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		<title>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Fantasy Football: Week 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fantasy Football Studs- Worried that Chargers' QB Philip Rivers might not be able to maintain his first half pace?  Forget it, as San Diego's MVP candidate gets his staring receiving corps back for a matchup with Denver.  In Carolina, they're down to third string RB Mike Goodson, who turned in a terrific game last week.  Expect more of the same as the Panthers' turn to rookie QB Tony Pike.  Can't imagine there'll be a lot of passes in that game plan.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>Wagstaff and Son Reach Final Four of Survivor League</em></h3>
<h3><em>by Eddie Mayrose</em></h3>
<p>After ten weeks, the good professor and his general manager, son Timothy, have outlasted ten family members and positioned <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Horsefeathers42.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1030" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Horsefeathers42.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="208" /></a>themselves in the final four of the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/996/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-8-2/">McGee Survivor League</a>.  Riding the tails of the Johnson brothers, their two superstar wide receivers Andre and Calvin, Waggie and Tim have seen their <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/988/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-7-2/">Fantasy Football team</a>, Home Alone 2, dodge every bullet thrown its way.  Now, with two brothers and a cousin standing as the only obstacles between him and the grand prize, Tim is feeling his oats.  &#8221; I talked dad out of <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/896/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-one/">Carson Palmer</a> last week and Joe Flacco came through.  This week, it&#8217;s Michael Crabtree in for Mike Williams. If we win again, dad&#8217;s paying for the Harry Potter movie.&#8221;  We&#8217;ll see, Tim.<span id="more-1028"></span></p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Studs</em></h3>
<p>- Worried that Chargers&#8217; QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/988/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-7-2/">Philip Rivers </a>might not be able to maintain his first half pace?  Forget it, as San Diego&#8217;s MVP candidate gets his staring receiving corps back for a matchup with Denver.  In Carolina, they&#8217;re down to third string RB Mike Goodson, who turned in a terrific game last week.  Expect more of the same as the Panthers&#8217; turn to rookie QB Tony Pike.  Can&#8217;t imagine there&#8217;ll be a lot of passes in that game plan.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Sleepers</em></h3>
<p>- As mentioned above, Chargers WR Legedu Naanee returns from a<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fasano.bmp"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1049" title="fasano" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fasano.bmp" alt="" /></a> hamstring injury to face the very generous <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/397/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-13/">Broncos</a>&#8216; secondary. With Tyler Thigpen stepping into the starting role in Miami, look for TE Anthony Fasano to be a primary target in the Dolphins&#8217; limited offensive scheme.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Slippers</em></h3>
<p>-We&#8217;ll see how Texans WR Andre Johnson does on Revis Island this Sunday vs. the Jets, especially with an ailing <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/830/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-footballquarterbacks-preview/">Matt Schaub</a>.  Detroit&#8217;s Calvin Johnson didn&#8217;t fare too well in the same scenario two weeks ago.  San Diego&#8217;s <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/880/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-tight-ends-preview/">Antonio Gates</a>, already dealing with an injury, may see his numbers drop with the return of WRs Naanee and Malcolm Floyd to the lineup.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stiffs</em></h3>
<p>- Don&#8217;t bet on Vikings&#8217; WR Sidney Rice being in uniform this Sunday as he continues his recovery from hip surgery.  Even if he does, he&#8217;ll struggle right along wit the rest of the Vikings.  Give up the ghost on Arizona&#8217;s RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/937/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-4/">Beanie Wells</a>.  His &#8220;breakout&#8221; season has been a bust and should continue along the same path; especially if he can&#8217;t hang on to the ball.</p>
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		<title>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Fantasy Football: Week 7</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:24:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Love Philip Rivers this week in his matchup with the Patriots.  For that matter, Tom Brady deserves a stud ranking also as this game should be a shootout.  Rivers should feast on the Pats' soft pass defense while Brady seems much more comfortable with Deion Branch than he did with Randy Moss.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>Running Backs?  What Running Backs?</em></h3>
<h3><em>by Eddie Mayrose</em></h3>
<p>Waggie and his partner, son Timothy, survived another week in the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/937/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-4/">McGee Survivor League</a>, actually turning in the highest total for the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Horsefeathers41.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1011" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Horsefeathers41.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="208" /></a>week, despite the gaping hole in their backfield that has been a problem all season.  Even their mainstay, <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/865/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-running-backs-preview/">Ahmad Bradshaw</a> of the Giants, has been a problem. Even though he&#8217;s been piling up yardage, Brandon Jacobs gets all of the touches inside the 10 yard line.  Things are looking up, however, as the Professor and son woke up early on Tuesday and managed to beat the sleepy heads in their league to Chris Ivory of the Saints.  Fresh off a 150 yard game and likely to get most of the work with Pierre Thomas out, he&#8217;s a great acquisition for a team facing the joint bye weeks of Andre and <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/873/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-wide-receivers-preview/">Calvin Johnson</a>.  It&#8217;ll be touch and go this weekend for Home Alone 2 but, if they survive, things are looking up the rest of the way.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Studs</em></h3>
<p>Love Philip Rivers this week in his matchup with the Patriots.  For that matter, <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/394/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-11/">Tom Brady</a> deserves a stud ranking also as this game should be a shootout.  Rivers should feast on the Pats&#8217; soft pass defense while Brady seems much more comfortable with Deion Branch than he did with Randy Moss.<span id="more-988"></span></p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stiffs</em></h3>
<p>Bench Brett Favre as the Vikings head into <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/937/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-4/">Green Bay</a> on Monday.  He&#8217;ll try to do too much against his old team and will likely throw a few picks. In Miami, Ronnie Brown has failed to fire for most of the season and will find it even tougher sledding against the Steel Curtain.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Sleepers</em></h3>
<p>Raiders Tight End, <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/880/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-tight-ends-preview/">Zach Miller</a> should enjoy a big day in Denver, especially with Oakland&#8217;s limited options elsewhere. Seahawks&#8217; WR Mike Williams looks to string two solid weeks together as the Cards and Seahawks, battle for NFC West supremacy in Seattle.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Slippers</em></h3>
<p>Chad Henne is in for as difficult a day as Ronnie Brown against Pittsburgh as the Miami offense will struggle against Pittsburgh.  As long as the Bears&#8217; O-Line continues on its mission to get QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/830/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-footballquarterbacks-preview/">Jay Cutler</a> killed, each of the Bears&#8217; receivers is a liability.</p>
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		<title>Professor Wagstaff’s Fantasy Football: Week Two</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Professor Wagstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The only prediction that went awry was that I actually survived the first week; much to my surprise. I did, however, manage to finish in the bottom three as my own “Wide Receivers before Running Backs” draft strategy blew up in my face. Could someone in Houston please inform Andre Johnson that the season has actually started? ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>by Professor Wagstaff</h2>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong><a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/221/fantasy-football-season-week-1/">Wagstaff Still Alive (Barely)</a></strong></em></span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="font-size: small;">The first week of the McGee Survivor League went almost <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-280" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Horsefeathers45.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" />precisely as the Professor expected as both girls, Team Minnesota and S.F. Col’s Guys finished atop the point standings by wide margins. The only prediction that went awry was that I actually survived the first week; much to my surprise. I did, however, manage to finish in the bottom three as my own <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/138/fantasy-football-preview-wide-receiver/">“Wide Receivers before Running Backs” </a>draft strategy blew up in my face. Could someone in Houston please inform Andre Johnson that the season has actually started? We said good bye to Team Lunz, as our nephew and cousin, Jim, failed to get out of the starting blocks. One down, twelve to go.</span></p>
<h3>No Defense for the Defense</h3>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="font-size: small;">It was an interesting Week 1 as far as DST’s were concerned. No sooner than four teams considered to have solid defenses lost one of their top players for a large chunk, if not all, of the season. Troy Palumalo (Steelers) and Jerod Mayo (Patriots) could each be out for as long as six weeks with knee injuries while Brian Urlacher (Bears/wrist) and Joe Blow (Jaguars/knee) have been lost for the season. Keep them in mind as you set your lineup this weekend. </span></p>
<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="font-size: small;">* * * * *</span></p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Stars</h3>
<p>Based on how well the Bucs ran the ball against the Cowboys last weekend, RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/43/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football/"><em><strong>Brandon Jacobs</strong></em> </a>should have a big night in Dallas; especially with Eli Manning still adjusting to life without Plaxico Burress… Atlanta’s RB <em><strong>Michael Turner</strong></em> should start to justify that #2 pick you spent to get him with a big game against a weak Panthers’ D Line… Speaking of weak lines, the Rams may own the worst in the league on each side of the ball. That’s why we love Skins’ RB <em><strong>Clinton Portis</strong></em> to run all over them and the <em><strong>Redskins’ DST</strong></em> to completely dominate.</p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Stiffs</h3>
<p>Could things be worse for QB <em><strong>Jay Cutler</strong></em>? His Chicago debut was marred by four INT in a loss to Green Bay, and now he faces the Super Bowl champs in the home opener. If the Steelers shut down the run, (when don’t they?), Cutler could be good for another couple of picks… If <em><strong>Jake Delhomme</strong></em> doesn’t have a solid first half against Atlanta, the Panthers’ QB may find himself on the bench. Based on their performance vs. Miami, the Falcons don’t figure to allow DeAngelo Williams a lot of freedom, putting even more pressure on Delhomme to come up big… If you hadn’t figured they’d be here based on our <em>Stars</em> report, we give you the Rams’ DST… A solid Vikings’ defense and the Lions propensity for falling behind make RB <em><strong>Kevin Smith</strong></em> a huge risk this week.</p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Sleepers</h3>
<p>Last year, the Cardinals allowed more TD passes than they threw and were a disaster on the road. That’s why the Professor moved QB <em><strong>David Garrard</strong></em> into his starting lineup this week&#8230; With the Jets shooting their mouths off this week, you have to figure they’ll focus a lot of their attention on New England’s Randy Moss; which should allow WR <em><strong>Wes Welker</strong></em> to have a big game… The Vikings should have no trouble throwing the ball against the Lions, who allowed 6 TD passes vs. Drew Brees in New Orleans last week. Look for TE <em><strong>Visanthe Shiancoe</strong></em> to reel in a TD from Brett Favre among his 8 REC… All of a sudden, the Ravens seem to have taken the shackles off of QB <em><strong>Joe Flacco</strong></em>, who threw for 300 YDS last Sunday. He’ll have another big game vs. San Diego…</p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Slippers-</h3>
<p>Bears’ RB <em><strong>Matt Forte</strong></em> will struggle vs. the Steelers; especially if Jay Cutler turns in another stinker… Have to be worried about Chargers’ QB <em><strong>Philip Rivers</strong></em>. He may be without LaDainian Tomlinson and two of his offensive linemen with the vaunted Ravens’ defense coming to town… I know you used a pretty high pick on Rams’ RB <em><strong>Stephen Jackson</strong></em> but it may be time to move him. The Rams look terrible, especially the O Line, and Jackson will struggle all year… Did you pick up Jets’ QB Mark Sanchez this week? Good. Now, wait at least another week to put him in your lineup as Pats’ coach Bill Bellichick will make life difficult for the rookie on Sunday.</p>
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		<title>Fantasy Football Season: Week 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:18:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Professor Wagstaff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fantasy football owners anxiously await the completion of the first week of the season with their fantasy football drafts under their belts. Professor Wagstaff is no exception! Did you get everyone you wanted in your fantasy draft?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>by Professor Wagstaff</h2>
<p>So, here we are.  Week 1 for Fantasy Football Owners and the inaugural season for the members of The McGee<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-233" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Horsefeathers41.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" /> Survivor League, a pressure cooker of a Fantasy Football League made up of Nieces, Nephews, In-Laws and Uncles; all vying for the bragging rights that will turn the family Christmas party into their very own championship locker room.  In a brutal format that does not allow for trades or free agent pickups, the lowest scoring team of the fourteen that make up the league will be eliminated each week until only one is left standing.  Or, simply put, don&#8217;t screw up your Fantasy Football Draft because you could be one and done.  Advice that the good Professor should have followed in Round 6 when I got caught watching the Miami-Florida State game.  I didn&#8217;t realize I was on the clock until after the computer auto picked Cincy TE Chase Coffman.  Now, Wagstaff readers know I like the Bengals&#8217; rookie but not that much.  He was in my queue for a last round pick until he became my sixth.  I spent the rest of the draft one player short as I scrambled to cover the mistake.  It probably won&#8217;t matter anyway because, with two girls in the league, the guys don&#8217;t have a chance.  The Fantasy Gods seem to love women and these two know what they&#8217;re doing; a double whammy.  So, I&#8217;ll keep my fingers crossed that Beanie Wells can get something done and hope that Reggie Bush, the player Coffman should have been, doesn&#8217;t light it up in New Orleans.  Good luck to all.</p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Studs</h3>
<p>Have to love San Diego’s Philip Rivers against any divisional foe but especially the Raiders.  With Tomlinson and Gates healthy, Rivers has too many weapons for the defenseless Raiders to handle… Think Carson Palmer is anxious to get back on the field for the Bengals?  He couldn’t ask for a weaker secondary to face than Denver’s.  Chris Henry had a great preseason, the former Chad Johnson seems motivated and Wagstaff has to hope that Chase Coffman has a big year… Pity the poor Lions, trying to rebuild and having to face Drew Brees on opening day.  Look for 300+ YDS and 3 TD from the Saints’ QB.</p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Stars</h3>
<p>Love the Texans’ and Saints’ DST as both will face rookie QBs.  Four sacks each and a few INTs should be easy pickins’… With Terrell Owens in Buffalo, look for Dallas QB Tony Romo to rely heavily on TE Jason Witten in the season opener against a rebuilding Bucs’ squad with a lot of defensive problems…</p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Sleepers</h3>
<p>With a rookie QB facing a strong pass rush, the Jets’ will probably gear their passing game to a short, quick hitting style.  Great news for owners of TE Dustin Keller… The Rams are undergoing a complete rebuild, especially on their D Line, which could make for a big afternoon for Seattle’s Julius Jones on Sunday…  The Bills fired their O Coordinator during the preseason, cut a starting OT and will open vs. New England with three rookies on the O Line.  Something tells me the Patriots D is licking its chops.</p>
<h3>Fantasy Football Slippers</h3>
<p>Injuries to QBs Kyle Orton and Chris Simms and the uncertain status of WR Brandon Marshall will result in a tough debut for Denver RB Knowshon Moreno, who may not even get the lion’s share of the carries… Not that Eli Manning isn’t a Wagstaff favorite, he is, but the Giants’ game plan this week will probably not be well suited for a big game from the QB… Cards’ WR Anquan Boldin has the Professor a little nervous.  He’s got a bad hammy, is ticked about his contract and didn’t have a good preseason.</p>
<p><em><strong>Fantasy Football Stiffs</strong></em></p>
<p>You can blame Eric Mangini if you’re the owner of whoever starts at QB for the Browns this week. With Cleveland facing one of the top Defenses in the league, it was no time to let Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson twist in the wind.  One of them will pay the price on Sunday… Still think that Matt Cassel’s success was a product of the talent surrounding him last year.  He heads into the season with a trained knee that limits his mobility against the Baltimore Ravens; not a recipe for success… The Colts’ D will struggle this week vs. the Jags, especially with S Ed Sanders hobbled.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[They're the forgotten men; the filler picks at the end of any Fantasy Football Draft.  Tight Ends, Kickers and Defenses make up most of the final rounds with few exceptions.  The three or four elite TE on your draft list warrant mid round selections but, for the most part, its hard to pass on a productive WR or RB just to fill a required roster spot.  Defense/Special Teams is next in the pecking order with Kickers bringing up the rear.  Too many intangible factors determine the success or failure of these units to even consider taking any in the middle of the draft.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They&#8217;re the forgotten men; the filler picks at the end of any Fantasy Football Draft.  Tight Ends, Kickers and Defenses <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-195" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Horsefeathers42.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" />make up most of the final rounds with few exceptions.  The three or four elite TE on your draft list warrant mid round selections but, for the most part, its hard to pass on a productive WR or RB just to fill a required roster spot.  Defense/Special Teams is next in the pecking order with Kickers bringing up the rear.  Too many intangible factors determine the success or failure of these units to even consider taking any in the middle of the draft.  Don&#8217;t think so?  Ask anyone that drafted the highly rated Chargers last year before Shawn Merriman went down for the season.</p>
<p>Funny thing, though, championships are invariably won by the Fantasy Football Owner that pulls the winning ticket out of the hat: the kicker that becomes automatic from beyond fifty yards for an entire season, the tight end who suddenly finds himself with an aging QB coming out of retirement or the defense with the cornerback that starts returning every INT for six.  So, in order to put you in the best position to grab some of that good luck, take a look at the Wagstaff rankings.</p>
<h2><strong><em>Fantasy Draft Preview: Tight End</em></strong></h2>
<h3><strong><em>Studs</em></strong></h3>
<p><em><strong>Tony Gonzalez</strong></em> was the Falcons&#8217; biggest off season acquisiton and could be the last piece of the offensive puzzle in Atlanta.  He may not match the 96 REC and 10 TD he posted last year but the presence of Michael Turner and Roddy White should open things up enough for Gonzalez to remain at the top of the list&#8230; With the departure of Terrell Owens, <em><strong>Jason Witten</strong></em> becomes Tony Romo&#8217;s primary option in Dallas.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Stars</em></strong></h3>
<p> <em><strong>Dallas Clark</strong></em> sits on top of a lot of TE lists but not this one.  He&#8217;s too much of a possession receiver to bust into the upper echelon and doesn&#8217;t catch enough TD.  However, Peyton Manning makes him a valuable pick&#8230; <em><strong>Antonio Gates</strong></em> may be the best athlete at the position but is coming off an unproductive season due to injury.  The return of his own health as well as a productive La Dainian Tomlinson, should boost his stats back to their previous levels.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Sleepers</em></strong></h3>
<p>The Jets&#8217; <em><strong>Dustin Keller</strong></em> had a stretch last year as Brett Favre&#8217;s favorite target before disappearing over the last month.  That probably won&#8217;t happen this year, as the Jets scale down their offense to accomodate rookie QB Mark Sanchez&#8230; <em><strong>Chase Coffman</strong></em> won&#8217;t even appear in some Fantasy Football rankings.  However, the Bengals&#8217; rookie left Missouri as the all time receptions leader for TE.  If he wins the starting job in Cincy, expect a strong season.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Slippers</em></strong></h3>
<p> Denver&#8217;s <strong><em>Tony Scheffler</em></strong> registered just 3 TD last season with Jay Cutler under center.  Doesn&#8217;t seem like stardom is in the offing with Kyle Orton aboard&#8230; An uncertain QB situation in Oakland in addition to the Raiders&#8217; home run passing philosophy make it difficult to foresee <strong><em>Zach Miller</em></strong> getting many touches</p>
<h2><strong><em>FANTASY FOOTBALL PICKS</em></strong></h2>
<h3><strong><em>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Top 12 Fantasy Tight Ends</em></strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>Tony Gonzalez</li>
<li>Jason Witten</li>
<li>Dustin Keller</li>
<li>Dallas Clark</li>
<li>Antonio Gates</li>
<li>Chris Cooley</li>
<li>Kellen Winslow</li>
<li>Visante Shiancoe</li>
<li>Owen Daniels</li>
<li>John Carlson</li>
<li>Heath Miller</li>
<li>Chase Coffman</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong><em>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Top 12 Fantasy Kickers</em></strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>Stephen Gostkowski</li>
<li>Rob Bironas</li>
<li>Neil Rackers</li>
<li>Adam Vinatieri</li>
<li>Mason Crosby</li>
<li>Jason Elam</li>
<li>Ryan Longwell</li>
<li>Robbie Gould</li>
<li>David Akers</li>
<li>Nate Keading</li>
<li>Matt Bryant</li>
<li>Kris Brown</li>
</ol>
<h3><strong><em>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Top 12 Fantasy Defense/Special Teams</em></strong></h3>
<ol>
<li>Vikings</li>
<li>Giants</li>
<li>Steelers</li>
<li>Titans</li>
<li>Jets</li>
<li>Chargers</li>
<li>Ravens</li>
<li>Cowboys</li>
<li>Eagles</li>
<li>Patriots</li>
<li>Dolphins</li>
<li>Colts</li>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a slippery slope in 2008 for owners who decided to grab a signal caller with the first pick of their Fantasy Football Draft.  Tom Brady didn't make it out of the first quarter of the first game and Peyton Manning struggled early before settling into a productive yet un-Peyton like campaign.  Tony Romo, rated third on most boards, also failed to deliver equal value while Carson Palmer was terrible before going down for the season.  Drew Brees, an early second rounder, was the leagues most productive QB  while late draftees like Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub were super sleepers.  And who among us could've seen Matt Cassel coming down the road.  So, what did all of these surprises teach us?]]></description>
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<p>It was a slippery slope in 2008 for owners who decided to grab a signal caller with the first pick of their Fantasy <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-174" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Horsefeathers41.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" />Football Draft.  Tom Brady didn&#8217;t make it out of the first quarter of the first game and Peyton Manning struggled early before settling into a productive yet un-Peyton like campaign.  Tony Romo, rated third on most boards, also failed to deliver equal value while Carson Palmer was terrible before going down for the season.  Drew Brees, an early second rounder, was the leagues most productive QB  while late draftees like Matt Ryan and Matt Schaub were super sleepers.  And who among us could&#8217;ve seen Matt Cassel coming down the road.  So, what did all of these surprises teach us?</p>
<p>Well, if nothing else, it&#8217;s probably not as good idea to grab a QB in the Top five of the first round.  Consider only the most elite options with your first pick and, if none fall to you, be patient enough to wait into the middle rounds.  Your squad is will be significantly better with a stud RB and a second tier QB than the other way around.  The trick is to separate the studs from the stiffs and then, as always, trust your judgment.  How to accomplish this tricky little feat?  Read on, my Fantasy Football brethren, as Waggie&#8217;s here to help.</p>
<h2><strong><em>Fantasy Football Draft Picks for QB</em></strong></h2>
<h3><strong><em>Studs</em></strong></h3>
<p>Will the Saints&#8217; <em><strong>Drew Brees</strong></em> reach the 5,000 YDS mark in passing again?  Probably not.  But, 4,500 is likely, as is his 2 to 1 TD to INT ratio.  And, if Reggie Bush and Marques Colston can suit up for all 16 games, he&#8217;ll have a stronger arsenal&#8230; Sometimes, we Fantasy Football players get so caught up with our analysis that we can&#8217;t see the forest for the trees.  Such was the case last year, when <em><strong>Peyton Manning</strong></em> missed most of Indy&#8217;s  training camp.  We should have seen his sub par September coming but were blinded by the reputation.  Well, Peyton&#8217;s been in camp since Day 1 this year and his stats will reflect that.  Bank on a return to 4, 200 YDS and 35 TD&#8230; Remember how happy you were last year when<em><strong> </strong></em>New England&#8217;s<em><strong> Tom Brady</strong></em> fell to you in the first round?  That euphoria lasted about ten minutes into the season, as Brady went down with a knee.  Expect elite numbers from him this year as he and Randy Moss reunite but don&#8217;t buy into the &#8220;ahead of schedule&#8221; reports coming out of camp.  Keep in mind he had not one procedure but two; the second because his recovery from the first was going too slowly.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Stars</em></strong></h3>
<p> Have to love that San Diego&#8217;s <em><strong>Philip Rivers</strong></em> will spend almost half a season facing terrible defenses in the AFC West.  He&#8217;ll also have LaDainian Tomlinson at full strength from the get go.  4,000 YDS and 30 TD look like a lock&#8230; In Green Bay, <em><strong>Aaron Rodgers</strong></em> showed the league why the Pack let Brett Favre walk.  It had been four years since he&#8217;d done anything but hold a clipboard and he still posted 4,000 YDS and 28 TD while running for four more TD.  He&#8217;ll be even more comfortable this year, which will allow him to boost all of these numbers&#8230; Turns out, it didn&#8217;t take the Falcons all that long to recover from the Michael Vick debacle.  One draft was all it took, as <em><strong>Matt Ryan</strong></em> settled in as the Falcons&#8217; starter and led them to the playoffs.  He had some help, of course, in Michael Turner and Roddy White and will get more for &#8217;09 in TE Tony Gonzalez.  His 3,440 YDS and 16 TD will probably serve as career lows for this rising star.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Sleepers</em></strong></h3>
<p> Houston&#8217;s <em><strong>Matt Schaub</strong></em> burst on to the scene in a big way last year, throwing for 3,000YDS and 15 TD in just 11 games.  A full season with Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter could easily add 1,200 YDS to that total and bump the TD up to 25&#8230;  In Cincy, <em><strong>Carson Palmer</strong></em> is coming back from an injury riddled season while dealing with the loss of T.J. Houshmandzadeh.  Laveranues Coles may fill that gap, leaving it to Palmer to reestablish the former Chad Johnson as a threat.  The bet here is that he does&#8230;    Miami&#8217;s <em><strong>Chad Pennington </strong></em>may not have the best fastball in the game but he&#8217;s a proven winner and one of the game&#8217;s most accurate passes.   Given that he&#8217;ll go in the last few rounds, if at all, a repeat of last year&#8217;s 19 TD and 3,600 YDS make him a steal.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Slippers</em></strong></h3>
<p> That I don&#8217;t believe Arizona&#8217;s <em><strong>Kurt Warner</strong></em> can sustain last year&#8217;s success is not the issue.  That he&#8217;ll be taken in a position that will likely require improvement over last year&#8217;s stats to justify the price is what should concern you&#8230;  Now we&#8217;ll find out just how much Terrell Owens had to do with  <em><strong>Tony Romo&#8217;s</strong></em> success in Dallas.  Even in a disapointing &#8217;08 he had 3,400 YDS and 26 TD.  Romo is still a viable option at QB but don&#8217;t reach&#8230;  The move to Chicago&#8217;s Soldier Field, the lack of a proven receiver on the Bears&#8217; roster will negatively impact <em><strong> Jay Cutler</strong></em>, a QB who&#8217;ll go higher than he should based on reputation.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Stiffs</em></strong></h3>
<p> Even in a season that saw great team success, Tennessee&#8217;s <em><strong>Kerry Collins</strong></em> posted very pedestrian Fantasy numbers.  Don&#8217;t like his age or the fact that the Titans rely so heavily on the run&#8230;  With the Raiders&#8217; organization in such disarray, we mwy never know if  <em><strong>JaMarcus Russell</strong></em> could have been a great QB.  The athleticism he showed at LSU says yes.  The talent surrounding him in Oakland says no&#8230;  Buffalo&#8217;s  <em><strong>Trent Edwards</strong></em> already had enough pressure on him coming off a sub par season in a tough division.  Then the Bills brought in Terrell Owens.  If Edwards has two bad games in a row, a good bet, Owens will be all over him and the wheels will come off.</p>
<h2><strong><em>Fantasy Football Picks</em></strong></h2>
<p><em>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Top 20 Quarterbacks</em></p>
<ol>
<li>Drew Brees</li>
<li>Peyton Manning</li>
<li>Tom Brady</li>
<li>Philip Rivers</li>
<li>Aaron Rodgers</li>
<li>Matt Ryan</li>
<li>Matt Schaub</li>
<li>Tony Romo</li>
<li>Donovan McNabb</li>
<li>Kurt Warner</li>
<li>Carson Palmer</li>
<li>Jay Cutler</li>
<li>Eli Manning</li>
<li>Ben Roethlisberger</li>
<li>Jake Delhomme</li>
<li>Chad Pennington</li>
<li>Jason Campbell</li>
<li>Matt Hasselbeck</li>
<li>Joe Flacco</li>
<li>Shaun Hill</li>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While many Fantasy Football owners focus on the running backs position as the starting point for their roster, it's a Wagstaff tenet to, instead, stockpile Wide Receivers at the top of the Fantasy Football draft.  The idea is to take advantage of the fact that many owners severely undervalue the position and by grabbing two WR as soon as possible, you create a huge talent gap between your squad and the first of your opponents to realize that the pool just got very thin. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><em>by Professor Wagstaff</em></h2>
<p>While many Fantasy Football owners focus on the running backs position as the starting point for their roster, it&#8217;s a <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-140" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Horsefeathers4.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" />Wagstaff tenet to, instead, stockpile Wide Receivers at the top of the Fantasy Football draft.  The idea is to take advantage of the fact that many owners severely undervalue the position and by grabbing two WR as soon as possible, you create a huge talent gap between your squad and the first of your opponents to realize that the pool just got very thin.  Now, I wouldn&#8217;t recommend that you burn one of the top five picks on a wideout but, if you do find yourself in that position, take an elite back and use the next two picks at WR.  You&#8217;ll not only end up with two elite players but you&#8217;ll likely start a position run that nets you a RB that slips through the cracks.  </p>
<h2><strong><em>Fantasy Football Rankings for Wide Receiver:</em></strong></h2>
<h3><strong><em>Studs</em></strong></h3>
<p> <em><strong>Andre Johnson</strong></em> is the man here, as the Texans&#8217; superstar carried Waggy&#8217;s Holy Shirts and Pants to a semifinal appearance all by himself last season.  220 catches over the last two seasons and an emerging QB in Matt Schaub make him the top guy on our list.   He&#8217;ll grab another 100 REC this year and set a career high in TD&#8230;  Arizona&#8217;s <em><strong>Larry Fitzgerald</strong></em> may be the most talented WR in the league but he&#8217;s got one drawback for Fantasy Owners that doesn&#8217;t exist for the others on this list: A star on the other side.  Fitzgerald&#8217;s career year was aided immensely by the prolonged absence of Anquan Boldin, who traditionally scores more TD.  Fitz will still be worth your first pick but his AVG and TD will likely drop&#8230;  Imagine what  <em><strong>Calvin Johnson </strong></em>could do if he wasn&#8217;t the focus of every team facing the Lions.  In a winless season, he managed 100 YDS in 11 games and scored 12 TD&#8230; With Tom Brady returning, <em><strong>Randy Moss</strong></em> should once again be the league&#8217;s best home run hitter.  Even though Mat Cassel did an incredible job guiding the Pats to the brink of the playoffs last year, he led a scaled down offense designed to limit mistakes, which hurt Moss owners.  In &#8217;09&#8242; however, chicks dig the long ball.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Stars</em></strong></h3>
<p> The arrivals of Matt Ryan and Michael Turner made a new man of <em><strong>Roddy White</strong></em> as he became Atlanta&#8217;s go-to receiver in their unexpected playoff season.  The only thing holding him back was a meager TD total of 7.  As Ryan improves, look for White to top the 88 REC and 1,382 YDS he delivered in &#8217;08&#8230; Despite missing 4 games, <em><strong>Anquan Boldin</strong></em> still managed 89 REC and 11 TD.  He&#8217;s, once again, looking for a new contract and could find himself taking a back seat to Fitzgerald as the Cards&#8217; shift the focus of their offense to the guy who&#8217;s staying.  He&#8217;s worth a 2nd or 3rd rounder, just don&#8217;t reach&#8230; With Marvin Harrison finally out of the picture, <em><strong>Reggie Wayne</strong></em> will get Peyton Manning&#8217;s undivided attention.  Considering how well he&#8217;s done while sharing it, Wayne is looking at a career year&#8230;  <em><strong>Steve Smith</strong></em> was suspended by the Panthers for the first two games of last season then made geniuses of all the Fantasy owners willing to wait for him.  He had over 1,400 YDS on 78 REC.  The only concern here is that his TD total (6) declined for the 4th straight season.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Sleepers</em></strong></h3>
<p> <em><strong>Michael Crabtree</strong></em> was such a great college receiver that Matt Millen would have drafted him were he still the man in Detroit.  As it is, Crabtree brings his incredible skills to San Fran, where he&#8217;ll probably team with Josh Morgan to form a terrific young tandem&#8230; Good news, bad news for <em><strong>Jericho Cotchery </strong></em>of the Jets. The departure of Laveraneus Coles means that he becomes the big gun but the absence of an established QB could hinder the process.  Bet on Mark Sanchez and take a flier on Cotchery as your third receiver&#8230;  Houston&#8217;s <em><strong>Kevin Walter</strong></em> is entering his contract year, (we love that), is playing with a QB on the verge of stardom and has defenses focusing on teammate Andre Johnson.  A repeat of last year&#8217;s stellar 60 REC, 900 YDS and 8 TD at the cost of a late round pick will make any Fantasy player smile.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Slippers</em></strong></h3>
<p> Has <em><strong>Terrell Owens</strong></em> finally run out of teams willing to put up with his nonsense?  Buffalo is this year&#8217;s desperate suitor, acquiring TO in the offseason.  The Bills will likely struggle in the AFC  East, he won&#8217;t like sharing the ball with Lee Evans and QB Trent Edwards is nowhere near established enough to command Owens&#8217; respect.  Look for a Thanksgiving meltdown&#8230;  <em><strong>Braylon Edwards</strong></em> didn&#8217;t make it to the third round of most drafts last year and cost his owners dearly.  A season long case of the drops led to off season trade rumors that never became reality.  Now, he&#8217;s back in Cleveland with the same uncertain QB situation and a new coach.  Be careful.</p>
<h3><strong><em>Stiffs</em></strong></h3>
<p>At the end of most drafts, an owner looking to fill his roster inevitably sees a recognizable name and figures there&#8217;s no harm in taking the guy.  That&#8217;s how Seattle&#8217;s <em><strong>Nate Burleson</strong></em> ends up on most fantasy teams.  Don&#8217;t let it be yours&#8230; Michael Crabtree spells the end of the line for Frisco&#8217;s  <em><strong>Isaac Bruce</strong></em> who will be a third down option at best&#8230;  <em><strong>Chris Chambers</strong></em> was supposed to find the fountain of youth in San Diego last year.  Instead, he found just 33 REC and 5 TD&#8217;s.  Cross Chris off your list.</p>
<h2><em><strong>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Top 25 Fantasy Football Picks for WR:</strong></em></h2>
<ol>
<li>Andre Johnson</li>
<li>Larry Fitzgerald</li>
<li>Calvin Johnson</li>
<li>Randy Moss</li>
<li>Roddy White</li>
<li>Anquan Boldin</li>
<li>Reggie Wayne</li>
<li>Greg Jennings</li>
<li>Steve Smith</li>
<li>Marques Colston</li>
<li>Roy Williams</li>
<li>Wes Welker</li>
<li>Dwayne Bowe</li>
<li>Brandon Marshall</li>
<li>Vince Jackson</li>
<li>Braylon Edwards</li>
<li>Michael Crabtree</li>
<li>T.J. Houshmandzadeh</li>
<li>Antonio Bryant</li>
<li>Santonio Holmes</li>
<li>Jericho Cotchery</li>
<li>Terrell Owens</li>
<li>Laveraneus Coles</li>
<li>Hines Ward</li>
<li>Kevin Walter</li>
</ol>
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