draft. The term Sleeper is a term that we like to use loosely, or at least we like to use it on more than one level. For example, Vince Young is not an unknown fantasy QB, […]

Expert League Draft Results (BP Expert Challenge)

Published: 08/06/2007 3:10 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Fantasy Football Xtreme has been invited to participate in the Bum Phillips Fantasy Expert League Challenge — This Expert League consists of 12 high-quality fantasy Sites playing in a standard scoring format that starts 1QB, 2RBs 3WRs, 1TE, 1K, 1Def.

The draft results are below, but here is a quick look at our line-up:

Vince Young, […]

Ranking By Way Of Tiers

Published: 08/03/2007 4:58 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

While we provide Fantasy Football Redraft Rankings year-round, we have had a few requests for an article on Rankings By Way Of Tiers. So below I have broken down our rankings into tiers, but I made a few adjustments to my liking. Hope this helps those that draft based on tiers and I will see […]

Draft Strategies: RB Or WR In The Late-2nd?

Published: 07/30/2007 3:02 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Is it better to draft a running back in the late-2nd round of your fantasy football draft, or is it better to go with a wide receiver?

I can’t tell you how many times we have been asked this question, and rightfully so, as it is even a huge topic of debate here at Fantasy Football […]

Ranking 2007 Kickers and Defenses

Published: 07/26/2007 6:25 pm by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Since we do not incorporate Kickers and Defenses into our always-updated 2007 Player Rankings, I wanted to spit out some real quick Early Rankings for those still very important fantasy positions. Things change quickly, so I hope to bring you a few updates as we approach August drafts.

Defenses
1 Baltimore
2 Chicago
3 Carolina
4 San Diego
5 Minnesota
6 Pittsburgh
7 New England
8 New York (Giants)
9 Philadelphia
10 Miami
11 Jacksonville
12 San Francisco
13 Green Bay
14 Denver
15 Cincinnati
16 Kansas City
17 Dallas
18 Arizona
19 Buffalo
20 St. […]

Players In The News (Update)

Published: 07/25/2007 4:37 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Priest Holmes To Report To Camp On Saturday
As we reported earlier today, KC RB Priest Holmes informed Chiefs’ President Carl Peterson on Wednesday that he intends to report to training camp on Saturday. What does this mean for fantasy football? Well, we aren’t too sure just yet — no one is.
Holmes’ neck injury was […]

Early 2007 Fantasy Football Sleepers

Published: 07/23/2007 2:14 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Each and every season more than a few players go from rags to riches right before your eyes. We always try and tackle the topic of “sleepers” more than a few times during the off-season, as knowing who is on the rise can often win leagues.

In 2005, we brought fantasy owners Larry Johnson, Carson […]

2007 Fantasy Football Poll

Published: 07/22/2007 1:55 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

We have put together a Fantasy Football Staff Poll and we have invited seven of our diehard forum users (aka Xtremers) to compete against us. The basics:

Rank The Following For The 2007 Season
- Top 10QBs
- Top 15RBs
- Top 15WRs
- Top 5TEs

Scoring & Weight

The scoring details are below, but it is basic scoring with bonuses, no […]

Michael Vick Indicted By Federal Grand Jury?

Published: 07/17/2007 6:06 pm by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Breaking News On QB Michael Vick

According to ESPN.com, Falcons’ quarterback Michael Vick has been indicted by a federal grand jury in relation to a dog-fighting operation that took place on his property in Virginia.

Now, the legal system still needs to take its course, but this might not stop NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from taking […]

2007 Fantasy Football Auction Values

Published: 07/15/2007 3:22 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

As we hit the middle of July, fantasy owners are starting to prepare for their Fantasy Football Auction Drafts. Well, here are some Auction Rankings for you Auction owners out there. Now, things will change quickly, as they always do in fantasy football, but I will do my best to hit you guys with a […]

Interview With Smitty (By FantasyTailgate.com)

Published: 07/04/2007 4:01 am by contributor in Fantasy Football Articles

Below is an interview segment that Smitty did with Dan LeBert, a respected contributor to Fox Sports Radio and Sirius NFL Network. Dan also is the owner of FantasyTailgate.com, one of the most well respected fantasy football Sites on the Web.

Interviewer

Dan LeBert | FantasyTailgate.com

Being Interviewed

Smitty […]

2007 NFL Strength of Schedule

Published: 07/02/2007 12:20 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

Ok, so here is the Strength of Schedule for the 2007 Fantasy Football Season. This data is very useful for draft preparation, but note that defenses do change from year to year, whether it be through free agency, the NFL Draft, or even through coaching changes. Still, despite its inaccuracies, the data is very helpful […]

2007 Overall Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings

Published: 06/28/2007 2:25 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

For 2008 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings, Click HERE

2007 Rookie Rankings Below
Some things have changed since the last time we posted our 2007 Rookie Rankings, so here is our most updated version.
These rankings are a staff average and are ranked off of a standard scoring system, no PPR (points per reception).
We decided to release […]

Goal Line Target Data For WRs For 2006

Published: 06/25/2007 12:50 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

After posting the Target Data for WRs for the 2006 fantasy season, we decided to get on the Goal Line Target Data as well. Below are both the top 25WRs for Goal Line Targets and Goal Line TDs.
First off, here are a few interesting observations. It seems that we are back to pimping Chris Chambers. […]

Target Data For WRs: What It Means For 2007

Published: 06/23/2007 1:01 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Below is WR target data for the 2006 fantasy season. The first list is the top 25 receivers ranked in order of most targets in 2006. Below that are the same 25 WRs, but ranked by target percentage (receptions / target passes). Target % is a crucial stat to analyze, as it can often paint […]

Staff Battle: Who Do You Draft #2 overall in 2007?

Published: 06/22/2007 1:01 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Larry Johnson #2 Overall
Ok, so everyone knows that LaDainian Tomlinson is the consensus #1 overall pick in all 2007 drafts/formats. The tough decision comes when on the clock with the number 2 pick. Who do you take? The answer is Larry Johnson!

All I keep hearing about as of late […]

2007 Fantasy Football Running Backs (Tiers)

Published: 06/10/2007 11:55 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

We have received a ton of requests for a set of 2007 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings in the tier format - well, here you go. You can expect more Fantasy Football Rankings by way of Tiers as we near August, but this is how I’d rank the 2007 running backs if the fantasy football […]

2007 Expert League Results (Redraft)

Published: 06/10/2007 11:01 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Each season FantasyFootballXtreme faces off against some of the best Fantasy Sites on the Web in numerous Expert Leagues - Well, we just hosted our first official Fantasy Football Expert Draft of the 2007 season and the results are below. Yes, this is a real league, not a mock. Also note that there were a […]

2007 Live Expert League Draft

Published: 06/01/2007 1:00 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

I just wanted to let everyone know that we have an Expert League Draft today starting at 9am EST (June 1st, 2007). We organized a league with some of the best fantasy Sites on the Web, from Footballguys.com’s Chris Smith and Clayton Gray, to the guys at FantasySharks.com, CBSSportsline.com, FFToolbox.com and more (below is the […]

Bold Moves Win Fantasy Leagues

Published: 05/20/2007 1:01 am by Smitty in Fantasy Football Articles

Michael Turner: Why He Is Worth A 5th Round Pick (Redraft)

While on our forums, we have received mixed reactions to our bold 5th-round selection of Michael Turner at pick 49 in the 2007 Junkyard Brawl Expert Mock.

Note: It is a redraft-style mock draft with some of the best fantasy Sites on the Web, […]

2007 Fantasy Football Depth Charts

Published: 05/15/2007 1:01 am by Ballgame in Fantasy Football Articles

By request, here are updated 2007 Fantasy Football Depth Charts for every NFL team. Keep in mind that these are “fantasy” depth charts, so even though Tennessee rookie runner Chris Henry isn’t technically the starter in TEN just yet, we project him to be the most valuable 2007 TEN running back. I will try […]

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