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Fantasy Football Brothers takes a 1ST LOOK at the RBs heading into week 4. There is growing concern around the quagmire that is the Panthers backfield and the Packers backfield as well. The Panthers backs are playing like second stringers instead of 1A and 1B. Owners are wise to take a wait and see approach. They are too valuable to cut and aren't worth nearly what they were heading into week 1. The Packers have gone from trying to get RB James Starks more involved to now saying they need to get Ryan Grant more involved. What to believe? They are entering the Patriots zone. You don't know who will be the better play each week. On the injury front Frank Gore got hurt and missed the end of the game. Reports right... read more

Week 3 RB Ranks & Projections

Posted by in Fantasy Advice on Sep 23rd 2011 and last modified on Sep 24th 2011. (Print This)

When the season started, we knew there were only a few elite backs that would be available to draft. We also knew there were more than a few committees that would be strong enough to start as solid RB2/Flex plays. The RB position was deep if things played out as expected. Of course we know that nothing ever happens the way it is supposed to. Just ask RB Mark Ingram owners. Fast foward to the beginning of week 3. Fantasy nation was off to a tough start with an already injured RB Arian Foster, then down goes Steven Jackson after his second carry. Chris Johnson is rustier than the tin man. Rashard Mendenhall only has 111 yards rushing so far, Frank Gore has just over a hundred yards rushing on... read more

1ST LOOK: Week 3 RB Ranks

Posted by in Fantasy Advice on Sep 20th 2011 and last modified on Sep 21st 2011. (Print This)

Every Tuesday the Brotherhood takes a 1ST LOOK at the upcoming weeks RB ranks. RB Jamaal Charles was lost for the year leaving a huge question for fantasy owners and the Chiefs. RB Thomas Jones is the obvious answer, but is he the long term answer? We think not. Look for a combination of Jones, Dexter McCluster and even a little Jackie Battle. Let's not forget about FB Le'Ron McClain who could even find himself in the carry equation at some point. The situation in K.C. screams stay away. They have the look of being a very bad team. The only upside is after the Chargers the AFC West is completely up for grabs. Some of the elite backs that were drafted in the first two rounds have left a little something to be desired. Frank Gore... read more

Week 2 RB Ranks

Posted by in Fantasy Advice,Running Backs on Sep 16th 2011 and last modified on Sep 17th 2011. (Print This)

Fantasy Football Brothers drops our positional ranks every Friday. It's not to late to sign up for our Brotherhood All-Access Membership. Where else can you get your own personalized fantasy football consultant? We answer every question, every time. Including on Gameday when you need help the most.  We are the edge that every fantasy owner wants and needs. We are the Brotherhood! Week 2 has some interesting developing story lines. From what will Ray Rice,LeSean McCoy and Darren McFadden do for an encore after big games to Mike Tolbert coming off a 3 touchdown game to a potential AFC Championship pre-view. We are eagerly anticipating the debut of Arian Foster as well as Marion Barber and Daniel Thomas. We are watching to see if Steven Jackson and Knowshon Moreno are able to suit up this... read more

(1ST LOOK is available only to Brotherhood All-Access Members. This article is a free pre-view.) Every Tuesday the Brotherhood takes a 1ST Look at this weeks upcoming ranks. Even though these ranks are not set in stone it is always good idea to start planning ahead.  On Friday we will post our our final ranks for Week 2. Week 1 showed us some shocking and disappointing moments.  We saw Steven Jackson break a big run and then leave the game never to return. The early news out of St. Louis doesn't sound too promising for Jackson 0wners in week 2. It looks like Cadillac Williams will be a big waiver wire hero. To the surprise of no one Arian Foster sat out week 1. If anyone asked us before the season starter: Who is the better Texan backup?... read more

Note to our readers come September 8th only subscribing members will be able to use our Q & A all football season long. Don’t get left out in the cold. Arian Foster’s hamstring injury is a concern but the bigger question is who should you draft as his backup. Derek Ward and second year back Ben Tate have been battling back and forth for the handcuff role. Ward might be the better back but the Texans have a bigger investment in Tate. The jury is still out on what type of season MJD will have since we haven’t had much time to evaluate him. On the positive side Jones-Drew played with the injured knee all season long and racked up over 1,600 yards in just 14 games.  Yes his dynasty/keeper league value takes a hit but... read more

2011 Draft Kit: RB Ranks 2.0 (W/ Projections)

Posted by in Fantasy Advice on Aug 24th 2011 and last modified on Sep 3rd 2011. (Print This)

Note to our readers come September 8th only subscribing members will be able to use our Q & A all football season long. Don’t get left out in the cold. Fantasy Football Brothers is constantly updating our projections and ranks on an hour by hour basis. Just like the fraud weathermen that have ruined my weekend predicting hurricane/armageddon Irene in the Northeast. We hope all of our friends and readers in the south are alright and doing well. We take another look at the running back position this week. There are plenty of make or break events that will take place this week as we head into the last week of exhibition games. Arian Foster's hamstring injury is a concern but the bigger question is who should you draft as his backup. Derek Ward and second year back Ben Tate have been battling back... read more

Fantasy Football Brothers Free Draft Kit roll out continues today with our RB ranks and writeups. We have been constantly adding and removing players. We are constantly making changes to our ranks as things are literally minute to minute at the running back position. As you have heard us say before there is plenty of talent at RB. Yes the days of 3 down backs are disappearing. They are becoming endangered species. That doesn't mean there isn't plenty of talent available throughout the draft but the lack of quality starting backs are a little thinner than expected. There is a ton to read here so we will keep this intro short and sweet. Remember To Ask Us A Question. It's still free until the start of the season, then it's only available to our Brotherhood All-Access Members. [caption id="attachment_9035" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Foster... read more

2011 Draft Kit: RB Handcuffs/Depth Chart

Posted by in Fantasy Advice on Aug 17th 2011 and last modified on Aug 18th 2011. (Print This)

  The free draft kit rolls on. In fantasy football, knowledge is power.  So today Fantasy Football Brothers will drop a little knowledge on you.  This is a handcuff chart, but this list also serves as an up to date depth chart as things stand right now.  The NFL has only played one exhibition game so far, so rosters are still shaking out.  Who ever you end up drafting you need to know who is next in line for carries.  There are some teams that have clear cut backups, other teams have their depth chart constantly in flux. There are some teams that have backup players that are truly closer to being the 1B on the depth chart than a true handcuff.  Guys like Jonathan Stewart, Mike Tolbert... read more

2011 RB Tiers

Posted by in Fantasy Advice,Rank,Running Backs on Aug 10th 2011 and last modified on Aug 11th 2011. (Print This)

  Fantasy Football Brothers has begun our free draft kit roll out. Yes it is free. 100% free. The best part about our free draft kit, is that we answer any and all questions that you might have. We are here to help. No one else does or offers what we do. And if you don't mind us saying it: We do it damn well too. Today we look at the RB position. A very useful tool for studying for your upcoming fantasy draft or keep it with you and put have it next to your cheat sheets. The Tier chart groups together players that have equal or near equal value. This is best useful when you are drafting and you can't decide whether to grab someone, or wait a round or so. This chart helps keep value in perspective and... read more