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Anatomy of a Fantasy Football Draft
Let me first introduce myself for those who may not be familiar with the "Commish Report". The Commish Report is a blog produced by the self-anointed world's foremost knowledgeable "Commish" (me). That being said I cover various fantasy sports topics as they relate to the everyday life of the average "American Joe", or if you are a reader who lives [read more...]
AFC East Offensive Lines: New England’s Success Starts In The Trenches
It has long been stated that football is won in the trenches, and the signing of Michigan tackle Jake Long by the Miami Dolphins as the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft underscores that importance. Since New England has dominated its division foes by giving quarterback Tom Brady all day to pick apart opposing defenses for nearly a [read more...]
AFC West Offensive Lines: The West Is Won At The Line Of Scrimmage
Everybody wants the best running back in the league when fantasy football drafts kick off around the country, and San Diego’s LaDanian Tomlinson is clearly the top choice. Not only is he the best running back in the league, but he benefits by playing behind the best offensive line in the league. When you can find strong skill players supported [read more...]
AFC South Offensive Lines: Not All O-lines Are Created Equal
The Jacksonville offensive line is mean, and sets the tone for its offensive. In Indianapolis, the Peyton Manning-led Colts thrive on the quick thinking of their quarterback. Either way, both offensive lines produce great results with completely different formulas. Moral to the story. It might not matter how you win as long as you find a way to win. Expect [read more...]
Five Picks For The Comeback Kid Award Of The 2008 NFL Fantasy Season
From injured to suspended to subpar performances, the following five guys offer you a high-risk, high-reward scenario for the upcoming 2008 NFL Fantasy Football Season. These guys will all come with discounted values and there will be safer picks available in the early to middle rounds when you'd likely need to snag one of these guys. If you dare to [read more...]
Can Home Field Advantage Boost NFL Fantasy Stats?
When you look at the advantages of playing in front of the home crowd, the numbers clearly support it makes a difference. In 2007, home teams won 38 more times than they lost. And 21 of the 32 teams were .500 or better at home. In a previous post, it was suggested that formula translates to success in fantasy leagues [read more...]
Almost Nothing Beats Home Cooking In The NFL
The old adage in the NFL is that you must take care of business at home and pile up wins if you want to play football in January. Not only is that true, but paying attention to who is playing where can also determine success and failure in the realm of fantasy football.
Home cooking across the league makes a big [read more...]
Pick The Best Player Every Time In Your 2008 Fantasy Football Draft
Choosing the right player who is in just the Right Spot is critical for winning your fantasy football league. And that doesn't mean you have to have one of the top picks to select San Diego's LaDainian Tomlinson, Kansas City's Larry Johnson or St. Louis' Steven Jackson. It's all about location, location, location when a player is in the Right [read more...]
Several NFL Veterans Should Be Looking Over Their Shoulders In 2008
With the 2008 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it's an exciting time for rookies who were lucky enough to land a job. On the flip side, it can be a nervous time for veterans, even established ones. Just last summer, Donovan McNabb dodged reports that his days were numbered after quarterback Kevin Kolb was drafted by the Eagles. McNabb, [read more...]
Eight NFL Rookies Poised for an Instant Fantasy Impact in 2008
In the mold of the Vikings' Adrian Peterson and the Saints' Marques Colston, there are a bunch of rookies on the verge of making an immediate impact on fantasy leagues everywhere. Obviously, individual talent is key, but it's really all about location, location, location. In order for these rookies to shine on the stat sheet, they need opportunities to make [read more...]
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