Posted by: DaveGawron
on Nov 1, 2010
RotoExperts basically offers the same things we do, and I'll be doing much of the same things I do over there that I did here. The kicker is that I now have a staff of 37 to work with instead of a staff of seven. I have two masters of business operations out there making deals, and I'll be working in tandem with Scott Engel and a couple of other managers to help everything run smoothly.
I'll contribute my "Gawron's Grids" rankings, projections, cheat sheets, and schedule analysis to RotoExperts, and they're chock full of great audio and video broadcasting content, which will expand even more. They also cover other sports like NHL, NASCAR, MMA, golf, and more. I will spend the next several months tidying up the form (aesthetics) and function (organization, layout, navigation) of the RotoExperts website. And finally, I'll get to implement a statistical player database, starting with the 2011 baseball draft kit, which I've wanted to do at RotoCommunity but never had the chance, as I was the CEO, COO, Editor in Chief, and webmaster, and web developer all in one. I'll still do a lot of that at RotoExperts, but I'll have LOTS of help.
I'm excited, and you should be too! So head on over to the new RotoExperts, and enjoy the ride with us!
Sincerely,
Dave Gawron
(full press release below)
Posted by: afeingold
on Oct 30, 2010
Below, we help you set your line-up for (who to start or sit) for the upcoming week by looking at the Top 5 fantasy game schedules. Our Games-per-Week Schedule Grid is especially useful throughout the season, so make sure you download it, print it, and keep it by your side to consult for every decision you make. Personally, I like to take a blue highlighter and "blue out" the column for the current week each Tuesday as to easier see the good and bad stretches on the horizon.
TOP UPCOMING SCHEDULES (ranked worst to best)
Note: We're just putting the obvious, all-league "starts" in brackets now to begin each blurb.
Posted by: DaveGawron
on Oct 30, 2010
Ask a question about your line-up in our FORUM. Leave a comment about this article down below.
GTD = Game Time Decision
Posted by: DaveGawron
on Oct 28, 2010
Below, we rank the teams from best to worst concerning the certainty of victory this week. We're very confident that the top teams will win. We're not so confident that the bottom teams will win.
Ask a question about your line-up in our FORUM. Leave a comment about this article down below.
SURVIVOR POOL PICKS - WEEK SIX
Posted by: afeingold
on Oct 28, 2010
TOP PLAYERS TO PICK UP BASED ON OWNED % 1. Aaron Afflalo (SG Denver-Owned in 10.7% of ESPN leagues): Afflalo finished fourth in league in scoring (20.4) during the preseason. He also finished second in three-pointers (20) and nearly recorded a triple-double in his final preseason game (24-10-9). He is one of the players I have been raving about during the RC fantasy basketball podcasts.
The reason I bring up the preseason is because he continued his hot play in his first regular season game. He recorded 22 points, 3 threes, two steals and shot 73% (8-of-11) from the field and 100% (3-of-3) from the foul line. Afflalo also played in 35 minutes as the starting shooting guard. He will continue to see the majority of playing time with J.R Smith coming off the bench. If the Nuggets decide to trade Carmelo Anthony, the fantasy value of Afflalo should increase even more. Either way he is poised for a breakout year in his fourth season.
2. Marco Belinelli (SG Hornets-Owned in 4.9% of ESPN Leagues): Belinelli had an impressive first start with his new team finishing second in points (18) and making a team high five three throws. He also pulled down six rebounds and made one three in 35 minutes. Marcus Thornton played in only 11 minutes. The Italian born player was a popular sleeper going into the season because of his strong preseason play. If he continues to see the majority of playing time over Thornton then his fantasy value will skyrocket playing with Chris Paul.
Posted by: ThePME
on Oct 27, 2010
LAST WEEK
- Straight Up - 8-6 (58-45 on season)
- Against Spread - 11-3 (59-41-3 on season)
- Over/Under - 5-9 (54-47-2 on season)
Taking a break from the long winded diatribes this week. I'm still too busy complimenting myself after a glorious 11-3 week.
Expect a split between the favorites and underdogs in Week 8 -- every home team is favored. They can't all be winners. Life doesn't work like that.
Posted by: RichardSchortemeyerIII
on Oct 26, 2010
Below, we take a look at players that you usually start that you may want to sit this week and vice versa. We avoid mentioning the obvious. If a player you'd usually start is facing the Browns, of course you still start him. We attempt to focus on the players you might have questions about. See our WEEKLY RANKINGS for the full picture.
If it's not covered below or in our weekly rankings, ask a question about your lineup in our FORUM. Leave a comment about this article down below.
Posted by: DaveGawron
on Oct 25, 2010
We base our weekly rankings on the strength of opposing defenses overall, individual match-ups, and expected game situations (shoot-out vs. field-goal battle vs. blowout). They're based on the WCOFF/NFFC PPR scoring systems. Hopefully, for the most part, just looking at the rankings helps you figure out who to sit or start. We set the projections early in the week and then comb through them and make any necessary edits on Friday.
QUARTERBACKS
- Peyton Manning - IND vs HOU
- Aaron Rodgers - GB at NYJ
- Ben Roethlisberger - PIT at NO
- Matt Schaub - HOU at IND
- Drew Brees - NO vs PIT
- Jon Kitna - DAL vs JAX - Awful pass D.
- Tom Brady - NE vs MIN
- Matthew Stafford - DET vs WAS
- Kyle Orton - DEN at SF
- Philip Rivers - SD vs TEN
- Chad Henne - MIA at CIN
- Carson Palmer - CIN vs MIA
- Ryan Fitzpatrick - BUF at KC
- Donovan McNabb - WAS at DET
- Matt Cassel - KC vs BUF - Should be shoot-out.
- Matt Hasselbeck - SEA at OAK
- Mark Sanchez - NYJ vs GB
- Josh Freeman - TB at ARI
- Jason Campbell - OAK vs SEA
- David Garrard - JAX at DAL
- Troy Smith - SF vs DEN
- Brett Favre - MIN at NE - So iffy with the ankle.
- Vince Young - TEN at SD
- Sam Bradford - STL vs CAR
- Max Hall - ARI vs TB
NOTE: Alex Smith, Gradkowski, and Romo are out.
Posted by: DaveGawron
on Oct 24, 2010
We base our weekly rankings on the strength of opposing defenses overall, individual match-ups, and expected game situations (shoot-out vs. field-goal battle vs. blowout). They're based on the WCOFF/NFFC PPR scoring systems. Hopefully, for the most part, just looking at the rankings helps you figure out who to sit or start. We set the projections early in the week and then comb through them and make any necessary edits on Friday.
RUNNING BACK
- Frank Gore - SF vs DEN
- Arian Foster - HOU at IND
- Chris Johnson - TEN at SD
- Adrian Peterson - MIN at NE
- Steven Jackson - STL vs CAR
- Jamaal Charles - KC vs BUF
- Chris Wells - ARI vs TB
- LaDainian Tomlinson - NYJ vs GB
- Jonathan Stewart - CAR at STL
- Jahvid Best - DET vs WAS
- Cedric Benson - CIN vs MIA
- Ryan Torain - WAS at DET
- Rashard Mendenhall - PIT at NO
- Maurice Jones-Drew - JAX at DAL
- Donald Brown - IND vs HOU
- Felix Jones - DAL vs JAX
- Thomas Jones - KC vs BUF
- Darren McFadden - OAK vs SEA
- Marshawn Lynch - SEA at OAK
- Ronnie Brown - MIA at CIN
- Ryan Mathews - SD vs TEN
- Fred Jackson - BUF at KC
- LeGarrette Blount - TB at ARI
- Chris Ivory - NO vs PIT
- Knowshon Moreno - DEN at SF
- Brandon Jackson - GB at NYJ
- BenJarvus Green-Ellis - NE vs MIN
- Danny Woodhead - NE vs MIN
- Ricky Williams - MIA at CIN
- Shonn Greene - NYJ vs GB
- Justin Forsett - SEA at OAK
- Marion Barber - DAL vs JAX
- C.J. Spiller - BUF at KC
- Michael Bush - OAK vs SEA
- Darren Sproles - SD vs TEN
- Mike Tolbert - SD vs TEN
- Ladell Betts - NO vs PIT
- Derrick Ward - HOU at IND
- Cadillac Williams - TB at ARI
- Mike Hart - IND vs HOU
- John Kuhn - GB at NYJ
- Kevin Smith - DET vs WAS
- Bernard Scott - CIN vs MIA
- Deji Karim - JAX at DAL
- Tim Hightower - ARI vs TB
NOTE: DeAngelo Williams, Addai, Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush are out.
Posted by: DaveGawron
on Oct 24, 2010
We base our weekly rankings on the strength of opposing defenses overall, individual match-ups, and expected game situations (shoot-out vs. field-goal battle vs. blowout). They're based on the WCOFF/NFFC PPR scoring systems. Hopefully, for the most part, just looking at the rankings helps you figure out who to sit or start. We set the projections early in the week and then comb through them and make any necessary edits on Friday.
WIDE RECEIVERS
- Brandon Marshall - MIA at CIN
- Andre Johnson - HOU at IND
- Calvin Johnson - DET vs WAS
- Reggie Wayne - IND vs HOU
- Randy Moss - MIN at NE
- Miles Austin - DAL vs JAX
- Terrell Owens - CIN vs MIA - Can he keep up with Marshall?
- Hines Ward - PIT at NO
- Brandon Lloyd - DEN at SF - Sloppy field.
- Santana Moss - WAS at DET
- Kenny Britt - TEN at SD
- Dwayne Bowe - KC vs BUF
- Mike Wallace - PIT at NO
- Pierre Garcon - IND vs HOU
- Mike Williams - TB at ARI - Rookie is so good.
- Larry Fitzgerald - ARI vs TB
- Steve Johnson - BUF at KC - Underrated.
- Percy Harvin - MIN at NE
- Steve Smith - CAR at STL
- Chad Ochocinco - CIN vs MIA
- Greg Jennings - GB at NYJ
- Wes Welker - NE vs MIN
- Dez Bryant - DAL vs JAX - Emerging.
- Marques Colston - NO vs PIT
- Santonio Holmes - NYJ vs GB
- Patrick Crayton - SD vs TEN - Sleeper.
- Danny Amendola - STL vs CAR
- Deion Branch - NE vs MIN - Check health.
- Lee Evans - BUF at KC
- Jabar Gaffney - DEN at SF
- Mike Williams - SEA at OAK
- Davone Bess - MIA at CIN
- Eddie Royal - DEN at SF
- Donald Driver - GB at NYJ
- Mike Thomas - JAX at DAL
- David Gettis - CAR at STL
- Michael Crabtree - SF vs DEN
- Braylon Edwards - NYJ vs GB
- Mike Sims-Walker - JAX at DAL
- James Jones - GB at NYJ
- Lance Moore - NO vs PIT
- Anthony Armstrong - WAS at DET
- Craig Davis - SD vs TEN
- Brandon Gibson - STL vs CAR
- Steve Breaston - ARI vs TB
- Robert Meachem - NO vs PIT
- Nate Burleson - DET vs WAS
- Brian Hartline - MIA at CIN
- Deon Butler - SEA at OAK
- Darrius Heyward-Bey - OAK vs SEA
- Roy Williams - DAL vs JAX
- Jacoby Jones - HOU at IND
- Kevin Walter - HOU at IND
- Nate Washington - TEN at SD
- Jordan Shipley - CIN vs MIA
- Anthony Gonzalez - IND vs HOU
- Roscoe Parrish - BUF at KC
- Brandon Tate - NE vs MIN
- Laurent Robinson - STL vs CAR
- Blair White - IND vs HOU
NOTE: Branch NE is iffy. Alexander STL, Murphy OAK, and Floyd & Naanee SD are out.
