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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Fantasy Football, Music & The Lighter Side of This Make Believe World

The start of the fantasy football season (NFL too for that matter) is still a month away.  Training camps are providing some relief to the same news and discussions around player ADPs.  With 323 mock drafts already in the books, I still plan on doing plenty more and of course there is the daily fantasy analysis and Twitter musings to keep me motivated.  But in spite of all of this I wanted to break the routine and mix it up a little. 

I love music, and all kinds of music from rock, rap, jazz, you name it (except metal and country, get that stuff out of here).  I listen constantly and so I decided to ponder on what songs would best fit the fantasy players we converse about on a daily basis.  Below is a start to my quest and I am planning to continue my search for the perfect song for every player.  Feedback is always welcomed and you can find me on Twitter @FFGator for further comments and suggestions.

Joe Flacco – Gold Digger, Kayne West

Flacco got the ring and the bling.  You have to give the man credit, he could have taken a deal prior to last season but rode the Ray Lewis last hurrah train all the way to the bank.  The problem is that his contact will continue to cause financial problems for the Ravens for the foreseeable future, particularly in 2016 when his cap figure will be $29 million.  Of course his agent did not help Joe’s rep by stating the Ravens were dumb for not signing him earlier.  Also wearing fur seems a bit extravagant.  This man definitely did not drive off in a Hyundai.

Jimmy Graham – You Get What You Give, New Radicals

A lot has changed with the Tight End position in fantasy football since last season.  In 2012 the position was the deepest ever with many early round, sure-fire picks.  A year later and the position is Jimmy Graham, potentially Gronkowski (depending on final medical clearance) and then we might just wait all together on everyone else.  Graham was somewhat hampered last season with a wrist injury, but now fully healthy he is consistently being drafted in the second round of mock drafts.  You can read opposing views on drafting the Saints player maker from John Paulsen and JJ Zachariason here.  Know this, if you want the best tight end in fantasy, you will have to pay for him.

Darren McFadden – Stay Away, Nirvana

Five years in and Run-DMC has still not played more than 13 games in a season.  I don’t know if I fully believe in a player being “injury prone,” but McFadden sure is trying to make a case.  Carson Palmer left town leaving Matt Flynn as the expected starter.  Denarius Moore will try to be the No. 1 WR with Rod Streater, Jacoby Ford and who else knows to run routes.  New offensive coordinator, new scheme and to cap it all off his ADP is currently 31^st  overall per MyFantasyLeague stats making him a late 3^rd round pick.  Surprisingly there are not enough McFadden owners out there that have been burned by him so let someone else draft the Raider RB and grab guys like Sproles, Lamar Miller, Vincent Jackson or Victor Cruz.

Von Miller – Blame It, Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain

So this one might have been too easy, but Von Miller’s pending 4 game suspension for substance abuse can’t be sitting well with Elway.  Personally I believe Foxx has all the words of wisdom for Von when dealing with the media:

Blame it on vodka

Blame it on the henny

Blame it on the blue tops

Got you feeling dizzy

Hakeem Nicks – Now or Never, Outasight

Nicks has never played a full 16 game slate in his four year career and watched this off-season as running mate Victor Cruz got a nice new contract.  Talent has never been the question with Nicks, it simply comes down to whether he can stay healthy on the field.  Last season after week 2 he only averaged 6 fantasy points per game.  Constantly dealing with knee and foot problems greatly limited his upside.  Nicks is in a contract year and if wants his money it will have to be based on a solid year producing WR2 numbers for his fantasy owners.

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: Baltimore Ravens
from John Doylemason (@BerkeleyRaven)

"First, let me preface that I jumped on the band wagon when the Ravens won their first Superbowl in 2000. I am a diehard Ravens fan. I fully admit I am band wagoner, but believe me the next 12 years had a lot of heart breaking moments.

Last summer, I traveled to EDC in Las Vegas and in the fog of revelry I traveled to the Bellagio Sportsbook and slapped down $20 for Baltimore to win the AFC and another $20 for Baltimore to win the Superbowl. The roster was setup to win that season and the team did not disappoint. At 12:1 and 14:1, I did fairly well and added a feather to my cap. Although my expectations are tempered by the reality of major roster turnover in 2013, in Ozzie I trust. The defense is scary good on paper, and the offense did not lose much if you look at the math. Things are as bright as ever for the Ravens and their fantasy owners.

Roster Moves:
Added: FS Michael Huff, DT Marcus Spears, OLB Elvis Dumervil, DE Chris Canty, QB Caleb Hanie, ILB Daryl Smith, C A.Q. Shipley
Drafted: S Matt Elam, ILB Arthur Brown, OLB John Simon, DE Kapron Lewis-Moore, CB Marc Anthony, FB Kyle Juszczyk, G Ricky Wagner, C Ryan Jensen, WR Aaron Mellette, NT Brandon Williams
Lost: MLB Ray Lewis, C Matt Birk, SS Bernard Pollard, FS Ed Reed, CB Cary Williams, MLB Dannell Ellerbe , NT Ma’ake Kemoeatu, OLB Paul Kruger, DT Ryan McBean, WR Anquan Boldin, G Bobbie Williams, LB Brendon Ayanbadejo, FB Vonta Leach, OLB Michael McAdoo

After winning the Super Bowl, the Ravens were shredded through free agency and cap purges, especially on the defensive side of the ball, including 10 starters."

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THE LATEST & GREATEST 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.

Is Robert Griffin III Worth the Risk?
from Nick Weimer (@BustaWeims)

"Mike Shanahan and the Redskins are paying the price for keeping their rookie phenomenon, Robert Griffin III, on the field after tweaking his knee in the first quarter of the Wildcard game last year.

It’s no secret that the only thing limiting Robert Griffin III from being a fantasy superstar is his health. While healthy, RGIII was as dynamic as it gets, throwing for 3200 yards with 20 TDs and only 5 INT, while rushing for an insane 815 yards and another 7 TDs. However, when RGIII’s knee buckled a second time in the Wildcard showdown between the Washington Redskins and Seattle Seahawks, his availability for Week 1 of the 2013 season was in serious question."

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2013 Fantasy Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers
from Ryan Downes (@Tweeteachisown)

"Here we go Black and Gold! The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be ready to roll in 2013! They should have a revitalized Big Ben and a hungry receiving corps. They may finally have a steady running game as well. It’s always hard to predict these things, but it’s looking like everything could break their way in terms of a return to the playoffs.

The 2012 season was a tough one for the Steelers as Roethlisberger was banged up and Troy Polumolu missed the majority of the year as well. This defense (which finished 12th overall) should be even better with the additions of some key rookies and the development of other young talent (which we’ll explore below). Overall, there should be some very attractive fantasy options being produced by this team in 2013."

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More Great Articles from The Fake Pigskin

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.

Protect Your Investment: Four Late Round QB Targets
from Matt Lane (@FFMattLane)

"Whilst last season saw few injuries to starting QBs, the new breed of mobile quarterbacks means it’s more important than ever to identify a safe backup in the event that your man goes down hurt, a scheme of protection if you will.

The following QBs all have an element of risk attached to them, and priority should be given to insure them with a solid backup: Robert Griffin III (Bye 5), Cam Newton(4), Michael Vick(12), Colin Kaepernick(9), Russell Wilson(12) and even Matthew Stafford(9). The first five all have a playing style that invites tackles more than your pocket passers, and the smaller bodied guys like Vick, Wilson and Griffin are especially at risk. If you’re grabbing these guys to lead your team be sure to get one of the following QBs to protect you’re draft-day investment."

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From Game Manager to Game Changer: Alex Smith
from Ken Wang (@k_wang3)

"In 2005, Alex Smith was drafted with the 1st overall pick in the NFL draft to play quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. 1st overall pick or not, for any quarterback to succeed in the NFL, you are going to need talent, a coach and a system that makes the most of that talent, and the right personnel. For the first five to six years of his career, one could say that everything that happened to the quarterback out of Utah was like a movie straight from Hollywood, a horror film. A consistently weak receiving corps and porous offensive lines were just some of the problems he faced. Going from a coach that didn’t trust him (Mike Nolan) to a coach who couldn’t keep his pants on (Mike Singletary), Alex Smith finally had a competent coach who not only believed in him, but put him in situations for him to succeed and succeed he did. Despite being 2 muffed punts away from a Super Bowl game and leading the NFL in completion percentage the following year, Smith got traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason. The current state of these Chiefs makes me believe that Alex Smith will not only be a solid, efficient QB in real life, but I’m going to surprise a lot of people and say that he is going to be a QB1 in 2013."

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NFL Team Fantasy Previews

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.

Eagle Renaissance: 2013 Chip Kelly-Philadelphia Eagles Outlook
from Scott Lynge (@ScottLynge)

"At one time the thought of having to change anything Andy Reid did in Philadelphia was unimaginable. Andy Reid was the Philadelphia Eagles. But that was then, and this is now, and whether they wanted it or not, change is upon them.

Chip Kelly, the former University of Oregon head coach, has now taken residence in Philly, bringing not only his innovative and successful offensive system, but what is surely to be a change of culture.

As always, change brings questions, and there have been many. Some believe the up tempo read option offense he used at Oregon may not translate to the next level because NFL defenses have seen this before, and are, simply, more sophisticated."

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2013 Fantasy Preview: Cleveland Browns
from Russell Shaffer (@RussellShaffer)

"Once upon a time Cleveland Municipal Stadium – the former home of the Browns and Indians – was infamously referred to as the Mistake by the Lake. I spent many summer days at that cavernous pit, and I can honestly say it really didn’t have any redeeming qualities. Numerous times my parents and I would arrive to find at least one of our ticketed seats completely obstructed by a steel girder while every visit to the stadium’s dark and dreary concourses welcomed you with the tantalizing aromas of stale beer, urine and other foul odors.

The only thing the stadium had going for it was oftentimes the teams on the field were more hapless than the facility itself. Which recently brought me to wonder – was the Mistake by the Lake a moniker for Municipal Stadium or the entire Browns franchise?"

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2013 Fantasy Preview: Cincinnati Bengals
from J.D. Redemann (@JayArr_TopTeam)

"The 2012-13 NFL playoffs marked an historic moment for the Bengals, but perhaps for the wrong reasons: for the first time ever in NFL history, the two same teams squared off in back-to-back years in the AFC Wild Card Round and replicated the previous year’s result. Unfortunately for the Cincinnati fans, that meant suffering back-to-back playoff heartbreaks at the hands of the Houston Texans; in the most recent edition, the Bengals were held to just 207 total offensive yards and no first downs. The relative success of obtaining a playoff berth in consecutive seasons for the first time in 30 years has become overshadowed by questions about both the team’s raw inexperience and one-dimensionality.

Third-year wideout A.J. Green is clearly a monster on the field and in the fantasy box scores, but who is towing the line with him in the receiving game? For that matter, is his intelligent but short-armed quarterback, Andy Dalton, physically able to maximize the weapons available to him? At times it seemed like the Bengals were poaching plays straight from the Detroit Lions’ playbook: play-action, throw it high to your best receiver, rinse, repeat. They also brought in big bruiser-style running back last year in BenJarvus Green-Ellis, “The Law Firm”, to upgrade a horrendous running game, but Green-Ellis was barely able to do more than fall forward and hope for the best, and even then he fumbled for the first time in his NFL career (and then liked it so much he did some more). There’s clearly potential for the Bengals in real life, but they have to step it up. And what about for your fantasy teams? Let’s find out…"

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MORE GREAT ANALYSIS FROM NEWLY FEATURED SITES

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: Miami Dolphins
from John Doylemason

"Who didn’t the Dolphins add in free agency? Every minute this offseason Miami was making waves. If it’s not Peyton, Tebow, or Hernandez, its Miami. If this house of cards can handle the diminishing winds from the north and get their upgraded run game motoring they can take the AFC East and surprise as a 4th seed (knocking off the 5th seed Bengals, heard it here first folks).

Ryan Tannehill is looking to improve and mesh with his new toys in year two. On paper, the team can really fly and looks to work with Tannehill’s proficient downfield ball in 3 and 4 receiver sets."

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Fashionably Late: Three 2013 RB Sleeper Targets for Redraft
from Matt Lane (@FFMattLane)

"The term ‘sleeper’ is a staple of pre-draft fantasy football chatter: a guy who may typically be drafted in the tenth round that offers sixth round value would be a good example of a sleeper. Today I’ll delve a little deeper, looking at the last RB you’re likely going to select, probably in the 3rd or 4th to last round to fill out your roster. All of these players’ ADP offers an opportunity that you could exploit in your fantasy league to give you a head start over your league rivals."

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