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Don't buy the hype
PPR leagues shouldn't affect how you view an RB's value, writes John Hett. Cheatsheet | Head-to-head mock draft | Four-team mock Read More
Preseason QB Rankings
Striking out when selecting your quarterbacks on draft day is sure to send your team packing early this season. Nobody likes to lose, so you better start reading. Read More
Preseason RB Ranking
The position of running back is about as stable as Kirstie Alley's weight this season. Let us be your guide to fantasy success while avoiding those landmines and grenades! Read More
Preseason WR Rankings
While there are more receivers than any other position in fantasy, the gap between the sure things and the rest of the crowd is alarming. Read More
Preseason TE Rankings
The NFL has morphed into a much more pass friendly environment and tight ends have reaped the rewards. Grabbing a quality option in the mid-to-late rounds has never been easier. Read More
Daily Fantasy Fix
Saturday
2011 Rookie Report: Quarterbacks
By no means are these all of the quarterbacks that could surface on your fantasy roster in the short-term or beyond. Jake Locker, Andrew Luck, Ryan Mallett and Christian Ponder, however,…
Pre-Wk 3 fantasy recap: Skins game
The Redskins RB picture is murky as ever. Dobish recaps Friday's NFL action.
Sunday
Don't forget about Peyton
Peyton Manning is being taken on average No. 19 overall in fantasy drafts, almost a full round after Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees.
Pre-Wk 3 fantasy recap: Skins game
The Redskins RB picture is murky as ever. Dobish recaps Friday's NFL action.
NASCAR Challenge for cash
Are you ready to take on all comers in our Racing Challenge for cash?
Monday
Pre-Wk 3 fantasy recap: Batch…
Pittsburgh Steelers veteran QB Charlie Batch tossed his hat into the ring to serve as starter while Ben Roethlisberger is suspended. Daniel E. Dobish looks back at the performance…
Devil's Advocate: Picking in the middle
There's no taking running backs in the first two rounds in this mock draft.
Bargain Bin Wk 1: Pick up Fells?
Dobish reveals his studs for Week 1 in the Fast Draft Challenge salary…
Tuesday
Hedge your fantasy bets with good…
There are several players that pose plenty of fantasy questions this season, but you still have to draft them relatively high because of their potential. You can hedge your bets, so…
It's Spiller time in Buffalo
With his backfield mates down, it's Spiller's time to shine.
Welcome to Fast Draft® Challenge (live draft)
The Fast Draft® Challenge is here and fantasy football rules are changing.
Wednesday
Good/bad month-of-September pitchers
Here's a nice list of good -- and bad -- pitchers for the month of September throughout their careers. Kevin Correia might have ended August with two losses, but his career 8-3 record…
Good Summer For WRs Named Mike Williams
Many young players are boosting their stock, including both Mike Williamses.…
Finally, some fantasy love for Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton is like the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL, but here's some…
Thursday
Fearsome foursome: One in the…
Don't waste a first-round pick on a quarterback when the elite four are interchangeable parts. Your fantasy team would be better served by grabbing a stud receiver or running back,…
Don't forget about Peyton
Peyton Manning is being taken on average No. 19 overall in fantasy drafts.…
Fantasy Live® Challenge strategy tips
Fantasy Live® Challenge is set to revolutionize fantasy football.
Friday
Fast Draft® Challenge Wk 1 Mock:…
The content staff do a three-team mock draft for Fast Draft® Challenge for Wk 1. The talent gets a little thinner than the two-team mock we did on Monday, and the strategies shift…
Devil's Advocate: Mocking the Draft
Giving the Devil his due? Jason Garcia takes a different route with this…
Fantasy Freshmen: Rookie indicator
What can a rookie tell you about fantasy football?
Upcoming
NFL Preseason fantasy recaps
Our staff breaks down every night of preseason action.
Week 1 NFL lineup rankings
Ian Riley returns to rank the best players for each matchup.
Knee Jerk Reactions
When something major happens, we'll help fantasy owners figure it out.
Fantasy FB Draft Prep
Don't forget about Peyton
Peyton Manning is being taken on average No. 19 overall in fantasy drafts, almost a full round after Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees.
Finally, some fantasy love for Kyle Orton
Kyle Orton is like the Rodney Dangerfield of the NFL, but here's some…
2010 Fantasy FB Position Previews: QBs
Our staff previews the QB position for 2010: Profiles, projections and…
OPEN for Debate
NFL
2010 Fantasy Football Draft Kit Jumpoff
Remember that time you showed up to class and realized you completely forgot about the big exam? Well, now’s your chance to right a wrong. Don’t head into your fantasy football… Read More
NFL
PPR RBs? Don't bother
PPR leagues are all the rage in fantasy circles. I am more traditional, valuing overall production as opposed to a running back or wide receiver hauling in a catch that nets negative… Read More
NFL
FantasyLive.com "Beat the Staff" Challenge
Think you have what it takes to win the FantasyLive.com “Beat the Staff Challenge”? It’s doubtful you will win, but we’d like you to try. If you finish in first place,… Read More
NFL
True bargains
Sometimes the price you’re asked to pay for success is truly a bargain. And in today’s economy, we’ll take any and all bargains we can find. Read More
NFL
Fast Draft Challenge Week 1 Mock: 5 teams
The possibilities are endless when it comes to the Fast Draft® Challenge. Here's how a recent five-team challenge between our experts shook out for Week 1 of the NFL season. Read More
Player Updates
T.J. Houshmandzadeh
- WR - Seahawks 
WR Houshmandzadeh on the trade block Sep 2 - 6:07pm ET
NFL.com's Jason La Confora is reporting the Seahawks are listening to offers for WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who they signed just one season ago. According to the report, money is a big issue. View Full Update
Sam Bradford
- QB -
Rams
Bradford makes case to start in Week 1 Sep 3 - 1:17am ET
One perfect series and done for Sam Bradford. No doubt, facing the Baltimore Ravens' second-string defense made it easier for the No. 1 pick. Bradford made another favorable impression in his second preseason… View Full Update
Correll Buckhalter
- RB -
Broncos
Buckhalter makes preseason debut in finale Sep 3 - 1:11am ET
Correll Buckhalter made his preseason debut for Denver in the backfield against Minnesota Thursday, catching a pair of passes for 26 yards to give the Broncos another sign of progressive health following… View Full Update
LenDale White
- RB -
Broncos
LenDale leaves with ankle injury Sep 3 - 1:10am ET
Kyle Orton played two series against Minnesota Thursday and led Denver to a touchdown run by LenDale White, who later left the game because of an ankle injury. View Full Update
Injury: Ankle, suspension
Tim Tebow
- QB -
Broncos
Tebow looks good, bad in NFLX finale Sep 3 - 1:08am ET
Tim Tebow's first two series against Minnesota in Thursday’s preseason finale had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the… View Full Update
Brodie Croyle
- QB -
Chiefs
Croyle throws a TD pass Thursday Sep 3 - 1:01am ET
Against the Packers Thursday, Matt Cassel and backup Brodie Croyle each directed touchdown drives for the Chiefs, who finished the preseason 1-3 after going 0-4 a year ago. View Full Update
Matt Cassel
- QB -
Chiefs
Cassel throws TD, INT in NFLX finale Sep 3 - 1:00am ET
Against the Packers Thursday, Matt Cassel and backup Brodie Croyle each directed touchdown drives for the Chiefs, who finished the preseason 1-3 after going 0-4 a year ago. Cassel got off to his typically… View Full Update
Stephen McGee
- QB -
Cowboys
Cowboys get big game from QB McGee Sep 3 - 12:54am ET
Third-string quarterback Stephen McGee boosted the Cowboys’ confidence in their preseason finale against Miami Thursday, throwing a perfect 43-yard touchdown pass to Sam Hurd against Miami's starting… View Full Update
Chad Henne
- QB -
Dolphins
Henne plays well, loses LT to injury Sep 3 - 12:52am ET
Chad Henne was 6 of 11 for 53 yards in Thursday’s preseason finale at Dallas. He led three drives, reaching the Dallas 7 on the opening series before settling for a 28-yard field goal. But Miami's Jake… View Full Update
David Buehler
- K -
Cowboys
Four field goals for Buehler Thursday Sep 3 - 12:49am ET
The Dallas Cowboys are going into the season feeling a lot better about kicker David Buehler. Limited to kickoffs as a rookie last season, Buehler showed he can handle placekicks, too, by making field… View Full Update
Darren McFadden
- RB -
Raiders
D-Mac held out of Thursday's NFLX finale Sep 3 - 12:40am ET
Oakland Raiders RB Darren McFadden (hamstring) was held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, likely as a precaution. View Full Update
Injury: Hamstring
Justin Gage
- WR -
Titans
WR Gage held out of preseason finale Sep 3 - 12:37am ET
Tennessee Titans WR Justin Gage (thumb) was held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Saints. View Full Update
Injury: Thumb
Scott Baker
- P - Twins
Baker leaves Twins game early Sep 2 - 9:23pm ET
Minnesota Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday night’s game against Detroit after two innings because of pain in his right elbow. Baker allowed two runs and three hits, including a homer by Don Kelly.… View Full Update
Injury: Elbow
Dustin Pedroia
- 2B - Red Sox
Pedroia concedes surgery might be needed Sep 2 - 7:38pm ET
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is bracing for the possibility of having season-ending surgery on his broken left foot. Pedroia will be examined on Friday. “I have a CT scan early in the… View Full Update
Injury: Foot
Matt LaPorta
- 1B -
Indians
LaPorta doesn’t start again Thursday Sep 2 - 11:14pm ET
Indians 1B Matt LaPorta (hip) was out of Wednesday’s lineup with a sore hip and is not expected to be in the lineup until later this week. View Full Update
Injury: Hip
Daisuke Matsuzaka
- P -
Red Sox
Dice-K nearly goes six full innings Sep 2 - 10:14pm ET
Daisuke Matsuzaka (back) allowed four earned runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings at Baltimore Thursday night. He struck out six and walked just one batter. View Full Update
Troy Glaus
- 1B -
Braves
Glaus returns from DL Thursday Sep 2 - 8:41pm ET
The Atlanta Braves activated Troy Glaus from the 15-day disabled list Thursday after the infielder missed 14 games with left knee inflammation. Glaus spent his rehab stint at Triple-A Gwinnett playing… View Full Update
Orlando Hudson
- 2B -
Twins
O-Dawg still out of Twins’ lineup Sep 2 - 8:38pm ET
2B Orlando Hudson (ankle), OF Jason Kubel (hand) and DH Jim Thome (back) were not in the Twins’ starting lineup against Detroit Thursday. View Full Update
Injury: Ankle
Jim Thome
- DH -
Twins
Twins can’t start Thome Thursday Sep 2 - 8:37pm ET
2B Orlando Hudson (ankle), OF Jason Kubel (hand) and DH Jim Thome (back) were not in the Twins’ starting lineup against Detroit Thursday. View Full Update
Injury: Back
Jason Kubel
- RF -
Twins
Kubel unable to start Thursday Sep 2 - 8:35pm ET
2B Orlando Hudson, OF Jason Kubel and DH Jim Thome were not in the Twins’ starting lineup against Detroit Thursday. View Full Update
Injury: Hand
Gerald Laird
- C -
Tigers
Laird doesn’t start Thursday’s game Sep 2 - 8:29pm ET
Gerald Laird (back) was out of the Tigers’ lineup for Thursday’s game at Minnesota again. View Full Update
Injury: Back
Jason Varitek
- C -
Red Sox
Varitek runs hard in practice Sep 2 - 8:00pm ET
C Jason Varitek ran hard in the infield Thursday and also is scheduled to have a CT scan on his broken right foot. View Full Update
Injury: Foot
Manny Delcarmen
- P -
Rockies
Delcarmen arrives in Mile High city Sep 2 - 7:57pm ET
Manny Delcarmen has arrived at Coors Field to meet his new bleary-eyed teammates, whom he’ll try to help capture the NL wild card. The Rockies traded minor league pitcher Chris Balcom-Miller to the… View Full Update
Donnie Murphy
- 3B -
Marlins
INF Murphy undergoes surgery Thursday Sep 2 - 7:54pm ET
Reserve infielder Donnie Murphy underwent surgery Thursday to repair a dislocated right wrist. He was injured making a tumbling catch in Wednesday’s win over Washington. View Full Update
Injury: Wrist
Kyle Busch - #18 - Joe Gibbs Racing
Kyle Busch makes history at Bristol Aug 21 - 10:34pm ET
Kyle Busch capped off an amazing weekend by winning the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol on Saturday. He swept all three touring series races at Bristol, making his the first driver in NASCAR history… View Full Update
Kevin Harvick - #29 - Richard Childress Racing
Harvick wins Michigan, clinches Chase spot Aug 15 - 4:11pm ET
Kevin Harvick, the overall Sprint Cup Series leader, locked up a spot in the Chase with a win in Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway. It will be Harvick's fourth appearance in the Chase.… View Full Update
Casey Mears - #83 - Red Bull Racing Team
Mears doesn't come close to qualifying Aug 14 - 12:37pm ET
Casey Mears jumped into the No. 36 for Tommy Baldwin Racing and attempted to qualify for Sunday's Michigan 400. He didn't come close, turning in a poor 180.059 mph speed. View Full Update
Scott Riggs - #190 - Keyed-Up Motorsports
Riggs attempts to qualify, fails at MIS Aug 14 - 12:35pm ET
Scott Riggs attempted to qualify for Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan, but he turned in a 180.959 mph and that was not nearly enough to get into the field of 43. View Full Update
J.J. Yeley - #46 - Whitney Motorsports
Yeley fails to qualify for Sunday's race Aug 14 - 12:33pm ET
J.J. Yeley was unable to qualify for Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan despite the fact he turned in a 183.038 mph which would have landed him in the 39th spot. View Full Update
Mike Bliss - #9 - Phoenix Racing
Bliss doesn't qualify for Carfax 400 at MIS Aug 14 - 12:31pm ET
Mike Bliss was unable to qualify for Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan despite the fact he turned in a 183.136 mph which would have landed him in the 39th spot. View Full Update
Tony Raines - #164 - Gunselman Motorsports
Raines replaces Conway in the No. 34 Aug 14 - 12:28pm ET
Tony Raines will take the wheel of the No. 34 car for Front Row Motorsports with Yates Racing in Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan. He replaces rookie Kevin Conway, who takes his Extenze Racing sponsorship… View Full Update
Kevin Conway - #37 - Front Row Motorsports with Yates Racing
Front Row replaces Conway with Tony Raines Aug 14 - 12:25pm ET
Rookie Kevin Conway has been removed from the No. 34 car for Front Row Motorspots with Yates Racing. The team will use Tony Raines in his absence and he starts 39th at Michigan on Sunday. View Full Update
Paul Menard - #98 - Richard Petty Motorsports
Menard signs multi-year deal with Childress Aug 14 - 12:21pm ET
Richard Childress Racing has signed Paul Menard to a multi-year deal, as they'll expand to a four-car operation in 2011. "Paul will fit in perfectly with our team of drivers at RCR, and they are all looking… View Full Update
Kasey Kahne - #9 - Richard Petty Motorsports
Kahne on pole for Sunday, finds new team Aug 14 - 12:17pm ET
Friday was a busy day for Kasey Kahne, as he turned in a 187.183 mph qualifying speed to capture his second-career pole at Michigan. He'll go off first in Sunday's Carfax 400. View Full Update
Mark Martin - #5 - Hendrick Motorsports
Mark Martin ends up 19th at Watkins Glen Aug 8 - 6:02pm ET
Mark Martin, a three-time winner at Watkins Glen, ended up a distant 19th in Sunday's Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen. However, that was still good enough to move up one spot in the overall Sprint… View Full Update
Dale Earnhardt Jr. - #88 - Hendrick Motorsports
Earnhardt Jr. struggles at Watkins Glen Aug 8 - 5:58pm ET
Dale Earnhardt Jr. was awful in qualifying, starting 40th in Sunday's Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen. He didn't make much of an ascent through the pack, ending up 26th. View Full Update
