Strategy: Two-Quarterback Leagues

Two much eliteness going on here. (See what I did?)

Welcome to another strategy session. While probably not as good as a pizza session, we're gonna get darn close, because today, of all days, we are going to go over two-quarterback leagues. Because having Tony Romo lead your team to playoff aspirations until November rolls around and he removes the clutch from your car is not enough. Nope. We need to add the potential to both have Tony Romo and Eli Manning on the same fantasy team, which I heard is the 18th sign of the end of the world. Obama was the 16th and 17th sign on the list, if you were wondering. Yes, that's right, two-quarterback leagues are really-really different, I can't stress that enough. Which is why you got two really's. Everything you know about standard and PPR formats gets thrown out the window, as you'll see the aforementioned Tony Romo be drafted ahead of Dez Bryant in most leagues. That's a cup of crazy, as they would say. Actually, they wouldn't say that... I don't think anyone has ever said that. So let's get you primed for what is going to be the weirdest draft you've ever been a part of. Unless it was a salamanders in your shoes draft. That would probably top this one.

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2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 100 IDPs

by: Kevin Kumpf

2014 Rankings: Top-200 | Top-200 (Half-PPR) | Top-200 (PPR) | QB | RB | RB (PPR)| WR | WR (PPR) | TE | TE (PPR) | K | DST | IDP Rankings: Top-100 | DL | DB | LB We've gone through each of the positions individually, so now it's time to put it all together. When looking at IDPs as a whole, it's a little bit different than Jay's top-200 overall list. This isn't a draft cheat sheet, but more of a tiered approach to compiling your roster. That's why you'll see essentially a series of position runs making up this list. The major takeaway is how to view the relative value of each position as opposed to deciding between specific players. I'm still sold on J.J. Watt as the top overall IDP because not only has he done it before, but he's also still getting better, and now he has Jadeveon Clowney around to draw attention away from him. After Watt, you'll see a huge list of LBs and DEs before things start to get mixed up in the 50s. Keep in mind that this is using "standard" ESPN and Yahoo scoring systems, which is why DBs don't enter this list until the 30s. This scoring system devalues the secondary, while putting an increased emphasis on Linebackers and dominant D-Linemen. It's not necessarily my favorite scoring system, but it is the most widely used. Here are my 2014 Fantasy Football Top-100 IDP Rankings:

2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Updated (Standard, PPR)

August 6, 2014 | 2014 Fantasy Football, 2014 Fantasy Football Rankings | 62 Comments

by: Jay

2014 Rankings: Top-200 | Top-200 (Half-PPR) | Top-200 (PPR) | QB | RB | RB (PPR)| WR | WR (PPR) | TE | TE (PPR) | K | DST | IDP Rankings: Top-100 | DL | DB | LB Well, we're here. Where is here you might ask? How very existentialist of you. I'm not sure if they call this "Draft Month", but that's what it is. And so I've taken all of my rankings and gone through them with a fine-tooth comb to bring you an updated list. Really, this achievement was pretty miraculous, seeing as how a comb really doesn't help me do anything when dragging it across my computer screen. That being said, with the completion of my 2014 Fantasy Football Projections (release is imminent, that's what she said), I was able to get a better picture of the ranking landscape, which probably still needs a koi pond and more shrubbery. Anyhow, everything could use a good tune-up once and while, sorta like your mother, so without further ado, here is the *Updated* 2014 Razzball Fantasy Football Rankings for Standard and PPR leagues...

2014 Underrated: Rod Streater

August 5, 2014 | 2014 Fantasy Football, 2014 Underrated | 9 Comments

by: SethDaSportsMan

Hot potato!

"In the 13th round of the coolest fantasy football draft in the world, Seth Klein selects Rod Streater, the No. 1 wide receiver from the Oakland Raiders." Yep, you read that right-- NO. 1 WIDE RECEIVER... in the 13th round. But it's the Raiders, right? They suck. It's true, the Raiders should continue to suck again in 2014, but they did improve a lot this off-season, and the upgrades they made should benefit their receiving corps. The team bolstered its offensive line by drafting Mississippi State guard Gabe Jackson (who has looked fantastic in camp), and signed free agents Donald Penn, Kevin Boothe and Austin Howard. Also returning is versatile tackle, and former second-round pick, Menelik Watson, who missed all but five games last season. Of course, Streater's season will likely be defined by who is throwing him the ball in Oakland, and that man is nine-year NFL vet, Matt Schaub.

2014 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 200 Overall (Half-PPR)

August 5, 2014 | 2014 Fantasy Football, 2014 Fantasy Football Rankings | 54 Comments

by: Jay

2014 Rankings: Top-200 | Top-200 (Half-PPR) | Top-200 (PPR) | QB | RB | RB (PPR)| WR | WR (PPR) | TE | TE (PPR) | K | DST | IDP Rankings: Top-100 | DL | DB | LB So, much has been said of the delay of the Half-PPR rankings, or at least I think much has been said. I'm not a mind-reader folks. But I'm going to assume you've been talking amongst yourselves, and the main topic has been how I'm bringing sexy back. Because I am. The other topic, more minor, is about the lack of Half-PPR rankings, seeing as how, ya know, it's the format this year's Free Fantasy Football Razzball Commentator Leagues (Sign-up here!) use. But guess what? As I'm sure the title spoiled it, we have rankings. Though, it's a lot cruder than your used too. There's still an issue with some sort of thing... a lot of it is technical, and is like a bunch of Star Trek mumbo jumbo mixed with Skynet and wheat bread... none of which I understand, nor will I ever understand. So just fire those phasers at something, amiright? But yeah, just between you and me, those technical hurdles still remain, so like the Olympics athletes that we are (which we really aren't), we're going to have take one for the team here and realize that this format for which I am presenting the Half-PPR rankings is going to have to make due, for at least a little while. That is to say, the format that you are used to receiving these rankings is unavailable from our friends over at FantasyPros, but I'll make sure to update everything as new things come to light. Something like that. Because I am against dark. But not really. This makes no sense.

Breaking: Cincy Goes All In on Ginger

August 4, 2014 | 2014 Fantasy Football, Fantasy Football Daily Notes | 15 Comments

by: Jay

In what is considered breaking news, to someone I guess, Andy Dalton pulled a coup de grâce, which I think is a French dessert, some kind of custard pastry thingamajig, and landed a 115 million dollar contract earlier today. Just imagine the total dollar amount if he was actually a good quarterback. I'm kidding, sorta.

The Razzball Radio Tour Has Begun, Hide Your Pets, and Probably Your Women

August 4, 2014 | 2014 32in32in32, 2014 Fantasy Football, Razzball Radio | 8 Comments

by: Jay

Well, if you've been living under a rock since March, I don't know what to tell you... just take this Apartment Guide, since you need proper shelter. Also, you probably missed out on the news that Razzball Radio (Nick Capozzi) and company are getting into a Mercedes Sprinter Van and sprinting (see what I did there?) around the country, hosting 32 Fantasy Football Drafts, in 32 NFL Cities, all in 32 days. Thus, the #32in32in32 slogan. The hashtag apparently invokes legitimacy, so take that illegitimacy! Anyhow, the tour begins tonight in lovely Seattle (one of my old stomping grounds, as I'm a proud Seattle University alum, even though none of you have ever heard of the school, including myself). I lived there for close to 10 years amidst my west coast city rotation in my "younger" years (let's call them my twenties), and the experience forever changed my life. For example, when someone says Dick's, I think of hamburgers. Not a sporting goods store or the bathing suit area kind. Sometimes R.A. Dickey flashes for a bit, but that's more my fault. Anyhow, taking a break from the sentimental rainbow that just appeared, be sure to head on over if you're in the northwest and meet Nick, Tehol, Sky, and the Guru later tonight! Details after the jump...

NFL Hall of Fame Game, 2014: Giants vs. Bills

August 3, 2014 | 2014 Fantasy Football, Fantasy Football Gameday | 9 Comments

by: Jay

Also my hungry face.

This is it folks. We won't go a week without some sort of football activity until the end of Super Bowl XLVIII, uh, plus some JVJLGH's, and maybe some more LLIFJ's. Could use more X's. Like 80. I'm not sure what Roman numerals are or what they do, but I think that's right. BUT OH MY GOD FOOTBALL IS BACK, and though it's only a NFL Hall of Fame Game, which means it'll have as much excitement as a Patriots preseason game, at this point, I'll take anything.

2014 Team Preview: Detroit Lions

August 2, 2014 | 2014 Fantasy Football, 2014 Team Previews |

by: Doc Matt

For a sixth straight season, Razzball will be interviewing NFL-team blogs for some actual in-depth football knowledge to shed some additional light on our fantasy football knowledge. Keep your eye out for an interview for every NFL team for our Team Preview Series through the summer. This installment comes courteous of Zac Snyder from the leading Detroit Lions' blog: Side Lion Report.

2014 Underrated: Ryan Mathews

August 1, 2014 | 2014 Fantasy Football, 2014 Underrated | 16 Comments

by: Jay

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What, I told them to match my hair with my smile...

As touched upon briefly and legally (I think, you never know with touching) in the post calling Montee Ball overrated, it dawned on me that Ryan Mathews still remains underrated, and he probably shouldn't be. Here's the specific quote about Mathews: "Let’s not forget about Ryan Mathews, who also had these same issues (ball security and pass protection), and it took him three seasons to emerge into last year’s career breakout. It may be an apples/oranges comparison because of the injuries Mathews suffered, probably slowing his development, but it can’t be denied that there were specific game-plan decisions from 2010-2012 based on his weaknesses. And I’m sure there was a fruit basket involved somewhere. Needs more mango if you ask me. And may I add that these years also led to the amazing discovery that Ronnie Brown was actually still alive. Who knew?" To further elaborate on those 2010-2012 years, even a homeristic (this word exists spell check, I swear!) fan like myself couldn't bring myself to believe in Mathews. We are, in fact, talking about a back who had more broken more collarbones than touchdowns in 2012. Which, actually, now that I think about it, is pretty impressive. Add with the previously mentioned issues of ball security and pass protection, along with the fact that he had only one season in his career where he rushed for 1,000 yards, and missed 10 games in those three years.... well, even as one of the 57 Chargers fans (138 when the surf is low), I just couldn't buy in at all for 2013.