The AFC North has traditionally been known for its defensive superiority. The 2022 season didn’t completely live up to the hype. With two new defensive coordinators, Mike MacDonald in Baltimore and Teryl Austin in Pittsburgh, there were some adjustment pains. In the 2023 season, there will be one new defensive coordinator in the AFC North, […]
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The AFC North can no longer claim the best defenses in the NFL. The AFC East can challenge with defensive-minded coaches and are upping their ante this upcoming season. The AFC East can claim the defensive prowess of Bill Belichick, Jeff Ulbrich and Robert Saleh, Leslie Frazier (on sabbatical), and Sean McDermott. When the Miami […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?By now, you understand that defense matters. And as much as we love our fantasy and the passing game, those men who can stop the passing game from being fantasy relevant are just as important. The secondary’s safeties have already been noted. Now is the time to get with the cornerbacks who will be free […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Yes, we are all riveted by the questions of where quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, and Lamar Jackson will end up. But if your team is playing against them, shouldn’t you be equally anticipatory regarding your defensive line? Defensive linemen who can get to the quarterback and stop the run game before it hits the […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?The defense is bringing sexy back, and these nine free-agent linebackers are proof. There are at least three of the top nine linebackers who had a career-best year last season. This year’s defensive free agent class is looking to cash in on their work. The emergence of linebackers coming off their rookie contract and old […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Yes, the quarterback, wide receivers, and running backs get all the attention. But seriously, where would they be without their offensive lines (unless you are named Derrick Henry)? So, using Pro Football Focus’ offensive line rankings heading into Week 13, let’s see who has the advantage. Thanks also to playerprofiler.com and Razzball slot v wide […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Whew, the “bye-pocalypse” is over. Now on to Week 8. It gets better. There are only two teams on a bye this week: the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers. NFL 2022 Week 8 IDP Waiver Wire. Unfortunately, for some, that will eliminate two of the top three players on both sides of […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Week 7, as you know, is bye week apocalypse. So, in addition to covering for the suspended players and those injured, you now have to cover for the men who have this week off from competition. IDP Rankings. The following teams are on a bye this week: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings and […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?The injury bug has not only affected the offensive side of the ball. Defensive players are dropping like a prom dress, as well. Very few teams have not seen an injury to a vital part of their defense. Unfortunately, that also means an injury to a vital part of your fantasy IDP rosters. Here are […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?It is getting chaotic out there. Between injuries and suspensions, your individual defensive players (IDP) roster might look a little bare. I’m here to break down IDP rankings and plays with you. So, if you have a healthy stud or someone close to resembling a healthy stud go ahead and play him. But for those […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?We made it through Week 1. Now the evaluation with (some) current stats can begin. Doesn’t mean it is going to be perfect…or will it, it just means we know what happened last week as opposed to last year. The one-week sample size isn’t ideal, but hey, I maintain it is better than going off […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?It is the first week of the rest of our 2022 fantasy football season. Fantasy fortunes are not won or lost this week, but it just feels good to get a Week 1 win under your belt. It is Week 1 for everyone. The preseason is diminished to a shell of itself. The movement of […]
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