FantasyLion.com Vlog Episode 22: Remember Me?

After about a 2 week hiatus, I am back! I tell you where I’ve been, who I like in the Super Bowl and a new contest to name the newest member of the Lion’s Den.

-jg

Want to win some cool NFL memorabilia? Peep Zack’s new vid. He’s killin it.

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Check the video for my monthly give away… guess the movie quote and your entered to win..contact@zakarianfollett.com .. Just the answer along with your name! Bet that!

Zack’s auction is up with the help of the Detroit Lions and the NFL. If you want to win tickets to the Super Bowl and help out Haiti, bid here.

Here’s some more info from NFL.com… Zack Follett wants to auction off 2 Super Bowl tickets, each valued at $900.  In addition, he has created a wood sculpture that should is included in the package and is pictured above.  All proceeds from this auction will go directly to a non-profit organization (likely Red Cross) for use in the Haiti Relief efforts.

FantasyLion.com Vlog Episode 21: All the way turned up.. for Haiti!

This is the most fun I’ve had with a vlog yet. I took a little field trip and visit a real life Lion. For more information on the Haiti project check out www.zakarianfollett.com.

-jg

“Did you see what happened Joe?” “No Troy I was busy Monologuing.”

My boy is on point again in his latest blog. Thanks to Matt Lubisich of TheSportsLube.com for this latest diddy.

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The first 2 weeks of Playoff football have been miserable featuring 6 blowouts, 2 close games and an endless amount of mind numbing commentary from the so-called experts. How on earth do these people keep their jobs? I sometimes mute the TV and just watch the game because the alternative leads you to a few of the following wonderful nuggets from this last weekend….

In the pregame show of the Jets-Chargers game Phil Simms said the key to the game for the Jets was to “Fear all the Chargers Options.” Well there’s a hell of a gameplan. So if Simms was the coach he would address his guys at practice and before the game telling them, “Fear the Chargers.” Um thanks coach. How is that analyzing anything? Simms had all week to come up with something interesting to say and that’s what he came up with. Just fear them. Since the Jets won does that mean that they played scared the whole game? Way to go Phil.

Next was a great incident in the Dallas-Minnesota game where Tony Romo fumbled a snap and Troy Aikman went on for over a minute about how one of the Vikings linemen got in and disrupted the play forcing the fumble. Troy, who had more than a few concussions in his day, obviously has an active imagination because it was clear to everyone else that Romo just dropped the ball and no one was close to him. Perhaps Troy had dozed off and the crowd woke him up so he had to say something.

I can’t totally blame Troy for that though. If I had to sit in a booth for 3 hours listening to Joe Buck talk my mind would wander too. Buck is possibly the worst commentator in the universe. He drones on about nothing, he has no inflection in his voice and he never gets excited. Seriously Joe, pop a viagra before the next big game and see what happens. Joe’s ideal woman would have to be a blowup doll because it’s lifeless and he can do all the talking.

The system of finding commentators is broken. The only reason Joe Buck has a job is because his dad was a famous commentator. The only reason Simms and Aikman have jobs is because they were famous quarterbacks. But that does not mean that they should be commentating sports games. To play sports you need to have talent, why should commentating on sports be different?

Always remember, a little Lube goes a long way.

This is a video blog of Lions LB Zack Follett talking about his effort to support the Haiti relief fund. Please watch it and reblog, retweet it, whatever you can do to help.

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lil crush

This is a great video featuring one of my heroes, Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary is a huge Jets fan and as much as I haven’t wanted them to win, everytime they have, I couldn’t help feel happy for Gary because he loves them so much. In fact, I think Gary may love the Jets more than I love the 49ers which says a lot. As a Niners fan, I’ve experienced 2 Super Bowls that I can remember. To be completely honest, I took them for granted. The Niners won so much when I was younger that I just figured they would always win and be in the Super Bowl often. In the last decade those hopes were all but dashed. Through the Jets journey I’ve really enjoyed Gary’s passion about his team and the joy the Jets’ wins have brought him. I know that feeling, it’s one of the best in the world. I’m still fighting off rooting for the Jets, but I have to tell you, this video was pretty damn compelling. Good luck the rest of the way Gary. Nothing is impossible and your life is living proof.

I can’t say that I don’t disagree. A lot of what’s said here is why I’ve grown to dislike Brent Farve. That and because he was a 49er killer. Article by Matt Lubisich of TheSportsLube.com

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Either way NFL fans were screwed. We’d either get another week of BS about how the Cowboys are finally going to win a Super Bowl with the wanna be star Tony Romo, or we’d get another week of BS about football’s ultimate Villain, Brett Favre.

Maybe I’d like him more if he spelled his name right, seriously it should be Farve. Maybe I’d like him more if he didn’t play the martyr in Green Bay after he created the whole retirement situation a few years ago. Maybe I’d like him more if he wasn’t such an attention demanding diva.

But when you break it down there isn’t a more selfish person playing in the NFL today. The only reason the media loves him so much is because he gives the media something to do in the offseason with his yearly Hamlet act. “To Be or Not To Be…” of course he’s coming back! He just wants more attention!!

The Favre/Media love affair is more disgusting than your average Donkey Show. Today the Vikings were up 27-3 with 1:55 to play in the game but Favre wasn’t done. He had to throw just 1 more touchdown pass to make it 34-3 because obviously the game was too close for comfort. Naturally though, all people talked about is how that’s his career high for TD passes in a playoff game. If it was the Patriots, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady would be getting roasted right now.

Favre doesn’t care about his fans, he won’t listen to his coaches as evidenced when he wouldn’t allow his head coach to bench him a few weeks ago, and all he does care about is Brett Favre.

Someone get this man Mustache and a bald cat named Bigglesworth, he’s taken care of the rest.

by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com

Here are my actual lineups and where I stand in each contest.

The FantasyLion.com One & Done Contest, currently 5th out of 74 teams

• QB- Drew Brees- I’m not confident in the Saints ability to win so I’m using Brees this week. He should be in a shootout with the Cards so I’m hoping that I can get a great game out of him while I can. If the Saints do win, then that’s fine as I’ll still have enough QBs left for the rest of the way.
• RB1- Pierre Thomas- The 3-headed monster in the Saints backfield can be infuriating but I’ll take my chances with PT this week. Should the Saints advance, I’ll still have Mike Bell and Reggie Bush to use.
• RB2- Felix Jones- This may be the last chance I get to use Jones and after last week’s game, how could I pass that up? If the Cowboys do win, it will likely come from a big game on Jones’ part so I’ll take that.
• WR1- Marques Colston- I’m loading up on the Saints this week. It’s always a crapshoot when picking Saints WRs, but Colston is the number 1. Hopefully Brees goes to him early and often.
• WR2- Reggie Wayne- I have the Colts winning, but I want to use Wayne this week for a few reasons. One, I wanted to add a little firepower to my lineup this week. Two, if the Ravens end up beating the Colts then I’ll be glad I got a game out of Reggie. And three, should the Colts win, but the Jets upset the Chargers then that means that Wayne would draw Revis next week and that is a headache I’d like to avoid.
• TE- Dustin Keller- I only need 2 more TEs after this week. I’m hoping that I’ll have my pick between Shiancoe, Clark, and Gates the rest of the way so this week I’ll use Keller. He’s Sanchez’s boy so in the least he’ll get his opportunities.
• Flex- Shonne Greene- I don’t see the Jets winning this week so I’ll want to use Greene. He’s averaged 16 carries a game the last 3 games so he’ll get his touches. He’s my flex player this week.
• Coach- Jim Caldwell- The Ravens killed my coach points last week, but oh, not this week!
• Players already used- QB- Kurt Warner, RBs- Thomas Jones, Ray Rice, WRs- Steve Breaston, Miles Austin, Larry Fitzgerald, TE- Jason Witten, Coach- Bill Belichick

@n42d’s Fantasy Foursome, currently 1st out of 4 teams (this is a draft league)

• QB- Aaron Rodgers- Yes I know he’s not playing this week but I failed to draft a 2nd round QB and the other guy that I have (McNabb) got eliminated also. However, anytime you can get 20 points out of your QB you can consider that a solid game. Well Rodgers put up almost 44 points last week so I’ll look at it like I got 22 from Rodgers last week and 22 this week. ;)
• RB1- Thomas Jones- Jones was a bit of a disappointment last week, but I only expected him to get 1 game in. This game is a bonus so I’m hoping he can get the rest of the points I was expecting last week. The Jets seem to be going with the back that gets hot so Jones could be in for a nice game.
• RB2- Ray Rice- My man Ray Ray went off last week and like Jones I was only planning on getting him for 1 week so I’m ready to cash in on some bonus points from him this week.
• WR1- Steve Breaston- He was a sneaky start for me last week and I was kicking myself for starting him over Edelman after last Sunday’s morning game, but I’m glad I went with Breaston as he was the #1 WR last week. I only expected to get 1 game from him so I lucked out with Breaston as well. Boldin is out again so that means Breaston slides into his role. Fitzgerald will draw Winfield so Breaston should get his fair share of looks on the other side.
• WR2- Pierre Garcon- After losing Moss, Jennings, Driver, Edelman and DeSean last week, I’m forced to get into my reserve WRs. Garcon isn’t a bad start this week as he had 6 catches for over 100 yards earlier this year vs the Ravens.
• WR3- Robert Meachem- His value is higher when Lance Moore is out, but it looks like Moore is going to play this week. All their WRs can go off at anytime and out of all my leagues I’ll have Colston, Meachem, and Moore so as long as it’s not Devery that goes off, I’ll be happy.
• Flex1- LaDainian Tomlinson- I’m not expecting a huge game from him because the Jets D is tough but hopefully he can get me a cheap score or 2.
• Flex2- Lance Moore- He’s my best available option. I’ll be happy with 4-5 catches and maybe a lucky TD.
• Bench- RB- Donald Brown, Mike Tolbert, TE- David Thomas
• Eliminated- QBs- Rodgers, McNabb, RBs- Fred Taylor, Sammy Morris, Brian Westbrook, WRs- Randy Moss, Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, Julian Edelman, DeSean Jackson, Andre Caldwell, James Jones

@FantasyTaz’s BlogTalkRadio.com Playoffs Championships, currently 5th out of 28 teams (One and Done Contest)

• QB- Drew Brees
• RB1- Pierre Thomas
• RB2- Felix Jones
• WR1- Marques Colston
• WR2- Reggie Wayne
• WR3- Percy Harvin- I expect this game to be a shootout and I like Harvin’s versatility. I have a feeling Harvin will break off some big plays in this one so I’ll go with him and save some of the other Vikings receiving options for later.
• TE- Dustin Keller
• Flex- Shonne Greene
• K- Garrett Hartley
• D- Jets D
• Players already used- QB- Kurt Warner, RBs- Thomas Jones, Ray Rice, WRs- Steve Breaston, Miles Austin, Larry Fitzgerald, DeSean Jackson, TE- Jason Witten, K- Jay Feely, D-Eagles

@FatKat52’s Don’t Suck Playoffs Contest, currently 1st out of 12 teams (This is a free for all league and players can be used as many times as you want)

• QB- Brees
• RB1- Adrian Peterson- All Day AP is the best back in the playoffs and in this league, we can use the players as many times as we want so ADAP is a no brainer.
• RB2- Ray Rice
• WR1- Miles Austin- I want playmakers in my lineup and Austin is a playmaker, easy decision.
• WR2- Larry Fitzgerald- If this your first time reading about how I feel about Fitz, then I’ll have you know, I love the guy! As long as he’s playing, he’s in my lineup.
• WR3- Reggie Wayne
• TE- Antonio Gates- With VJack locked up on the outside, I love Gates over the middle this week. The guy is about as consistent as they come and I know I can count on him most weeks.
• Flex- Sidney Rice- I have a good feeling about the Vikings passing offense this week so Rice is getting the nod over Joseph Addai at flex this week.
• K- Nate Kaeding
• D- Chargers

Best of luck this week everyone and as always, you play to win the game!

by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com

Well after last week’s 0-4 disaster, I can’t do much worse than this week. I mentioned that last week that this is just a hobby and I don’t bet on the games unless I’m in Vegas. However, I failed to mention that if I were to bet, I would only be putting money on my lock of the week. The other picks are made just for fun. With that said, let’s take a look at the action for the divisional playoff games.

Playoff record: 0-4, lock of the week picks 0-1

Saturday afternoon game: Arizona +7 @ New Orleans -7

This game is tricky for a few reasons. One, the public (62%) is on the Cards and I hate being on the same side as the public. Second, the line opened up at -7 and with such a high percentage being on the Cards, the line should be moving but it’s not which tells me to take the Saints. Third, I have the Cards going to the Super Bowl, so obviously I have them winning this game outright thus making the 7 points a gift. Finally, despite all that, the public does have to win sometime. Otherwise they would never bet. Man I’d love to be all over the Cardinals this week, but this one smells like a trap to me. I’ll forego deeming this my lock of the week, but like a sucker I’ll take the Cards and the points.

My pick: Cards +7

Saturday night game: Baltimore +7 @ Indianapolis -7

This game opened up at 6.5 and the line has moved slightly. I don’t really read into line movement until it’s at least a full point. The betting seems to be about even. Right now on SportsInsights.com, they have bets distributed at a 50/50 split and I can certainly see why. On one hand, the Ravens are the darling pick of the divisional games and some have the Ravens pulling off the upset. I don’t see the Ravens winning, but they could keep it close like they did earlier this year in week 11 when they lost at home 17-15. With the assumption that they keep it close, the 7 points is a great headstart. If the Ravens can impose their will, the 7 points is a great bet. On the other hand, the Colts don’t need a lot of time to get their offense going. If the Ravens make some mistakes early, then this game could get out of hand and open the door for an easy Colts cover. The Colts have a lot to prove and may come out fired up. If they’re flat, then the crowd could turn on them as a lot of their fans are not happy about the Colts giving up on a chance at a perfect record. I’m staying away from this one as well. If I had to pick, I’d take the Ravens and the points.

My Pick: Ravens +7

Sunday morning game: Cowboys +2.5 @ Minnesota -2.5

This is a game that some would shy away from, but I really like the Vikings in this one. The Vikings -2.5 are my lock of the week. The Cowboys have had success down the stretch, but they only beat one quality opponent. I’m not a believer in their success or chances of winning this game. To me, this number should be around 7 but the Cowboys are one of the most bet on teams in all of sports so oddsmakers probably felt that they could set this number lower and still get action from the Cowboys side. With a little more than half (56%) of the money on the Cowboys, it looks like their strategy worked. Another reason I like this number is because it’s under the -3. I expect this game to be close, but I have the Vikings winning so they’ll only need to win by a FG to cover. Finally, I would not be surprised if the Vikings come out fired up and light up the Cowboys. My hunch is that the Vikings could cover a -7 but oddsmakers set it a little lower to hedge their bet so that in case the game is close, they still have a great chance of winning. There’s a lot I like about the Vikings this week, so they are officially my lock of the week!

My pick: Vikings -2.5 - Lock of the week

Sunday afternoon game: Jets +7 @ Chargers +7

This is another game I’m having a hard time reading. I’m emotionally invested into this game. The Chargers are my 2nd favorite team and I have them going to the Super Bowl. I think that might be clouding my judgment. I could see the Chargers blowing the Jets out and easily covering the number but the way the Jets have been playing, I’m hesitant to go all out and say that. The Jets should be able to keep this close as long as they can sustain long drives and convert that to scoring opportunities. This line started at 9.5 but has since moved to 7 which means a lot of money came in on the Jets. However, there are more bets on the Chargers with 53% of the bets being on the Chargers. This means that the early money loved getting the Jets and almost 10 points. I usually like seeing a number at around 60% before pimping it as a full on public slaughtering but this one certainly has a lot of indications that it could be. I’m going with the Jets and the points but as a Chargers fan, hoping they blow the Jets out.

My pick: Jets +7

FantasyLion.com Vlog Episode 20: Time to make like Shawshank and get some redemption!

My divisional playoffs breakdown, the Chris Johnson dance, a bet with Cowboy fans.. all in my New York Jets gear.

-jg

by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com

Yesterday I posted my QB & RB updates, today I’ll go over my updated WR & TE rankings for the NFL playoffs.

Note- These rankings are for PPR leagues. The rankings are based on the number of games I think each guy will play. The number of projected games are in ( ).

Wide Receivers

1. Larry Fitzgerald, Ari (3)- The Cards Cinderella magic may be back for another year. I’m on their bandwagon and if they make a run to the Super Bowl like I think they will, then Fitz will be the #1 Fantasy Playoff WR.
2. Reggie Wayne, Ind (2)- There’s some good news and bad news for Wayne. The good news is I have the Colts winning 2 games now which gives Wayne an upgrade. The bad news is that if the Jets can upset the Chargers, he’s in for a helluva matchup with Revis.
3. Vincent Jackson, SD (3)- I had VJack #1 last week, but that was before I knew he’d be drawing Revis. I’m really looking forward to his matchup with Revis because VJack is half a foot taller than Revis and the Chargers should challenge the Jets vertically. Revis has shut everyone down so I’m not expecting much out of VJack this week but if he can beat him it will likely be due to his size advantage.
4. Sidney Rice, Min (2)- I felt last week if Min got Dallas this week, then Rice’s value would go up. I’m sticking to that. I really like him this week. I have a feeling the Vikings will be throwing the ball over the field.
5. Steve Breaston, Ari (3)- He came on in a big way for me last week and for everyone who didn’t use him last week, you caught a break! I like him a lot as long as Boldin is out.
6. Malcolm Floyd, SD (3)- Floyd may see an increased role this week as the Chargers will likely struggle getting the ball to VJack. Floyd showed what he can do in week 17 if he’s the main guy. Like Breaston last week, I like Floyd as a sneaky play this week.
7. Percy Harvin, Min (2)- Percy is a game changer and I’m using him right away. I’m confident that the Vikings will beat the Cowboys, but if they don’t then I’ll be glad I used Percy this week because I expect him to make some big plays. Percy should be the X factor this weak vs Dallas.
8. Miles Austin, Dal (1)- Well there’s one game to their run. I’m still not buying into this team, however, if they can prove me wrong, then Austin will go down as this year’s Larry Fitzgerald as far as playoff production.
9. Marques Colston, NO (1)- I just don’t trust the Saints so I’m going to use Colston this week while I can.
10. Early Doucet, Ari (3)- Like Breaston, his value is related to Boldin’s injury. If Boldin is out then Doucet slides into the Breaston role and like my boy @FantasyTaz says, Warner isn’t picky.
11. Pierre Garcon, Ind (2)- Not a sexy play this week, but he’ll come in handy next week or later should the Colts make a run. He did have 6 catches for 106 yards earlier this year vs Balt.
12. Austin Collie, Ind (2)- The Ravens didn’t give up much over the middle to Collie or Clark when they played earlier this year, but if you’re looking for a sneaky play at flex, Collie’s not a bad way to go (Collie had 1 catch for 12 yards and Clark had 1 catch for 3 yards and a TD.
13. Robert Meachem, NO (1)- Meachem is a decent enough start this week. This Saints offense drives me crazy. They have so many options that no one can be truly relied on every week other than Brees. Oh and it looks like Moore is playing this week and Meachem has been filling in for more.. add that to the pot of trying to figure this team out, good luck. If you’re going to use Meachem, use him this week. He’s not the best option, so I’d only use him if I have to.. which I do so he’ll be in one of my lineups this week.
14. Lance Moore, NO (1)- It looks like Moore is going to play this week, but coming off an injury, how much do you trust him? Like Meachem, I would only go with him if you have to and like Meachem, I will have to because I lost half of my team in my draft league! Thanks GB, NE, and Phi!
15. Anquan Boldin, Ari (3)- I want to rank him higher, but he didn’t play last week and he missed pratice again yesterday. I don’t expect him to practice today or play this week. Maybe next week ‘Quan.
16. Derrick Mason, Bal (1)- Last week I said I’ve never been high on Mason because you saw his inconsistency firsthand. I’m not saying it’s his fault because they didn’t have to throw the ball much, but Mason left his fantasy owners out to dry last week. He had a nice game vs the Colts earlier this year, but I’m still not going to touch him with a 10 foot pole. Look, I have an injured guy who’s probably not playing this week higher than Mason. That should tell you how much I like him.
17. Braylon Edwards, NYJ (1)- Last week I said that I thought Edwards was a dog and stupid Mark Sanchez threw him a long pass that hit him right in the hands, stupid Mark, try and be more accurate this week. Stay away from Dog Edwards. I only put him on this list so I could talk sht about him and to strongly discourage you from playing him in case you were getting drunk while putting in your lineup.

Maybes for next week if their teams advance

• Legedu Nannee, SD
• Bernard Berrian, Min
• Devery Henderson, NO
• Patrick Crayton, Dal
• Roy Williams, Dal

Tight Ends

1. Antonio Gates, SD (3)- One thing is for sure, he’ll be needed in a big way this week. Revis will probably lock up VJack so Gates needs to get loose over the middle to open up the running game. I’m saving him for later though.
2. Dallas Clark, Ind (2)- When talking about Collie, I mention that he only had 1 catch vs the Ravens earlier this year, but it was for a TD. More bad news is that in 4 career games vs the Ravens, Clark has caught a TOTAL of 4 balls for 58 yards and a TD. That’s some pretty pathetic production. I’ll never ever tell you not to start Clark after the year he’s had, but if he comes up small, I would not be surprised. I’m saving him for next week.
3. Jason Witten, Dal (1)- He’s a solid start this week. I used him last week, but if you didn’t I would go with him and save Gates & Clark.
4. Dustin Keller, NYJ (1)- The Jets may have to throw more than usual to stay in this one and Keller is Dirtay’s boy. Keller is my TE this week.
5. Visanthe Shiancoe, Min (2)- Like Finley last week, Shiancoe might be a sneaky start this week. I’m going to save him in case one of the 2 TEs I’m saving get eliminated.
6. Jeremy Shockey, NO (1)- I’m going to try and avoid this guy and only use him if I have to.
7. Todd Heap, Bal (1)- Yawn.
8. David Thomas, NO (2)- It looks like Shockey is going to play this week, but if he doesn’t, Thomas fills in nicely for him.

Other what if long shots worth considering

• Ben Patrick, Ari
• Martellus Bennett, Dal

@zakarianfollett catches one of the fastest guys in the NFL, Devin Hester.

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Who said white boys aren’t fast?? Right at the end of the tackle I asked Hester for an autograph though.. lol

This last week I made a friendly wager with my buddy @DeuceFever who’s a huge Jets fan. I was extremely confident that the Bengals would have no problem handling the Jets and Deuce would have to change her team name in the FantasyLion.com One & Done contest to “The Bengals are My DADDY!”. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen so I had to put my money where my mouth is and uphold my end of the bet which is to wear Jets gear for the next week or as long as the Jets are still alive (whichever is longest). Deuce and I have a rematch this week so hopefully I’ll be returning the favor and sending her some Chargers gear come Monday so that she can drown her offseason sorrows in some Chargers powder blue. It’s all in good fun and as Deuce put it, “told you that you look good in green. JETS! :)“But I wasn’t the only one to lose a footbal bet this week. Actor Kiefer Sutherland did as well and compared to what he had to do, I got off easy!

Wish me luck this week because I do NOT want to lose 2 weeks in a row!

by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com

Did you get off to a bad start last week in your One & Done contest? Did you come out guns-a-blazin, but not sure what do to? If you came out cooler than cool (ice cold!) or hotter than Fresno on an afternoon in July, then this article is for you. Let’s keep this simple. There are 2 things, yes that’s right, just 2 things you’ll need to do if you hope to take down your O&D contest.

Step 1: Plan out the rest of the playoffs

Now I have the Saints, Cowboys, Ravens, and Jets losing this week. If you disagree, that’s fine! I went 0-4 last week, so wtf do I know? But it is important to plan out who you think is going to win the rest of the way. Once you’ve done that you will want to pick the best players from the losing teams each week. So in my 2 O&D contests my teams will look like this for this week…

Team 1- QB- Brees, RB1- Felix, RB2- Pierre T, WR1- Colston, WR2- Wayne, TE- Keller, Coach- Caldwell, Flex- S. Greene

Team 2- QB- Brees, RB1- Felix, RB2- Pierre T, WR1- Colston, WR2- Wayne, WR3- Harvin, TE- Keller, K- Hartley, D- Jets, Flex- S. Greene

You’ll see that all of my players are from the teams I have losing with the exception of Wayne and Harvin. If you’re wondering why I’m going with Harvin & Wayne, I’ll get to that in a second.

Step 2- Know your resources

Now that 1 week is in the books, it makes it a little easier to plan out the rest of your lineups. The most effective way to do this is knowing your resources. Once you know which guys you have this week, then you can do a mock lineup for week 3, then a final mock lineup for the Super Bowl. I understand that the odds of you getting all the games right here on out is slim, but as that little kid from Angels in the Outfield would say, “hey it could happen” and if it does, you’ll be money baby! In the conference championships, I have Minnesota and Indianapolis losing, so my lineup will be full of their players. Here’s what my mock lineup for week 3 looks like…

Team 1- QB- Manning, RB1- AP, RB2- Addai, WR1- S. Rice, WR2- Collie or Garcon, TE- Clark, Flex- Boldin, Doucet, or Malcolm Floyd, Coach- Whisenhunt

Team 2- QB- Manning, RB1- AP, RB2- Addai, WR1- S. Rice, WR2- Collie or Garcon, WR3- Boldin, Doucet, or Floyd, TE- Clark, K- Rackers, D- Cards, Flex- Collie, Garcon, Boldin, Doucet, or Floyd,

At this point in week 3, I can start to narrow down the players I want to use. So even though I have the Cards and Chargers going to the Super Bowl, I can still use some of their players here because I will still have enough solid players left from their 2 teams the following week for the Super Bowl. Which is why I could use Harvin and Wayne this week (week 2) because I’m aware of who I have left and where I plan to use them. Using Harving & Wayne this week could really pay off for a few reasons. Let’s say I’m wrong about who wins, well then I got to use both guys this week. Also, what if the Colts win, but the Jets beat the Chargers? Well then I’ll be glad I used Wayne this week and not next week when he draws Revis. It can get a little confusing but there is definitely a method to the madness. If any of this gets too confusing, email me and we can talk it out some more. If you’re still with me, then let’s move ahead to the Super Bowl.

If all goes as planned then I will have gotten games out of studs from the losing teams and have set myself up for the kill with a team full of relevent players in the Super Bowl. Here’s what my Super Bowl lineups would look like…

Team 1- QB- Rivers, RB1- LT, RB2- Beanie, WR1- Jackson, WR2- Boldin/Doucet/Floyd, TE- Gates, Coach- Tuner, Flex- Hightower

Team 2- QB- Rivers, RB1- LT, RB2- Beanie, WR1- Jackson, WR2- Boldin/Doucet/Floyd, WR3- Boldin/Doucet/Floyd/Nanee/Urban TE- Gates, K- Kaeding, D- Chargers, Flex- Hightower

I’m sure I’ll have to do another re-evaluation next week, but if I do, I’ll still be ok. I left myself options on the Saints, Jets, Ravens, and Cowboys so that if I have to do damage control next week or even longer, than I’ll be in a position to do that. But hey, let’s cross that bridge when we get there!