Fantasy Football Twitter Reactions – Week 3

Each week I will be walking through the Twitterverse extracting some of the best commentary from trusted fantasy football minds and delivering to the general public.  Twitter can be overwhelming with the amount of information that streams live, but it also proves to be one of the fastest and easiest ways to communicate.  In 140 characters or less you can learn something about a player you would have never thought to analyze.  Trends, stats, analysis and simple suggestions pour out weekly after the NFL action is completed and below are some of the highlights to consider when hitting the waiver wire or seeking trades to win your fantasy championships.

Jamaal Charles, Chiefs – Everyone expected an uptick for Charles in the passing game with Reid, but Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) shows how valuable he could be tweeting, “Charles is on pace to catch 96 passes for 805 yards this season.”  Jamaal is averaging 23 touches a game so far and is PPR gold.  The conservative offense is working wonders for his fantasy value.

Week 3 Madness – I am pretty sure no one guessed right in fantasy this week as Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) offers, “Think WR’s are volatile? Santonio, Sidney, S Hill, Ginn, Avant, Avery, LaFell & Thompkins were all top 12 yesterday.”  One crazy week should not change your fantasy course.  Start your studs and hope your opponents don’t hit the lottery with players no one could have predicted to break out.

Underperforming RBs – Send this nugget from Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) out to your league and watch the trade offers fly.  “David Wilson, C.J. Spiller and Stevan Ridley's combined Sunday? 32 carries for 83 yards.”  2.6 yards per carry is not good in case math was not your strong subject in school.  You might be able to trade Nate Burleson for these guys (Disclaimer: I know he broke his arm).

Colts Receivers – The Trent Richardson trade and overall philosophy of the Colt’s coaches may not be good for fantasy owners as Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) points out, “Unfortunately for us FF types, football gods smiled on #colts going smashmouth yesterday. FF stock of whole passing game trending down.”

Jordan Cameron, Browns – So Hoyer might not be fantasy death for the Browns as Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) stated, “Hoyer attempted 54 passes yesterday. I don't think that'll prove to be an anomaly.”  Being behind and needing to throw may be common, but they also won’t be playing the Vikings secondary every week.  Either way as Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) points out, “Jordan Cameron is on pace to catch 106 passes for 1434 yards and score 21 touchdowns.”  This is unlikely to happen, but a top 5 TE the rest of way is. 

Chris Johnson, Titans – Some fantasy advice from Rotoworld’s Evan Silva (@evansilva), “One RB I'd be trying to bail on = Chris Johnson. No GL carries or pass game work and murderer's row upcoming Run D sked: NYJ, KC, SEA, SF.”  Carries are there, but TDs are not.

Giovani Bernard, Bengals – Bernard will likely be a weekly fixture in this piece as his fantasy value continues to rise with each passing week.  John Paulsen (@4for4_John) showed why your window to buy might be already shut tweeting, “14 touches, 99 yards, TD for Gio Bernard; 10 touches, 29 yards, TD for BJGE. Gio led in snap % 54% to 41%.”  Gio’s percentage of plays as increased weekly and while BGE won’t ever go completely away, he likely won’t stop Gio from being a reliable weekly start either.

Bilal Powell, Jets – Might be a better time to try and sell on the Jets RB rather than expect more of the same as Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) relays, “Before you get excited about Bilal Powell, 5 things: (1) He's on Jets (2) Mike Goodson back in 2 weeks (3) Ivory is better (4 and 5) Jets.” 

Ryan Mathews, Chargers – Mathews’ fantasy value is likely capped in this offense with Woodhead and Brown.  Also as Josh Moore (@4for4_Josh) concludes, “Ryan Mathews purely a situational runner on obvious rushing downs. Not much value on 12-16 rushes per game with limited red zone work.”  Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) noticed the same tweeting, “Ryan Mathews is getting the Mark Ingram treatment. Chargers ran the ball on 17 of his 19 snaps.”  No one wants to be compared to Mark Ingram.  Expect more 5 – 8 point games from Mathews with an occasional TD splashed in.

Cecil Shorts, Jaguars – You would not expect the return of a QB from injury to be a negative, but the boys from Rotoworld did not miss a beat on what Gabbert’s return could mean for Shorts’ fantasy value.  Evan Silva (@evansilva) tweeted, “Nice knowing ya, Cecil Shorts,” while Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) made me spit out my water stating, “Your move, Cleveland.”  Shorts has been more garbage time maven the last two weeks with Henne, but Gabbert is simply garbage.  Back to the bench.

DeAngelo Williams, Panthers – More great fantasy advice from Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom), “Sell DeAngelo Williams high to an RB needy team. Stewart on track to come back soon & goal line carries just aren't going to come for him.”  He is on bye this week so might be hard to move, but 8 points a week will be the norm and possibly the ceiling if Stewart gets back in the mix.

Josh Gordon, Browns – Gordon came out of the gate like a rocket and as Davis Mattek (@DavisMattek) pointed out, “Despite the 19 targets, Gordon only received 1 RZ target while Cameron had 5. I expect Gordon's % to rise, while Camerons decreases slightly.”  If he can average 10+ targets per game he has the makings of a surefire WR2 with WR1 upside on a weekly basis.

Fantasy Defenses – So what round did the 49ers go in your draft?  Anything higher than the 2^nd to last round is too high for the 27^th best defense through 3 weeks.  Don’t bring up the Seahawks either because the Chiefs are looking like a great weekly add and I know they weren’t drafted until the last round.  Just remember this for next year, please.  

Fantasy Football Twitter Reactions – Week 2

Each week I will be walking through the Twitterverse extracting some of the best commentary from trusted fantasy football minds and delivering to the general public.  Twitter can be overwhelming with the amount of information that streams live, but it also proves to be one of the fastest and easiest ways to communicate.  In 140 characters or less you can learn something about a player you would have never thought to analyze.  Trends, stats, analysis and simple suggestions pour out weekly after the NFL action is completed and below are some of the highlights to consider when hitting the waiver wire or seeking trades to win your fantasy championships.

Pierre Garcon, Redskins – As John Paulsen (@4for4_John) pointed out, “Garcon has 15-207-1 through two weeks and is showing no ill-effects from injury. Will continue to thrive, especially with way D is playing.”  Getting 12 targets a game and defense that will force the passing game late, Garcon makes a great trade target as a high-end No. 2 WR.

Alfred Morris, Redskins – John (@4for4_John) followed up his tweet on Garcon stating, “Speaking of the WAS D, it's limiting Alfred Morris's upside. He averaged 20.9 carries last season and now has 25 total through two weeks.”  Morris is not the Redskins 3^rd down back and when the team gets behind his upside gets limited quickly. 

Texans RBs – Rotoworld’s Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) offered this stat on the Texans running game after 2 weeks, “Arian Foster is averaging 3.67 YPC on his 37 carries this season. Ben Tate is averaging 8.33 YPC on his 18 carries.”  While Foster still got the majority of touches after Kubiak stated he wanted closer to 50/50 split, Tate should begin to get more if he keeps this spread in production up.

Eddie Royal, Chargers – Looking for the biggest regression candidate in fantasy?  As Josh Moore (@4for4_Josh) tweeted, “Eddie Royal offensive TDs 2009-2012: 5. Eddie Royal offensive TDs 2013 Weeks 1 & 2: 5.”  Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) also offered this insight, “Only one of Eddie Royal's 5 scores came on an endzone target. Caught the others at the 3, 6, 9, and 18 yard lines.”  I would be trying to sell Royal for top dollar if you own him as the TDs will not continue to pour in for this guy. 

Lamar Miller, Dolphins – A horrendous week 1 left a sour taste in fantasy owner’s mouths.  Evan Silva (@evansilva) tweeted the following after Sunday, “Dolphins committed 16 touches to Lamar Miller & found a run game in Wk 2. Imagine that. LM ran downhill with zip. Expect more work ahead.”  Miller may just turn into the RB everyone expected and Thomas should fall back towards more of a backup role.  You also may still be able to acquire Miller relatively cheap so test the waters.

Adrian Peterson, Vikings – After a week 1 performance bolstered by 3 TDs, AP quickly looked to be earning his #1 overall draft selection.  Ryan Boser (@Ryan_Boser) offered the following stats and analysis that should provide pause to Peterson owners, “AP has rushed for 115 yards on 43 carries (under 2.7 YPC) since his season-opening 78-yd TD. Why = Ponder + OL + Felton suspension.”  AP overcame stacked boxes and Ponder last season, but 2,500 yards does not appear to be in the cards for the Viking RB in 2013.

Marlon Brown, Ravens – Brown is likely on your waiver wire and someone people still might not know at this point.  As Chris Wesseling (@ChrisWesseling) points out though, “Marlon Brown is the first player in Ravens history with a TD in each of his first two games.”  Torrey Smith will continue to draw the most coverage and Brown will get his looks. 

Eric Decker, Broncos – A poor week 1 might have sent Decker to the bench, but as Josh Moore (@4for4_Josh) stated, “A week after being the odd man out, Eric Decker led Broncos in targets (13), receptions (9) & rec yards (87). Manning will find open man.”  Not sure you can bench any of the receiving options in Denver unless you are really deep.  This may cause some down weeks, but Manning does a great job of spreading the ball around and getting his guys involved. 

David Wilson, Giants – Some recent tweets on the Giants RB: From Josh Moore (@4for4_Josh), “David Wilson still has negative fantasy points on the season, making him something like RB190.”  From RyFo18 (@RyFo18), “As long as the #Giants are getting blown out, the longer David Wilson is gonna suck. Won't sniff the field if playing catch up.”  From Juan Elway (@JuanElway), “Coughlin is kidding himself if he thinks the running game will get going w/o Wilson getting touches.  Eli needs a running game-7 INT already.”  Wilson is struggling and his is not even clearly defined in this offense, but Jacobs and Scott are not the answers.  You can likely buy Wilson for waiver priority or some FAB dollars at this point so why not buy as low as possible and hope he becomes the stud many were expecting.

2013 Fantasy QBs – Practically everyone is a fantasy starting QB these days as Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) tweeted, “16 QBs averaging over 20 pts a game in 4 pt pass TD/pt per 20 pass yd format.  And that doesn't include Romo/Brady/Wilson/Newton.”  Denny Carter (@CDCarter13) also shared, “QB stats that jump off the page: Bradford has thrown 96 passes. Eli has 812 pass yards. Tannehill has completed 70% of his 73 passes.”  We are only 2 weeks into the season and the cream may rise to the top, but drafting your QBs early may be a losing strategy while streaming them may be the way to go.  Look for 2 QB leagues to become more commonplace moving forward as the league continues it aerial assault.

Kendall Wright, Titans – Not that you want to necessarily own any of the Titans passing game, but as Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) offered, “32% of Jake Locker's throws have been directed at Kendall Wright so far. You didn't notice because of all the running.”  Britt was bench for a part of week 2 for mistakes and being lazy leaving Wright as the most consistent WR on this team.  The Titans pound the ball a lot so anything more than a WR3 should not be expected. 

Mark Ingram, Saints - JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) offered this simple stat on Ingram, “Mark Ingram through two games: 17 carries, 31 yards.”  If you are holding onto him, don’t.  Also realize though that Sproles remains your only bet for RB production in this offense.

Fantasy Football Twitter Reactions – Week 1

Each week I will be walking through the Twitterverse extracting some of the best commentary from trusted fantasy football minds and delivering to the general public.  Twitter can be overwhelming with the amount of information that streams live, but it also proves to be one of the fastest and easiest ways to communicate.  In 140 characters or less you can learn something about a player you would have never thought to analyze.  Trends, stats, analysis and simple suggestions pour out weekly after the NFL action is completed and below are some of the highlights to consider when hitting the waiver wire or seeking trades to win your fantasy championships.

Vernon Davis, 49ers – It was a great week for TEs across the board and Davis was at the front of the pack.  As Chet Gresham (@Chet_G) pointed out, “Vernon Davis' 9 targets were more than he had in any game last season,” we should likely expect solid production and consistency from Vernon in ’13.

Cecil Shorts,  Jaguars – You never want to root for injuries, but as Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) notes, “Cecil Shorts played in five games with Henne last year. Averaged 5.2 catches for 83.6 yards with three TDs. Gabbert injury big for Cecil.”  The Jaguars did look awful against the Chiefs, but hope for Cecil to get more involved and Henne to possibly hold the starting job.

LeSean McCoy, Eagles - Josh Moore (@4for4_Josh) tweeted, “LeSean McCoy had 32 touches last night, which is awesome, but hard to see that as sustainable from a physical standpoint.”  McCoy is on pace for nearly 500 carries this season after week 1! That is not going to hold up and handcuffing McCoy with Brown is highly suggested or owning Bryce to stick it to the McCoy owner is even better.

Eddie Lacy, Packers – Good news after the first week for owners who grabbed the rookie RB as John Paulsen (@4for4_John) stated, “Eddie Lacy CLEAR RB1 despite getting benched for fumble. Finished with 15 touches. Next RB (Kuhn) had one.”  If you start him in your flex looks like a solid play all year.

Bills Running Backs – Spiller owners did not enjoy the start to the fantasy season.  Fred Jackson looks to be part of the Bills game plan moving forward as Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) highlighted, “Fjax was no nonsense downhill and BUF offense was feeding off of his energy in 2nd half. Not going anywhere. BUF smart to use both RBs a lot.”

Adrian Peterson, Vikings – 3 TDs and over 100 total yards sounds like an amazing day and not suggesting you sell high on the consensus number one pick in fantasy this year, but as Patrick Daugherty (@RotoPat) pointed out, “Adrian Peterson had a 78-yard rush on Sunday. He averaged 0.88 yards on his 17 other carries.”

Arian Foster, Texans – There was definitely some concern around Foster before the season, but as Josh Moore (@4for4_Josh) commented, “The Foster/Tate workload was split 24-11. Tate looked much fresher, but not worried about Foster as he works his way back into shape.”  It sounded like Tate would possibly grab at least 50% of the touches week 1, but Foster emerged as the man. 

Ahmad Bradshaw, Colts – While most everyone believed Bradshaw to be the superior talent in the Colts backfield, Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) tweeted “Ahmad Bradshaw barely cleared a dozen snaps yesterday. Problematic. Don't use him until he earns back the #1 job.”  At this point not sure how you can even flex Bradshaw with Ballard impressing in pass-blocking and clearly in the mix.

Mark Ingram, Saints – Preseason news from the Saints provided a lot of hope for Ingram to break out and at least be flex worth this year.  John Paulsen (@4for4_John) broke down the box score stating, “Pierre Thomas turned 13 touches into 59 yards and once again outplays Mark Ingram (9 carries, 11 yards).”  At this point leave him on your bench and possibly only injury will make him relevant on a weekly basis.

David Wilson, Giants – Great quote in regards to Wilson and overreacting to week 1 in general from Chris Wesseling (@ChrisWesseling), “If you believe in his talent, hold firm. If you're a nervous nelly after 1 week, find a new hobby.”  Don’t sell off your team after only one week.  Yes Wilson was benched and the Giants are working out new RBs, but they need Wilson and trading for BGE is not the answer.

I suspect you are following all of these fantasy football greats already, but if not get on it!

The Search for the Perfect Fantasy Team Name

We all take fantasy sports too seriously.  This is not a problem as competition is good for the soul.  Reading countless fantasy articles, following every sports analyst on Twitter and completing hundreds of mock drafts are the stepping stones to winning (and potentially madness).  In the midst of the smack-talk, the hand-wringing and the incessant trade offers, there is one thing that can relieve all the pressure of the fantasy world, the perfect team name.

I run the website BestFantasyTeamNames.com and have seen thousands of team names cross my screen and have witnessed tens of thousands of votes for fan’s favorite names.  I have also encountered some of the true fantasy team name savants, such as my friend John Sarmento (aka Rumford Johnny) through the world of social media.  This access to the lighter side of fantasy sports has given me some good insights into what makes a truly great fantasy team name.

Johnny said it best stating, “Puns are King: A play on words is the purest form of a fantasy team name.”  Puns are the most common form of team names you will find around.  “Tootsie Sproles” or “Winning is My Forte” are always solid options, particularly when that player is actually on your fantasy squad, but they also can be played out when heard too often.  “Drinking Fortes” has easily been submitted to the site over 100 times.  There are a multitude of team names based on Vick, Brees and Romo, but we also have heard them all as well.  If you are going to use a player’s name, grab a rookie or player ready to burst onto the fantasy scene.  You can also take your team name to the next level by using multiple players in the same team name.  Examples such as “Good Schaub, Good Eifert” or “Reid-ing Dwayne Bowe” use multiple names along with rookies or personnel changes.

Utilizing pop culture and themes rarely fail.  Create your league based solely on popular movies, TV shows or your favorite music artist.  Everyone loves a great Seinfeld reference, “A Mingo Ate Your Baby” or “These Pretzels are Maclin Me Thirsty” perhaps.  Game of Thrones fans may choose “The White Welkers” or “Demaryius Targaryen.”  Love your 90’s hip hop music?  Try “Bjoern Thugs and Harmony” or “You Down with IDP?”  Whatever your genre, getting the entire league to jump on board can only maximize our fantasy experience.

Topical references are great, but usually only for about five minutes.  Carlos DangerRuss Wilson was a fantastic team name submission, but unfortunately the season does not start for four more weeks and the creativity and hilarity wear off quickly.  If you are going to base your team name on current events, plan on changing your name weekly.

Almost everyone can appreciate the fantasy team name that borders on uncomfortable.  Sexual innuendos or beer and illegal substance references are commonly the basis for team names.  Players with names such as Percy, Johnson, Stafford, Ditka, Vick, Blount and Forte are usually a great starting point.  Team names can go awry though when you make light of the disabled, mentally handicapped or league member’s significant other/mother.  Funny is only funny when everyone is laughing.

If you still find yourself without a killer team name you can always check out BestFantasyTeamNames.com.  The site is dedicated to constantly delivering the funniest, most creative and original team names 25 hours a day (yes I said 25 and that shows just how hard we work for you).  Fans interact by voting for or submitting their favorite team names daily, which makes the site unique from all the other slide shows or top 10 lists.  For the first time anywhere (I think) we added the ability to search for a fantasy team name by a specific player.  With over 200 different NFL players associated to fantasy team names, the Library of Congress has deemed BFTN their official list for fantasy team names (unofficial statement pending approval from the Library of Congress).  I also highly suggest following guys on Twitter such as the aforementioned RumfordJohnny, David Gonos, Dexter Manley, Scream Puking Unicorn or Juan Elway.  These guys will always oblige fans in search of the perfect fantasy team name.

Special thanks to Rumford Johnny

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Football Themed Casino Games

The close season can be a drag for NFL fans, and at the moment most will eagerly awaiting the start of the new season in September, but for those who enjoy mixing there passion for football with gambling there are alternative options during the summer months. There are now a wide variety of NFL themed casino games on offer at online casino sites, and most of them can downloaded for playing on your phone via mobile casino apps, so picking a couple of the best of these is a good way combine NFL and betting.

One of the best ones is called $5 Million Touchdown found at places like GamingClub mobile casino, and when you realize that the first half of that name comes from the size of the top jackpot it offers, you will see why so many NFL betting fans are embracing it. Like many online slots, it has a five reel format, and the reels are full of familiar NFL sights – with players, footballs, whistles and cheerleaders all featuring. It also has a wild symbol (the referee) which greatly enhances the chance of you winning a payout, because it can act as substitute for missing icons to produce winning reels. However, alongside that incredible $5 million jackpot, the biggest selling point for American football fans will be the bonus game, which involves passing a ball between players – brought to life by superb video graphics – to try and score a touchdown and win a prize.

However although $5 Million Touchdown is a fine game, it is just one of the excellent American football casino games on the market – with another great example being Pigskin Payout. This is another five reel, twenty pay line slot, and again you will find plenty of NFL flavour throughout, including scoreboards, cheerleaders, umpires and footballs on the reels, and the backdrop of a stadium.  The graphics used for both the reels and the stadium background in this game are top notch, and the bonus game offering free spins (potentially multiplying your payout) is another great feature. Overall either of these games will represent the perfect way for American football fans to spend the close season.

FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS FROM TOP TEAM FANTASY

At Fantasy Football Aggregator we constantly provide quick and direct access to the best fantasy football analysis and content around the web. We also look to provide an additional platform for writers and sites looking to make their mark. Below are recent fantasy articles worth your time to read, so check them out and always provide any feedback online or @FFGator.

2013 Fantasy Preview: Kansas City Chiefs
from J.D. Redemann (@JR_TopTeam)

"Kansas City: Famous for barbecue, not actually being in Kansas (the important part of it, anyway), and wallowing in utter futility in the sports world since Joe Montana’s twilight years. Last year was no surprise for Chiefs fans, as the team flubbed its way all the way to a 2-14 record and the 1st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. It got so bad last year that fans at Arrowhead Stadium cheered when their own quarterback, Matt Cassel, exited with a concussion in Week 5. Head coach Romeo Crennel had the quote of the year after Week 8, which saw the team’s best playmaker in RB Jamaal Charles receive only five carries. When asked why his offensive gameplan so scarcely used its best player, Crennel responded: “Now, that I’m not exactly sure either.”

There is literally no way to spin last season in any way other than what it was: dreadful. Clearly there’s nowhere the team can go but up. So, will the fantasy black hole that is Kansas City finally be plugged? Can the Andy Reid renaissance capture the Heartland? Let’s find out…"


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MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS FROM TOP TEAM FANTASY

At Fantasy Football Aggregator we constantly provide quick and direct access to the best fantasy football analysis and content around the web. We also look to provide an additional platform for writers and sites looking to make their mark. Below are recent fantasy articles worth your time to read, so check them out and always provide any feedback online or @FFGator.

2013 Fantasy Preview: Houston Texans
from J.D. Redemann (@JR_TopTeam)

"While I was doing a cursory Youtube search the other day for “NFL Defense Highlights”, I came upon this absolute gem of a video, entitled “Houston Texans — Bulls on Parade“. The best moment in that video and most telling about the churning, chugging motor of the team comes at the 3:21 mark, where former DE Connor Barwin completely surprises Jags QB Blaine Gabbert and quite literally hunts him down all the way across the field. For you Rage Against the Machine fans, you’ll obviously recognize the backing music here, but for anyone (regardless of music preferences) it is easy to see how this is the most fitting moniker possible for the Texans’ smash-mouth, hard-nosed style of play. With the versatile and destructive production of DE J.J. Watt on the defensive side of the ball and the grinding offense spearheaded by RB Arian Foster, they seem like they’d be more at home squaring off against the 1950′s Packers in the ice and mud at Lambeau Field (thank goodness they weren’t) than in today’s pass-happy, ball-hawking league.

This is not a detriment to their production, however, as this team finished in the top-10 in the league in total yards and total points both on offense and defense. It certainly helps that they are not a one-dimensional franchise, and can still pass the ball with above-average QB Matt Schaub and elite (though oft-injured) WR Andre Johnson. This is the youngest team in the league, but one that is leaps and bounds beyond the laughable franchise they were with QB David Carr at the helm at their inception, and now they are one of the front-runners annually to contest for their first appearance in the Super Bowl. So, can this two-way juggernaut of a team be a good place to turn for fantasy value again in 2013, or will injury and age finally grind them down? Let’s find out…"

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2013 Fantasy Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars
from John Doylemason (@BerkeleyRaven)

"The Jacksonville Jaguars of yesteryear were the laughingstock of the league and, well… not much has seriously changed. The two biggest problems on the team, their poor pass rush and terrible QB play, have not really been addressed. However, even though QB Blaine Gabbert remains under center, there are a few bright spots on the horizon: the addition of 2nd overall pick OT Luke Joeckel will provide a much-needed anchor for the offensive line for years to come. Talent at the playmaking positions is beginning to form around young WR’s Justin Blackmon and Cecil Shorts, but those stars’ brightness are at the whim of questionable quarterbacking. If Maurice Jones-Drew comes back fully healed and in shape (which our injury expert Nick Weimer believes he will), he has a Comeback Player of the Year award in his future, so definitely give him a look during camp and the preseason. After him, the few remaining useful players will probably only provide depth for your fantasy rosters."

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2013 Fantasy Preview: Tennessee Titans
from J.D. Redemann (@JR_TopTeam)

"Well, Graceland resides in Memphis, while the Tennessee Titans hail from Nashville. Yet, the words of Paul Simon still ring true to the team’s rebuilding efforts after a season that saw them plummet from a near-postseason 9-7 to a disappointing 6-10 final record. In the wake of such a disappointing outcome, it’s fairly clear that any and all of the league’s “ghosts and empties”, players left for dead in free agency by their former teams, would certainly have received open arms in Tennessee. Fortunately, the team was able to find much more than a pile of rejected players or an “Island of Misfit Toys” to help buoy their playoff hopes for this season. A strong draft and solid free agent signing class should do wonders for the Titans’ final line in 2013-14. But will they provide enough protection to keep young QB Jake Locker on the field? Will there be enough depth to insure against one injury to RB Chris Johnson or WR Kenny Britt toppling this offense’s high-end potential? Let’s find out…"

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