July 2010
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What’s going on everyone?
Some of you may or may not know this, but I’ve left the confines of my own blog FantasyLion.com and joined the awesome staff over at Pyromaniac.com, so you can catch all of my future articles and videos there.
I also wanted to let you know that I’m looking for writers/contributers for a new site that we’re launching called the Fantasy Football...
June 2010
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Anonymous asked: Where do I go to sign up for one of your leagues?
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Points Per Reception: The Cadillac of Fantasy...
Points Per Reception: The Cadillac of Fantasy Football
by John Gustafson
In 1996, when I was in the sixth grade, I was bit by the fantasy bug. It all started on a Sunday morning after a Saturday night sleepover. That morning after some pancakes my friend Clint and I headed into the living room to catch some NFL action on the tube. This was a pretty normal activity as Clint was a big Dolphins...
Fantasy Football Hustle Podcast Episode 3
On Episode 3 of the Fantasy Football Hustle Podcast I cover the toughest position to draft from this year, where to take your QB, how to maximize the first 4 rounds of your draft, who I’m taking every single time in the 5th round, and tell you what to do when faced with the decision of Harvin, Nicks, or Maclin.
May 2010
28 posts
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The Great Chicago Debate: No Not Cubs or White...
by John Gustafson and Dave Perrin
A few days ago I engaged in a discussion about Chester Taylor being over-hyped. This was alarming to me because I love Chester Taylor as a 4th RB and have been targeting him around the 8th round.
I have also been avoiding Forte. I loved him last year, but after 2009’s disappointing performance, I wasn’t going to go out of my way to pick him. With...
Anonymous asked: who do u think will have a better fantasy football year Ryan Grant, Cedric Benson or Beanie Wells?
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Let's Rent Some RBs Shall We? WCOFF Draft Round 14
My Pick: This late in the draft, I like to employ what I like to call the “rent-a-RB” approach. I’ll typically target backup RBs that play behind RBs that have missed time the last 2-3 years and try and steal a few starts on a few to week basis. My RBs are not the strongest part of my team, but if I can steal a few starts here and there at the RB position, then my team as a...
FantasyLion.com Featured on the BleacherReport.com...
I want to thank the folks at BleacherReport.com once again for featuring one of my articles on a team homepage. This time it was my Malcolm Floyd sleeper article. I really appreciate their help in getting the word out about my site and help in saving the world from bad fantasy football advice!
The Fantasy Football Hustle Podcast Episode 2
In the newest edition of the Fantasy Football Hustle Podcast, I go over a new dynasty league I’m starting. I also cover which RBs I would take in the first round and which ones I’d avoid like the plague. Who will this year’s Chris Johnson be? Check out and find out who I think may be this year’s 1st round diamond in the rough. Be sure to check out Episode 3 this Thursday...
Puff Puff or Pass on Ricky Williams This Year?
I was recently asked if Ricky Williams is being overlooked this year. And my answer is yes.
In my World Championships of Fantasy Football Draft that I just finished, I held of on a RB2 and picked Ricky up in the 7th round.
Ricky does it all and Ronnie Brown is a half a year player.I also like the value where you can get Ricky (6th-8th round).
Consider that last year in a points per...
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San Diego Super Chargers Super Sleeper: Malcolm...
Here’s a fantasy football sneaky sleeper I really like, Chargers WR Malcolm Floyd.
With 2 DUI convictions in 2 years, Vincent Jackson will likely be suspended at some point this summer. VJack will probably be hit with a 4-gamer making Floyd a guy I’d begin to target around the 11th round as my 5th or 6th WR.
In those 4 weeks, Floyd will face the 2nd easiest schedule with matchups...
FantasyLion.com Has 2 Articles Featured on 2...
Now this is just crazy! I couldn’t believe when I saw the Braylon article up on the Jets page. An hour after uploading my article on Antonio Bryant, it makes the Bengals homepage! I feel so blessed. I am very lucky to have 2 articles featured in 1 day! Thank God!
FantasyLion.com's Article on Braylon Edwards Makes...
In one of the more humbling moments of my career, the blog I wrote yesterday made it to the featured article on the Jets homepage at BleacherReport.com. It’s crazy this day and age and the power of the internet. I just love talking about fantasy football and helping people win and get better at. This is so fun for me and to receive any kind of recognition for it is mind-blowing. The...
Braylon "The Dog" Edwards Welcome to the 2010 DO...
Earlier this week someone asked me if they should target Braylon Edwards this year because his stock will be down. That got me thinking, fantasy football consumers need an advocate to help keep them from buying lemons. Enter my newest feature, “The 2010 DO NOT DRAFT” list. Most sites will tell you to avoid or shy away from a guy, but few will tell you to completely stay away in case...
A Mock a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: 5/18 Edition
Tuesday, 5/18 Draft done at MockDraftCentral.com 16 rounds, picked 8th. You can find the full draft results here. I omitted my picks in the 15th and 16th round as I took a draft mandated kicker and defense. Both positions have no relevence in a mock this early in the fantasy season.
1 - Andre Johnson 2 - Reggie Wayne 3 - Jamaal Charles 4 - Sidney Rice 5 - Felix Jones 6 - Jermichael Finley 7 -...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 13
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ROUND 13
No Mercy - Demaryius Thomas, Den WR
L.A. CONNECTION - Tony Scheffler, Det TE
CSACMA - Josh Morgan, SF WR
Did this dude just did this? - Javon Ringer, Ten RB
Fantasy Assassins MF - Leon Washington, Ten RB
FantasyLion.com - Dustin Keller, NYJ TE
HAWKNATION - Viking D/ST
JerrysJets - Nate Burleson, Det WR
Ficitional...
A Mock a Day Keeps the Doctor Away! 5/17 Edition
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Mock drafts are a tremendous way to prepare for your fantasy football draft. It’s May, but so what?! I’m ready to draft now! But before I get ahead of myself, I want to make sure I’m ready. In order to do that, I want to try and do at least 1 mock draft a day and work some different strategies to see which ones I like best for each draft...
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WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 12
ROUND 12
Bills Are Back - Kevin Walter, Hou WR
EarlyBird - Mario Manningham, NYG WR
purestrength3 - Anthony Gonzalez, Ind WR
Ficitional Thugs - John Carlson, Sea TE
JerrysJets - Jets D/ST
HAWKNATION - Chris Chambers, KC WR
FantasyLion.com - Johnny Knox, Chi WR
Fantasy Assassins MF - Willis McGahee, Bal RB
Did this dude just did this? - Louis Murphy, Oak WR
CSACMA - Tashard Choice,...
Anonymous asked: I pick last in a 12 man ppr league and I want to got wr,wr with my first 2 picks. Wayne, and AJ, are normally gone who should I choose??
"The Fantasy Football Hustle" Podcast Episode 1
I hosted my first podcast last night. I’m going to do at least 1 a week but want to try and do around 3 or so a week. In case you missed it you can listen to it here or download it on iTunes. I hope you enjoy it! You can also check out my regularly schedule show on Blog Talk Radio Thursday nights at 11pm pacific. www.blogtalkradio.com/fantasylion
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 11
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ROUND 11
No Mercy - Derrick Mason, Bal WR
L.A. CONNECTION - Lawrence Maroney, NE RB
CSACMA - Ben Roethlisberger, Pit QB
Did this dude just did this? - Chaz Schilens, Oak WR
Fantasy Assassins MF - Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ WR
FantasyLion.com - Donald Brown, Ind RB
HAWKNATION - Greg Olsen, Chi TE
JerrysJets - Tim Hightower,...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 10
ROUND 10
Bills Are Back - Lee Evans, Buf WR
EarlyBird - Vishante Shiancoe, Min TE
purestrength3 - Austin Collie, Ind WR
Ficitional Thugs - Joe Flacco, Bal QB
JerrysJets - Montario Hardesty, Cle RB
HAWKNATION - Larry Johnson, Was RB
FantasyLion.com - Brett Favre, Min QB
Fantasy Assassins MF - Eli Manning, NYG QB
Did this dude just did this? - Terrell Owens, FA WR
CSACMA - Heath...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 9
ROUND 9
No Mercy - Darren Sproles, SD RB
L.A. CONNECTION - Torry Holt, NE WR
CSACMA - Dez Bryant, Dal WR
Did this dude just did this? - Davone Bess, Mia WR
Fantasy Assassins MF - Devin Aromashadu, Chi WR
FantasyLion.com - Antonio Bryant Cin WR
HAWKNATION - Eddie Royal, Den WR
JerrysJets - Steve Slaton, Hou RB
Ficitional Thugs - Donnie Avery, Stl WR
purestrength3 - Darren McFadden,...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 8
ROUND 8
Bills Are Back - Kenny Britt, Ten WR
EarlyBird - Owen Daniels, Hou TE
purestrength3 - Clinton Portis, Was RB
Ficitional Thugs - Brandon Jacobs, NYG RB
JerrysJets - Santonio Holmes, NYJ WR
HAWKNATION - Braylon Edwards, NYJ WR
FantasyLion.com - Thomas Jones, KC RB
Fantasy Assassins MF - Devin Hester, Chi WR
Did this dude just did this? - Chris Cooley, Was TE
CSACMA - Fred...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 7
ROUND 7
No Mercy - Wes Welker, NE WR
L.A. CONNECTION - Matt Ryan, Atl QB
CSACMA - Jay Cutler, Chi QB
Did this dude just did this? - Donovan McNabb, Was QB
Fantasy Assassins MF - Donald Driver, GB WR
FantasyLion.com - Ricky Williams, Mia RB
HAWKNATION - Reggie Bush, NO RB
JerrysJets - Julian Edelman, NE WR
Ficitional Thugs - Kevin Kolb, Phi QB
purestrength3 - Kellen Winslow, TB TE
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WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 6
ROUND 6
Bills Are Back - CJ Spiller, Buf RB
EarlyBird - Hakeem Nicks, NYG WR
purestrength3 - Philip Rivers, SD QB
Ficitional Thugs - TJ Houshmandzadeh, Sea WR
JerrysJets - Felix Jones, Dal RB
HAWKNATION - Jeremy Maclin, Phi WR
FantasyLion.com - Jermichael Finley, GB TE
Fantasy Assassins MF - Jerome Harrison, Cle RB
Did this dude just did this? - Pierre Garcon, Ind WR
CSACMA -...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 5
ROUND 5
No Mercy - Hines Ward, Pit WR
L.A. CONNECTION - Tony Gonzalez, Atl TE
CSACMA - Brent Celek, Phi TE
Did this dude just did this? - Santana Moss, Was WR
Fantasy Assassins MF - Vernon Davis, SF TE
FantasyLion.com - Tom Brady, NE QB
HAWKNATION - LaDainian Tomlinson, NYJ RB
JerrysJets - Mike Sims-Walker, Jac WR
Ficitional Thugs - Steve Breaston, Ari WR
purestrength3 - Beanie...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 4
ROUND 4
Bills Are Back - Dwayne Bowe, KC WR
EarlyBird - Matt Schaub, Hou QB
purestrength3 - Pierre Thomas, NO RB
Ficitional Thugs - LeSean McCoy, Phi WR
JerrysJets - Tony Romo, Dal QB
HAWKNATION - Jason Witten, Dal TE
FantasyLion.com - Michael Crabtree, SF WR
Fantasy Assassins MF - Matt Forte, Chi RB
Did this dude just did this? - Knowshon Moreno, Den RB
CSACMA - Jahvid Best,...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 3
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ROUND 3
No Mercy - Peyton Manning, Ind QB
L.A. CONNECTION - Steve Smith, Car WR
CSACMA - Greg Jennings, GB WR
Did this dude just did this? - Ryan Mathews, SD RB
Fantasy Assassins MF - Steve Smith, NYG WR
FantasyLion.com - Joseph Addai, Ind RB
HAWKNATION - Anquan Boldin, Bal WR
JerrysJets - Dallas Clark, Ind TE
Ficitional Thugs - Shonn Greene,...
WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football Draft Round 2
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ROUND 2
Bills Are Back - Aaron Rodgers, GB QB
EarlyBird - DeAngelo Williams, Car RB
purestrength3 - Larry Fitzgerald, Ari WR
Ficitional Thugs - DeSean Jackson, Phi WR
JerrysJets - Brandon Marshall, Mia WR
HAWKNATION - Drew Brees, NO QB
FantasyLion.com - Miles Austin, Dal WR
Fantasy Assassins MF - Roddy White, Atl WR
Did this dude just did this?...
April 2010
25 posts
FantasyLion.com WCOFF Satellite Fantasy Football...
by John Gustafson
My first real draft starts today. I blogged about this yesterday but I wanted to set up a thread/blog for continuous coverage of how this draft goes. Feel free to comment or ask any questions in the comment section. I’m picking 6th. Some people think it’s crazy to draft this early. I’m not worried about it but for those who think I’m crazy for doing so,...
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Nothing Finer Than a 49er? My First Real Fantasy...
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
As some of you know, I’ll be participating in my 1st real draft tomorrow. The league is hosted by the World Championship of Fantasy Football (WCOFF). They host a main event every year with a hefty price tag of $1800 per team and the winner of their main event takes home a cool $300k. Who says you can’t make a living off of this? Winning the...
World Championship of Fantasy Football Draft...
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
I love fantasy football.. shocking, right? As most of you know I started drafting for my first league this year in the New Jersey Fantasy Football League (NJFFL) which is a dynasty league. On Thursday I’ll start drafing for my first redraft league. It’s a satellite league for the World Championships of Fantasy Football. The league winner gets...
Post-NFL Draft Fantasy Football QB Rankings
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
I love the NFL Draft, but I am so glad it’s over because now we can end the speculation and start to solidify some of the uncertainty headed into this year. With the NFL draft behind this, some of my 2010 rankings have obviously changed. The first position I want to take a look at is QB. If you missed my last QB rankings, here’s the link. None...
NFL Draft 1st Round Fantasy Focus
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
1. Sam Bradford, Stl- No surprise here. This could work out to be an ok pick, maybe even a good pick. I’m not sold on it though. The good news for Bradford is he has a nice corps of young WRs (Avery, Robinson, Gibson, Burton) to throw to and the 2nd best RB in Steven Jackson. His quick throwing background at Oklahoma should help him transition to...
2010 Pre-NFL Draft Fantasy Football RB Rankings &...
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
With the WR rankings and TE rankings in tow, let’s get to the RBs. Similarly to those rankings, the sleepers will be denoted with (S). Like the WRs, the first 36 RBs should be considered starters in PPR leagues. The last 36 are backups, handcuffs, and bye week fill-ins. Feel free to comment and let me know what you think of if you have any questions...
WatchFantasyLion.com Vlog Episode 28: NFL Draftamonium!!!
Merry Christmas… I mean NFL Draft Day 2010!!! I’m pumped. To celebrate, I decided to do a long video blog today. I cover A LOT! Here’s the topics I cover and the times they occur in the video blog.
-(1:15) You don’t want to be known as the fantasy bear like my roommate.. -(3:00) Why the 49ers won’t draft Jimmy...
2010 Pre-NFL Draft Fantasy Football WR Rankings &...
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
In case you missed my TE rankings, check it out. I explain my definition of a sleeper. As with the TEs, these WRs rankings will change, but this is just a starting point. The sleepers are denoted with a (S). The first 36 WRs should be considered starters in PPR leagues. The last 36 are backups, handcuffs, and bye week fill-ins. Feel free to comment and...
NFL Draft Top 4 by Guest Blogger Robert Persaud
One of my followers on Twitter wanted to get in on the mock draft madness, so I said by all means, be my guest. This quick top 4 comes from Lion special guest blogger, Robert Persaud. Robert can be followed on Twitter at twitter.com/gamengineer. Look for more contributions from Robert later this offseason in a new website I’ll be launching with Pyromaniac.com. More details about the new...
Who's Ready to Unwrap Some Presents?! Happy NFL...
I wanted to write a special blog thanking Walter of WalterFootball.com. His site is truly elite when it comes to NFL mock drafts. WalterFootball.com currently has almost 500 mock drafts from around the web, including from yours truly. If you haven’t got a chance to check out his site, please do. It will feed any NFL draft hunger you might have. So go ahead, open your presents and see who...
2010 Pre-NFL Draft Fantasy Football TE Rankings &...
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
Before we get started, I want to note that when I refer to a player as a sleeper, it has 2 definitions. The first is the traditional term for a sleeper which is a player that hasn’t reached their full potential but is a player I feel is poised for a breakout or a better than expected season. This is going to be a player that most people...
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Step Your Game Up! Play vs The Lion in the 2010...
What it do everyone? Yesterday I sent an email saying that I had a special announcement and here it is! I’m pleased to announce that this year I’ll be participating in the National Championships of Fantasy Football (NCOFF). The guys over at the NCOFF are even giving me my own league within the competition and offering the spots in my league at a discounted price. The grand prize for...
A Mockery of the 2010 NFL Draft
by John Gustafson, john@fantasylion.com
Admittedly, projecting the NFL draft is not my strong point. I don’t even like NFL mock drafts, because they rarely go the way the “experts” think they do and even when they do, it’s no guarantee that the draft picks will pan out to be good pros. But my buddy Tony, over at the NCOFF challenged some of us football bloggers to...
WatchFantasyLion.com Vlog Episode 27: I’m in Miami Trick!
Laces out Dan! Props to the Dolphins, they made a play for Marshall. Bronco fans, sorry for ya… Also hit on how this affect’s each team from a fantasy perspective. I love the smell of huge NFL trades in the morning.
2010 Running Back Rankings #1-24
by John Gustafson
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In 12 team leagues, these guys would be considered your starting RBs. I’ll be releasing my full rankings of RBs as we get closer to the draft, then update them once the rookies have their destinations. I’ll also expand on my analysis, but here’s some tidbits to hold you over. In the style of Twitter, I tried to keep my comments under 140...
Fantasy Football Sleeper Alert: RookieBlitz.com...
by Bryan Fontaine of RookieBlitz.com, follow Bryan on Twitter
Second–year wide receiver Mike Wallace is primed for a breakout season with the trade of Santonio Holmes to the New York Jets. Wallace is the prime candidate to replace the production of Santonio Holmes in the Pittsburgh passing attack. Holmes posted career highs in 2009 with 79 catches for 1,248 yards and five touchdowns.
Mike...