Fantasy Football

Not everyone was blessed with physical ability. Or coaching ability. Or even the ability to run an actual football team. That's not a problem with fantasy football, where NFL football fans can run their own team of real football players and score points based on how the football players perform in actual games.

Even though nobody except you cares about your fantasy football team, a lot of moderate-to-fervent fantasy football GMs will seek out advice as to who to put in their weekly starting lineup, and some writers are happy to help.

An added bonus to fantasy football over regular football is the ability to manage multiple teams in one year. So what if you are 2-8 in your friends league? You're 9-1 in your co-workers league. Rejoice!

The two most popular fantasy football services in America come from Yahoo! Sports and ESPN, but it's anyone's guess as to which one's better. And for the Europeans, fantasy football exists as well, except there are considerably fewer points scored.

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• TE Patrick good for just one grab

  
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  Cardinals TE Ben Patrick caught one pass for 28 yards at Tennessee in Week 12. He has no more than two catches in any game this season. 7 Vote(s)
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• Moore might end up starting

  
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  Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox said Monday that starting quarterback Jake Delhomme broke a finger on his right throwing hand Sunday against the Jets and his status for this week is up in the air. That could mean backup QB Matt Moore might start this week against Tampa Bay. Moore might have been starting anyway ...
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• Ikegwuonu visits Bengals

  
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  The News According to the National Football Post, former Eagles defensive end Jack Ikegwuonu visited the Bengals on Tuesday. Our View Ikegwuonu missed his entire rookie season and was then assigned to the Eagles practice squad this season before appearing in one game. He was released on November ...
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• Britt to see more action as return man

  
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  The News Kenny Britt will reportedly see more action as a return man with the Titans, according to the Tennessean. Our View The prized rookie receiver has looked explosive, and averaged 29 yards on two kickoff returns against the Cardinals in Week 12. Britt looks to see a boost in fantasy value in ...
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• NT Rogers done for the year

  
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  Browns Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers is done for the season with what is believed to be a broken leg. Coach Eric Mangini says Rogers will need surgery and be placed on injured reserve. The 6-foot-4, 350-pound Rogers was injured in the fourth quarter of Sundays 16-7 loss in Cincinnati when his leg was struck by ...
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• Rookie DE Jarmon done for 09

  
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  The Redskins announced that DE Jeremy Jarmon will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. 7 Vote(s)
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• Clark misses practice

  
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  The News NFL.com reports that tight end Desmond Clark did not participate in Tuesdays practice due to a neck injury. Our View Clark hasnt played since Week 10 because of the injury and there is currently no timetable for his return. He practiced last week, but then suffered a setback, causing him ...
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• Green doubtful for Week 13

  
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  The News According to NFL.com, Ahman Green did not practice on Tuesday because of a groin injury and is listed as doubtful for Week 13. Our View Green hasnt played since Week 10 because of the injury, and isnt likely able to see action against the Ravens this week. He wont be missed on fantasy ...
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• Chiefs add Lokey

  
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  The News The Chiefs have signed Derek Lokey to their practice squad, according to their official team website. Our View Lokey has only appeared in one game with Kansas City, and should continue to be ignored while providing emergency depth at defensive tackle on the practice squad. 7 Vote(s)
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• Saints dont want Bush in 2010

  
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  The News According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, the Saints arent planning on bringing back Reggie Bush in 2010. Our View Bush is scheduled to make $8 million next season, and the Saints dont feel that hes worth that lofty of a price tag. Hes been bothered by chronic knee problems, which caused ...
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• Vikings try out Hamdan

  
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  The News According to the National Football Post, the Vikings tired out veteran quarterback Gibran Hamdan on Tuesday. Our View The Bills cut Hamdan loose last month to make room for Brian Brohm. The Vikes are looking for depth and had him throw some passes Tuesday, but did not make a decision. He ...
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• Week 13: Player Upgrades

  
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  These players stock is rising. This weeks picks include Chris Redman, Vince Young, Fred Jackson, Felix Jones, and Laurence Maroney. [ Go To Page ]
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• Report: Bills have lost faith in Edwards - Trent Edwards (QB) Buffalo Bills

  
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  According to NFL Networks Jason La Canfora, Ryan Fitzpatrick is "widely viewed" in the Bills organization as having a better arm and better pocket presence than Trent Edwards.
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• Cooley placed on injured reserve

  
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  The Redskins announced Monday that they have placed TE Chris Cooley on injured reserve. Cooley injured his ankle in Week 7 and was hopeful of returning this year following surgery, but the Redskins have decided to keep him out for the rest of the season. 8 Vote(s)
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• Redskins promote two from P-squad

  
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  Washington promoted LB Alvin Bowen and DE Rob Jackson from the practice squad on Monday. 7 Vote(s)
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• Ryan Harris practices

  
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  The News Ryan Harris fully practiced Tuesday, according to the Denver Post. He missed the last four games with a toe injury. Our View The Broncos are hopeful Harris can return to action Sunday at rival Kansas City. He is a solid right tackle when healthy. 6 Vote(s)
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• Royal practices

  
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  The News Eddie Royal was able to practice Tuesday, according to the Denver Post. Our View This is encouraging, as Royal suffered a thigh injury during battle with the Giants on Thanksgiving Day. The second-year receiver should have good odds of playing Sunday at Kansas City if he can practice the ...
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• Woodyard misses practice

  
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  The News Wesley Woodyard did not practice Tuesday, according to the Denver Post. He suffered a neck injury on Thanksgiving Day against the Giants. Our View Woodyard is a backup linebacker, and would not be missed in IDP leagues if unable to play Sunday at Kansas City. 6 Vote(s)
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• Bradshaw still not cleared to play

  
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  The News According to the New York Daily News, running back Ahmad Bradshaw has still not been cleared to play due to his ankle injury. Our View Bradshaw is still wearing a protective boot, and it looks doubtful that he will be able to be game-ready for Sundays matchup with the Cowboys. With D.J. ...
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• Dolphins add Taurus Johnson

  
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  The News The Dolphins have added receiver Taurus Johnson to their practice squad, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Our View Johnson has good speed, but was unable to push for playing time during stints with the Chiefs (training camp) and Lions (practice squad) this season. He should continue to be ...
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