Posts Tagged ‘fantasy playoff rankings’
Posted by Sean in 1st Look,Fantasy Advice,Rank,Ranks,Wide Receivers on Jan 10th 2010 and last modified on Jan 11th 2010. (Print This)
The NFL has changed into a passing league. More and more teams are turning to shot-gun, 3 wide receiver set formations. Minnesota, New Orleans, Indy and Zona are the four best spread offenses in the league. They are super saturated with play-makers and more frequently than not, line up in 3 WR sets. Play-maker saturation leads to target dilution, but none of these squads will be playing an overly imposing defense. Divisional week should be an aerial show. The Green Bay vs. Arizona battle was one of the best playoff games the league has ever seen. Expect continued fireworks in the Divisional Match-Ups. New Orleans vs. Arizona: We expect little defense in this one. New Orleans has done well all season in keeping opposing passer's stats down, but they will have much difficulty with Kurt Warner. If you blitz him, he'll make you pay. Anquan... read more
Posted by Sean in Fantasy Advice on Jan 8th 2010 and last modified on Jan 11th 2010. (Print This)
The key to post-season fantasy success is the ability to properly forecast which teams will go on, and which will be one and done. You need to approach the NFL fantasy playoffs just like you would approach the NCAA Final Four Tournament. Prior to making player evaluations, you need to philosophize and fill out a bracket. After doing so, only then can you properly rank your players. You need to get a solid balance of one/two seeds, and first week players in order to make it to the next round. Sure Indy, New Orleans, Minny and San Diego are all stacked with talent, but you will not have access to them until week 2. You'll win your league if you are able to foresee the surprise team and then draft players from that squad. GMs who drafted Arizona Cardinals last year... read more