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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• Buckhalter expected back Week 16

  
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  Denver RB Correll Buckhalter (ankle) has been listed as probable for the teams Week 16 game at Philadelphia. He had missed the teams Week 15 game with the injury. 6 Vote(s)
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• Seattle signs WR Hass from P-Squad

  
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  The Seattle Seahawks have signed wide receiver Mike Hass from the practice squad and waived defensive end Derek Walker. Seattle made the moves ahead of Sundays game at Green Bay. Hass is insurance with Seattle short-handed at receiver. Nate Burleson is doubtful for Sundays game with a high ankle sprain and Ben Obomanu ...
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• Hester still not back in full

  
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  Chicago WR Devin Hester (calf) was once again limited in practice on Saturday in preparation for the Monday night game against Minnesota. 6 Vote(s)
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• Bulger placed on IR

  
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  The News With just eight days left in the Rams season, quarterback Marc Bulger (broken leg) has been placed on injured reserve, according to the team. Our View This leaves Keith Null and Kyle Boller to finish out the season under center for St. Louis. Null is expected to get the start on Sunday. In ...
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• Browns release Kooistra

  
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  The News Scott Kooistra has been waived by the Browns for the second time this season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Our View He has been replaced on the roster by linebacker Titus Brown. 5 Vote(s)
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• Pat Williams questionable

  
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  The News Pat Williams is questionable for Monday nights game against the Bears with an elbow injury, according to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Our View The Vikes shouldnt be too worried if one half of the "Williams Wall" is forced to sit out, however, as the Bears are 30th in the ...
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• Hester questionable for Monday

  
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  The News Devin Hester (calf) is questionable for Chicagos showdown with the Vikings on Monday night, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Our View He has sat out the Bears past two games, and was limited in practice all last week. At best, hes a game-time decision. 5 Vote(s)
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• DeAngelo Williams makes trip to New York

  
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  The News DeAngelo Williams traveled with the Panthers to New York on Saturday, leaving open the possibility that he might be active on Sunday, according to Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald. Our View It still isnt all that likely that he will play, but at least now its not impossible. Be sure to ...
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• Rivers has easy night vs. Titans

  
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  San Diego QB Philip Rivers needed three quarters Friday night at Tennessee to have a productive game against the Titans. Rivers was 21 of 27 for 264 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also added one carry for minus-1 yard. Rivers didnt attempt a pass in the fourth quarter. 7 Vote(s)
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• Tolbert does well in reserve role

  
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  San Diego FB Mike Tolbert got a chance to carry the ball quite a bit Friday night at Tennessee with the Chargers beating up on the Titans. Tolbert had 11 carries for 60 yards and one catch for 11 yards. 6 Vote(s)
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• Maclin expected to start Week 16

  
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  Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (foot) has been listed as probable for the teams Week 16 game against the Broncos. Maclin was able to practice in full all week and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said Thursday that Maclin will reclaim his starting job this week. 5 Vote(s)
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• Moore listed as questionable

  
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  Update: The Carolina Panthers team website is reporting that quarterback Matt Moore is questionable for Sunday against the Giants.  Moore is battling a shoulder injury. Fantasy Impact: Moore is going to be the quarterback Sunday for sure.  He is looking to string together back to back strong performances after ...
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• Payne to sit for Bears

  
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  Update: The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Bears safety Kevin Payne (ankle) is out for Chicagos Monday night game with the Vikings. Fantasy Impact: This is bad news for Bears secondary that is going to face Brett Favre and the Vikings who are looking to try and stave off the Eagles for the No. 2 seed in the NFC ...
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• Haynesworth fed up in Washington

  
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  Update: The Washington Post is reporting that Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth says he could not "survive another season with the team unless something changes.  Fantasy Impact: After being sent home from practice for being late, Haynesworth exploded, trashing defensive coordinator Greg Blache.  "If they keep ...
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• Bulger placed on IR

  
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  Update: The St. Louis Rams team website is reporting that quarterback Marc Bulger has been placed on the IR with a broken leg, ending his season. Fantasy impact: Keith Null is expected to get the start on Sunday for the Rams, with Kyle Boller also being in the mix.  Bulger threw just five TDs on the season, and ...
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• Little likely out Sunday

  
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  The News Leonard Little (knee infection) is not likely to play in Week 16, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Our View He also sat out last week. In 13 games this season, the 35-year-old defensive end has 6.5 sacks. 6 Vote(s)
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• Chargers likely to rest up in Week 17

  
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  The News After locking up the AFCs number two playoff seed on Christmas, expect the Chargers to rest most key players in Week 17, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Our View With Indianapolis having already clinched the conferences top seed, San Diego has nothing to play for in ...
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• Cribbs To Play Defense?

  
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  Browns coach Eric Mangini says he "would think about" using WR Josh Cribbs at safety on defense. SOURCE: AKRON BEACON-JOURNAL
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• Payne Ruled Out For Monday

  
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  Bears starting SS Kevin Payne will miss Monday night’s game against the Vikings. SOURCE: CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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• Jerome Harrison: Starting a Hot Hand | NFL Fantasy Football Rankings

  
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  Last week, Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Harrison posted a game any running back would be proud of. With 34 carries, 286 yards rushing and three touchdowns, Harrison has become the biggest waiver pickup I can remember at this time of the year in a long time. With that being said, the Browns and head coach ...
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