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October 2010 Archive

Taking It Too Favre: The Fallout from ESPN’S Love Affair with the NFL

October 30, 2010

While the NFL's popularity continues to skyrocket (especially with Brett Favre's Minnesota Vikings drama), there is a growing resentment toward the media for their over the top and obsessive coverage ...

Minnesota-New England: Expect Another Heroic Performance by Brett Favre

October 30, 2010

The talk surrounding the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots all week has been about one person: Brett Favre.  Will Vikings coach Brad Childress play the aging ...

Chicago Bears Bye Week Report: Looking Back at the Defense

October 30, 2010

There were many people that felt the Bears defense would be in trouble this season even though they acquired superstar defensive end Julius Peppers in free agency during the offseason.  ...

Ryan Fitzpatrick: Too Smart For The NFL and Your Fantasy Football Team?

October 30, 2010

There is a common myth that the average NFL player can't spell SAT, let alone actually pass the standardized college entrance exam.  It's a myth cultivated by pro football stars who ...

Troy Smith Gets Sunday Start: Is He a San Francisco 49ers Treat?

October 30, 2010

At 1-6, there has not been a dull moment for the San Francisco 49ers, as they now approach the halfway point of the season. By defying playoff expectations in such ...

NFL Predictions Week 8: Steelers-Saints and Other Halloween Week Picks

October 30, 2010

I have to admit, this season has been fun to watch thanks to its unpredictability. I mean, who knew the Cowboys would be 1-5, the Raiders would put up 59 ...

Fantasy Football Week 8 Sit Em, Start Em: Jonathan Stewart Ready to Eat Some Ram

October 30, 2010

RB Start: Jonathan Stewart, Carolina PanthersThis recommendation is largely dependent on the status of DeAngelo Williams. If Williams can't go (questionable), Stewart will get his first opportunity to be the ...

Brett Favre With 1 Leg, 1 Arm and 1 Eye Would Still Be Vikings’ Best Option

October 30, 2010

I wonder how difficult it was to find old clips of Tarvaris Jackson—the Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback—doing well. Hats off to someone, because these clips are showing up on NFL preview ...

NFL Fantasy Football Week 8: Is Carolina’s Steve Smith Overrated?

October 30, 2010

I love the original Steve Smith. He’s undersized, but is as fiery as he is talented. He has been one of the best receivers in the game since helping establish ...

Fantasy Football Week 8 Rankings: Top 40 Running Backs (Updated)

October 30, 2010

Will Beanie Wells finally emerge as the player we hoped he would?  Is there reason to be concerned about the health of Steven Jackson and Knowshon Moreno?  Let’s take a ...

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