Fantasy Sports
 
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You may be hearing the buzz about it about it, but what exactly is fantasy football?

Well, fantasy football is basically a fantasy sports game where participating players are called owners. These owners belong to a particular arranged competing league. Each of these leagues earn what is dubbed as fantasy points based on existing data and statistics from the real life game of American football; known as the National Football League. The real life data which the professional athletes of the National Football League rack up is important in determining the winner of a fantasy football game.

The players or owners of the league use real life American footballers and they draft these players. The sources of this are the National Football League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Both the National Football League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association are sources of the fantasy players for the owner of a fantasy football team.

The positions to be filled by the owner of a fantasy football team include a running back, a wide receiver, the quarterback, the kicker, the defense and the tight end; a set up similar to real life National Football League and the National Collegiate Athletic Association teams.

Based on real life stats and dependent on the performance of the players, a fantasy football team can garner fantasy points which would reflect to the other football fantasy owners.

For example, a player in the form of a running back gets the much anticipated touchdown, then that running back will earn, in the world of fantasy football, a determined number of points for the owner of the player.

When the season ends, there will be a win-loss tally or record which will set out the league qualifications or fantasy football rankings and this will turn into a playoff bracket.

Just how huge has fantasy football become? Well, most of the football leagues do put aside the weekend of the month of the regular football season for a fantasy football playoff. This playoff will be determinant of the fantasy football league's winner or champion for the season.

The amazing popularity of fantasy football is reflected in the fact that in 2009, twenty seven million players of these enjoyable fantasy football league games rack up nine hours in a week to play! Twenty seven million people enjoy the same fantasy football passion as you!
 
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Since time immemorial, sports has captured the hearts of many; especially those who play the same thing. Even if there are those who make a living out of sports, there are individuals who play it just for fun. In addition, sports is also something people can do during their free time just to relieve themselves of stress from school or work. Sports is also something that helps your muscles get stronger. Nevertheless, there are times wherein you want to have your own team. The solution to this is to play a fantasy football game.

The First point that you have to consider is the fantasy football player rankings. You have to analyze and decide which players you want to play on your team. Everyone should compliment the others' statistics to ensure a win. However, there may be times that your line up may not be the best, but it is still worth a try. More so, the players may not be too comfortable as they are not with their original teams. However, who knows? They may be able to get the confidence they need just like they are playing in the professional league.

Another point that you have to remember before starting a fantasy football game is the projections. You have to search online for a credible website that can be able to give projections as unbiased as possible. These people have taken their time to learn each player’s capability and performance throughout the season. As much as possible, take their advice because it will do well for you and your team. If you are not too much convinced with what is written, you can always search for another.

Lastly, if possible, do participate actively on fantasy football mock drafts. This is like an exercise for you before you make a draft your own. You can learn techniques and tricks from seasoned drafters. Do apply these things on your end so that you too can create the best team that there can be. People may even commend you for a job well done and start to tell you to make your own projections as well. Just keep in mind that you are doing this out of fun and not because you are hungry for victory.

A fantasy football game is something not everyone wants to learn or play. Still, if you are that someone who wants this, then go ahead. No one is stopping you from fulfilling your craving for participating in this kind of game. Keep in mind the points mentioned and you will be fine. If you need more help, consult the Internet. There are websites that can provide you with answers. Ask some of your friends who know how to play this so that you can understand it even more. Just have fun and do not take it too seriously when you lose. It is part of the game. Learn from it and hope that the next time you play, you will emerge victorious.
 
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Oftentimes, when people want to learn something new, they ask a friend or perhaps go online and search about it. Although there is nothing wrong if you ask someone about something, there are times wherein the person does not even know what to tell you. For example, if you want to learn more about free fantasy football and then you ask your mom, she may or may not give you an answer especially if she is not familiar with sports, particularly fantasy sports. The next best thing for you is to go online.

First thing you have to do is to get to know more about fantasy football. You would not understand how the leagues go if you have no idea what the sport is all about. Perhaps reading a few websites and digesting the information you got make you more knowledgeable about it. If you know a friend who can further explain the sport, then the better. Sometimes you cannot quite understand what is written on the website.

There are plenty of websites offering free fantasy football. What you can do is to ask a friend to tag along who knows what this is. So when you browse the website and seem quite lost, he can tell you what you are doing or what that feature or link is for. Although you can also do the browsing on your own, there is nothing wrong if you want somebody to check what you are doing. It just makes you more at ease since the person sitting next to you has done the same thing a couple of times already. He may not be an expert but at least he knows how fantasy football works.

You will never go wrong if you want to know more about weekly fantasy football because you will just have to click on links. If you want to make a new search about it, you can always change the words or phrases that you type in the search box. Be patient, and surely you will be able to get the things that you need. Fantasy football is only one of the many sports you can learn or appreciate through the Internet.

There is so much more to free fantasy football especially if you really want to learn. It is a recommendation, though, that you learn professional football first since it has the same mechanics. Go and buy yourself a ticket so that you can see the action as it happens. Even though you can watch it on your television, there is a different atmosphere when you are on the field. You will feel the adrenaline and the pressure even more since you are looking at the players who are just right in front of you. In case you are too shy to go alone, you can ask a friend to tag along or even a family member who loves the sport. Make the most of this experience and surely, you will enjoy watching it.
 
http://brightstarimages.net/osc/images/04OaklandRaidersHelmet.jpgThe Raiders went 5-11 in 2009, just a hair better than Kansas City.The Raiders' offense was, well, horrible. Out of the 32 teams in the NFL, Oakland ranked 31st in total yards per game with 266.1.Oakland's defense was better, coming in at No. 26, allowing 361.9 yards per game.Key Draft Picks to Watch for Weekly Fantasy Football Leagues:
  • Rolando McClain: McClain will offer the Raiders' defense a huge boost. Out of Alabama, McClain can do it all, whether it be blitzing or short-coverage assignments from his LB spot. His only weakness is his lacking ability in man coverage. Look for him on special teams while competing for starting time.
  • Lamarr Houston: Oakland is strengthening their defense, especially with DT Houston from Texas. Houston has great strength, and can be useful as an up-field rusher. At times, he's inconsistent with anchoring the middle of the defensive line. All in all, a solid pick.
  • Jared Veldheer: Oakland balanced their draft picks with OT Jared Veldheer from Hillsdale. Although from a small school, Veldheer showed immense strength in dominating his opponents and shows a lot of potential at the next level.
  • Bruce Campbell: The Raiders also picked up OT Bruce Campbell from Maryland to fortify the offensive line. Campbell has been called one of the most athletic OT in college football.
Key Free Agents to watch for Weekly Fantasy Football Leagues:
  • Kyle Boller: Boller spent five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens and one season with the St. Louis Rams. In his five seasons with the Ravens, Boller threw for 7,846 yards, 45 TDs, and 44 INTs. His best season at Baltimore was 2004, where he threw for 2,559 yards, 13 TDs, but he also threw 11 INTs. With Bruce Gradkowski's injury in 2009, the role of starting QB is open between Boller and Jason Campbell.
  • Michael Bennett: Released from the San Diego Chargers in 2009, Bennett signed on with the Raiders on May 6. Bennett spent five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, and only had one breakout season in 2002 where he rushed for 1,296 yards and five TDs. Since then, his numbers have fallen dramatically, only averaging 214.25 yards per season. Oakland also picked up RB Rock Cartwright from the Washington Redskins in 2009. However, Cartwright only has 889 yards and six TDs in his nine year career. His role will strictly be third-and-short situations.
  • Jason Campbell: The Redskins did away with Campbell to make room for Donovan McNabb, and the Raiders picked him up to be the new leader of the team. In 2009, Campbell threw for 3,618 yards, 20 TDs, and a disappointing 15 INTs. In his four years as the Redskins' field general, Campbell amassed 10,860 passing yards, 55 TDs, and 38 INTs. His QB rating for those four years was 82.3 percent. Campbell seems to be the obvious choice for the starting QB job in Oakland.
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http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2009/08/26/tl_moreno_sanchez_stafford_harvin.jpgRookies can have a big impact on your weekly fantasy football leagues. Knowing who could step up and become a star will have a huge effect on your teams performance. Keep and eye on these kids, they could make the difference between winning and loosing in your weekly fantasy football league.

1.) C.J. Spiller running back/return specialist-Buffalo BillsSpiller is one of those type of players (barring injury) that has the talent and excitability to make and impact and make a possible run at the Pro Bowl as just a rookie. There isn't a running back on the Bills roster who is in his class as an overall athlete or football player. Yes he will share carries with the incumbent Marshawn Lynch among other backs, but you better believe it that Spiller's presence somehow will be felt in the 2010 season and NFL betting is taking notice. Young backs like this can turn the tides when deciding which team to put into your NFL parlay bet.

2.) Jimmy Clausen quarterback-Carolina PanthersTo a certain extent in 2010 Clausen will have a chip on his shoulder for being selected in the 2010 Draft much later than he or any else expected. But that chip may only go so far, he needs consistency from his receivers and some good protection from his line. Oh yeah, he has to find a way to beat out the incumbent and older Matt Moore for the starting quarterback job.

3.) Ndamukong Suh defensive tackle-Detroit LionsSuh somehow someway will make an impact on the Lions in 2010. Even an average effort from him can be better than a lot of defensive tackle's B grade or above efforts.

4.) Jermaine Gresham tight end-Cincinnati BengalsHas to stay healthy and if he does, look out. This kid has a world of talent.

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The Colts were the obvious leaders of the AFC South, and of the NFL too.

Indianapolis finished their 2009 regular season at 14-2. They then went on to win the AFC Championship, but fell two touchdowns short of winning the Super Bowl to the New Orleans Saints.

The Colts’ offense is ranked No. 9 in the NFL in total yards per game with 363.1 yards per game.

Indianapolis’ defense was a far cry from its offensive counterpart, ranking 18th in the league with 339.2 yards per game. Knowing who will have a big season is key to the success of a weekly fantasy football league manager. Getting the jump on the emerging start is always crucial to success in a league that lasts only one week.

Key Draft Picks:

The Colts knew they had to address their defensive issues, and they did just that with six of their eight draft picks being defensive players.

The three notable defensive standouts are DE Jerry Hughes out of TCU, LB Pat Angerer from Iowa, and CB Kevin Thomas from USC. All three of these players are excellent picks, and will most definitely stiffen up that defense. The player that will make the most impact in 2010 is DE Jerry Hughes from TCU.

In his four seasons with the Horned Frogs, Hughes has 142 tackles, 28 sacks, two forced fumbles, and three interceptions.

Hughes is a good pick here, and look for him to make a solid defensive statement come 2010.

Key Free Agents:

The Colts’ only free agent addition in 2010 was G Andy Alleman from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Alleman’s NFL experience is limited to just four years, but he will prove to be a solid OL and give the Colts more depth along the line.

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